JANUARY 5, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Investigation Discovery Network's Global Reach. Impact: The success of Investigation Discovery Network sparked a global obsession with true crime, leading to a surge in amateur sleuths. This ultimately resulted in the creation of 'true crime' themed escape rooms, where participants can solve fictional murders without the hassle of actual criminal charges.. Fact: Did you know that true crime shows are the new 'chick flick'? Because who needs a happy ending when you can spend your evenings analyzing murder cases?.
• Headline: PlayStation 4 Faces Strong Competition. Impact: The resurgence of Xbox One and Wii U prompted Sony to rethink their entire marketing strategy, leading to the eventual birth of the 'PlayStation Home' – a virtual space where players could socialize while questioning their life choices.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more competitive than the gaming market is the argument over which console is actually the best. Spoiler alert: it’s the one you don’t own..
• Headline: Republicans Say They’ll Act Fast to Push Agenda. Impact: The Republicans' eagerness to act fast on their agenda led to a series of hasty legislative decisions, which ultimately resulted in the creation of the 'Political Speed Dating' event, where lawmakers could pitch their ideas in under two minutes—because who has time for thorough debates?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'act fast' in politics is often code for 'let’s see how quickly we can forget what we promised last election'?.
• Headline: Popular TV Series and Movies Maintain Relevance as Novels. Impact: The newfound respectability of tie-in books led to a bizarre trend where authors began writing novels based on social media accounts, resulting in an entire genre of 'Instagram novels' that no one knew they needed, or wanted.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more entertaining than a tie-in book is the existential crisis that happens when we realize we've spent more time reading about TV shows than actual literature..