SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Impact of Blockbuster Films on Ticket Sales. Impact: The rise of gargantuan movies not only inflated ticket sales but also created a universe where every summer blockbuster must now feature at least three explosions, two car chases, and a talking animal. Thanks, Hollywood!. Fact: Did you know that the average moviegoer spends more time deciding which overpriced popcorn to buy than actually watching the film? Priorities, right?.
• Headline: Matt Harvey's Journey of Resilience. Impact: Matt Harvey tuning out critics created a ripple effect where every athlete since then has considered ignoring negative feedback, leading to an era of athletes who think they're infallible. Great for their egos, not so much for their teams.. Fact: Fun fact: Ignoring critics is now an Olympic sport. I’m sure it’s a nail-biter, just like watching paint dry!.
• Headline: No Foul Mouths on This Field: Football With a New Age Twist. Impact: Seattle's new age approach to football may have inspired a trend where next, we’ll see meditation sessions before games. Because who needs tackling when you can just chant your way to victory?. Fact: Fun fact: The last time someone tried to use positive reinforcement in sports, they ended up with a participation trophy. So, there's that!.
• Headline: Melting Ice Isn’t Opening Arctic to Oil Bonanza. Impact: The failure of the Arctic to become a drilling bonanza resulted in oil companies investing even more in marketing, convincing us that solar panels are just a fad. Thanks, melting ice!. Fact: Did you know that the Arctic is now considered a luxury vacation spot for wealthy penguins? They love the views, but the drilling? Not so much..