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HEADLINES ON December 7, 2015
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- Headline: The Rise of Unboxing Videos. Impact: The rise of unboxing videos ushered in an era where people preferred watching others unbox products rather than actually experiencing life themselves. This may have led to the Great Couch Potato Revolution of 2025, where physical movement became a myth.. Fact: Did you know that unboxing videos are basically the adult version of 'look what I got for my birthday' but with more brands and fewer balloons?.
- Headline: VW's Controversial Cheating Investigation Updates. Impact: Volkswagen's cheating scandal sparked a chain reaction of distrust in corporate honesty, leading to a future where people begin to question if their morning coffee is really just coffee or secretly a mix of decaf and lies.. Fact: Sarcasm is the national language of corporate press releases; who knew VW was fluent?.
- Headline: Obama Addresses Terrorist Threat Concerns. Impact: Obama's call to overcome the terrorist threat not only reassured the nation but also inspired a wave of motivational quotes that would flood social media, leading to the eventual rise of 'inspirational' cat memes.. Fact: Fun fact: 'We Will Overcome It' has been used more times than the phrase 'Have you tried turning it off and on again?' when dealing with complicated problems..