JANUARY 27, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ammon Bundy Arrested Amidst Oregon Standoff. Impact: Had LaVoy Finicum not been involved in this incident, Ammon Bundy might have turned to a career in interpretive dance, leading to a nationwide revival of 'Protest Ballet.'. Fact: LaVoy Finicum's death sparked debates about government authority and civil disobedience, proving that sometimes, even in death, people can’t agree on the rules..
• Headline: Trump vs. Fox News Debate Controversy. Impact: Trump’s feud with Fox News led to a chain reaction of media outlets scrambling to pander to the next loudest person on Twitter, ultimately resulting in a reality TV show where politicians debate their favorite brand of ketchup.. Fact: This was the same year the term 'alternative facts' was coined, proving that in politics, if you can't win the argument, just redefine reality..
• Headline: ‘The Age of Stagnation’ and ‘The Only Game in Town’. Impact: These books on economic stagnation inadvertently sparked a trend of people using 'economic stagnation' as a euphemism for their social lives, leading to a generation of introverts calling themselves 'economically inactive.'. Fact: In another universe, slow economic growth led to the invention of a new sport – watching paint dry – which became a worldwide sensation. Spoiler: No one won..
• Headline: Laura Poitras Prepares ‘Astro Noise’ for the Whitney Museum. Impact: Laura Poitras’ exhibition opened the floodgates for artists to explore the idea that nothing is as it seems, which eventually led to an entire generation questioning the authenticity of their avocado toast.. Fact: Astro Noise is not just an exhibition title; it also describes how most people feel when trying to understand modern art..