JUNE 27, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ad Industry vs Facebook at Cannes. Impact: The rise of Facebook sent ripples through the advertising world, leading to a bizarre future where influencers become the new deities. In a desperate attempt to keep up, traditional ad agencies began offering yoga classes and mindfulness retreats, believing that zen could sell more toothpaste.. Fact: Did you know that by 2023, some ad execs were still trying to figure out how to sell their souls to Facebook for likes? Spoiler alert: it’s not working out too well..
• Headline: Impact of Brexit on London's Financial Sector. Impact: The aftermath of Brexit caused a chain reaction that led to a new reality where British financial professionals became world-class experts in the ancient art of ‘What Now?’ Their indecision sparked a whole new genre of self-help books on how to cope with the uncertainty of the universe.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'hangover' now refers not just to post-party regret, but also to the economic consequences of political decisions. Cheers to that!.
• Headline: Private Equity's Housing Crisis Revisit. Impact: As private equity firms repeated the mistakes of the banks, the housing market transformed into a thrilling rollercoaster ride of financial chaos. The phrase 'housing crisis' became a popular keyword for reality TV shows, because who doesn’t love a good dose of financial despair?. Fact: Did you know that by 2023, people were investing in cardboard boxes as housing alternatives? They just needed to ensure they had a good view of the dumpster fire that was the housing market..
• Headline: With ‘Brexit,’ Washington’s Direct Line to the Continent Suddenly Frays. Impact: The fraying of Washington’s connection to Britain led to a series of awkward conversations where American officials tried to decipher British slang and humor. This resulted in a new diplomatic language that involved much nodding and confusion, and some very bizarre memes.. Fact: Did you know that by the time the U.S. really figured out British humor, they had already moved on to a new kind of awkwardness? It's called ‘Post-Brexit Small Talk.’.
• Headline: Lionel Messi and Argentina Miss Again as Chile Wins Copa América. Impact: Messi's missed penalty kick transformed him into the ultimate underdog story, inspiring countless memes and motivational quotes about perseverance and failure. Ironically, it led to a surge in the sale of 'How to Fail Better' self-help books.. Fact: Fun fact: In 2023, Messi still hasn’t quit the national team, but he has considered a career in motivational speaking. ‘I missed, but you can too!’ is his top-selling seminar..