MARCH 30, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Chase's Advertising Shift Success. Impact: When Chase decided to cut back its ads from 400,000 to 5,000 sites, it inadvertently sparked a global trend of companies realizing that less is more. This led to an explosion of minimalism in marketing, which then shifted consumer expectations so dramatically that the world now only buys products from companies with a single, ironic Instagram post. Thanks, Chase!. Fact: It's funny how advertisers often think more is better, yet here we are, drinking artisanal water and buying $200 plain white t-shirts!.
• Headline: Escalating U.S. Military Involvement in Middle East. Impact: The U.S. military's growing footprint in the Middle East led to a never-ending cycle of complex wars. This eventually resulted in a generation of armchair generals who now hold heated debates on social media about military strategy, all while in their pajamas. Truly, the ultimate sign of progress!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'endgame' was originally coined by chess players? Looks like we could use some chess players in U.S. politics!.
• Headline: JoJo Siwa's Movement Against Mean Girls. Impact: JoJo Siwa's movement against mean girls created a ripple effect that inspired countless TikTok trends where kids now sing and dance instead of throwing paper at each other. However, it also resulted in the rise of overly polite internet trolls who only post compliments… and that’s just as annoying.. Fact: JoJo Siwa’s hair bows are so large that they have their own gravitational pull. It's a hazard zone for unsuspecting bystanders!.
• Headline: Expert Opinion or Elaborate Ruse? Scrutiny for Scholars’ Role in Art Sales. Impact: The scandal of scholars falsifying artifact histories caused museums around the world to adopt stricter provenance policies. This resulted in a global boom in fake artifact creation, leading to confused tourists who now are not sure if they’re looking at a genuine artifact or a masterfully crafted replica from a flea market.. Fact: Historians say that every artifact has a story, but it turns out some stories are just as real as unicorns. Who knew?.