APRIL 20, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: O'Reilly's Exit and Viewer Loyalty Shift. Impact: The ousting of Bill O'Reilly was like a pebble tossed into a pond, leading to ripples that eventually washed away the entire Fox News viewership. Who knew that a few allegations could redefine the loyalty of millions? Next stop: conspiracy theories about viewer loyalty as a form of social currency.. Fact: Did you know that loyalty is a two-way street? Apparently, Fox viewers were not aware that they were on a one-way road straight to alternative news outlets!.
• Headline: Murdoch's Shift on O'Reilly Leadership. Impact: Murdoch’s pragmatic shift could be the moment that triggered the great 'News Network Survival Mode' of the 21st century. Little did he know that his actions would inspire a new wave of 'loyalty tests' for media moguls everywhere. Next up: loyalty cards for viewers!. Fact: Fun fact: Rupert Murdoch's favorite game is Monopoly, where he can buy all the properties and still have enough cash to pay off the rent!.
• Headline: Carter Page's Moscow Visit Sparks Investigation. Impact: Carter Page's Moscow visit set off a chain reaction that not only led to an F.B.I. investigation but also inspired future generations of political aides to think twice before booking their next international trip. Remember kids, the 'What happens in Moscow, stays in Moscow' motto is a myth!. Fact: Did you know that Carter Page was just trying to find the best vodka in Moscow? Guess he didn't realize it comes with a side of federal investigations!.
• Headline: Review: Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon, Swapping Parts in ‘The Little Foxes’. Impact: The swapping of roles in 'The Little Foxes' led to a renaissance of gender fluidity in theatre, ultimately paving the way for future productions where actors might swap not just parts, but entire identities. Who knew Southern womanhood could be so versatile?. Fact: Did you know that in the world of theatre, swapping roles is called 'acting'? Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’: A Newly Resonant Dystopia Comes to TV. Impact: The Hulu adaptation of 'The Handmaid’s Tale' resonated with audiences so deeply that it inadvertently sparked a revival of dystopian literature, leading to a spike in book sales for authors who hadn't been relevant since the '90s. Who knew despair could be so marketable?. Fact: Did you know that 'The Handmaid's Tale' is just a gentle reminder that the future can always be worse than your current reality? Cheers!.