MAY 20, 2017

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• Headline: TV's Bold Narrative Shift Under Trump. Impact: The rise of military-themed TV shows led to a surge in recruitment for the armed forces, which in turn caused a nationwide obsession with camo-patterned everything. Next thing you know, your grandma is knitting camouflage sweaters for her poodle.. Fact: Did you know that the Menendez brothers' trial was basically the Super Bowl for daytime TV? Who needs sports when you've got family drama and murder?.
• Headline: Brazil's Political Scandal Unfolds. Impact: This scandal in Brazil ignited a series of political scandals worldwide, each more outrageous than the last, leading to the global phenomenon of politicians treating press conferences like reality TV episodes.. Fact: Fun fact: Brazil's political crises are like soap operas—just when you think you've seen everything, they throw in a new plot twist that makes you question your life choices..
• Headline: Trump's Middle East Policy Shift Welcomed by Saudis. Impact: Trump's warm reception in Saudi Arabia sparked a new trend in political leaders fawning over foreign powers, resulting in more awkward handshakes and questionable alliances than ever before.. Fact: Did you know that before this meeting, the only thing that had been welcomed in Riyadh was a good oil deal? Talk about a glow-up for diplomatic relations!.
• Headline: ‘The Internet Is Broken’: @ev Is Trying to Salvage It. Impact: Evan Williams' attempts to salvage the internet led to the great divide of the 2020s: those who still believe in social media and those who are convinced that pigeons are the best form of communication.. Fact: Did you know that 'The Internet Is Broken' is the online equivalent of 'My dog ate my homework'? Just a classic excuse for tech failures, really..