OCTOBER 8, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Political Art Leadership at Queens Museum. Impact: Laura Raicovich's outspoken views on immigration transform the museum into a hub for political discourse, inadvertently inspiring a new wave of performance art where artists just stand silently with signs that say 'we're all just here to enjoy the art, not the politics'.. Fact: The Queens Museum has more art than your average Instagram influencer but less political drama. Who would have thought that art could be controversial?.
• Headline: Robin Thede's Historic Late-Night Debut. Impact: Robin Thede’s emergence as a late-night host sparks a nationwide trend of comedians practicing their stand-up routines in front of mirrors—leading to a surge in self-affirmation and a decrease in actual comedy shows.. Fact: The late-night talk show host demographic was previously 97% male. This is not because men are funnier, but because they’ve been hogging the mic and the couch for decades!.
• Headline: Disney’s Big Bet on Streaming Relies on Little-Known Tech Company. Impact: BamTech’s success causes every tech company to slap 'Disney-approved' on their resumes, leading to a hilarious oversaturation of mediocre streaming services that promise to bring you 'the magic of Disney' while delivering cat videos.. Fact: BamTech was originally a company that focused on baseball streaming. So, if you ever wondered how Disney went from fairy tales to home runs, there you have it!.
• Headline: $998 to Say Hello to Dolly? That’s the Price for Some Front Row Seats. Impact: The outrageous price of front row seats leads to a black market for binoculars outside the theater, allowing people to enjoy the show at a fraction of the cost—who needs to be front row when you can watch from a distance?. Fact: Bette Midler once said, 'There are no small parts, only small prices.' She must have been talking about the front row seats!.