OCTOBER 19, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Romania's Economic Boom: A Cautionary Tale. Impact: Romania's economic woes directly led to a global obsession with consumerism, which spiraled into the production of more 'as-seen-on-TV' gadgets than anyone could possibly need. Thanks, Romania!. Fact: Did you know that during this consumer bonanza, Romanians collectively bought enough inflatable furniture to fill an Olympic swimming pool? Just kidding, but can you imagine?.
• Headline: Mack's Transformation Through Giving Back. Impact: Stephanie Mack's personal shopping advice sparked the infamous trend of 'influencer therapy,' where people realized they could just buy their way to happiness. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work.. Fact: Did you know that after this makeover, Madoff-related makeovers became a thing? Who knew financial fraud could inspire a new fashion line?.
• Headline: China's Leadership Shuffle and Economic Reform. Impact: Xi Jinping's growing power prevented reforms, which led to memes about China's leadership being the world's longest-running reality show. Stay tuned for the dramatic season finale!. Fact: Did you know that the only name that consistently matters in Chinese politics is 'Xi'? It's like the ultimate VIP pass, but for governance..
• Headline: Kelly Clarkson Is Nobody’s Puppet. Impact: Kelly Clarkson's control over her sound sparked a revolution in the music industry, leading to a dramatic increase in 'genuine' artists, which ironically made everyone even more inauthentic.. Fact: Did you know that Clarkson once sang to a bunch of chickens to test her new album? Okay, I made that up, but you wouldn't put it past her, would you?.
• Headline: Ready, Set, Gone! The N.F.L.’s Disappearing Huddle. Impact: The disappearance of the huddle in the NFL led to a nationwide crisis in group communication skills, making everyone wonder if texting plays was the new normal. Spoiler: it wasn’t.. Fact: Did you know that without huddles, players are now forced to just stare at each other awkwardly? Ah, progress!.