NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Political Tensions in AT&T-Time Warner Deal. Impact: If Delrahim hadn't thrown this curveball, we might have avoided the rise of TikTok influencers who think they can run for office. Imagine a world where your political leaders were actually qualified instead of just good at lip-syncing!. Fact: Makan Delrahim's name sounds like a character from a legal thriller. Spoiler: There's no happy ending!.
• Headline: Middle-Class Tax Cut Debate Heats Up. Impact: This tax cut saga led to the formation of various online support groups for confused taxpayers in high-cost states, which eventually resulted in the popular 'I Just Want to Understand My Tax Return' meme. You know, the one where everyone looks utterly lost.. Fact: Tax cuts are like diets—everyone has an opinion, but no one really knows what’s good for you!.
• Headline: Texas Church Shooting Video Controversy. Impact: The aftermath of the Texas church shooting video sparked a nationwide debate over media ethics that eventually led to the creation of a 'What Not to Watch' handbook. Spoiler: It's a bestseller, but no one wants to read it.. Fact: The release of such videos has historically been a double-edged sword—like watching a horror movie and then trying to sleep with the lights off..
• Headline: Review: ‘The Band’s Visit’ Is a Ravishing Musical That Whispers With Romance. Impact: The success of 'The Band's Visit' catalyzed a wave of musicals that tried to capture the 'ecstasy in ennui,' leading to a bizarre trend where people were actually paying to feel bored in song form. Truly, the future of entertainment!. Fact: Musicals about ennui are like a double espresso—sounds exciting, but really just keeps you up at night thinking about your life choices!.
• Headline: Taylor Swift Is a 2017 Pop Machine on ‘Reputation,’ but at What Cost?. Impact: Taylor's shift in musical style not only influenced countless pop artists to experiment but also encouraged a whole generation to rethink their life choices. Now, everyone wants to be edgy, but we're still stuck in our sweatpants.. Fact: Taylor Swift’s evolution is like watching your neighbor's cat go from a cute kitten to a full-on diva. You can't help but watch, even if you aren't a fan!.