FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: White House Turmoil Over Abuse Allegations. Impact: The confusion and turmoil in the White House led to a long line of aides needing therapy, which ironically became a booming business for mental health professionals. Who knew political drama could have such a positive side effect on mental health? Talk about a silver lining!. Fact: Did you know that in the realm of White House scandals, the confusion is often more entertaining than the actual events? It’s like a reality show but with less charm and more paperwork..
• Headline: Exploring Working-Class Politics in France. Impact: This play's exploration of blue-collar struggles inadvertently inspired a new wave of philosophers to start wearing overalls and smoking cigarettes in cafes, convincing themselves they are the embodiment of deep thought. Cue the hipster philosophers!. Fact: Did you know that the French actually have a special word for 'working-class blues'? It’s called 'la tristesse de l'ouvrier,' which sounds way cooler than just 'sad factory worker.'.
• Headline: The 52 Places Traveler: Starting an Intimidating World Tour in the Big Easy. Impact: The columnist’s world tour sparked a global trend where people suddenly believed they were travel influencers, leading to an explosion of 'look at my breakfast' photos and everyone’s desperate attempts to capture the perfect sunset selfie.. Fact: Did you know that New Orleans is known for its spirit of forgiveness? Maybe that’s why they keep letting tourists back after all those 'what happens in New Orleans' jokes..
• Headline: Three Lives, and the Tenuous Ties That Bind Them. Impact: The intertwining stories of love and political turmoil led to a new genre of literature where authors began mixing romance with geopolitical conflict, resulting in a bizarre trend of historical fanfiction where love conquers all… except for, you know, actual wars.. Fact: Did you know that May-December romances often have better plot twists than your average soap opera? Who knew love could be so complicated… and slightly creepy?.