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- Headline: Controversial Revival of 'Roseanne'. Impact: The reviving of 'Roseanne' led to a massive uptick in people arguing on social media, which in turn caused the phrase 'cancel culture' to be used more frequently than 'please pass the salt' at family dinners. Little did they know, that would lead to many awkward Thanksgivings to come.. Fact: Did you know that 'Roseanne' was originally canceled in 1997? Apparently, they thought it was a good idea to bring back something that had already left the chat..
- Headline: Paul Ryan Faces G.O.P. Speaker Challenges. Impact: Paul Ryan's political struggles inadvertently led to the rise of countless memes depicting him as a deer caught in headlights, which eventually inspired a new genre of internet humor — 'Awkward Politician.' This genre has since been used to distract from actual issues!. Fact: Did you know that Ryan once claimed to be a 'serious policy guy'? Yeah, that didn't age well..
- Headline: Historic Victory for Stacey Abrams in Georgia. Impact: Stacey Abrams' historic win became a catalyst for future leaders to question the status quo. This led to an unexpected surge in 'how to run for office' TikToks, resulting in a generation more interested in politics than influencer drama. Shocking, I know.. Fact: Did you know that Stacey Abrams was also an author? Clearly, she decided to write her own chapter in history, and it’s definitely a bestseller!.
- Headline: Ryan Murphy and Janet Mock on ‘Pose,’ Diversity and Netflix. Impact: The collaboration between Ryan Murphy and Janet Mock on 'Pose' inspired a wave of creativity that resulted in the over-saturation of 'inclusivity' in media. In a surprising twist, this led to some very confused executives trying to figure out how to include a talking toaster in their next big hit.. Fact: Did you know that before 'Pose,' the ballroom scene was mostly relegated to niche documentaries? Now every streaming service is scrambling to make their own version — because nothing says 'authentic' like a corporate-sponsored event..