FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Rhetorical Strategy on Socialism. Impact: This campaign strategy led to a global rise in mustaches, as people felt the need to differentiate themselves from the 'socialist villain' stereotype. The mustache has since become an ironic symbol of resistance, especially among hipsters.. Fact: Did you know that painting anyone as a villain is a time-honored tradition? Just think of all those classic Disney films—talk about a blueprint!.
• Headline: Pyer Moss's Bold Fashion Week Decision. Impact: By not having a show, Kerby Jean-Raymond inadvertently sparked a trend where fashion designers started announcing their absence as a way to gain attention. The 'Invisible Fashion Show' became the next big thing—who knew hiding could be so fashionable?. Fact: Did you know that sometimes, doing nothing can actually bring more attention than doing something? Just like my last date..
• Headline: James O’Brien's Brexit Call-In Show Revolution. Impact: James O’Brien's YouTube fame inadvertently led to a reality show where Brexiteers and Remainers had to live in a house together. The show, called 'Brexit Bickering,' became an international sensation, proving that arguing is the new sport.. Fact: Did you know that arguing on the internet is now considered a form of entertainment? Welcome to the 21st century!.
• Headline: It’s an Anti-Fascist Thing: How an Obscure German Soccer Team Gained a Brooklyn Cult. Impact: The Brooklyn cult following of F.C. St. Pauli caused a bizarre ripple effect where every hipster in the U.S. suddenly became an armchair soccer fan, leading to an increase in global soccer viewership and a decline in actual sports knowledge.. Fact: Did you know that supporting a minor-league soccer team is the new 'I ride a fixed gear bike' status symbol? Because nothing screams 'I'm different' like obscure sports teams!.
• Headline: How Facebook’s Tiny China Sales Floor Helps Generate Big Ad Money. Impact: Facebook's success in China led to a secret underground network of marketers who began using emojis to communicate and trade ideas, resulting in a worldwide emoji shortage that still haunts our text messages to this day.. Fact: Did you know that the internet is so big that Facebook found a way to make money in China while simultaneously being blocked? That's like selling ice to an Eskimo, except the Eskimo is a firewall..