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HEADLINES ON February 11, 2019
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- Headline: Kamala Harris: A Progressive Prosecutor's Dilemma. Impact: Kamala Harris's attempts to be all things to all people birthed an entire genre of political memes, leading to the rise of a meme economy that now influences elections more than actual policies. Who needs policies when you have cat gifs?. Fact: Did you know that Kamala Harris once said she was 'not a monster'? Well, given her political career, it's debatable whether she's a hero or just really good at playing one on Twitter..
- Headline: Exploring Mallon's 'Landfall' Depiction. Impact: Thomas Mallon’s comic novel about George W. Bush helped launch a trend of political satire that eventually spiraled into the creation of thousands of mediocre podcasts, draining the sanity of listeners everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that George W. Bush once tried to paint a self-portrait? Spoiler alert: It didn't go as well as his presidency..
- Headline: Viewing the Northern Lights: ‘It’s Almost Like Heavenly Visual Music’. Impact: The Northern Lights experience became such a tourist trap that it inspired the creation of the 'Aurora Borealis Filter' for social media, allowing people to post photos of themselves pretending to enjoy nature while actually just enjoying their Wi-Fi.. Fact: Did you know that the Northern Lights are caused by solar winds? So basically, the universe is just a giant hair dryer throwing a party in the sky!.
- Headline: Ilhan Omar Apologizes for Statements Condemned as Anti-Semitic. Impact: Ilhan Omar’s controversial statement about Jewish money sparked debates that eventually led to a new political correctness guide, which, ironically, included a chapter on 'How to Not Get Cancelled While Being Right'.. Fact: Did you know that political apologies are like a bad sitcom? They just keep coming back, with the same old jokes and never quite enough character development..