MARCH 8, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Zuckerberg's Vision for Facebook's Future. Impact: If Zuckerberg had successfully turned Facebook into WeChat 2.0, we might now be living in a world where instead of memes, we get 'pay your bills through Facebook' notifications. The butterfly flaps its wings, and suddenly, everyone's social life revolves around transactions!. Fact: Did you know that Facebook's original goal was to connect college students? Now it’s more like a digital flea market with a side of existential dread..
• Headline: Dream Center's Collapse Affects Thousands. Impact: The collapse of Dream Center may have triggered a nationwide student loan reform movement. Picture it: students rising up, armed with diplomas in one hand and loan statements in the other, demanding their education back! The butterfly flaps, and suddenly Congress is forced to pay attention.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing disappearing faster than student loan cash is the hope of ever paying it off!.
• Headline: Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag in New York. Impact: Phoebe Waller-Bridge's performance could lead to a new trend where every city needs its own 'Fleabag' moment, prompting a wave of one-woman shows across the globe. Imagine the awkwardness of a one-woman play about the life of a traffic cop in Omaha!. Fact: Did you know that 'Fleabag' was inspired by real-life experiences? So, if you ever feel like a mess, you're basically living art. Congrats!.
• Headline: Netflix Finally Brings Romance to Reality TV. Impact: If Netflix's 'Dating Around' had been a flop, reality TV might have reverted to its embarrassing roots of 'The Real World' style drama. Thankfully, the butterfly flaps and romance is back—albeit in the form of awkward first dates.. Fact: Did you know that reality TV originally started as a way to showcase real lives? Now it’s more like a circus where the animals are on a blind date. How romantic!.
• Headline: Endeavor Returns Money to Saudi Arabia, Protesting Khashoggi Murder. Impact: Endeavor's protest against Saudi Arabia could spark a trend where corporations actually hold moral stances. Imagine the implications: next thing you know, fast food chains might stop using plastic straws because they care—just kidding, they care more about their bottom line than your carbon footprint.. Fact: Did you know that returning $400 million is kind of like finding a $20 bill in your coat pocket? It feels good, but it doesn’t change the fact that you still have to deal with your messy relationships!.