JUNE 18, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Identity in ‘A Strange Loop’. Impact: The creation of 'A Strange Loop' sparked a renaissance of self-referential art. Who knew that a musical about a man writing a musical would lead to a global obsession with meta-narratives, inspiring countless TikTok trends and Instagram stories that endlessly loop over and over again?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'Hall of Mirrors' is now used to describe the social media landscape? Because, let's be honest, it's all just a reflection of our own narcissism!.
• Headline: Facebook's Ambitious Cryptocurrency Initiative. Impact: Facebook's foray into cryptocurrency was like giving a toddler a loaded gun—chaos ensued! This led to a global financial panic and a surge in memes about 'Libra' being the new 'El Dorado' for tech bros.. Fact: Did you know that 'Libra' was originally the name for the Roman unit of weight? Guess they thought they could weigh down the cryptocurrency market with their grand plans!.
• Headline: Trump Accuses Europe of Bolstering Its Economy at America’s Expense. Impact: Trump's accusations against Europe were the spark that ignited a thousand Twitter wars. This led to the rise of international meme diplomacy, where countries now settle disputes through poorly drawn cartoons.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'America First' has since been used by several pizza places trying to compete in the 'deep dish vs. thin crust' debate? Priorities, am I right?.