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HEADLINES ON September 25, 2019
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- Headline: Vox Media Acquires New York Magazine. Impact: If Vox Media hadn't acquired New York Magazine, we might be living in a world where print media still thrived, and hipsters would have to find a new way to look pretentious at coffee shops. Thank you, digital overlords!. Fact: Did you know that New York Magazine's first issue featured an article about how to survive on a diet of artisanal pickles? Talk about a hipster's guide to life!.
- Headline: The Height of the Storm Review. Impact: If ‘The Height of the Storm’ had been a hit instead of a tedious enigma, we might be inundated with existential plays about married couples, leading to a surge in therapy sessions across the nation. Thanks a lot, Jonathan Pryce!. Fact: Fun fact: This play was originally titled 'The Height of the Storm, but Can We Get to the Point Already?'.
- Headline: Olivier Rousteing: A Journey of Discovery. Impact: Olivier Rousteing’s documentary could spark a global trend where fashion designers unveil their origins, leading to a reality TV show called 'Who Wore It First: Designer Edition.' Get ready for drama!. Fact: Did you know Rousteing once wore a shirt made entirely of Instagram likes? Now that's a bold fashion statement!.
- Headline: Behind WeWork Leader’s Rise and Fall: A Wall St. Bank Playing Many Angles. Impact: The rise and fall of WeWork, backed by JPMorgan Chase, could lead to a future where investment banks are banned from using the phrase 'synergy' in any context. A win for humanity, really.. Fact: Did you know that Adam Neumann once tried to trademark the word 'We?' Talk about an ego!.