OCTOBER 11, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Giuliani's Role in Controversial Prisoner Swap. Impact: This meeting set off a chain reaction leading to an entire generation of lawyers thinking that asking political leaders for favors could be their ticket to fame. Now every lawyer in America is practicing their 'please, Mr. President' pitch in front of the mirror. Fact: Did you know that asking for favors from government officials is not actually covered in law school? Apparently, they focus more on things like contracts and ethics—like, who needs those?.
• Headline: ‘Linda Vista’ by Tracy Letts. Impact: The portrayal of a charming womanizer in this play may have inspired countless misguided souls to believe they can act like a rogue, leading to an uptick in both romantic comedies and dramatic breakups in theaters across the country. Fact: Fun fact: 'Linda Vista' is actually Spanish for 'pretty view'—which is ironic because the only view most patrons get is the back of the head of the person sitting in front of them.
• Headline: Netflix Goes All Out to Wow Children as Streaming Wars Intensify. Impact: This aggressive push into children's programming has resulted in an explosion of caffeine-fueled parents who now have to endure endless hours of animated chaos—all while wondering if they can somehow convince their kids that reading is just as fun. Fact: Did you know Netflix has more original content than most countries have citizens? That’s right; if you can’t find something to watch, you might just be too picky.
• Headline: Boeing and F.A.A. Faulted in Damning Report on 737 Max Certification. Impact: The fallout from this report led to increased scrutiny of aviation safety, prompting a wave of engineers to consider switching careers to something less stressful—like, say, underwater basket weaving. Fact: It’s fascinating how two crashes can lead to a complete overhaul in safety regulations. Because, you know, before that, we were all just flying blind.