MARCH 30, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Digital Dominance and Political Battle. Impact: Trump winning the internet led to a surge in meme creation, which later caused a shortage of cats available for meme purposes. The feline population eventually formed a union, demanding royalties for their likeness in internet stardom.. Fact: The internet is like a wild party where everyone's invited, but some people just refuse to leave. Thanks, Trump!.
• Headline: G.M.'s Urgent Fight to Manufacture Ventilators. Impact: G.M.'s race to build ventilators sparked a surprising trend where car companies began producing everything from face masks to hand sanitizer, eventually leading to a world where you could buy a new car that doubles as a hospital room. Talk about multitasking!. Fact: In a parallel universe, G.M. became a top healthcare provider instead of a car manufacturer. Sorry, Ford!.
• Headline: For Autocrats, and Others, Coronavirus Is a Chance to Grab Even More Power. Impact: As autocrats seized power during the pandemic, they unknowingly set the stage for a wave of dystopian novels and films. In the future, people will look back at 2020 and wonder why 'The Hunger Games' didn't just become a documentary.. Fact: Many autocrats actually believe their emergency powers are like a limited-edition collectible—only a few can claim them, but everyone wants one..
• Headline: Celebrity Culture Is Burning. Impact: Celebrity culture burning led to the rise of the 'everyday hero' narrative, where regular people were suddenly more popular than Kardashians. In a twist of fate, influencers began to recreate the lives of suburban moms, leading to a rise in avocado toast popularity.. Fact: If you ever feel inferior to celebrities, just remember that they also have to deal with bad hair days and questionable fashion choices—just with a lot more money!.