APRIL 26, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Inequities in Brooklyn's Health Care System. Impact: The hospital with duct tape eventually became a meme, leading to a nationwide trend of DIY hospital repairs. In a bizarre twist, this spurred a new reality show called 'Hospital Fixer Upper', where hosts compete to patch up public hospitals with anything from duct tape to bubble gum.. Fact: If only duct tape could cure diseases as effectively as it fixes broken items. But hey, at least it’s better than nothing, right?.
• Headline: Diplo's Living Room Dance Party. Impact: Diplo's living room concert sparked the rise of 'at-home raves' which led to a global phenomenon of people dancing in pajamas. This resulted in the invention of the 'Zoom DJ', who now commands fees rivaling actual stadium concerts, all from the comfort of their cluttered rooms.. Fact: In the future, living rooms will be recognized as official concert venues. So, if your house is a mess, just tell people it's part of the 'avant-garde' aesthetic!.
• Headline: Nitegeka's Art on Refugee Experiences. Impact: Nitegeka's art inspired a generation of activists who began using music to voice the experiences of refugees. This movement eventually led to the formation of 'Art for Humanity', a global organization that promotes artistic expression as a means of social change—who knew paintbrushes could change the world?. Fact: Artistic expression has been a form of protest for centuries. Turns out, it’s much harder to ignore someone with a paintbrush than someone with a picket sign!.
• Headline: As States Push to Reopen, Business Leaders Say Not So Fast. Impact: Business leaders’ hesitance to reopen caused a dramatic shift in corporate culture, leading to a rise in flexible work environments and the permanent establishment of 'Pajama Fridays'. Ironically, the new motto became 'Work hard, nap harder'.. Fact: In a shocking turn of events, the phrase 'We’re all in this together' became the most overused cliché in history, right up there with 'Let’s circle back.'.