JULY 5, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hong Kong's Transition to a New Reality. Impact: As Hong Kong's reality shifted overnight, a butterfly flapped its wings and triggered a global trend of 'How to be Terrified of Your Own Government'. This inspired countless memes and an entire genre of dystopian novels, proving that fear can be very profitable.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'Navigating a New Reality' has officially replaced 'Going with the Flow' in corporate jargon? Thanks, 2020!.
• Headline: China's Medical Supply Supremacy Explained. Impact: China’s dominance in medical supplies created a domino effect where countries frantically sought alternatives, leading to a rise in DIY mask-making. Suddenly, grandmas everywhere became fashion icons, and Pinterest exploded with 'How to Make a Mask Out of Your Old Underwear' tutorials.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'Made in China' became so ubiquitous that it started appearing on items like artisanal cheeses and organic vegetables, making grocery shopping feel like a scavenger hunt..
• Headline: Bébé’s Kids and Racial Comedy Insights. Impact: The animated mishaps of 'Bébé's Kids' not only highlighted racial injustices but also triggered a series of awkward conversations about race during family gatherings. Thanks to this film, relatives now dread Thanksgiving discussions even more.. Fact: Did you know? 'Bébé's Kids' was initially pitched as an 'educational comedy', which is a bit like saying 'vegetable cake' is still cake. Spoiler: it's not..
• Headline: Chicago Gun Violence Spikes and Increasingly Finds the Youngest Victims. Impact: With the spike in gun violence, Chicago inadvertently became the poster child for 'How Not to Raise Children'. This inspired a slew of poorly written self-help books and made many rethink their summer vacation plans.. Fact: Tragically, the term 'child's play' now has a darker connotation in Chicago. Who knew that would happen when the toys became weapons?.
• Headline: ‘Strategic Empathy’: How Biden’s Informal Diplomacy Shaped Foreign Relations. Impact: Biden's 'strategic empathy' created a ripple of confusion in foreign relations, leading countries to wonder if they should send him a thank-you card or a fruit basket. Meanwhile, Trump's critiques sparked an entire meme subculture dedicated to 'How to Roast a President'.. Fact: Did you know that 'strategic empathy' sounds a lot like 'I'm not mad, just disappointed'? It’s basically the diplomatic equivalent of a passive-aggressive text..