NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Biden Warns of Transition Delay Consequences. Impact: Biden's serious warning about Trump's transition delays sparked a series of late-night talk show monologues, leading to the eventual rise of a new genre: 'Political Comedy Therapy'. Who knew laughter could stem from such a tense situation?. Fact: Did you know that political transitions are like bad breakups? Everyone's just trying to move on, but one party keeps texting to ask if you still have their stuff..
• Headline: Gun Owners Address Suicide Crisis. Impact: The unexpected alliance between gun owners and suicide-prevention advocates created a ripple effect, prompting the formation of 'Guns and Roses', a new movement that encourages love, understanding, and maybe a little less firepower.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure' was first said by a guy who probably never had to deal with gun politics? Just saying..
• Headline: Disability Representation in Film Debates. Impact: The outcry over how disabilities are depicted in films led to a cinematic revolution. Eventually, all villains were required to have a backstory that involved loving puppies and knitting, thus making them more relatable.. Fact: Did you know that the idea of evil being portrayed with disabilities dates back centuries? Apparently, 'disfigured hands' have been a go-to for screenwriters who just can't be bothered to get creative..
• Headline: Vaccine Unproven? No Problem in China, Where People Scramble for Shots. Impact: The scramble for unproven vaccines in China led to an underground Black Market of medicinal snake oil salesmen who claimed they could cure everything from a common cold to bad government decisions.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'snake oil salesman' originated from, well, actual snake oil? Turns out, it wasn't a great way to build trust in the healthcare system. Who knew?.