FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Oregon's Teacher Vaccination Challenge. Impact: Oregon's struggle with teacher vaccinations would cause a ripple effect where teachers began to moonlight as part-time epidemiologists, leading to an unexpected rise in teacher-led health workshops. The irony of 'teaching health' while also avoiding classrooms became a new trend.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'teacher's pet' took on a whole new meaning during this period? Turns out, it referred to the only student whose parents were fully vaccinated!.
• Headline: Corey Quinn: The Funny Cloud Billing Guru. Impact: Corey Quinn's comedic genius in the cloud computing sphere inadvertently inspired a new genre of stand-up comedy that focused solely on tech jargon, leading to a rise in tech-themed comedy clubs. Who knew that AWS could be so hilarious?. Fact: Did you know that most cloud computing charges are as confusing as a soap opera plot twist? Just when you think you understand it, someone throws in a charge for 'emotional support backup.'.
• Headline: How to Buy a Real N95 Mask Online. Impact: The quest for authentic N95 masks led to a black market for fashionable face coverings, where hipsters began to sport trendy 'N95-inspired' cloth masks, sparking a fashion revolution that made the word 'mask' synonymous with haute couture.. Fact: Did you know that the most popular mask designs were inspired by cats, pizza, and ironic phrases? Because nothing says 'serious health concern' like a mask that says 'I'm just here for the snacks.'.
• Headline: Europe’s Pandemic Debt Is Dizzying. Who Will Pay?. Impact: The dizzying pandemic debt in Europe would sow seeds of fiscal responsibility that would ironically lead to an annual 'Debt Awareness Day,' where citizens are encouraged to bake cakes in the shape of their national debts. Because nothing says 'let's fix this' like a party.. Fact: Did you know that during the pandemic, the phrase 'we're all in this together' became the new 'who ate my lunch?' in office culture? Turns out, debt discussions are great for team bonding—at least until the cake is gone!.