FEBRUARY 11, 2022

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• Headline: Review of 'The Music Man' Revival. Impact: The flat response to 'The Music Man' revived the age-old debate of whether Broadway is dying or just taking a really long nap. This led to an explosion of original works where people sing about their student loans instead of whimsical towns.. Fact: Did you know that Hugh Jackman once played Wolverine? Apparently, playing a mutant with claws makes you less effective at jazz hands..
• Headline: The Rise and Fall of Collaborative Living. Impact: The failure of the collaborative living experiment turned into a cautionary tale that inspired a generation to stick to their individual apartments, leading to the rise of the 'I Eat My Dinner Alone' movement. Who needs community when you have Netflix?. Fact: Did you know that collaborative living was once thought to be the solution to loneliness? Turns out, sharing a kitchen is only slightly better than sharing your life savings..
• Headline: In Search of the Meaning of Life? Meet Me at the Monkey Bars.. Impact: Julian Shapiro-Barnum's quest for life's meaning at the monkey bars sparked a global trend of adults seeking wisdom from children, leading to a rise in toddler-led workshops and the sudden popularity of the phrase 'Because I said so.'. Fact: Did you know that kids are often more honest than adults? You can’t hide behind social niceties when your biggest concern is whether you can have dessert before dinner..
• Headline: The Center That Shaped Black Life in 1970s Brooklyn. Impact: The documentary about The East serves as a reminder that community centers once thrived, which led to a comeback of similar organizations. Unfortunately, they now mostly serve as places to vote and complain about potholes.. Fact: Did you know that Brooklyn's cultural history is often overshadowed by its hipster coffee shops? Who knew that a microcosm of Black nationhood could be so easily replaced by artisanal avocado toast?.