MAY 16, 2022

Full News Archive

• Headline: G.O.P. and Online Fringe Theories Unite. Impact: This conspiracy theory, like a stubborn weed, took root in the political garden. Fast forward a few years, and it inspired a new genre of reality TV: 'Survivor: Fact-Check Edition,' where contestants must navigate through misinformation while avoiding the tribal council of common sense.. Fact: Did you know that conspiracy theories are often just the over-caffeinated thoughts of people who ran out of things to do on a Saturday night?.
• Headline: Madison Avenue’s Biggest Event Returns, to a Whole New World. Impact: The return of Madison Avenue's biggest event can be seen as the moment when the entertainment industry collectively realized they were also in the business of selling nostalgia, much like your grandpa trying to sell you his old vinyl records while reminiscing about 'the good old days.'. Fact: Did you know that the term 'upfronts' comes from the producers' desire to get their money upfront, so they can afford all those luxurious three-movie deals for actors who only have one good role?.
• Headline: The Little Red Boxes Making a Mockery of Campaign Finance Laws. Impact: The little red boxes symbolize a new era where campaign finance is as transparent as a brick wall. This will lead to future generations of politicians who will have to explain to their grandchildren why they ran on a platform of 'Buy One Get One Free' votes.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, 'dark money' doesn't refer to a bad coffee blend, but rather cash that plays hide-and-seek with transparency? Spoiler alert: it always hides..