NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lauder's Impact on New York Politics. Impact: If Lauder's $11 million had gone into a potato salad Kickstarter instead, we might have seen a culinary renaissance in New York and far fewer political ads. Imagine a world where politicians are replaced by chefs in debates!. Fact: Ronald Lauder is also known for his extensive art collection, which probably cost more than your house. But sure, let's spend millions on political campaigns instead of art programs for schools.
• Headline: Compensation Demands at Climate Talks. Impact: If developed nations actually listened to this message, we might have a world where climate change was just a quirky subplot in an 80s sitcom instead of a dystopian reality show. But alas, the plot thickens. Fact: The phrase 'polluter pays' sounds catchy, but have you seen a billionaire actually pay for their mess? It’s like expecting a cat to clean up after itself.
• Headline: How Molly Jong-Fast Tweeted Her Way to Liberal Media Stardom. Impact: Molly Jong-Fast tweeting her way to stardom might just inspire future generations to believe that all they need to succeed is a smartphone and a solid internet connection. Who needs degrees anymore?. Fact: In a world where social media reigns supreme, it turns out that angst is just as valuable as a degree from an Ivy League. Welcome to the 21st century!.
• Headline: Big Tobacco Heralds a Healthier World While Fighting Its Arrival. Impact: If Big Tobacco had embraced a healthier world instead, we might be living in a utopia where people casually breathe fresh air and don’t have to dodge clouds of smoke like it's a game of Frogger. Fact: Big Tobacco’s idea of a 'healthier world' is like a vampire claiming to be on a 'no blood' diet. Spoiler alert: they’re still biting.