DECEMBER 18, 2022

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• Headline: The Dual Legacy of Hiroyuki Nishimura. Impact: Hiroyuki Nishimura's popularity in Japan inadvertently inspired a new wave of internet influencers who began to view 4chan as a 'how-to' guide for fame. This led to a bizarre era of viral challenges that involved deep dives into chaos, resulting in a worldwide internet safety crisis. Who knew internet fame had such a dark side?. Fact: 4chan is often described as the 'wild west' of the internet, which is fitting since it’s where all the cowboys of chaos gather. Hold on to your hats!.
• Headline: The Education of CNN’s Chris Licht. Impact: Chris Licht’s struggles at CNN prompted an unexpected trend in the media where executives began adopting 'work-from-home' policies as a means of self-preservation. This led to a rise in the number of media professionals working in their pajamas and inadvertently sparked a new genre of home news broadcasts featuring pets and questionable backgrounds.. Fact: Did you know that CNN once famously reported on a cat stuck in a tree for hours? Maybe they should have just stuck with that format—much less drama!.
• Headline: For Messi, and Argentina, the (Extra) Wait Is Worth It. Impact: Argentina's victory in soccer sparked an international debate on whether sports should be considered a legitimate form of diplomacy. This led to the establishment of Soccer Summits, where world leaders would settle disputes over a friendly match rather than at the negotiation table. Talk about kicking the can down the road!. Fact: Messi was once a child prodigy who needed growth hormone treatments just to keep up with his peers. So let’s just say he’s had a 'growth spurt' in more ways than one!.