FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Full News Archive

• Headline: Comedic Insights from Dim Bulbs. Impact: If Nate Bargatze and Chase O'Donnell hadn't made us laugh at our own dimness, we might have collectively decided to take ourselves too seriously and invented a new form of silent meditation that requires zero light bulbs. Imagine a world where we all sit in pitch darkness, contemplating our existence. Thanks, comedians!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'dim bulb' originally referred to light bulbs that were on sale because they were, well, dim? Just like some of our collective decision-making skills..
• Headline: U.K. Economic Challenges in 2023. Impact: The U.K. economy dodging a recession is like a cat narrowly escaping a bathtub. Sure, it survived this time, but it’s just a matter of time before it’s back in there, flailing and wet. Watch out for the economic splash zone!. Fact: Did you know that the U.K. economy has been 'sputtering' since the dawn of time? Historians are still debating whether it was due to bad investments in wool or simply a lack of good tea..
• Headline: Preparing for Employment Uncertainty. Impact: The preparation for layoffs sparked a whole industry of self-help books, online courses, and motivational memes. Thanks to all those job losses, we now have a plethora of 'how to cope with unemployment' content—because nothing screams 'motivation' like a meme of a cat with a coffee cup.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'layoff' was invented by HR departments as a euphemism for 'you're fired'? It's like calling a breakup a 'mutual parting of ways,' but with less romance..