MARCH 6, 2023

Full News Archive

• Headline: Misclassification of Workers as Managers. Impact: This mislabeling of workers as managers led to a nationwide epidemic of people pretending to be in charge, resulting in an unforeseen boom in motivational posters and self-help books.. Fact: Did you know that in some companies, 'manager' is just a fancy term for 'person who gets blamed for everything'?.
• Headline: Balenciaga's New Direction Post-Controversy. Impact: Balenciaga’s decision to focus on just clothes and contrition sparked a global trend of brands attempting to apologize through their product lines, giving rise to 'sorry' t-shirts and regret-themed accessories.. Fact: Did you know that 'contrition' is actually a new color in the fashion world? It pairs well with shame and embarrassment..
• Headline: Republican Votes Helped Washington Pile Up Debt. Impact: The Republican votes contributing to the debt led to the creation of a new political sport: Debt Blame Olympics, where politicians compete for the gold in finger-pointing.. Fact: Did you know that blaming the opposing party for debt is a time-honored tradition? It’s like the political equivalent of passing the buck, but with more drama..
• Headline: E-Bikes Are Convenient. They Can Also Cause Fatal Fires.. Impact: The rise in e-bike fires led to a new genre of horror movies where the main antagonist is a rogue battery, resulting in a spike in fear-based cycling advertisements.. Fact: Did you know that e-bikes are just like regular bikes, only with more potential for spontaneous combustion? Sounds fun, right?.