FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Sisterhood in the 1970s. Impact: The play 'Liberation' became a theatrical revolution, inspiring a wave of feminist productions that caused a global shortage of berets and protest posters. Who knew a few women on stage could lead to millions of women off stage demanding equal pay?. Fact: Did you know that the actual feminist revolution involved a lot less dramatic lighting and a lot more shouting about equal pay? Just a thought..
• Headline: New York's Controversial Mental Health Proposal. Impact: This proposal to force treatment might inadvertently lead to a new reality TV show, 'Mental Health Makeover,' where participants are 'helped' by a panel of unqualified influencers. Because nothing screams mental wellness like public humiliation!. Fact: Did you know that mental health laws are often as popular as a diet soda at a barbecue? Everyone has an opinion, but no one really wants to deal with them..
• Headline: Theo James on ‘The Monkey’ Horror Film. Impact: Theo James' freak-out about a toy monkey sparked a nationwide trend of horror-themed toys, leading to a surge in therapy sessions for parents who regretted their holiday purchases. Thanks, Hollywood, for that delightful nightmare!. Fact: Did you know that horror movies and creepy toys are a match made in marketing hell? Because nothing says 'I love you' like a doll that whispers your deepest fears..
• Headline: Ex-Deputy Describes Rampant Violence by Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’. Impact: The revelations about the Mississippi 'Goon Squad' created a new genre of crime documentary that made people question if they should be binge-watching true crime or just binge-watching a good old-fashioned sitcom instead. Spoiler: sitcoms are still winning.. Fact: Did you know that in some circles, ‘Goon Squad’ is just another term for your average family reunion? Just saying..
• Headline: Pardoned for Jan. 6, She Came Home to a New Reality. Impact: Rachel Powell's return home led to a nationwide discussion about the impact of political extremism, inadvertently inspiring a new line of greeting cards: 'Welcome Back from the Insurrection - Let’s Rebuild Together!' Because nothing says reconciliation like a card from Hallmark.. Fact: Did you know that being pardoned doesn’t come with a free pass back to normal life? It’s more like a participation trophy in the chaotic game of democracy..