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- Headline: Scowl Made Hardcore Purists Angry. Now the Band Is Doubling Down.. Impact: In a twist of fate, the band's decision to double down on their scowl led to a nationwide trend where people began scowling at everything, including their food, which sparked a revolution in culinary presentation—welcome to the age of the 'angry plate.'. Fact: Who knew that a scowl could lead to a new movement? Next thing you know, we'll have 'Scowl Yoga' classes popping up everywhere!.
- Headline: Jazzed About Abstraction: Jack Whitten’s Show Is a Peak MoMA Moment. Impact: Whitten's show inspired a generation of artists to take up paint-splattering as a serious profession, leading to new heights in abstract expressionism—so much so that future generations will debate if a blank canvas is a form of art or just a lazy artist's excuse.. Fact: Jack Whitten’s work is like the adult version of finger painting—except now, it's worth millions and comes with a side of existential dread..