JANUARY 1, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Justice Roberts Defends Colleagues' Health Law Case. Impact: If Chief Justice Roberts hadn't defended his peers, we might have seen a Supreme Court that operates like a reality show, complete with dramatic exits and surprise twists—'The Real Justices of Washington, D.C.' would be a bestseller!. Fact: Did you know Roberts is sometimes referred to as the 'swing vote'? Not because he’s indecisive, but because he’s trying to keep balance in a court that often feels like a game of musical chairs..
• Headline: Women Trailblazing in Wildlife Series. Impact: The rise of women in animal-related reality TV might have caused a ripple effect leading to the eventual establishment of 'The Real Housepets of America', where cats and dogs engage in petty drama over kibble and territory.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Gator Boys' was almost called 'Gator Girls,' but they decided against it for fear of too much sass in one show..
• Headline: Romney's Iowa Caucus Challenge. Impact: Romney's struggle in Iowa could have altered the trajectory of the election, leading to a world where political debates feature interpretive dance and glitter bombs instead of actual policies.. Fact: Did you know Iowa is known for its corn? Maybe that’s why candidates spend so much time there—hoping to harvest votes like they do crops!.
• Headline: Fiction Writer Plays Tourist in Real World. Impact: If Gibson hadn't stepped into the nonfiction realm, we might have lost valuable insights into the dystopian future where people can only communicate through memes and emojis!. Fact: William Gibson invented cyberspace, which is ironic since he’s still trying to figure out how to navigate his own social media accounts!.
• Headline: You Read It Here First: Plays’ Plans Still in Flux. Impact: The ongoing uncertainty about Broadway plays has likely led to the rise of underground puppet shows where the stories are more coherent and the actors have better timing.. Fact: Did you know that 'flux' is just a fancy word for 'we have no idea what we’re doing'? It’s the perfect slogan for any theater production!.