MARCH 6, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Oscars: 'Crash' Beats 'Brokeback Mountain'. Impact: In a shocking twist, the Academy's choice to snub 'Brokeback Mountain' led to a chain reaction of increasingly bizarre Oscar winners, culminating in 2032's award for 'Best Film' going to a documentary about a cat that can open jars. Clearly, the Academy was just trying to keep things spicy.. Fact: Did you know that the backlash over this decision was so intense that it sparked a trend of films being made just to win awards? Because nothing says 'art' like a desperate attempt to score a golden statue..
• Headline: Zuckerman's Impact on News Media. Impact: Zuckerman's real estate empire set off a domino effect in urban development, eventually leading to the rise of questionable apartments that are marketed as 'cozy' but are really just glorified closets. Thanks, Mortimer!. Fact: Fun fact: Mortimer B. Zuckerman is so wealthy that even his thoughts are probably insured. Forget the American Dream; it’s more like the Zuckerman Reality..
• Headline: Woods' Resilient Victory in Ford Championship. Impact: Tiger's precarious championship led to an era where golf became a soap opera, complete with dramatic exits and Tiger Woods impersonators taking over reality TV. Because who needs sportsmanship when you can have drama?. Fact: Did you know that Tiger Woods once played a round of golf with a broken leg? That’s right—his commitment to the game is legendary. Meanwhile, some of us can’t even commit to finishing a Netflix series..
• Headline: INSIDE. Impact: The investigation into Enron's shenanigans inspired a generation of finance majors to create the 'How to Get Rich Quick' handbook, which was ironically filled with pages on how to avoid being like Enron. Spoiler alert: it didn't work out.. Fact: The Enron scandal was so convoluted that it could have easily been a plot for a soap opera—complete with backstabbing executives and surprise betrayals. Who needs Netflix when real life provides such riveting drama?.
• Headline: For Designers, an Image-Making Bonanza That Is Priceless. Impact: The glam vortex of Hollywood bred a new breed of designer who believes that if it doesn’t have sequins or a ridiculous backstory, it’s not worth wearing. In 2035, we might all be wearing inflatable outfits just to stand out at parties.. Fact: Did you know that Isaac Mizrahi once designed a dress made entirely of recycled materials? It was so avant-garde that even the recycling bin was confused about whether it should be flattered or offended..