SEPTEMBER 6, 1983

Full News Archive

• Headline: Purchasers Report Slowing Economic Growth. Impact: The 'easing of growth' led to the creation of 'The Great American Couch Potato,' as people realized they could sit back, relax, and just watch the economy grow on TV instead of actually participating. Who needs jobs when you have streaming services?. Fact: The National Association of Purchasing Management sounds fancy, but it's really just a group of people who get together to discuss their favorite snacks and how to buy them in bulk..
• Headline: Fresh Prints: The Art of Fashion Design. Impact: Elisabeth de Senneville's designs caused a butterfly effect where people began deriving fashion inspiration from anything, leading to the day when someone wore an entire outfit made of Wi-Fi signals. Fashion truly became a signal of the times!. Fact: The concept of 'fresh prints' has come a long way—once just a fancy term for fashion, now it also refers to the countless memes we see every day. Thank you, internet!.
• Headline: POLICE SEEK DRUNKEN DRIVERS AT CHECKPOINTS. Impact: The drunken drivers checkpoint may have inadvertently led to the establishment of 'Designated Driver Olympics,' where the best sober drivers compete for glory and the right to wear a shiny medal that says, 'I didn't drink and drive!'. Fact: The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is known for its stunning views, but it also serves as a reminder that bad decisions can lead to unexpected detours—like ending up on a curb instead of a scenic route..