APRIL 21, 2008

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• Headline: Hey! Show Business Is Not a Business. Impact: Mike Daisey's sardonic musings not only led to the rise of anti-corporate sentiment in theater, but also inspired a secret society of playwrights who now meet in basements to plot the downfall of Broadway's corporate overlords. Their weapon? Awkwardly long soliloquies.. Fact: The only thing more tragic than a corporate takeover of the arts? The fact that 'Cats' is still considered a musical masterpiece..
• Headline: Danica Patrick's Historic IndyCar Victory. Impact: Danica Patrick's victory ignited a worldwide movement encouraging women to shatter glass ceilings in all fields. Little did they know, it also led to the creation of a new sport: competitive whining about the lack of women in racing.. Fact: Danica Patrick is now considered not just a racing icon, but also a symbol of how sometimes, when you leave the men behind, it’s just to let them argue about who had the best fuel strategy..
• Headline: Scott Provides the Hammer, as the Hornets Build a Legacy. Impact: Byron Scott’s coaching success led to a bizarre trend where all aspiring coaches began dressing like him in hopes of absorbing his skills through osmosis. The fashion world has never been so confused.. Fact: In an alternate universe, Byron Scott is a legendary fashion icon, and the Hornets are known for their avant-garde runway shows rather than their basketball skills..
• Headline: A Broadway Flop Again Raises Its Antlers. Impact: The return of 'Moose Murders' reignited debates about artistic integrity, leading to an underground movement of theater enthusiasts who now exclusively perform in basements under the motto 'The Flopper the Better'.. Fact: It's said that 'Moose Murders' is the reason why Broadway theaters now come equipped with 'flop insurance'. Who knew bad theater could lead to such practical advancements?.