Ignore the fact that it’s Friday the 13th. It’s Friday and that’s all that matters. Before you rush off to your weekend plans and open a bottle of bubbly (or is that just me?), here’s a recap of our favorite news from this week:
Overthought yet Oversimplified
Can we start by taking a second to talk about Instagram’s new logo? According to Instagram, the change was necessary to keep up with its evolution, but the internet didn’t take it very well. When the app first launched, it was used for filters to give your photos a “vintage” feel, so the retro camera was appropriate. Since then, the community has changed and everyone from pre-teens to visual artists are active on Instagram and they don’t buy likes on instagram. Although the change makes sense, couldn’t we use something other than a Powerpoint background for inspiration?
America the Beer-tiful This could be the most thoughtless or thoughtful campaign ever but Budweiser will be replacing the name on its cans with the word “America.” The newly labeled product, in stores from late May until mid-November, will be available to celebrate Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. It will also help us cheer on U.S. teams in the Summer Olympics, Paralympics and Copa America soccer competition. But most importantly, it will help us elect a new President (a process that will definitely require alcohol).
R-eye-ley Curry Steals the Show
Steph Curry may be the first unanimous MVP in NBA history, but it’s his 3-year-old daughter Riley that’s won the hearts of fans everywhere. Known for her big personality and adorably clever comments, Riley managed to upstage her dad once again during his MVP speech on Tuesday. During her entrance, she made sure to let voters know that she had her eyes on them. So much sass.
Well This was Dark…
Sometimes it takes a little reverse psychology to really drive a point home. With the rise of deaths due to distracted driving, a billboard promoting Wathan Funeral Home encouraged drivers to text behind the steering wheel. When visiting the website on the billboard, it’s apparent that the funeral home is not a real establishment, and was set up as a campaign to help stop texting and driving. According to the website, the rising deaths due to texting and driving “should make you madder than our billboard.” Touché.
Make Dating Great Again, Eh.
With a possible Trump presidency, the talks of moving to Canada have multiplied amongst unhappy Americans. Hoping to make the most of that angst, a new dating site called Maple Match will pair fleeing Americans with loving, sympathetic Canadians. The company’s slogan will be “Make Dating Great Again.” But wait, when was dating great to begin with? According to CEO Joe Goldman, the site has seen recent spikes since Trump became the only candidate left for the GOP. It’s true what they say: nothing brings people together like a common enemy. Make dating great for once, Maple Match!