I Read it for the Articles
I recently moved to Philadelphia. I joined a gym for the first time. I quit smoking. And now I've done one more thing that is totally new to me.
I subscribed to (NSFW) Playboy. I know, I know, big deal JJ, it's totally normal, it's like the most popular men's magazine.
Still, I felt a little iffy about it. I mean, I've read dozens of issues over the years, but I bought those one at a time. Now I'm a subscriber.
I don't want this to become a customer testimonial, but i've got to tell you what makes this magazine so badass. It's the articles - seriously! A couple of examples:
Last month, they ran a short story written by one of my favorite authors, Chuck Palahniuk. The story was about these two guys who got rich be letting people kick their asses. Like Fight Club I guess, with no fighting back. They would go to a bar, dress up in drag, sing love songs, and charge patrons money for one punch. Genius (if you can take the pain).
This month, they have a guest column from the guy who plays the dad on Family Guy. He lists the ten TV characters that most influenced him (quoted from Playboy):
1. MacGyver - Taught me how to get a lady pregnant with a condom and a pair of scissors...
4. T.J. Hooker - His name was Hooker. He-he-he-he...
10. Arthur Fonzarelli - Smoking is not cool, never mess with turkeys, and if you wear a leather jacket you are impervious to STDs.
I'm telling you, this magazine is hilarious. Plus, the music and movie reviews are spot-on. And I know what you're all thinking... I haven't even mentioned the pictures.
Listen, of course the pictures are great. It's like Maxim, but funnier, smarter, and the girls are naked. But really, you want pr0n, flip through Hustler, or get it free on the internet.
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May 11th, 2005 - 09:30
I make my boyfriend subscribe because I’m the one who likes to read it. Loved the Family Guy column!
May 11th, 2005 - 09:54
It’s been years since I read Playboy, but it’s not just a joke – it really does have great writing. For some reason I’ve been getting FHM or Maxim (is there even a difference?) for free recently and honestly, it’s not even worth that much.
May 11th, 2005 - 10:54
I’m glad I’m not alone out there Eddie. Though, my wife hasn’t thumbed through it yet.
Definitely, Josh. I used to be a Maxim reader. Now it just seems juvenile.
May 11th, 2005 - 11:51
Welcome to PA! And congrats on quitting the cancer sticks. I was 2 years without them this April. Make sure you use that gym membership too. It’s definitely a good thing and sometimes the scenery’s not too bad either.
As far as Playboy goes…I never read the articles myself, so I’ll just have to take everyone’s word that they are well-written
May 11th, 2005 - 15:17
I’ll agree about the quality-writing thing. It was largely through my surreptitious reading of my father’s editions of Playboy that I nurtured my childhood dreams of growing up to be a writer. And lo and behold, I did.
But I still wonder how to reconcile great writing with pictures of naked women a mere page flip away. Something tells me the “serious literature” tag would be taken somewhat more seriously if they downplayed or ditched the nudity altogether.
May 11th, 2005 - 15:35
Thanks Dave. I love it here so far. It’s a great city.
C’mon Carmi, pics + decent writing – that’s a two for one!
May 11th, 2005 - 15:51
My husband hasn’t looked at any magazines like that since he met me when we were 16. He works in the adult entertainment business, so I guess he has enough of seeing that stuff on a daily basis
I bet the articles are better than the ones in the crappy celebrity mags I read.
May 11th, 2005 - 16:09
Good point, JJ. I just think of how I’ll explain it to my wife. Got any suggestions?
May 11th, 2005 - 16:17
TS, I had no idea there was a saturation point for viewing nudes.
Yes, Carmi. I eased my way into it. I started reading an issue here or there, one at a time. I didn’t hesitate to mention the interesting articles or short stories. She didn’t seem to mind so much, but becoming a subscriber would be a big step.
At one point, she decided to subscribe to a different magazine for herself. As she was placing the order online, I said, “Hey, I’ve been wanting to get a magazine subscription too. I’m tired of Maxim and my subscription ended.” “What magazine?” I told her, and she was totally cool with it. She really is the best.
May 11th, 2005 - 16:53
My husband looks at naked women daily. He says it becomes boring after a while. I hope I don’t have the same effect on him …..:(
May 11th, 2005 - 17:18
I should quit this blogging crap and write for Playboy.
May 11th, 2005 - 17:35
TS, I know some things get old after a while, but nudity, like pizza and beer, is eternal.
Mimi, I’ll read your stuff either way.
May 11th, 2005 - 18:20
Being a teenaged guy, I have to say: I support this post completely. Playboy–I salute you.
May 11th, 2005 - 22:18
Thanks for the support, G-Fry.
May 11th, 2005 - 22:46
JJ – I would totally subscribe for the pictures, articles be darned!
TS – I don’t think its like an OB/GYN effect where you examine v’ginas all day and you really don’t want to examine any when you get home. You could never be boring.
May 12th, 2005 - 01:54
Playboy and Hustler, etc. are like Aliens to me. Never seen ‘em.!
May 12th, 2005 - 04:16
Thank you Thao. My husband is actually a rampant perv really, he just doesn’t want to look at anyone else but me …. and Angelina Jolie. Now… the both of us together, he’d love that
May 12th, 2005 - 07:35
Thao, the pictures are indeed beautiful. More like art, not quite pr0n.
Desult, you should check out Playboy sometime. The pics are pretty tame, and the articles are awesome.
TS, mmmmm… Angelina.
May 13th, 2005 - 12:02
Playboy is the thinking man’s/woman’s sexy rag. Welcome to the intellectually spicy elite.
May 13th, 2005 - 13:52
At last, I’m finally in the club! Thanks, Sar.