On When We Were "Seventeen": A History In 47 Covers
Great article. I think the cover with the girls wearing towels on their heads really symbolizes the differing "personality" of the magazine back then and right now. Right now is crass.
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On One Trouble with Our "Pop Thinkers"
It's true, people pay what they can afford, and last time I went to Whole Foods I opted not to pay $4.99 a pound for shallots. Nothing from the allium family should cost that much.
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On Behold the New Luxury Building Boom
That's a pretty egregious "literally" in the lede. Didn't I read an article about "literally" in The Awl literally just weeks ago?
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On Stop Renaming Neighborhoods
You know how on 7th Ave in the Garment District there are street signs that say "Fashion Avenue"? Once I heard a guy on a phone say, "I'm on Fashion Avenue." So yeah, let's stick to Garment District.
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On I Have Confidence In Jennifer Egan
If that's what passes for "pop fiction" these days, then we're in better shape than I thought. I mean, jeez, it's not like 50 Shades of Sex or whatever.
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On Your Gut Will Save Your Life
Eye roll. Medicine (as reported by Big Media) is as ridiculous as fashion. January: Pink looks great on everyone! February: You probably shouldn't wear pink.
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On How To Make Veggie And Chicken Stock
Um, "Mr. Bird"? Him? His? No. I'm sorry, but it is a HUGE peeve of mine when people refer to random animals (by which I mean all of them) as male. You may now consider me the worst person ever but I have the courage of my convictions. Good recipes, btw.
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On Why Aren't We Using Roving Sex Offenders as 4G Hotspots?
@Mr. B God damn it, I wanted to be the first to name-check Banks! Stupid daylight savings time.
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On No One Seems To Be In A Very Forgiving Mood This Ash Wednesday
"Crucification"? I can't forgive that.
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On Best Case Scenario, You Forget That You Have Anxiety
Positing antianxiety drugs as a cause of panic attacks has to be the greatest marketing trick ever.