I can't believe The National Enquirer Still Exists
The National Enquirer, the magazine that screamed headlines at you as you were doing your obligatory exchange of money for goods to sustain the life of your family, still exists. It’s unbelievable. My library carries it electronically, so why not delve in.
Oh boy, it is a time capsule. Not just in the ads, but in its ignorance of people’s identity! Shall we?
Cher’s “sex-swap” son. It is 2020. Did anyone give that a read through? This confirms my theory that these articles were all written by a bot.
Depardieu is a terrible person (allegedly) but is this really necessary. Someone was proud of that headline.
I see they are invested in old stereotypes that support toxic masculinity. Oh my god, look at these uggos in high school! Yes, talking about Barbra’s nose isn’t at all tiresome and vaguely anti-Semitic!
Ironically, the Enquirer is the only paper that seems to remember that Northern Exposure existed.
Also, a great resource for scientific information.
I think you get the idea. The crown jewel is the advertisements for ugly tchotchkes that you can send for by mail order. How retro!
Alternative dissertation idea: The History of the National Enquirer.
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