No. 141: “Newersweek”
No. 141: "Newersweek"
By Randy Cohen
Accepting his new post as editor of Newsweek, Mark Whitaker asked his colleagues, "What can we do to make Newsweek a must-read?" Participants are invited to offer suggestions.
by noon ET Sunday to e-mail your answer to newsquiz@slate.com.
Responses to Wednesday's question (No. 140)--"Don't Legislate; Medicate":
According to Houston psychiatrist Dr. David Krueger, "Part of the reason so many women take these types of drugs is that men tend to have trouble admitting they have a problem." What types of drugs?
"Sex-change hormones."--Ariel Kaminer
"Chocolate."--G.C.
"Unclear antecedent blockers."--Colleen Werthmann
"Roofies. 'It turns out many women have a more satisfying sexual experience if unconscious,' explained Dr. Krueger. 'Yes, I do happen to be single. Why do you ask?' "--Beth Sherman
"Crack. 'Of course,' Krueger said, 'I may be oversimplifying.' "--Tim Carvell
Randy Cohen used to write Slate's "News Quiz." His most recent book—oh, like you don't know.


