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No. 141: “Newersweek”

No. 141: "Newersweek"

By Randy Cohen

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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.

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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

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Randy Cohen used to write Slate's "News Quiz." His most recent book—oh, like you don't know.