Playboy belonged to the previous generation, the lost mini-generation that almost flowered in the late 50s / early 60s. They should have folded up their tent in the late 60s as the counterculture moved into high gear. While I mourn its passing because at its height Playboy proved a powerful instrument of cultural change as well as a top flight gathering of artistic and literary talent (oh, who am I kidding? We all bought it for the nekkid ladies, but gosh darn, sometimes those articles were just sooo interesting…), I think the magazine, the brand, and Hugh Hefner himself all stayed at the party far too long. Is he starting to memorize jokes from Cap'n Billy's Whiz Bang?” Is there a nicotine stain on his index finger? Watch for the tell-tale signs of corruption!ĭoes he re-buckle his knickerbockers below the knee?
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