It's time to start a new magazine collection. Now, this may not seem like much to you, but it is to me. I will be putting aside a certain amount of money each month for this new publication so it better be worth it. I've narrowed it down to two choices: Esquire and GQ, other choices included Visi, Stuff and Time (and by those I mean Playboy, FHM and Maxim). However those can be bought at leisure rather than monthly.
I felt like I was lacking a magazine type which was devoted to men's lifestyle and that the ones that I do collect aren't really dedicated to that. That doesn't mean that I lack guidance in my life and am trying to find a replacement for an absent father figure, because I'm not. In fact, my father genuinely raves over men's lifestyle publications and it always introducing me to various ones and collects some of his own, but that's besides the point. It's something that we share in common and I would like to develop mine into a collection so that once in a while I can show him a thing or two. That's not the only reason. If you've read my previous post on the topic you'll understand why.
I have found not much of a difference between Esquire and GQ, which makes this decision even harder. When I ask people which one they think that I should start purchasing monthly, most of them, without hesitation, say Esquire. Why? Is it because the name sounds swanky? That's certainly a viable factor in my head.
The burden of choosing a specific country's edition of the publication is also a problem. However my father has instructed me to follow the US edition. I have to say I do agree with him. So then why is it a burden? (wow, Nathan)
I enjoy the retro vibe that emanates off of Esquire, it gives it a bit of an edge. GQ is rather slick and rigid. I don't really feel like I can relate to such structure. That is why Esquire will probably be the answer. Plus, it has a swanky name.
Cheerio Bumbleheads
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