Does Time Magazine Think Americans Are Stupid?

[RowdyRoxyRainbw]

You may notice something striking about this week’s American edition of Timemagazine.

While readers in Asia, Europe, and the South Pacific—really, the rest of theTime-reading world—confront a serious profile about Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti and his role in the euro crisis, Americans are in for a special treat: a cover story called “The Surprising Science of Animal Friendships*.” (The asterisk leads to a footnote at the bottom of the cover that says, “BFFs are not just for humans anymore.”) With not one but two adorable dogs against a hot-pink background, this week’s Time really signifies the editors’ staunch commitment to serious, hard-hitting journalism, even if it means risking unpopularity.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2012/02/10/does_time_magazine_think_americans_are_stupid_.html

Sarcasm aside: This is not the first time this has happened. In fact, Time faced ridicule for giving the rest of the world a cover story on the Arab protests while feeding Americans a cartoon cover about “Why Anxiety Is Good For You” only two months ago.

Time’s conviction that Americans only want to read feel-good puff pieces appears to be far stronger than any desire on the publisher’s part to sell itself as an important U.S. news source.

[andiemomo3]

Wow. That's all I have right now.

[Mrs.VanDeKamp]

I wonder why that is? Is it possible some articles are pulled from the american version because perhaps it is censored? Or do they really think americans are....either not smart enough to understand, or don't care enough to sell copy.

[thecoffeefairy]

That makes me quite sad but if this is happening, it is because real news just doesn't sell.

[ThatTXMom]

 

Quoting Mrs.VanDeKamp:

I wonder why that is? Is it possible some articles are pulled from the american version because perhaps it is censored? Or do they really think americans are....either not smart enough to understand, or don't care enough to sell copy.

 I think that they market what sells.  After all, they are a for-profit organization.  Give the masses what they want.  *sigh* Sad but true.

[RowdyRoxyRainbw]

yeah I think that is really fucking sad.  I want news not fluff.

[DemocraticMama]

Wow this is unspeakable! 

[MrsSamMerlotte]

Aww! Puppies! How cute! What did you say about the italian president.... (joking)

[LindaClement]

Obviously, yes.

[westendcurls]

Just what sells here. Smh

[Liz_Rocket]

This is appalling. What a good post.

This is probably a  stupid question and I'm really sorry. Why are the Asia and South Pacific magazines in English?