Newspaper Tourism

I'm angry, folks. I am angry about the fact that whenever a special Obama event happens, I cannot get a copy of the New York Times ANYWHERE. Those of you who know me also know that I read the paper pretty much daily, and like to do the crossword on my morning commute.

But...there are people (maybe you are one of them) who buy the paper on special occasions, just to look at the front cover, and maybe frame it. These people probably don't even bother with the rest of the paper that I would like to read.

Newspaper tourists!You want to experience a little bit of the New York Times, at a time and day of your choosing, without really getting to know it. You do the main attraction, then go back to your Daily News or Post for comfort.

I know what you're going to say, but I've done the subscription thing already, and I find that I actually receive the paper more regularly if I go out and buy it myself, rather than relying on a delivery person and the honesty of my neighbors.

So here's my suggestion to you newspaper tourists: take the front page, if you must. And leave the rest of the paper on the train for the natives like myself.