Playboy After Hours

August, 2001

The Weak to RememberIt wasn't the psych-out style of Anne Robinson that caused Weakest Link to cool down on NBC, it was the psyche of the American audience. Over here, we like weak links. We find them useful, and even elect them president (wouldn't want somebody too smart for his own good running things, would we?). We're pleased that the French did so poorly in WWII--it's something to bring up when they get too snooty. And aren't all the states glad Mississippi is in the Union, making the rest...