We don't know how to handle Slate's revelation that behind the glossy, sticky pages of Maxim magazine there are actual writers. We didn't think the staff knew how to do much more than work with a little Photoshop.

It's unlikely you'll develop a subtle inner life reading Maxim, unless thinking to yourself "Could penis enlargement really work for me?" counts as an inner life. But apparently working for Maxim does put one at risk for introspection: There are no fewer than three "serious" literary books now in print by present-day or former Maxim top brass.

Huh. Does Maxim staff have experience writing? Were these guys putting actual words in the mag? And when were there words in Maxim? Has anyone read these supposed words? Do FHM and Stuff have words too?
Maxim 101 [Slate]