It’s time for festive fun with the December 1988 issue, and that means…kicking off with a real bummer of a Catherine story about two teen preachers, one of whom should have probably been removed from his father’s care. Christina tries to fulfill Jane’s request that she figure out what being “in love” actually is, and isn’t. Karen brings us what is essentially a holiday “What Now,” with gift ideas, recipes, fun facts, and a baffling layout. Karen then tries to convince her readership that smoking is uncool, fighting against decades of pop culture to the contrary. The whole staff pitches in on a holiday-themed short story. And then we’re on to the departments! Exercise tights in Body Talk! Going On The Road to Tempe! Highlights from Help and What He Said (about consent)! And another wild installment of Stuff You Wrote! Grab some Oreos — or don’t, if you have political qualms (…you’ll see) — and join us!
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Episode Rundown
It Is December 1988
Feature: Children Of God
Feature: How To Tell If You’re Really In Love
Feature: ’Tis The Season To Be Different
Feature: Smoking Is For Dags
Fiction: It’s A Wonderful Story
Body Talk
On The Road: Tempe
Help
What He Said: If A Girl Says No, Do You Think She Really Means It?
Stuff You Wrote
Goodbye For Now
Bonus Douche Content!
