I have always referred to them as....junk food for the mind...
Did you ever see the Simpson's episode where she was daydreaming while reading one? Funniest thing I ever saw... hubby said "is THAT why you read them??"
777 posted on 11/01/2004 11:05:31 AM PST by backinthefold
(A pumpkin is a democrat.... wow, who knew??)