Submitted by Downtown_Argument855 t3_zz6lxt in explainlikeimfive
I never see anyone buy them, they publish obviously false/exaggerated stories and celeb gossip is infinitely easier to find with current stories on social media sites. is it old people who keep buying them? if so in 20-30 years will we see publishers like National Inquierer fade out?
ajcorporation t1_j29q6vk wrote
People are stupid/biased enough to believe anything as long as it aligns to their warped beliefs. Tabloids try to garner attention, and attention = ad revenue.