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George Kalogerakis


George Kalogerakis was one of the original editor-writers at Spy and later worked for Vanity Fair, Vogue, New York, Travel + Leisure, and The New York Times, where he was deputy op-ed editor for 13 years. A co-author of Spy: The Funny Years and co-editor of two books on the Times’s Civil War series, Disunion, he is a Writer at Large for AIR MAIL.

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The Attention-Whore Index

Drama from Harry and Meghan! A false step from Kate! Another hissy fit from Putin’s chef! Who will raise your hackles the most this week?

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Kings face off! But can they beat the Queen of Pop for your attention? You decide! Plus: strange news from around the world!

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In a battle for the ages, Meghan Markle, George Santos, and Choupette go head-to-head for your attention. Plus: strange news from around the world

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Trump, Musk, Carlson—the names trip off the tongue like a list of medical complaints, but which one will get your vote? Plus, all the latest cat-killing and baby-frightening news from around the world

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Emma Watson, Elon Musk, and a flock of Republican reprobates vie for your attention. Who deserves it? Plus: the world’s strangest stories, collected for you!

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A Supreme Court justice, the Dalai Lama, and the First Lady walk into a bar. Who gets your attention? Plus: news of the week that’s not to be missed!

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There are puerile billionaires and whining authors scrabbling for your attention. But can any of them beat the orange elephant in the room? You decide!

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You can’t keep a good blowhard down. Some old familiars are back competing for your attention, but which one is worthy of your vote? You decide!

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A bankrupt Swiss bank? A perp-walking ex-president? Sometimes the world seems topsy-turvy, but, thankfully, the royals are bickering as usual. Vote now on this week’s biggest attention suck! Plus: global news you might have missed

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A warlord, a king, and a short-fingered vulgarian compete for the No. 1 ranking. Which blackguard rules them all? Plus: strange news from across the world

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This week sees the return of the prodigal prince to the top of the Index. Can he be overthrown by an even more querulous windbag? You decide!

The Songs of Bacharach & Costello

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This week’s dross rising to the top includes some old familiar names causing all-new commotions. Who is the unworthiest? You decide!

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Will it be a familiar old contemptible or a striking new pretender who claims your attention this week? The decision is yours!

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We have a new champion, but will his fabulations keep the other poseurs at bay? The decision is up to you!

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As Harry’s revelations abate, will Prince Andrew keep the No. 1 ranking in the family? Or will some other new swankpot claim the win? You decide!

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Can King Charles, Joe Biden, and others block Prince Harry from a sixth straight win? The decision is yours!

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Can anyone stop Prince Harry’s run of victories? Kevin Spacey and others make their move. But the decision is up to you!

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Can anyone dethrone Harry as he looks for his third straight No. 1 ranking? It’s up to you! Plus: news of the week that’s not to be missed

The Munchausen Candidate?

Move over, Donald Trump—George Santos might just be the greatest fabulist ever elected

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Can professional victims HarMeg™ once again hang on to their No. 1 ranking? It’s up to them. But also up to you! Plus: news of the week that’s not to be missed

Our Attention-Whore Index

Can professional victims HarMeg™ hang on to their No. 1 ranking? It’s up to them. But also up to you! Plus: news not to be missed

Introducing the Attention-Whore Index!

Who deserves the No. 1 spot? Goodness knows, there’s a lot of competition: Harry and Meghan? Ye? Trump? You decide! Plus: News not to be missed

The Week in Review

Marie Kondo’s a mess, the French have lost their sex drive, and more …