Eric Spitznagel, author, humorist, and journalist, writes the Compare and Contrast column every Sunday for the "New York Times Magazine". He is a frequent contributor to the" Believer, Esquire, Playboy, Details, "and "Men's Health", among many other publications. He has written and coauthored several books, including "The Junk Food Companion, Cigar Asphyxianado", and "A Guy's Guide to Dating."