Cognoscenti has published my latest essay:

The Patriots’ Superficial Secret Weapon

The New England Patriots are going to the Super Bowl! Again! For the third time in four years! For the eighth time in 17 years! Perhaps you’ve heard about this development?

Sports writers, pundits, the mailman, your dog walker — it feels like everyone is offering some explanation for the Patriots’ consistent success.

I think it’s because Tom Brady is good looking. Read more.