Backstory: I pitched the idea of where a schlub goes to dine, drink and carouse to Time Out New York a week or so ago. (Or, alternatively, a schlub's best date spots.)
Here's what the feature's editor wrote me back:
Hey Matt,
Thanks for the story idea, but we’ll pass. It’s a nichey service idea that doesn’t translate to the mag.
Do feel free to send other pitches to our deputy ed Billie Cohen (XXXXXXXXXXXXXX).
Many thanks
Clare
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Clare Lambe Malchman
Senior Features Editor
Time Out New York
Forgetting the "Hey Matt" part of the note, I don't think I've ever felt so much like Ben Stiller in my entire life... I was sorely tempted to call Ms. Malchman and say, "Uh, you guys put out a calendar magazine. Based in New York. Nichey and servicey aren't good things for a local calendar magazine?"
