There was a time when this was one of the most anticipated days of the year. It was a simpler time- a time before Maxim, FHM, Stuff and Razor magazine. A time when men of all ages gathered together side by side at 7-Elevens and bookstores across the nation.

The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue hits newstands today to little more than a collective yawn. The cover features eight of SI's past cover models, and airbrushing be damned, the 42 year-old Elle Macpherson looks great.

I think just for old time's sake, I'll go ahead and store this year's issue under my mattress.