Actually I couldn't get it - they've already got the August 27 issue on the shelves. Yes, we now live in a world where the August 20 issue of a magazine is obsolete on August 16.
We had a ridiculous heatwave here in July. Day after day in the 100 degree range. Even if that day was only 80, each person has their own lower limit to when they might feel they should have a glass of V8 waiting for them, so its probably meaningless to read too much into it. (By the way: what? They poured it and then left it on the counter for later? Do people do that?) Oops, just broke my own rule.
How I wish LE would just give us a hint.
Wow you guys are quick on switching to the new week! Here they usually mail the new one to arrive on Thursday for subscribers and it's in the stores by late Friday/early Saturday. Yes, I know way too much about the topic of the mag's timing and distribution - I was following another story awhile back and found all this out. I actually have an extra copy of the 8/20 People if someone wants it and wants to PM me. I'm hoping either People posts the article soon or I can scan and share it - I'm waiting to hear back from the mods.
Re: the juice, I know, I thought that was weird too. But after reading and thinking about it more, maybe the girls were planning on a very short ride then coming back to drink the juice? Or maybe they like it more room temp than "fridge cold"? Yeah, a hint would be nice.