So with big banks and auto makers asking the government for free money, it seems another industry, hurt by the bad economy, is asking for some assistance too. The porn movie industry is going to ask for a $5 billion bailout.
CNN gives us this:
“The take here is that everyone and their mother want to be bailed out from the banks to the big three,” said Owen Moogan, spokesman for Larry Flynt. “The porn industry has been hurt by the downturn like everyone else and they are going to ask for the $5 billion. Is it the most serious thing in the world? Is it going to make the lives of Americans better if it happens? It is not for them to determine.”
Francis said in a statement that “the US government should actively support the adult industry’s survival and growth, just as it feels the need to support any other industry cherished by the American people.”
No I obviously know that Larry Flynt is just being a bit facetious here. The porn industry is probably the one recession proof business in the galaxy… but I’m sure even that business is being hit too. I guess we all need banks. We all need cars. We all need porn. :P
