How to say you work in porn without saying you work in porn

[chadknowslaw]

If I don't want to disclose that I work for pornography companies I usually will just say that I work for internet marketing and distribution companies but I cannot disclose the identity of my clients. This only works because I am a lawyer.

A woman I work with told her mother that she "is marketing indie films" which I thought was very creative.

So mom asks her "do you think you might be able to star in any of them??"

and her reply was "No mom, they have professionals to do the acting"



I love it~

[haganxy]

when i used to live in Los Angeles, i used to say "i work in the entertainment industry", which is the same line that every single person in Los Angeles uses.

now, i say "i work at a notable men's interest website".

[Jasun]

Are you kidding?

My favorite thing to do is look people right in the eye and say "I make porn."

I told my old Aunt Jennifer that.

I told my land lord, the motorcycle salesman and the little Asian woman who does my pedicures. She doesn't speak English, but I still told her.

[haganxy]

Are you kidding?

My favorite thing to do is look people right in the eye and say "I make porn."

I told my old Aunt Jennifer that.

I told my land lord, the motorcycle salesman and the little Asian woman who does my pedicures. She doesn't speak English, but I still told her.

yeah, but if i say "I make porn." to the hot mormon missionary boys that come to my front door, then they run away and i don't have time to seduce them

[Jasun]

See, that's where you're wrong... then they stick around longer out of curiosity.
:luke: :bunnypancake:

[chadknowslaw]

But what if the ugly sweaty guy sitting next to you on a 3 hour plane ride asks what you do, and you really really do not want to talk? And you KNOW that he would pop a chubby if you say _anything_ about porn, plus you know he wants to talk your ear off for no other reason than you drew the short straw to end up sitting next to him??

[Jasun]

I'm a biker with a shaved head, covered in tattoos and I wear a "God Hates Us All" T-shirt I got at the Slayer show last year.

NOBODY wants to sit next to me on a plane let alone talk to me.

[chubbs]

If someone asks and I don't want them to know, I say "I sell internet traffic". Seems to work well. But for the most part, I usually proudly say "I sell porn, gay porn to be specific".

--Chubbs

[gaybucks_chip]

Oh, Jasun, you SO undersell yourself

AJ and I ran into this multiple times per day several years ago when we were both, separately looking to buy houses. We were going to open houses and about half the time AJ would get "Oh, what grade are you in?" And then, when they figured out he was a hot prospect, the next question was invariably "What do you do that you can afford to buy a house." We would both just say "We're IT workers involved in Internet and affiliate marketing" and if people would ask for more details, we'd explain how affiliate marketing works... without mentioning that we're the sponsor and that it's porn.

Occasionally when he's out somewhere, somebody will ask, he'll just say "Porn, and I'd rather not discuss it."

[abostonboy]

My bf tells ALL his friends straight and gay that i "do" porn. Some want to "see" others want a PW!

[BoyDollars]

Are you kidding?

My favorite thing to do is look people right in the eye and say "I make porn."

I told my old Aunt Jennifer that.

I told my land lord, the motorcycle salesman and the little Asian woman who does my pedicures. She doesn't speak English, but I still told her.

I do the same..... Why not? They all look at it..... Someone has to make it.. Why shouldn't it be me?

[Kushiel]

Most of the time, it just depends on whether I actually a.) Have time to discuss it, or b.) care to get into an involved discussion over it.

If I don't want to get into it at the time, I give the standard - "I'm an Accounts Manager for website that deals with internet marketing"

When I have time/care to explain it, I get to drop the bomb and watch the straight boys get jealous, and the girls blush and giggle. The gay boys generally want to get in on it.

I've coined the phrase, "I don't make porn - I sell it. I'm just a porn-peddler, really," generally used in response to someone asking if I'm talent.

[LAJ]

There's 3 levels of how much I divulge. The basic dismissive one line answer I'll sometimes give is "internet marketing, consulting and sales".

If they want to know more I tell them I'm the VP of a webmaster resource company, I put together a trade show and I do marketing and consulting on the side for an attorney and other ventures.

Then if that doesn't pacify them or I feel they can handle the info... "I'm an online porn industry executive."

[Squirt]

I'm a computer programmer.

What kind?

Internet programming.

Who do you work for?

I work for myself. I have websites that generate income for me.

What kind?

[Lazer]

For pretty much anyone who's not family i'll say porn, For family i say:
"Internet Marketing and Promotions for a small production company." which usually has them zoning out by the time i finish the title. Once my aunt asked my the website and I told her it was blocked in the US due to crazy EU regulations.... :develish: