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Wednesday, October 25th, 2000

Vivid Video Frenzy

What's going down at Vivid?

XXX writes: FTC Smackdown for credit card fraud? IPO probs? Internal bleeding? Who knows, your guess is as good as mine.

Meni> i was told NOT to print something Sky said BY VIVID

Luke Kills Breakup Story

I got a juicy breakup story this weekend. Two porn stars were parting ways with harsh words about suspicious vaginal discharges and STDs. But being a mentch, I decided not to publish. I can no longer traffic in human misery.

Sean writes: Luke I'm very disappointed you didn't publish about the porn breakup. I disapprove of this reversal on your part. I'd like to continue to hear all unsubstantiated rumors in the future, thank you.

Marilyn Star Files For Divorce

Ben writes: Hi Luke, A Flash from Vancouver,Canada. Kathryn Gannon AKA- Marylin Star,cashed in ALL her stock with her new hubby * JAMES* She filed today to end it for good.She is going for the big * D *. Now JAMES must have f---ed himself into the poor house. In B.C.,we have what is called the 50/50 plan,about the same as in Cali. James wife and 4 kids will have AT LEAST 50 to 75 % .New wife Kathryn, will be in line for a big settlement,could go to 50% of HIS balance. James and Kathryn moved into West Van, and James and his first wife lived in North Van. she is still there with HIS money and now HER house. Strange as it may look,they moved a STONES THROW away from each other. Im sure James will get over the SILLY 40s (Im still a stud) and marry some one his own age.

Vivid Girl Devon

Luke writes Devon: I did a google search and vividvip.com is listed as Devon's fan site. It looks official but also features other Vivid Girls. Will devonxxx.com conflict with vivivip.com's claims: "once you're part of my world you'll have access to: 1000's of Hardcore Galleries, XXX Videos and Films, Personal Email Address, Pre-Released Appearance Dates, Hardcore Chat with me"?

PS How do you feel about your breast job? Were you pressured to get one ?

Vivid contract girl Devon writes: I wanted big boobs so no I was not pressured. and the vivid site for me is thru vivid I DO NOT have any affiliation with it! all my personal photos,home web cam , home chat , contest , giveaways of personal belongings will only be offered thru www.devonxxx.com xoxo Devon

Evilstein writes: I will never understand why porn babes or any woman for that matter would want to alter their beautiful natural breasts whatever size they are with those big fake balloons...I hope they aren't being pressured because whoever would do this kind of pressuring is got a screw loose.99% of breast implant jobs are totally unnecessary IMHO.Ladies you look better all natural!Trust me on this!

Would You Marry A Porn Star?

Orlando writes on RAME: My favorite pornstar is Tori Welles. She is very sexy and I love the way she performs her movies. I would love to f--- her no doubt about it, but marry her and have her kids? You must be kidding? It's easier to turn a housewife into a whore, then it is to turn a whore into a housewife. That's the way I see it.

GCutler writes on RAME: Wouldn't it depend on why they were in porn to begin with??? If they were only doing it because they like sex and the money is good, than the switchover wouldn't be to bad. But if they have some deep psychological problems because of being molested as a child or being abandoned by "Daddy" or they have a bad drug problem then it might be very hard to switchover to regular family life??? Except for them being on screen, the personal problems may be no different then the woman you are trying to pick up at the neighborhood bar.

LSmith writes: It would depend on the person, porn star or not really wouldn't matter. Hardly anyone marries a virgin bride anymore, so the only difference is she was paid to have sex, which to me is no big deal. All things considered, I'd probably rather marry a porn star than a lawyer.

Brandy Alexandre writes: Hey! That was going to be my example. Any shallow loser who judges people based on their occupation I wouldn't be dating in the first place.

Bruce writes: I would NEVER, EVER marry a porn strumpet. I could never imagine myself kissing a woman who has terminal 'dick breath'.

Ricky writes: Well, first sorry because of my bad English. I think I would f--- a lot of pornstars, but I would like to meet a couple of them I would love married with them. They are Jenna Jameson and Silvia Saint. I think they are great. And when I love a woman, I donīt care you can think they are whore, I think They arenīt. I only think they are very good sexstars.

Ron writes: I would consider an ex-porn star. Heck, an ex-porn star who is good looking and good in bed is better than an ugly, fat woman who is bad at sex. It depends on other attributes like prsonality, intelligence and so on. However, I don't believe I could handle the emotions that goes with an actively working porn star. I will be too jealous.

Brandy Alexandre replies: This brings up another point. Choosing not to marry a porn star is the same as choosing TO marry a porn star based on what you see on screen. Porn is fake, people. No guarantee that what you see in 10 minutes of edited footage is anything like you would get in ten minutes undirected, unrehearsed, from the heart (or not) sex.

I can't tell you anything about why today's porn is the way it is. Does porn reflect society or direct it. Ten years ago rapes were ordinary rapes. Now rapes are comprised mostly of sodomy. Is that because porn is mostly sodomy and the guy think they're missing something, or is the level of control these kinds of parasites need to feel escalating as women gain more power in the world. Then is that, in turn, reflected in porn. It's all male driven. You have to ask the men why they harbor so much disdain for women that the romantic encounter has gone the way of the passenger pigeon.

Rob writes on RAME: OK Let's take this thread to the next level (of ridiculousness). If you said yes to marrying a porn star would you still say yes if she:

* Did a bukkake video?

* Did a Max Hardcore video?

* Did a gang bang video?

* Did a video where she was DP'd by Lex and Mr Marcus?

* Did a Rocco video with anal gape and head in toilet scene?

* Did any video with a Ron Jeremy scene?

Weclome To Parolee Smackdown

Bitkicker writes on RAME: Good evening, ladies and gentleman. Welcome to America's new premiere night of wrestling, "Parolee Smackdown!," the only show that dares pit two fierce GED wielding opponents in a fight to the death. Tonight's matchups include...

Max Hardcore vs. Rocco:

Who is the king of misogynistic smut? Who will dethrone the Marquis de Sade as the cruelest man of all time? Tune in and find out.

Max: "Die, you Italian spaghetti eating cocksocket! Lay down on the mat... that's it, good boy..."

Rocco: "Bonjourno, you-a American-a piece of s----a! I treat-a you like-a all my bitches. I flush-a you-a head-a in the toilet, and piss- a in you mouth-a!"

Ed Powers vs. Ron Jeremy:

Who is the more disgusting troll? How long will the audience be able to hold out before vomiting at the sight of these two hairy middle- aged losers? One lucky member of the audience will win a custom made sweater hand crafted using 100% gen-u-ine back hair.

TT Boy vs. Nacho:

At stake: the title of "Cruelest Latin Parolee." These two guys make the Spanish Inquisition look like Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. Look out, Torquemada! Winner receives a complimentary subscription to Lowrider magazine and free enrollment in the community college of his choice.

Note: the audience is advised to avoid flash photography during this match, as bright lights have been scientifically proven to confuse and disorient wild animals.

Special Bonus Match:

Tera Patrick vs. Asia Carrera vs. Kira Kener Yes, we know it's "Parolee Smackdown!," not "Parolette Smackdown!," but we broke the mold to bring you this very special event. Which of these three ladies will be crowned "Porndom's Hottest Eurasian Slut?" Normally, this would be a cage match, but we've come up with a unique solution that will prevent any of the ladies from exiting the ring should they become squeamish. You see, we've positioned a throng of black and Asian men at strategic points around the arena, virtually guaranteeing none of these ladies will give escape even more than a moment's thought.

Tonight's champion will receive an all expenses paid vacation to the Aryan Nations compound somewhere in the backwoods of Oregon, where she'll be wined and dined by a bevy of racist white men, every Eurasian girl's dream come true! The two losers will become part of Anabolic's new series, "The Eurasian Gangbang Girl," where they'll be forced to f--- 100 Chinese delivery boys at gunpoint. Even the astute experts here at Parolee Smackdown! are unsure what the outcome of this match will be, all we can say for certain is that the aggregate IQ in the ring will exceed all the other matches combined. We sincerely hope to pick up some free medical advice and stock tips after the show.

Luke Loved Beyond Belief, Reason?

Luke says: Dear reader, please guess who is my secret lover. Who wrote the following note? (A) AVN publisher Paul Fishbein. (B) Vivid owner Steve Hirsch. (C) Jenna Jameson. (D) Chaim Amalek. (E) Devon. (F) Tod Hunter. (G) Lynne L-patin.

XXX writes: I could not pass by the opportunity to drop you a note and tell you how much I have been thinking of you lately.

"I've felt like hell the past five weeks. I felt horrible tonight. Fever, pounding headache, wretchedly sore throat. Then I got Kevin Blatt and Jeff Miller going at each other and I started feeling good. My fever began to clear. I think the real turning point for me was when Jeff said that Kevin had a habit of sleeping with other people's girlfriends. Oh wretched man that I am, who will deliver me from this burden of sin?"

XXX replies: I am starting to do the CFS research. And I think of you with every word I read. Wishing that I could heal you with the power of my love alone...but perhaps the knowledge I find in this research will help me love you better, more productively.

Five weeks ago I told you that I had my schedule for the term, and would not resume writing for you for some time, and that I would not be in contact, and that I wanted you to understand. And probably some stupid girl did something you can't share with me on top of that. I don't see this as coincidence. From the one chapter I have read in one of the five books, for you to feel the way you do in reaction to losing your friend is classic CFS. I have so much more to read, but you are in every word, every paragraph, every page...

Perhaps you care for me more than even I think you do. I always discount your end of the relationship and figure that you really aren't very attached to me, even as I tell people that we have a relationship and they tell me I am imagining things. I told everyone with whom I correspond the same thing I told you, that this term would leave me unable to write for the site and to continue my personal correspondence, and I wanted them to know I wasn't being standoffish or rude....but I told you that and you became ill, even though you told me you understood... And they say...he doesn't love you. But, he does love me, I reply. And losing me makes him ill. That's why he is sick -- because he is bereft of my love.

And it is so much more complicated than that...but, I WILL have the answers. I cannot bear the thought of you unhappy, beloved.

Do not worry about being interested in the gossip at this time. My knee jerk reaction is that it makes you not feel so alone in your misery that others should feel badly, too. There's nothing wrong with that.

You have certainly not sinned, dear. That you are not the only man who has "girlfriends" someone else is sleeping with makes you feel better, considering what you imagine is going on in my life, and it is so totally acceptable and understandable... Just because you and I don't play the roles of boyfriend and girlfriend as regular people do doesn't mean that your feelings about me aren't very powerful and possessive and similar to what most men have toward their "girlfriends." It is not about sex -- it is about love, and that we have.

And do not tell me you are ok when you are not. Rather...tell me the truth. You are not a distraction to me. You are so very important to me. And it is a bad thing when you begin to lie to me...a bad thing indeed. If you are not honest, how can we be good to one another? And then I cannot send you the healing power you need. But...maybe I am sending you my own distress through that bond we have...maybe as I become stressed and tired, you reflect that, too. So, I need to know. And I care, so very, very much.

Luke says: So far the overwhelming vote from my inside sources is for Paul Fishbein.

Luke's mystery lover replies to the speculation: Just stopped in after finishing my poster to see if you got my e-mail, and you did, and I love the set up...You are wonderful, Luke...you are precious, and funny and adorable and I love you (but you knew that)

MuscleBabe writes: Are you sure it isn't Gene Ross? Given your weakened state he might want to take advantage of you and have a wrestling match in mind....

Wall Street Meets Pornography

Slate.com says: A big NYT front-pager details how respectable corporations are now reaping a big piece of the $10-billion-a-year pornography business through their cable and online properties. The paper stuns with its observations that General Motors, via its DirecTV subsidiary, now sells more graphic sex films every year than Larry Flynt and that EchoStar Communications, the No. 2 satellite provider whose chief financial backers include Rupert Murdoch, now makes more money from graphic adult films than Playboy. And there's AT&T, which owns a company that sells sex videos to nearly a million hotel rooms. And the leading supplier of hotel pornos is controlled by John C. Malone, the cable and telecommunications magnate.

Luke talked Monday with director James DiGiorgio.

Luke: "Have you heard from Rob Spallone?"

Jim: "I haven't heard from him yet today which is odd, because I generally hear from him every day. He will be back out here around the tenth of November. We will shoot some shows for VCA. We already have the green light from Russ.

"Did you see that New York Times article? Is that great or what? I had no idea. Now I want more money for my stuff. You mean General Motors and AT&T and Hilton and Marriot are making hundreds of millions of dollars a year and they give me crap for my work. I want to tap into that.

"You know how this business is going to lose this business? Because it is going to get taken away from them by the mainstream, not by the government. Guys just like those people, corporate America(GM, AT&T...) because they see the money. Once they figure out they can do it themselves [produce porn]... Fortunately, they can't do it themselves for as cheap... But it will be a boon to people on both sides because they will end up paying three times what people are paying now for the same services.

"Every time I hear about an eight billion dollar a year porn industry, I keep going 'Where is it?' Then I look at an article like that and start adding up revenues from every hotel room and cable pay per view services... Maybe it is that much money.

"I want residuals, Luke, like regular TV."

Luke: "Become a Vivid girl."

Tod Hunter Succeeds Gene Ross

AVN publisher Paul Fishbein has decided to promote from within. AVN's new gossip columnist will be the gentle and mild mannered Tod Hunter who shuns controversy.

Mike South writes: Heya Luke, Looks like Tod Hunter is gonna be the new man at geneross.com. Tod initially wasn't interested but when he threw his hat in the ring Paul decided to promote from within, which I think is a good thing. Tod is a good guy, I've known him for several years now. Gee Luke was that a sigh oif relief I heard ya breathe? You still have me as a source hehehe....

Angel Carey

Pat Riley writes on RAME: I just saw Angel Carey last night in MDD #162. It has the same performance date as her appearance in #152 so presumably Ed got it up twice in the one day. Unfortunately she ogles the monitor the entire time so it's not a great scene.

Luke F-rd Live

We had a great fight tonight between net porners Kevin Blatt and Jeff Miller (30 mins in). Listen here. Later (90 mins in), I had a good conversation with Kevin Moore from Stunningcurves.com about Vivid, AVN and Gene Ross.

Kevin Blatt phoned Luke Wednesday morning to retort to comments by Jeff Miller:

Kevin: "Even though it is so f---ing immature to keep going back and forth... I gave you the physical forwarding of that ICQ calling JoeE a cokehead. Do you know the definition of libel and slander?"

Luke: "To say or publish something with malice and reckless disregard for the truth, something that is not true, and which damages a person's reputation and costs him money in a demonstrable way."

Kevin: "The part about me paying for sex is laughable. He's the fat f--- who couldn't get any if he wanted. I've never had to pay for sex. He pays for sex every day. He's married."

CyberErotica Club Pix Asian Frenzy FF5 Homegrown Video

KBcaptain> you never know your lover until you get divorced......

Taz> Some Pompano Beach webmasters are big spammers also Luke

KBcaptain> who threatened me with the FBI this morning for threatening you?

badgirl> now we know what turns you on, luke......two grown men bashing each other and telling you the gorey details!!

Gomez Is Coming

Today's Chick Christian tract is titled, "Gomez Is Coming." No, not that kind of coming you filthy perverts! Read the story of murder, revenge, and forgiveness as only Jack T. Chick can tell it. NOTE: Today's tract may insult readers of Hispanic gang member heritage. Click here: Gomez Is Coming

Luke Gets Mail

Rod writes: Hey Becky Carols, just love that stylish language, you sure sound like a class act to me. Sure I don't think there are too many arguments that the business is sex and selling it. But acquiring HIV is a really great way to put an end to somebody's career, not least their life! I'd love to read your comments the day after you'd just found out you'd been infected. Let me guess, you'd have no ill feeling towards the guy even though he promised you he was OK??? YEAH RIGHT!!!

Dr Michael Conrad writes: Dear Luke,

On Oct 23, Farrell wrote that the PCR test is inconclusive and misleading. Yes, false positives occur, possibly because of the factors he listed. But a positive HIV test should be taken very seriously. If you're negative after further testing, consider that a warning from God. You should live your life in a way as to avoid exposure to the HIV virus. Yes, HIV is a virus, and you can defeat it by avoiding it. The world doesn't need another HIV+ person.

Almost all scientists and doctors believe that HIV causes AIDS. Some of the scientists who have been sceptical, for instance Peter Duesberg and Kary Mullis, have been useful to the scientific community because they have made scientists look at their data more closely and do experiments more rigorously. But the lay press has taken these doubts and said, "since the proof that HIV causes AIDS isn't totally conclusive, that means we can ignore the AIDS virus".

Even if HIV doesn't cause AIDS, it is clear that AIDS is something closely associated with the HIV virus. Almost everyone who has been infected by the HIV virus has progressed to AIDS. No matter what you believe about HIV, it won't change that. And further, when AIDS patients get HIV anti-viral treatment, their health improves. That is what happens, regardless what you think about the HIV virus.

Sites like REAPPRAISINGAIDS.ORG magnify small technical problems that scientists and doctors have about the HIV virus. This is misleading at best, and at worst, it's deadly because it gets people to ignore the risk of spreading the HIV virus.