It is sometimes said that since the invention of the printing press, every new media in the West is used first for three things: anti-Semitic literature, political (and often libelous) tracts, and pornography. Cell phones haven't sparked an explosion in the former, but they have had well-documented effects in political mobilization.
As for the last, we can assume it was only a matter of time, and it's no surprise that the more mobile-happy Europeans would lead the way. Though I'm glad I didn't hear any of these when I was in London:
Orgasmatones ready for climax
The industrious Alfie Dennen and his team have put together recordings of women screaming the pleasures of the 500 most popular male names in the UK (complete with bow-chicka-bow-bow background music), seriously raising the stakes in the porno ringtone biz. Big-name porn stars that have gotten in to the ringtone business charge more than Orgasmatones for generic dirty-talkin' ringtones, with no personalization.
The fact that someone can use the term "porno ringtone biz" with a straight face is something I have a hard time dealing with.
[via BoingBoing]
I really like when you put things in an historical perspective Alex, it's so true and relevant.
Posted by: Nicolas | July 07, 2005 at 12:52 AM