Every single day Quote by Chuck Klosterman
““Everyone knows that the Internet is changing our lives, mostly because someone in the media has uttered that exact phrase every single day since 1993. However, it certainly appears that the main thing the Internet has accomplished is the normalization of amateur pornography. There is no justification for the amount of naked people on the World Wide Web, many of whom are clearly (clearly!) doing so for non-monetary reasons. Where were these people fifteen years ago? Were there really millions of women in 1986 turning to their husbands and saying, 'You know, I would love to have total strangers masturbate to images of me deep-throating a titanium dildo, but there's simply no medium for that kind of entertainment. I guess we'll just have to sit here and watch Falcon Crest again.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Internet’s Impact, Chuck Klosterman, 2015
Observes that the internet’s most pervasive cultural shift is the mainstreaming of amateur adult content, questioning its societal implications.
In simple terms: Internet normalizes amateur porn.
Key Takeaway
Consider media influence on norms.
Themes
technology
culture
sexuality
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analysis
commentary
When to use this quote
- online communities
- media consumption
- privacy concerns
Key Concepts
digital media
norm formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this trend affect personal privacy?
- Can regulation address the issue?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook positive aspects of internet openness.
