Business Quote by George Plimpton
![“A male star named "T.T. Boy"…is a legend in the business [actor in commercial porn films]. T.T. Boy does not look at all glamorous - he's a small, tough-guy, assistant mobster type; sometimes he chews gum during his lovemaking scenes. He pounds his partners...Once memorably described as 'nothing…” quote by George Plimpton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/298/george-plimpton-28221_business_a-male-star-named-t-t-boy-is-a-legend-in_392787.jpg)
““A male star named "T.T. Boy"…is a legend in the business [actor in commercial porn films]. T.T. Boy does not look at all glamorous - he's a small, tough-guy, assistant mobster type; sometimes he chews gum during his lovemaking scenes. He pounds his partners...Once memorably described as 'nothing more than a life-support system for his penis,' he got the kind of admiring, solid applause reserved for a large artillery piece going by in a parade.””
About This Quote
The passage humorously describes a porn actor’s persona, highlighting absurdity and the spectacle of fame.
In simple terms: Satirizes adult film star image.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the absurdity of fame.
Themes
satire
celebrity
absurdity
media
sexuality
Mood
ironic
critical
humorous
Type
cultural
media
When to use this quote
- discussing media representation
- analyzing fame culture
- writing satire
Key Concepts
cultural commentary
humor
industry critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about society’s view of adult entertainment?
- How does satire affect perception of controversial topics?
A Different Perspective
May be offensive to some audiences.
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