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- Joe Francis is the founder of Girls Gone Wild and Mantra FilmsThe Atlantic: Is Porn Recession-Proof (January/February 2009)
- Larry Flint is the publisher of the adult magazine HustlerThe Atlantic: Is Porn Recession-Proof (January/February 2009)
- Both claim the adult entertainment industry has been affected by the tumbling economy
- They claim X-rated DVD sales have dropped 22% since 2007The Atlantic: Is Porn Recession-Proof (January/February 2009)
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Joe Francis, founder of Girls Gone Wild and Mantra Films, and Larry Flynt, publisher of Hustler magazine, are reportedly planning on asking the U.S. Congress for a $5 billion bailout. The pair claims the adult entertainment industry has been affected by the economic downturn. They say sales of X-rated DVDs are down by 22% from 2007.The Atlantic: Is Porn Recession-Proof (January/February 2009)
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Quotes by Flynt and Francis
"With all this economic misery and people losing all that money, sex is the farthest thing from their mind. It's time for Congress to rejuvenate the sexual appetite of America."—Larry FlyntThe Atlantic: Is Porn Recession-Proof (January/February 2009)"Congress seems willing to help shore up our nation's most important businesses; we feel we deserve the same consideration."—Joe FrancisThe Atlantic: Is Porn Recession-Proof (January/February 2009)
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Porn Bailout Questions
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Porn Bailout? Is it a good or bad idea? Before answering, please read on! 8 AnswersThis is a very good attempt at marketing. While the negative effects of the economy likely have an effect on the porn industry, it is for the most part based... read more -
Bailout this, bailout that...what past company do you think could have used a bailout? 6 AnswersProbably a bunch of small businesses proportionately spread around the country to help out the problem of losing business to corporations. Places that had senti... read more -
Did Victoria Principal have a part in a porn video? 1 AnswerThere are rumors going around that she was in a porn movie, but it turned out that it wasn't her, just someone who looked like her. Her resume doesn't mention a... read more -
Should students get a bailout? 5 AnswersIf you honestly look at this from a financial perspective, 6.8%-8.5% for an unsecured loan is completely reasonable. Mortgages have real estate behind them, as... read more
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Porn Bailout Satire
- TheSkunk.org: Porn Industry to get $100 Billion in Federal Aid (December 8, 2008)



