Does anyone else hate the word "hobby"?

[LynetteMarie]

Originally Posted by SlowHand49

World of Whorecraft . . . Not that's a game I could get addicted to . . .

Bwahahaha!! I'll join you in that game.

[LeftySmith]

I rather like the term call girl, though in my mind I would only use that in reference to a hot little strumpet still in her teens (18-19) & twenties. Oh, I just realized after writing the first sentence that I like the term strumpet too.

[LynetteMarie]

Oh, I like the term "strumpet" as well! It conjures up the image of a sexy British babe!

The term "callgirl" generally refers to a lady who is "on call" and available within two hours or so. It is a catchy term, though! Just rolls off the tongue.

[Guest083011]

ohh Lynette, I'm calling yooouuuu!

[pjorourke]

Originally Posted by LynetteMarie

Oh, I like the term "strumpet" as well!

+1

[atlcomedy]

Originally Posted by LynetteMarie

The term "callgirl" generally refers to a lady who is "on call" and available within two hours or so. It is a catchy term, though! Just rolls off the tongue.

Maybe the 2 hour connotation isn't a good one. But ignore the exact amount of time....call it 2 days notice...isn't a "call girl" the very essence of what a lot of guys desire?

I/We want a gal that we can call for adult fun (define as you wish) - often on relatively short notice - without the hassles, drama, commitment or courtship involved in a traditional relationship and in return we are prepared to pay appropriately.

Sure for some guys there may be an element of fantasy involved or there is an appeal to "dating out of our league" but in many cases convenience and availabilty, even with higher end gals, plays a big role.

Granted it is fiction, but I'm reminded of a scene from the old 80's sitcom Night Court. Someone asked Harry Anderson/"Judge Stone" how he got appointed to the bench.

He pauses and then says, "(whoever was handling the vetting process for appointments) had several pages of names, there was a backlog of cases, it was a beautiful Saturday afternoon and I was the only one at home and picked up the phone..."

Was Stone a competent judge? Probably. Was he the only one on the list that would have done well? Certainly not. But he picked up the phone....

[LynetteMarie]

Originally Posted by atlcomedy

Maybe the 2 hour connotation isn't a good one. But ignore the exact amount of time....call it 2 days notice...isn't a "call girl" the very essence of what a lot of guys desire?

I/We want a gal that we can call for adult fun (define as you wish) - often on relatively short notice - without the hassles, drama, commitment or courtship involved in a traditional relationship and in return we are prepared to pay appropriately.

Sure for some guys there may be an element of fantasy involved or there is an appeal to "dating out of our league" but in many cases convenience and availabilty, even with higher end gals, plays a big role.

Granted it is fiction, but I'm reminded of a scene from the old 80's sitcom Night Court. Someone asked Harry Anderson/"Judge Stone" how he got appointed to the bench.

He pauses and then says, "(whoever was handling the vetting process for appointments) had several pages of names, there was a backlog of cases, it was a beautiful Saturday afternoon and I was the only one at home and picked up the phone..."

Was Stone a competent judge? Probably. Was he the only one on the list that would have done well? Certainly not. But he picked up the phone....

Oh, I have my own fantasies...I often wish I had the type of schedule that allowed me to have my "bat phone" on 24 hours a day and be able to zip off to see a gent with little notice. That is a sexy fantasy! Unfortunately, other activities in my life require more like 48 hours. Boooooo!!! I'm envious of the ladies who can pull it off. Sexy kudos to them!!

I think I remember that show...and I think I had a crush on that judge! Always had a thing for the older gents I guess. Thank you for the happy childhood memory and crush. <3

[LynetteMarie]

Originally Posted by SR Only

ohh Lynette, I'm calling yooouuuu!

Next time I'm out east...

[SlowHand49]

Originally Posted by LynetteMarie

Bwahahaha!! I'll join you in that game.

Game on!

Agreed: Strumpet is a great term . . .

Always reminds of me that old tune, Charlotte the Harlot . . .

And harlot's also pretty hot . . .

[RN1204]

Originally Posted by Natalie

I hate the word "hobby" for the act of hiring an escort, or the word "hobbyist" for a client. I'm actually not too crazy about the word "provider" either. These all feel clumsy and cheap-sounding to me, and devoid of sensuality. I guess "provider" sounds sort of like a health care professional, where escort has a sexier sound in my opinion. And "hobbyist" just creeps me out for some reason.

Jenny DeMilo wrote a blog about it I like: http://jennydemilo.com/?p=597

Does anyone else find these terms creepy or unsexy?

I have to admit that these terms which you described have an impersonal connotation, at least to me. Although correct by definition, hobbyist sounds lame and facile IMHO. I like to think of myself as a client or patron rather than a hobbyist. I am paying a fee in exchange for a lady's time and companionship; therefore, I much prefer to be identified by the former rather than the latter term.

Provider is quite correct, I suppose, in that the literal meaning of the term is congruent with the act of a lady rendering a service (her time). It still seems quite impersonal nonetheless.

I, for one, enjoy the sensual and personal aspects of spending time with a lady, so, for obvious reasons, I much prefer the term Courtesan; it is much more classy, personal, and just plain sexier.

I love your avatar sweetie. Your photo is exquisite. I now must peruse your showcase or webpage. You are a beauty.

I certainly do not intend to step on anyone's toes by my statements. Keep in mind that it is only my opinion from my personal perspective.

Ciao

[discreetgent]

Originally Posted by SR Only

ohh Lynette, I'm calling yooouuuu!

We'll believe it when it happens lol

[discreetgent]

Originally Posted by atlcomedy

Granted it is fiction, but I'm reminded of a scene from the old 80's sitcom Night Court. Someone asked Harry Anderson/"Judge Stone" how he got appointed to the bench.

He pauses and then says, "(whoever was handling the vetting process for appointments) had several pages of names, there was a backlog of cases, it was a beautiful Saturday afternoon and I was the only one at home and picked up the phone..."

Was Stone a competent judge? Probably. Was he the only one on the list that would have done well? Certainly not. But he picked up the phone....

I remember that scene, it was the first episode on the show. When he saw the entire court staff looking at him he finished by saying "but I WAS on the list."

[Guest091010-2]

I've been reading Spread magazine for the past few years and Whore! seems kinda similar so I will definitely check it out, thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by LynetteMarie

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The Present State of Whorecraft, Adultery, Fornication, Procuring, Pimping and Sodomy



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- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749–1832


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[ANONONE]

Courtesan does not seem to apply as a general term. I would reserve that term for a very select few that have the skill set to match the denotation of that word.

The word strumpet does roll of the tongue. . .

How about aficionado instead of hobbyist?

[doggie83]

The Mafia call their hobby/lifestyle la cosa nostra, literally our thing. The French seem to have the best terminology ie la petit mort meaning the little death for an orgasm. Can't wait to do a little dying tonight.