The Super Bowl Prostitution Hoax

[zappaman]

Yes, one of America’s great urban legends is again being trotted out just in time for kick-off: The notion that legions of out-of-town prostitutes descend on whichever city hosts America’s Big Game. This time around, it’s Indiana attorney general Greg Zoeller who’s milking the hysteria for political gain.

Zoeller is riding the momentum of a hoax that’s reignited before every major sporting event, be it the Super Bowl, the World Cup, the Olympics or the NBA All-Star game. Alarming figures are pulled from the mist of imagination, where extra zeros apparently come free with every purchase. Anywhere from 10,000 to 100,000 hookers will be coming to town! Hide the women and children! And perhaps the more effeminate men as well! You know, just in case!

It’s a myth that’s been playing to sell-out crowds for more than a decade. But there’s been trouble at the box office in recent years. No one gets too excited about garden-variety prostitution anymore. As a culture-war wedge, it’s so 1912.

http://www.laweekly.com/2012-02-02/news/super-bowl-prostitution-hoax/

[mindwalker_i]

1. Yeah really, prostitutes only gather around the Republican convention

Especially in airport bathrooms.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

3. Actually, no, they get suites and rooms in the key hotels.

There was an interview of several, comparing the GOP and democratic conventions. They said the easy money was the GOP. Sometimes, after paying, they simply fell on their knees and prayed, no sex, just prayer, and big tips. When there was sex, it was usually quick and fast, and bam, they were ready for another John.

[DJ13]

2. Its a hoax?!

Anyone want some cheap seats?

(J/K)

[Angry Dragon]

4. Wishful thinking on his part??