Quote by Norman Mailer

There's a subterranean impetus towards pornography so powerful that half the business world is juiced by the sort of half sex that one finds in advertisements.

There's a subterranean impetus towards pornography so powerf

Summary

This quote suggests that the influence of pornography on society is so significant that it impacts various industries, particularly the business world. It implies that advertisements often contain sexually suggestive content or imagery to attract attention and appeal to this inherent human desire for sexual stimulation. The phrase "half sex" implies a diluted or commercialized version of sexuality that lacks depth but remains alluring to consumers. Overall, the quote highlights the pervasive presence and appeal of sexual themes in advertising, driven by an underlying inclination towards pornography in our society.

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