I’m continuing the historical theme with this image. It’s another one from mrunderheel on Twitter. However, in this case it wasn’t the image that caught my eye – although it does feature a very fun phone – but the text. It’s an interesting glimpse into the pro-domme world of the past.
Firstly, there’s the mention of ‘transvestites’. You almost never see that today. Cross-dressing or feminization seem to be current words of choice. I guess transvestite carries too much negative baggage, Rocky Horror usage not withstanding.
Then there’s the use of ‘Greek’ to mean anal sex. That used to be a standard sex worker code word but has gone out of fashion. ‘Slave Greeking’ here presumably means pegging or similar activities.
The acronym S.A.S.E might require some explanation for my readers under 40. That stands for ‘Self Addressed Stamped Envelope’ and was a common request if you were writing to someone and wanted a response. By enclosing an envelope with a stamp you were paying the postage for the reply. I remember it being a standard thing in the 70s and 80s when requesting information.
The part that made laugh and gave me the post title was the phrase – “No pen pals.” I’m assuming this meant don’t waste my time and send me letters expecting a response without paying for a session. Yes, even when it took many days to communicate, and actual pen and ink were required, reply guys and timewasters were still a thing. Self-centered horny men are, sadly, in endless and timeless supply.
You can see the original full size version via this Twitter post.
When I started on my escapades the internet wouldn’t be invented for at least another 20 years. The only way to find people to session with was from cards in phone boxes (only really a thing in London, Brighton and a few larger cities), cards in corner shop windows (which required you to have a pen and paper to write the number down) and contact adds in specialist magazines (assuming you could pluck up the courage to buy one from the serious looking shopkeeper). The cards in shop windows had their own acronyms and code words as did the ads in the magazines. For a young 18 year old with no previous experience in this world it was a very bewildering time. I had a few frightening experiences with doms because I didn’t have a clue how to explain what I wanted or indeed didn’t want. Sometimes I’m amazed I stuck at it and have enjoyed over 45 years of kinky fun.
Thanks for sharing this. Your comment reminded me of an old post by Sardax featuring a photo of the phone cards, so that triggered my next post. I remember seeing the cards in the 90s in London, but I never had the courage to risk calling one. I can confidently state that without the internet my kinky life would have been very minimal.
Glad you survived those initial experiences with your curiosity and kinky interests intact!
-paltego
I do love the image, there is so so much going on here. From the whackiest phone I have seen in years, to Kristen’s choice of ‘sexy’ garb. Nothing wrong with the nurses outfit of course, but styling it with red boots and silver gloves is interesting, and honestly I quite like it
So different, in such an amateur way from the stylised images you see today, and it does make it seem more genuine.
I just noticed on the image – she’s also wearing spurs! That’s not an unknown fashion accessory in femdom – but rarely paired with a nurse style outfit. Definitely a fun image and glimpse of the past. Glad you liked it.
-paltego