NOT WORK SAFE

If you are at work, you probably shouldn't read blogs. And you certainly shouldn't read blogs with gratuitous pics of partially naked women in posts pondering the appropriateness of such pics while simultaneously displaying such images, thus negating serious discourse on the subject and leaving the reader wondering if the entire discussion (including the italicized editor's note that doubles as an introduction) isn't just a ruse to scantily cover posting a scandalous pic as a quick way to get more hits for the site. -KV

What Kluas means is that his post isn't work safe. -CL

NOT WORK SAFE

by Klaus Varley

A long time ago we were sent a scandalous picture (below) that is apparently supposed to represent The Literary Brothel.

First of all, that is certainly NOT what The Literary Brothel looks like. The Literary Brothel consists of a laptop, a cat, and some books. Sometimes there is coffee involved. Other times, there is wine. Silver hats are not allowed.

And yet, this has been the only picture sent to us that represents what the site is metaphorically about: ladles.

It is also the only picture ever sent to us.

So, why the dearth of pics - both sent to us and posted on the site? Possibly because The Brothel has relied more on its "literary" content than it's "brothel" tendencies. We prefer an abundance of words over these newer mediums of "photos" and those arts produced by the infant technology called "motion pictures." Those talkies will never catch on.

Nonetheless, in recognition that some people prefer instant gratification over ponderous, deeply satisfying, though-provoking stimulation, we decided to post the old pic.

Besides, we need the hits.

-TLB