Should I text a pic of my junk?
You would think that people -- especially public figures -- would have figured out by now that texting or messaging explicit photos of themselves to other people is a generally bad idea.
You would also be wrong.
There is, of course, Anthony Weiner. And on Thursday it came out that Saratoga Springs police chief Christopher Cole had texted an explicit picture of himself from his office in city hall. Not so bright, chief.
Clearly, people still have a few things to learn. Even people who should know better. So, at Siobhan's urging, we have created a flow chart -- a public service announcement, of sorts -- to answer the all important question:
Should I text a pic of my junk?
The flow chart is above -- scroll up.
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Comments
Dan Savage had a good take on this today. Basically, if there is any doubt that the woman is the type of lady who wants to see pics of your junk, (which is like, oh, 0.8 percent of the hetero female population,) you should not send pictures of your junk.
... said jess on Jun 10, 2011 at 12:42 AM | link
It really depends on your measurements.
... said lucas on Jun 10, 2011 at 6:31 AM | link
The hilarious @RobDelaney also provided some guidelines on pic-sexting (back before it was even popular!)
NSFW language: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFp72Dg2j8o
... said Ellsass on Jun 10, 2011 at 7:33 AM | link
That is the first time I have heard Rob Delaney and hilarious in the same sentence...guy is a frat boy 40 yr old tool
... said James on Jun 10, 2011 at 9:05 AM | link
THANK YOU. I firmly believe that AOA is a voice of reason in our uncertain times, and as that voice of reason, is duty-bound to ensure that New Yorkers only text pictures of their naughty bits when it's absolutely necessary (which can be often, if you're someone like me).
Thank you for creating this helpful diagram. It is my deep hope that we can eradicate unneccesary sexting within my lifetime.
... said Siobhan GK on Jun 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM | link
I'll make it easier.
"Should I text a pic of my junk?" -> "No!"
... said sst on Jun 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM | link
"Junk Removal Same Day," says the ad on the top of my screen. Ouch!
... said No Dick Pic on Jun 10, 2011 at 2:46 PM | link