Understood: Who Broke the Internet?

The Pornhub Empire Episode 1: Free porn for everyone

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Mar 11, 2024
Discover how a group of foosball players created the largest online porn site. From VHS tapes to the subprime mortgage crisis, uncover the intriguing origins of Pornhub. Explore the impact of user-generated content and piracy on the adult film industry. Learn about the effects of free porn on artists' self-worth and industry consolidation in the tube site era.
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ANECDOTE

Foosball Bros

  • Colin Rountree, a pornographer, recalls meeting the future Pornhub founders.
  • They were "bros" playing foosball, discussing a YouTube-like platform for porn.
ANECDOTE

Accidental Porn

  • Colin and Angie Rountree accidentally stumbled into online porn.
  • Their online catalog featuring BDSM accessories gained unexpected popularity.
INSIGHT

Early Porn Industry

  • The early online porn industry mirrored other burgeoning internet businesses.
  • Trade shows and networking events facilitated growth, similar to other sectors.
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