Semantic drift: pornographic = 'characterized in any way by sexual acts'

[Jonathan Lighter]

"In Session" reported two or three days ago that jurors at Warren Jeffs'
trial heard evidence in the form of "a pornographic tape."  The tape had "no
speaking or conversation, just grunts and groans" which the State of Texas
maintained were proof of sexual activity.  (The tape was made by Jeffs, not
purchased as pornography.)

Today they reported that Jeffs used to frequent "pornographic clubs" in
various cities.

JL

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"If the truth is half as bad as I think it is, you can't handle the truth."

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