According to psychologists, sex addiction is a kind of psychological disease, caused by stress or other factors. This thing had a preliminary concept in 1976, but an exact definition was given in 1987. It had only been ten years since then. If nothing unexpected happened, it would become a marginal term, and it would take another ten years for it to gradually be accepted by society.
Since it was said that nothing unexpected happened, the term would soon be carried forward. Clinton's contribution was indelible. Although the unlucky president hadn't encountered the zipper door incident yet, it wouldn't be too far away. The plaintiff's lawyer in the sexual harassment case against Clinton had already begun to look for evidence of his philandering. It was only a matter of time before this incident broke out.
Strictly speaking, sex addiction could not be proved. It was at best a kind of hobby, just like some people liked to read books, some liked to play chess, and some liked to chat on the Internet. The same was true for playboys who liked to chase beautiful women. This was just one of the examples of people who wanted to use rigid rules to describe and regulate people's desires. It was praiseworthy, but at the same time, it was ridiculous.
However, the zipper door incident made the term widely known. Maybe Clinton had pushed for it, maybe not. It was undeniable that the term 'sex addiction' gave him a suitable excuse, and it also gave him a plausible explanation in front of Hill. So whether the term was credible or not was not up for debate. This was the effect of celebrity.
That was why Adriaan said that all the men in the world who cheated should thank him. When they made a mistake, they could swear to each other that it was not that they wanted to do this, but that they could not control themselves, and that they should see a psychiatrist. Countless families that might have been broken were saved, and countless psychiatrists could also support themselves. It was really a great contribution, wasn't it?
Well, in a broad sense, reading books and drinking tea were still a little addictive after a long period of time, but it wasn't a big deal. Anyone with a little bit of self-control could control themselves, let alone Adrian. Most of the time, his actions seemed to be unscrupulous and reckless, but in fact, they were carefully considered. From the moment he decided on his goal, he kept calm at all times and continued to move forward. Otherwise, even with Claude's help, how could he have built the embryonic form of an empire in just a few years? How could he have put them on the shelf one after another?
"In short, it's meaningless. It's just a medical proof of someone's excuse. But no matter what, I still want to thank you for everything you've done for me, "Adriaan said as he kissed Charlize's cheek.
The word "sex addiction" was still a very rare word. Since Charlize asked him this, it was obvious that he had read a lot of books. Just this alone was enough for him to express his opinion.
"Full of lies." Charlize, who had been refuted to the point of speechlessness, said this in the end, unwilling to admit defeat. However, he did not mention this word again. He crawled out of his arms and went out the door.
With her by his side, coupled with the continuous expansion of the group, Adriaan was still very clear about the trend of the tabloids' gossip. They could write whatever they wanted, as long as it didn't cross the bottom line. At least they guessed one thing correctly. Recently, he and Nicole were very close. Adriaan had said before that when a woman kept breaking the bottom line in front of you, then she would no longer have any bottom line.
Since Nicole had made a choice, whether it was voluntary or under Adriaan's temptation and coercion, she had, after all, let go of herself, so she responded particularly passionately. Oh, it couldn't be said to be passionately, it should be … How should it be said? Every time they were in bed, it was like she was fighting a war, trying her best to defeat Adriaan, as if she would not hesitate to risk her life.
In this regard, Adriaan welcomed it very much. Whether it was Monica and Julia, or Gwyneth and Blanchett together, he could easily deal with them, let alone Nicole alone. Therefore, Adriaan enjoyed her body to the fullest, and every time, in the end, he would make her limp like mud. Of course, he did not forget to pay the "prostitution fee" of one dollar, and Nicole would also go against him, accepting it without hesitation every time. It was really interesting.
Alright, let's not talk about these things and gossip for now. Although the newly released "Luoyang City Secret" had received a lot of praise, the box office was not very good. In the first week of screening in 1,000 cinemas, it only earned 8 million, which was average. This was in line with the judgment of the manager's assistant. Only nostalgic people would consume this movie. If it was released in the Christmas slot, it would definitely not be able to compete with those big productions.
Because of this, Adriaan once again rewarded and encouraged the assistant. No matter what, talent was important. As for the box office of "Luoyang City Secret", it would be fine as long as they could maintain the cost. After all, the main purpose of this movie was not that.
In late January, another rather eye-catching event happened. During the annual Super Bowl, a runway show was held during the break. However, this runway show was different from other shows. There were no strange clothes, only lingerie of different styles, and those seductive lingerie models!
One could imagine how many men's blood would boil when these curvaceous models walked out wearing only seductive lingerie. Moreover, ABC, which had the broadcasting rights of this Super Bowl, broadcast the entire show, and several web portals also broadcast it live online. Therefore, people quickly remembered this ostentatious brand of lingerie: Victoria's Secret!
The Super Bowl was one of the biggest events in the United States, and its ratings had always been high. As long as one could get the broadcasting rights, there would always be profits and no losses. Many advertisers were racking their brains to insert advertisements during the game, and a few seconds of advertising would cost millions of dollars. Many actors and singers were also very eager to appear in the Super Bowl. As long as they appeared in the Super Bowl, their popularity would rise by a lot. Even Madonna and Michael Jackson were the same.
One could imagine how much Victoria's Secret benefited from this. One had to know that the limelight of the models even overshadowed the subsequent performances, and it became the most popular topic of this Super Bowl. In just a few days, the sales had doubled, and its reputation had improved a lot. It was only a matter of time before it became a high-end brand.
"I have to admit, you're always one step ahead of others." After Victoria's Secret gave him the details, Claude called Adriaan over and opened a bottle of champagne in his office.
"So, it's worth it to spend a lot of money to fight for the broadcasting rights." Adriaan raised the glass in his hand. "Now, you don't object to fighting for more broadcasting rights, do you?"
"I've never objected. I just think that we have to seize the opportunity. After all, it's a rotating broadcast." Claude smiled slyly.
As mentioned earlier, the NFL and the Super Bowl were the few programs that only made money and never lost money. The Super Bowl, in particular, was one of the must-watch programs for Americans. The Super Bowl was originally solely in charge of broadcasting by NBC, but it was not good to monopolize it. So, as the Super Bowl's ratings grew higher and higher, the other three TV stations also joined in. In the end, just like the NFL broadcasting rights, the Super Bowl became one of the four wireless broadcasting companies taking turns to broadcast.
But even so, money was needed to do the talking. The higher the price, the easier it was to get more broadcasting rights. NBC and CBS had always been the ones with the most capital. After all, they had the most capital among the four major broadcasting companies, followed by FOX and ABC. There was nothing they could do about it. From the mid-80s until now, ABC had been losing money most of the time. If it wasn't for the agreement they had made back then, they might not even have gotten a single season.
This situation improved after AC Media acquired them. With the injection of new funds and the broadcasting of several programs with good ratings, ABC was finally able to catch a breather. Then, they took the opportunity to win the broadcast rights to the Super Bowl, which they had almost lost in early 1998. It just so happened that a new round of NFL broadcast rights negotiations had begun. Adrian suggested that they take the opportunity to spend a lot of money to win the broadcast rights to the Super Bowl for at least ten seasons.
Although Claude did not like football very much, he knew the influence of the Super Bowl. At first, he was a little hesitant. He felt that ten seasons was a little too much, and ABC had just gotten out of trouble. However, after seeing the huge impact of Victoria's Secret's show at the Super Bowl, he made up his mind.
"With this platform, we can arrange for our singers or actors to perform on it to gain popularity, just like Victoria's Secret," Adriaan said after finishing the champagne in his hand.
"Is that so?" Claude responded noncommittally. His smile seemed to have seen through his thoughts. Adriaan shrugged indifferently.
"I have an idea, Eide." Claude suddenly changed the subject. "Maybe we should also buy two or three teams."
"Oh?" Adriaan raised his eyebrows. "Do you have any good suggestions?"
Generally speaking, American companies would more or less buy a few teams to play with. For example, TBS originally had two ice hockey teams and a basketball team, but AC Media sold them all after taking over. They only kept the basketball team for Ted Turner's sake. Even so, Turner was still depressed for a long time.
There were also many ball sports in the United States, and their popularity varied. Football was the most popular, as could be seen from the super high ratings of the Super Bowl. Baseball was second, followed by basketball, then ice hockey, and so on. Before Old Master Qiao retired, he used his personal charm to make basketball surpass baseball as the second most popular sport. However, it was only a flash in the pan. Although he was now back in service, he could no longer change the overall situation.
In short, being able to have a popular team in a popular game was also very prestigious. In essence, it was no different from competing with the rich. It was just that with a lot of gorgeous clothes, it looked different and superior. Therefore, there was no doubt that Claude's goal was to buy an NFL team.
"I have a few to consider, but not now." Claude laughed. "I know your plan. Don't be nervous."
Adriaan smiled and did not say anything. The last piece of the puzzle had not been put together yet. It was indeed a little too early to talk about this. Even if it was put together, it only meant that the foundation was solid. If he wanted to make the Empire look more gorgeous and more worthy of its name, he needed to continue working hard. Of course, it would not take too long. It would only take two or three years.
"What about you, Eide? Do you have any suggestions?" Claude suddenly asked.
"Me?" Adriaan raised his eyebrows. To be honest, he was not really interested in the NFL, but when it came to teams …
"I really want to buy the Lakers, but I don't know how to deal with that old guy, Jerry Buss," he said.
"Why the Lakers?" Claude asked with interest.
"Because it's a Los Angeles team," Adriaan lied without changing his expression.
"Same with the Clippers."
"Not as good as the Lakers. Jerry Buss and Donald Sterling are friends. Well, if you really want to fulfill my wish, Krau, find a way to deal with Buss."
The topic ended there. Although it was not particularly difficult to sell the Lakers from Buss' hands, it was not easy either. Just like Claude's idea of buying a football team, he had to wait until the last piece of the puzzle was put together.
At the end of January 1998, in addition to Victoria's Secret's stunning Super Bowl show, something else happened. For many people, it was not an important event, but for Adriaan and the people involved, it was worth remembering. Britney Spears' first album was released and the first hit the charts. The song was called "Baby, Love Me Again."
"Hi, how are you? I'm your loyal Warden Jackson! Oh, every time I read my name, I can't help but complain. Why did my father name me Warden instead of Michael? Otherwise, I would have been so proud. You know, MJ told me that my singing of 'Beat It' was only slightly worse than his … "
Listening to the voice coming from the radio, one of the girls in front of her could not help but complain, "Damn, this guy is so naggy."
Perhaps hearing her complaint, the radio host suddenly changed the topic. "Okay, okay, let's get to the main topic. The director is going crazy in front of me. If we don't get to the main topic, he'll kill me. So today, the first song to be recommended is the work of a newcomer. The first song of a 16-year-old girl's debut album is lively and cute, full of vitality and a hint of sweetness, and the rhythm is very strong, very suitable for young people. Next, let's listen to "Baby, Love Me Again" by Britney Spears! "
As the cadence spread out, the girls waiting in front of them immediately began to cheer, and the girls surrounded by them in the middle were especially excited.
"What do you think? This is my new song! I can't wait to know what my ranking will be when the Billboard charts come out. " Britney said to her friends proudly. The girls immediately looked at her with envy and jealousy.
"It should be at least in the top 20." One of the girls thought for a moment and said, "The MTV for this song is good too. Britney is very beautiful."
"Who knows? Maybe she can make it into the top 10." Another girl gave a different opinion.
Britney's slightly hoarse and sweet voice floated out of the radio. One had to admit that her voice was very charming and attractive. Soon, the girls began to hum along, which made Britney even more proud.
Soon, the song ended, and the host's funny voice was heard again. "Oh, it's really beautiful. Her sweet, magnetic voice makes people think of love. Okay, I've decided. I must invite her as a guest on the next show. I want to know what kind of sweet and cute girl she is. If you want to know too, then please pray that my dear producer agrees to my request."
"Wow, Britney is going to be on Warden Jackson's radio show."
"He actually wants to know how sweet and cute you are. I'm so jealous of you, Britney."
The girls began to jeer and push Britney around.
"Okay, didn't he say that he needs the producer's approval?" Despite saying that, Britney raised her chin high and looked as proud as ever.
But soon, she thought of something and yelled. Then, she packed up in a hurry and was about to leave.
"What happened?" one of the girls asked.
"I almost forgot. I have to go to the record company and talk to the art director this afternoon. I'm sorry, I can't stay with you," Britney said apologetically and ran downstairs without stopping.
"Mom, I have to go out for a while. I might be back late." She ran into a few rooms and found her mom in the corner of the kitchen. To her surprise, her dad was there too.
"What's wrong, dear?" Lynn asked her daughter.
Britney repeated what she had said.
"I'll send you there," Jamie Spears said at this moment.
"It's okay, Dad. I'll get a taxi. It's not a big deal. I'll be back soon if I'm quick. If I'm slow, I might be late," Britney refused.
"Hey, Britney, can we go with you?" The other girls ran downstairs.
"Oh, no, I have something to talk to the art director today. If you want to visit, I can apply for you. If the company agrees, you can go anytime." As Britney's voice faded away, the girls quickly left the kitchen. The two adults looked away.
"You should go with her, Jamie," Lynn said with dissatisfaction.
"Don't worry, she's not a kid. If I go with her, she'll only feel disgusted." Jamie shrugged indifferently.
"But …" Lynn wanted to say something, but she closed her mouth after spitting out two words.
"What are you worried about? That she has a boyfriend? "Jamie joked.
"Maybe it's my illusion." Lynn didn't deny it. She frowned and sighed. "I feel that she has been …"
"Well, don't worry about it. Let's talk about it when the results are out. Maybe it won't be good," Jamie said in a relaxed tone, but the excitement in his eyes betrayed his thoughts.
"Well, just be careful." Lynn didn't say much. "If Bubu really becomes a big star …"
"I know what to do," Jamie said immediately. "This is our family's chance!"
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