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  27. <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
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  38. <description><![CDATA[It took a while, but I was distracted by personal life stuff. This year&#8217;s AVN Expo was smaller and cheaper than last year&#8217;s wallet shock of a show. Resorts World is still a very expensive venue when it comes to food and drinks, but moving the show off the same week as CES made it &#8230; <a href="https://blog.iafd.com/2024/02/18/avn-expo-2024/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">AVN Expo 2024</span></a>]]></description>
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  40. <p>It took a while, but I was distracted by personal life stuff. This year&#8217;s AVN Expo was smaller and cheaper than last year&#8217;s wallet shock of a show. Resorts World is still a very expensive venue when it comes to food and drinks, but moving the show off the same week as CES made it more affordable.<br></p>
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  47. <p>As such, most of the industry was staying at the host hotel rather than the backup hotel. The show itself was hosted in a smaller area with less exhibitors compared to last year. That was fine because I didn&#8217;t have to move around as much.  Even though there was less attendance due to the lack of CES crossover, the crowd density remained the same. At some point, I was jostling in a river of crowd traffic with my camera banging against people including one person that was carrying a motorcycle helmet for some reason.</p>
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  51. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53538468590_d531e3cae0_b.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">CC Doll, Aria Valencia, Sky Pierce, Rissa May, Harley Haze at Hookup Hotshots</figcaption></figure>
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  55. <p>The best booth at the show was a new one from Hookup Hotshots. The beautiful starlets signing there were accessible and there were  backgrounds to shoot them against without a crowd. <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=angelawhite/gender=f/angela-white.htm">Angela White</a>, <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=abelladanger/gender=f/abella-danger.htm">Abella Danger</a>, and <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=violetmyers/gender=f/violet-myers.htm">Violet Myers</a> had the longest lines at the convention, and Brazzers seemed to have the busiest booth.</p>
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  68. <p>I did not party too hard this year with all of the distractions and was more busy walking girls back to their room since there were so many predators out and about. </p>
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  77. <li><a href="https://porncrush.com/galleries/avn-2024-day-1/">Gallery on Porn Crush</a></li>
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  82. <p>I stayed away from the awards red carpet and watched The Royal Rumble instead. Congratulations to the deserving <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=chanelcamryn/gender=f/chanel-camryn.htm">Chanel Camryn</a> for winning Best New Starlet though.</p>
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  88. <title>X3 2024</title>
  89. <link>https://blog.iafd.com/2024/02/04/x3-2024/</link>
  90. <dc:creator><![CDATA[morbidthoughts]]></dc:creator>
  91. <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2024 20:31:12 +0000</pubDate>
  92. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  93. <category><![CDATA[Shooting the Bull]]></category>
  94. <category><![CDATA[angela white]]></category>
  95. <category><![CDATA[Chaturbate]]></category>
  96. <category><![CDATA[convention]]></category>
  97. <category><![CDATA[Naked News]]></category>
  98. <category><![CDATA[X3]]></category>
  99. <category><![CDATA[xbiz]]></category>
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  102. <description><![CDATA[The third annual X3 show on January 17-18 in Hollywood was the most successful with attendance being at a max. There were no omicron fears to worry about as in the first year, and the weather mostly cooperated with the outdoor lines unlike less year. Logistics for the show also changed. I noticed that only &#8230; <a href="https://blog.iafd.com/2024/02/04/x3-2024/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">X3 2024</span></a>]]></description>
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  104. <p>The third annual X3 show on January 17-18 in Hollywood was the most successful with attendance being at a max. There were no omicron fears to worry about as in the first year, and the weather mostly cooperated with the outdoor lines unlike less year. </p>
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  111.  
  112. <p>Logistics for the show also changed. I noticed that only Hussie Models had an agency booth this year, and the lack of agency booths contributed to less talent signing. Less talent and more people made for some tight spaces. The stage presentations by exhibiting companies brought large crowds to the front, but also hampered the people that were signing in front of the stage. Fortunately, there were no distracting celebrity musical performances so people signed on until the end.</p>
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  116. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501621205_5befaa2251_b.jpg" alt="Angela White" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Angela White</figcaption></figure>
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  120. <p>Brazzers had the busiest booth for the third year in a  row, and <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=angelawhite/gender=f/angela-white.htm">Angela White</a> again was the most popular signer at the show. Their security coordinated lines that did not impede the flow of traffic.</p>
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  124. <p>I liked how the organisers ran the show overall and made on-the-fly decisions to improve the flow of traffic. For example, many of the talent signing upstairs were brought downstairs to the perimeter on the second day to make them more noticeable and pull some of the traffic outwards. </p>
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  132. <p>I did not attend the XBIZ Awards this year due to an emergency back home. I heard it went well, and there were no surprises. The red carpet photos looked dazzling.</p>
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  140. <title>Exxxotica DC 2023</title>
  141. <link>https://blog.iafd.com/2023/12/10/exxxotica-dc-2023/</link>
  142. <dc:creator><![CDATA[morbidthoughts]]></dc:creator>
  143. <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
  144. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  145. <category><![CDATA[Shooting the Bull]]></category>
  146. <category><![CDATA[Christiana Cinn]]></category>
  147. <category><![CDATA[convention]]></category>
  148. <category><![CDATA[exxxotica]]></category>
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  151. <description><![CDATA[Exxxotica returned to the DMV (DC-MD-VA) area for its third appearance. Even though this location is probably the smallest of the tour, the crowd was steady and happy to see their favourite performers. There was a good attendee-exhibitor ratio, and the crowds tended to congregate at the stage where multiple feature dancers performed like Christiana &#8230; <a href="https://blog.iafd.com/2023/12/10/exxxotica-dc-2023/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Exxxotica DC 2023</span></a>]]></description>
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  153. <p><a href="http://www.exxxoticaexpo.com">Exxxotica</a> returned to the DMV (DC-MD-VA) area for its third appearance. Even though this location is probably the smallest of the tour, the crowd was steady and happy to see their favourite performers. There was a good attendee-exhibitor ratio, and the crowds tended to congregate at the stage where multiple feature dancers performed like <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=christianacinn/gender=f/christiana-cinn.htm">Christiana Cinn</a>.</p>
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  159. </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Christiana Cinn</figcaption></figure>
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  163. <p>I did not see many performers that I did not recognise and mostly visited with the people that I knew. The smaller show allows you to have conversations without feeling a rush even if there is a line waiting. Outside of the stage, people mostly congregated near the webcam companies, Chaturbate &amp; MFC, and the Spotlight booth sponsored by Loyalfans.</p>
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  169. </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Maya Rue from Chaturbate</figcaption></figure>
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  175. </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Babe Ariel &amp; River Moon from MyFreeCams</figcaption></figure>
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  179. <p>In terms of after-hours, I took it slow and forwent the after-parties that were mostly inside the District over 40 minutes away from the expo. I mostly stuck to bourbon tasting inadvertently.</p>
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  185. </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">April O&#8217;Neil at the Loyalfans booth</figcaption></figure>
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  190. <li><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720313269195/">The rest of the photos on Flickr</a></li>
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  195. <title>Exxxotica New Jersey 2023</title>
  196. <link>https://blog.iafd.com/2023/11/19/exxxotica-new-jersey/</link>
  197. <dc:creator><![CDATA[morbidthoughts]]></dc:creator>
  198. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:20:07 +0000</pubDate>
  199. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  200. <category><![CDATA[Shooting the Bull]]></category>
  201. <category><![CDATA[angela white]]></category>
  202. <category><![CDATA[convention]]></category>
  203. <category><![CDATA[exxxotica]]></category>
  204. <category><![CDATA[Kylie Rocket]]></category>
  205. <category><![CDATA[Spencer Bradley]]></category>
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  208. <description><![CDATA[The busiest traveling show celebrating pornography returned to the New Jersey area this month and again crowds were overwhelming on the Friday and Saturday of the show. Brazzers was the busiest booth with Angela White and Abella Danger having the longest lines that were stretched across several roped sections that were designed to allow foot &#8230; <a href="https://blog.iafd.com/2023/11/19/exxxotica-new-jersey/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Exxxotica New Jersey 2023</span></a>]]></description>
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  212. </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fiona Frost</figcaption></figure>
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  216. <p>The busiest traveling show celebrating pornography returned to the New Jersey area this month and again crowds were overwhelming on the Friday and Saturday of the show.</p>
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  222. </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kayley Gunner, Angela White, and Kendra Sunderland</figcaption></figure>
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  225.  
  226. <p>Brazzers was the busiest booth with <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=angelawhite/gender=f/angela-white.htm">Angela White</a> and <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=abelladanger/gender=f/abella-danger.htm">Abella Danger</a> having the longest lines that were stretched across several roped sections that were designed to allow foot traffic between them. Abella was only there on that Saturday since she was taking a break from her studies to meet her fans. Angela continued to sign every day past closing time for the people that were still in line, and she graciously took selfies with random attendees who sought her out afterwards. I stood in line early one day which had the Brazzers staff incredulously asking what I was doing, but sometimes it&#8217;s easier to meet and greet the performer that way rather than interrupt her while she is engaging with the fans.</p>
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  232. </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Abella Danger</figcaption></figure>
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  236. <p>The second busiest booth was Ricky&#8217;s Room (<a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=rickyjohnson_black/gender=m/ricky-johnson.htm">Ricky Johnson</a>) next door featuring <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=kylierocket/gender=f/kylie-rocket.htm">Kylie Rocket</a>, <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=blakeblossom/gender=f/blake-blossom.htm">Blake Blossom</a>, and <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=roxiesinner/gender=f/roxie-sinner.htm">Roxie Sinner</a>. Kylie was the first person to greet me when I walked in. I talked to Blake about her &#8220;Blake Blossom Only&#8221; fan account&#8217;s penchant for removing watermarks for no reason. Roxie was giving attendees dances on a bed which created a patient line of people waiting to be motorboated.</p>
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  242. </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kylie Rocket</figcaption></figure>
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  246. <p>The show was so busy that I didn&#8217;t realise certain people like <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=spencerbradley/gender=f/spencer-bradley.htm">Spencer Bradley</a> were at the show until Saturday. I also had trouble finding performers who were just wandering about and networking without a booth. Some performers were signing for autograph companies, and the companies were somewhat strict with the girls&#8217; interactions with their fans.</p>
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  252. </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Spencer Bradley</figcaption></figure>
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  262. <title>Venus Berlin 2023</title>
  263. <link>https://blog.iafd.com/2023/11/12/venus-berlin-2023/</link>
  264. <dc:creator><![CDATA[morbidthoughts]]></dc:creator>
  265. <pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2023 23:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
  266. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  267. <category><![CDATA[Shooting the Bull]]></category>
  268. <category><![CDATA[angela white]]></category>
  269. <category><![CDATA[convention]]></category>
  270. <category><![CDATA[Nela Decker]]></category>
  271. <category><![CDATA[Venus Berlin]]></category>
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  274. <description><![CDATA[It had been 7 years since I last attended Venus Berlin. Part of the absence had been because of the coronavirus pandemic, but I was also not motivated to go to a foreign show where I did not know most of the producers. Sure, there is a lot of nudity at these European shows, but &#8230; <a href="https://blog.iafd.com/2023/11/12/venus-berlin-2023/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Venus Berlin 2023</span></a>]]></description>
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  276. <p>It <a href="https://blog.iafd.com/2016/11/02/back-to-venus/">had been 7 years</a> since I last attended Venus Berlin. Part of the absence had been because of the coronavirus pandemic, but I was also not motivated to go to a foreign show where I did not know most of the producers. Sure, there is a lot of nudity at these European shows, but I&#8217;m not the average attendee who seeks out nudity. </p>
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  280. <p>These attendees are mostly older men (age 55+) who look and behave like they haven&#8217;t pulled pussy in a while. They rush and gawk at the first sign of anyone removing clothing. I think this would happen at an American show too if they allowed nudity. Many are openly aggressive in touching and groping the performers to their discomfort, and I think part of it is the rampant drinking that goes on at these shows. I think the only way to make the attendee leave a performer alone is if the performer asked the person for a tip. </p>
  281.  
  282.  
  283.  
  284. <p>The crowds of these type of people prevent me from actually taking photographs of who I want to photograph. I&#8217;m no longer of the age to wade into a crowd, or as Murtaugh would say, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q37xJtuQ24w">I&#8217;m just too old for this shit</a>. Whereas in 2016, I took about 3,000 photos; I only took 650 for this show.</p>
  285.  
  286.  
  287.  
  288. <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
  289. <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/53317109746/sizes/k/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53317109746_9257b4ff2b_z.jpg" alt="DSC04820" width="640" height="427" /></a>
  290. </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nela Decker</figcaption></figure>
  291.  
  292.  
  293.  
  294. <p>This was the busiest Venus I had ever been to. The organisers are very good in designing the layout and staggering the stage show schedule so that the crowd runs from place to place in a somewhat coherent fashion.  I mostly hid in the Brazzers booth when the mob went from booth to booth. <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=neladecker/gender=f/nela-decker.htm">Nela Decker</a> performed a stage show portraying a terrorist taking a hostage which was in bad taste given the conflict in Israel and Gaza.</p>
  295.  
  296.  
  297.  
  298. <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
  299. <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/53317464039/sizes/c/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53317464039_2d11c0da0b_z.jpg" alt="DSC05540" width="640" height="427" /></a>
  300. </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Angela White had the longest lines in the show</figcaption></figure>
  301.  
  302.  
  303.  
  304. <p><a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=angelawhite/gender=f/angela-white.htm">Angela White</a> and Mia Julia (formerly <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=miamagma/gender=f/mia-magma.htm">Mia Magma</a>) had the longest lines at the convention. From what locals have told me, Mia is now a reality television star and a singer, but her line was too long for me to meet and photograph her again. Brazzers in general had the longest lines for autographs, and crowds circled around <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=lilylou/gender=f/lily-lou.htm">Lily Lou</a> when she bared her breasts and encouraged attendees to grope and choke her. <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=brynleebraxton/gender=f/ryan-reid.htm">Ryan Reid</a> celebrated her birthday that weekend also.</p>
  305.  
  306.  
  307.  
  308. <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
  309. <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/53317350353/sizes/k/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53317350353_38715614d8_z.jpg" alt="DSC04891" width="640" height="427" /></a>
  310. </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">the Brazzers girls</figcaption></figure>
  311.  
  312.  
  313.  
  314. <ul>
  315. <li>Somewhat Safe For Work gallery on <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720312526773">Flickr</a></li>
  316.  
  317.  
  318.  
  319. <li>NSFW photo thread on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3A%40morbidiafd%20%23venusberlin&amp;src=typed_query">Twitter</a></li>
  320. </ul>
  321. ]]></content:encoded>
  322. </item>
  323. <item>
  324. <title>Exxxotica Miami 2023</title>
  325. <link>https://blog.iafd.com/2023/07/23/exxxotica-miami-2023/</link>
  326. <dc:creator><![CDATA[morbidthoughts]]></dc:creator>
  327. <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 22:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
  328. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  329. <category><![CDATA[Shooting the Bull]]></category>
  330. <category><![CDATA[Straight]]></category>
  331. <category><![CDATA[Anya Olsen]]></category>
  332. <category><![CDATA[convention]]></category>
  333. <category><![CDATA[Emma Sirus]]></category>
  334. <category><![CDATA[exxxotica]]></category>
  335. <category><![CDATA[Jenna Haze]]></category>
  336. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.iafd.com/?p=4135</guid>
  337.  
  338. <description><![CDATA[Exxxotica Miami was a laid back show this year with its third show since the pandemic. There was the same square footage of exhibitors, but the crowd only seemed intense on the first night with the ladies&#8217; free entrance. There was no ridiculous lines at any particular booth. It seemed like the crowd gravitated more &#8230; <a href="https://blog.iafd.com/2023/07/23/exxxotica-miami-2023/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Exxxotica Miami 2023</span></a>]]></description>
  339. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  340. <p>Exxxotica Miami was a laid back show this year with its third show since the pandemic. There was the same square footage of exhibitors, but the crowd only seemed intense on the first night with the ladies&#8217; free entrance. There was no ridiculous lines at any particular booth. It seemed like the crowd gravitated more towards the stage and Dungeon areas with their entertainment than waiting to see their favourite stars.</p>
  341.  
  342.  
  343.  
  344. <p>The Loyalfans-sponsored main booth featured several popular performers over the years. One signer who stood out was <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=jennahaze/gender=f/jenna-haze.htm" target="_blank">Jenna Haze</a> who made her return after a 5 years absence from Exxxotica. She said she was in between her studies given the summer and missed her fans. She plans to remain close to the industry in becoming a therapist.</p>
  345.  
  346.  
  347.  
  348. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  349. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53056247615_6029911ec4_b.jpg" alt="" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jenna Haze</figcaption></figure>
  350.  
  351.  
  352.  
  353. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53056247720_fe81fe312f_b.jpg" alt="" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Anya Olsen</figcaption></figure>
  354. </figure>
  355.  
  356.  
  357.  
  358. <p>Outside of the Loyalfans booth, there were new and local performers walking out and about the convention. Being out of touch with current porn, I did not recognise many of them to ask for photos. I was thrilled to see the best talker in porn, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=anyaolsen/gender=f/anya-olsen.htm" target="_blank">Anya Olsen</a>, though after not seeing her for over 5 years also. She&#8217;s a bit laid back in person compared to on the screen.</p>
  359.  
  360.  
  361.  
  362. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  363. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53056054379_5d14a213b7_b.jpg" alt="" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rose Carter</figcaption></figure>
  364.  
  365.  
  366.  
  367. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53055283022_3985a85de3_b.jpg" alt="" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Daphne Madison</figcaption></figure>
  368. </figure>
  369.  
  370.  
  371.  
  372. <p>After hours, I stayed clear of the official parties at the strip clubs and instead hung out by the pool with friends mostly from the Chaturbate booth even though the weather was hot and stormy.  I was randomly handing out White Claws to people who asked knowing that it was still cheaper than buying booze at a strip club. One night I tried to drag <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=emmasirus/gender=f/emma-sirus.htm" target="_blank">Emma Sirus</a> out to the pool, but all she wanted to do was sleep after a long day at the con.</p>
  373.  
  374.  
  375.  
  376. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53056247470_944a6dfb01_b.jpg" alt="" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Emma Sirus</figcaption></figure>
  377.  
  378.  
  379.  
  380. <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720309868106">Photo gallery on Flickr</a></p>
  381.  
  382.  
  383.  
  384. <p><a href="https://porncrush.com/galleries/exxxotica-miami-2023/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://porncrush.com/galleries/exxxotica-miami-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Photo gallery on Porn Crush</a></p>
  385. ]]></content:encoded>
  386. </item>
  387. <item>
  388. <title>Exxxotica Chicago 2023</title>
  389. <link>https://blog.iafd.com/2023/04/30/exxxotica-chicago-2023/</link>
  390. <dc:creator><![CDATA[morbidthoughts]]></dc:creator>
  391. <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 00:21:19 +0000</pubDate>
  392. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  393. <category><![CDATA[Shooting the Bull]]></category>
  394. <category><![CDATA[Adriana Chechik]]></category>
  395. <category><![CDATA[April O&#039;Neil]]></category>
  396. <category><![CDATA[convention]]></category>
  397. <category><![CDATA[exxxotica]]></category>
  398. <category><![CDATA[Spencer Bradley]]></category>
  399. <category><![CDATA[Vicki Chase]]></category>
  400. <category><![CDATA[Violet Myers]]></category>
  401. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.iafd.com/?p=3985</guid>
  402.  
  403. <description><![CDATA[I feel like a broken record but Exxxotica continues to break its attendance records at every location since the pandemic. This year, especially on Friday, attendees were shoulder to shoulder as they navigate between booth to booth. Exxxotica producers noted that attendance had increased by 70-80% based on ticket sales. It doesn&#8217;t help that the &#8230; <a href="https://blog.iafd.com/2023/04/30/exxxotica-chicago-2023/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Exxxotica Chicago 2023</span></a>]]></description>
  404. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  405. <p>I feel like a broken record but <a href="https://www.exxxoticaexpo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Exxxotica</a> continues to break its attendance records at every location since the pandemic. This year, especially on Friday, attendees were shoulder to shoulder as they navigate between booth to booth. Exxxotica producers noted that attendance had increased by 70-80% based on ticket sales. It doesn&#8217;t help that the number of exhibitors have stayed the same which explains the huge crowds congregating at some of the same spots especially the stage.</p>
  406.  
  407.  
  408.  
  409. <p>The longest lines at the convention belonged to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=violetmyers/gender=f/violet-myers.htm" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=violetmyers/gender=f/violet-myers.htm" target="_blank">Violet Myers</a> and a returning <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=adrianachechik/gender=f/adriana-chechik.htm" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=adrianachechik/gender=f/adriana-chechik.htm" target="_blank">Adriana Chechik</a>. The audience seemed to know more about Violet and Adriana from their Twitch activities than their porn, which is something that I am completely out of touch with. I waited over two hours in line for Adriana because I was concerned that she wouldn&#8217;t remember me; only for me to later remember that she liked Asians and can discern me from being an Alvin look-alike.</p>
  410.  
  411.  
  412.  
  413. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  414. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4120" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02131-400x600.jpg" alt="Violet Myers" class="wp-image-4120" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02131-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02131-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02131-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02131-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02131.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Violet Myers</figcaption></figure>
  415.  
  416.  
  417.  
  418. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4121" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02895-400x600.jpg" alt="Adriana Chechik" class="wp-image-4121" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02895-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02895-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02895-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02895-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02895.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Adriana Chechik</figcaption></figure>
  419. </figure>
  420.  
  421.  
  422.  
  423. <p></p>
  424.  
  425.  
  426.  
  427. <p>The spotlight performers were now sponsored by Loyalfans instead of Bad Dragon but you saw the usual popular performers. <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=apriloneil/gender=f/april-o&apos;neil.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">April O&#8217;Neil</a> continued to raffle dinner dates with her fans while <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=vickichase/gender=f/vicki-chase.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vicki Chase</a> had an array of cute wardrobe changes.</p>
  428.  
  429.  
  430.  
  431. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  432. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4124" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02143-1-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4124" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02143-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02143-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02143-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02143-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02143-1.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">April O&#8217;Neil</figcaption></figure>
  433.  
  434.  
  435.  
  436. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4123" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02784-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4123" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02784-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02784-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02784-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02784-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02784.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Vicki Chase</figcaption></figure>
  437. </figure>
  438.  
  439.  
  440.  
  441. <p></p>
  442.  
  443.  
  444.  
  445. <p>I mostly hung out at the Chaturbate booth because there was always something going on with all of their cam people.  Chaturbate couples <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/pr3ttyp1nkpuss1" target="_blank">Eva Darling</a> &amp; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/JustinCasePnC" target="_blank">Justin Case</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/Dani_Devine69" target="_blank">Dani Bone</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/_ScubaSteve69" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steve Bone</a>  even hosted me with food and booze after-hours.</p>
  446.  
  447.  
  448.  
  449. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  450. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4128" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02520-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4128" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02520-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02520-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02520-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02520-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02520.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Evangeline Darling &amp; Justin Case</figcaption></figure>
  451.  
  452.  
  453.  
  454. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4129" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02734-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4129" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02734-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02734-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02734-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02734-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02734.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dani Devine &amp; Scuba Steve</figcaption></figure>
  455. </figure>
  456.  
  457.  
  458.  
  459. <p></p>
  460.  
  461.  
  462.  
  463. <p>I hung out with <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=spencerbradley/gender=f/spencer-bradley.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spencer Bradley</a> for the first time in a convention setting. We had some hijinks while shopping at the sex shop booths. I thought she was smelling the vibrators when she was testing their vibrations against her nose and then did the same to my nose which had me recoiling back. Then later on, I was waiting in the lobby for her and our pizza only to learn she hadn&#8217;t put in the order for the pizza because well&#8230;</p>
  464.  
  465.  
  466.  
  467. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  468. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4126" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02604-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4126" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02604-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02604-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02604-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02604-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC02604.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Spencer Bradley</figcaption></figure>
  469.  
  470.  
  471.  
  472. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="448" height="600" data-id="4131" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot_20230430-185728-448x600.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4131" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot_20230430-185728-448x600.png 448w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot_20230430-185728-224x300.png 224w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot_20230430-185728-768x1028.png 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot_20230430-185728.png 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">When pizza gets delayed because she needed to take care of business.</figcaption></figure>
  473. </figure>
  474.  
  475.  
  476.  
  477. <p></p>
  478.  
  479.  
  480.  
  481. <p>I also learned that Exxxotica was planning to have a cruise sometime in March 2024. It should be fun.</p>
  482.  
  483.  
  484.  
  485. <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720307789821">For the rest of the photos on Flickr&#8230;</a></p>
  486. ]]></content:encoded>
  487. </item>
  488. <item>
  489. <title>XBIZ Week 2023</title>
  490. <link>https://blog.iafd.com/2023/02/06/xbiz-week-2023/</link>
  491. <dc:creator><![CDATA[morbidthoughts]]></dc:creator>
  492. <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
  493. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  494. <category><![CDATA[Shooting the Bull]]></category>
  495. <category><![CDATA[angela white]]></category>
  496. <category><![CDATA[awards]]></category>
  497. <category><![CDATA[convention]]></category>
  498. <category><![CDATA[xbiz]]></category>
  499. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.iafd.com/?p=4097</guid>
  500.  
  501. <description><![CDATA[The X3 Expo and XBIZ Awards returned to the Hollywood Palladium in January directly following XBIZ LA, a conference targeting industry networking. X3 Expo There were much more attendees this year compared to last year due to less concern about COVID/Omicron. Even though there was substantial rain that weekend, lines for the public wrapped around &#8230; <a href="https://blog.iafd.com/2023/02/06/xbiz-week-2023/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">XBIZ Week 2023</span></a>]]></description>
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  503. <p>The X3 Expo and XBIZ Awards returned to the Hollywood Palladium in January directly following XBIZ LA, a conference targeting industry networking. </p>
  504.  
  505.  
  506.  
  507. <p><strong>X3 Expo</strong></p>
  508.  
  509.  
  510.  
  511. <p>There were much more attendees this year compared to last year due to less concern about COVID/Omicron. Even though there was substantial rain that weekend, lines for the public wrapped around the Palladium block waiting for about an hour to enter at their opening times.  Tickets were a bargain at $50 for two days, $25 if you had a coupon code. Even if the ticket prices had been higher, I don&#8217;t think that would have dampened attendance or enthusiasm for the show.</p>
  512.  
  513.  
  514.  
  515. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  516. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4100" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC04726-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4100" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC04726-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC04726-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC04726-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC04726-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC04726.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Gia Derza</figcaption></figure>
  517.  
  518.  
  519.  
  520. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4101" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05269-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4101" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05269-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05269-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05269-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05269-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05269.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Blake Blossom &amp; Porn Dude</figcaption></figure>
  521.  
  522.  
  523.  
  524. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4102" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05371-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4102" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05371-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05371-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05371-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05371-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05371.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Skye Blue, Avery Black,<br> Kay Lovely</figcaption></figure>
  525. </figure>
  526.  
  527.  
  528.  
  529. <p></p>
  530.  
  531.  
  532.  
  533. <p>Inside, I did not observe any obvious prohibition on explicit pornography or nudity in the merchandise that the talent could sell like I did last year. Talent signed throughout the lower and upper bowl of the venue. The busiest lines I saw were for the Brazzers booth, specifically with a corded-off line for <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=angelawhite/gender=f/angela-white.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Angela White</a>.  It was just a really good expo overall.</p>
  534.  
  535.  
  536.  
  537. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05671-600x400.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4098" width="690" height="460" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05671-600x400.jpg 600w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05671-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05671-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05671-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05671.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Angela White with Brazzers</figcaption></figure>
  538.  
  539.  
  540.  
  541. <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305541971" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X3 Photos on Flickr</a></p>
  542.  
  543.  
  544.  
  545. <p>Since these events were a week after AVN, the activities and busy crowd took both mental and physical tolls on me personally. I&#8217;m sure other mutual attendees would agree. Many talent that were advertised to sign did not attend, possibly due to exhaustion.</p>
  546.  
  547.  
  548.  
  549. <p> CeeLo Green was the closing musical performance. It was almost like a disjointed karaoke session in that CeeLo would rap over other tracks of other people&#8217;s songs. Are his concerts normally like this?</p>
  550.  
  551.  
  552.  
  553. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05919-600x400.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4110" width="689" height="459" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05919-600x400.jpg 600w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05919-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05919-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05919-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC05919.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rose Carter</figcaption></figure>
  554.  
  555.  
  556.  
  557. <p>So I escaped with a friend. Thank you for being magical, Rose.</p>
  558.  
  559.  
  560.  
  561. <p><strong>XBIZ Awards</strong></p>
  562.  
  563.  
  564.  
  565. <p>I was originally not supposed to stay in LA that Sunday. However, a pretty girl asked me to be her plus one for the XBIZ Awards. I also thought it would be better if I was behind the red carpet rather than wait in line with her for two hours to be on the red carpet. Because of the rain, they moved the red carpet indoors in a compact area so the walkers were bunched up with each other and so were the photographers and video crews. I did what I could, even with a non-cooperative photographer next to me.</p>
  566.  
  567.  
  568.  
  569. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  570. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4104" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC08793-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4104" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC08793-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC08793-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC08793-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC08793-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC08793.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Best Acting &#8211; Lead<br>Jane Wilde</figcaption></figure>
  571.  
  572.  
  573.  
  574. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4106" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC09057-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4106" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC09057-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC09057-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC09057-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC09057-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC09057.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Female Performer of the Year<br>Vanna Bardot with Codey Steele</figcaption></figure>
  575.  
  576.  
  577.  
  578. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4107" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC08481-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4107" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC08481-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC08481-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC08481-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC08481-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC08481.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">XBIZ Awards hosts<br>Small Hands &amp; Joanna Angel</figcaption></figure>
  579. </figure>
  580.  
  581.  
  582.  
  583. <p></p>
  584.  
  585.  
  586.  
  587. <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305713603" target="_blank">XBIZ Awards red carpe</a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305713603" target="_blank">t </a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305713603" target="_blank">o</a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305713603" target="_blank">n</a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305713603" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305713603" target="_blank">F</a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305713603" target="_blank">l</a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305713603" target="_blank">i</a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305713603" target="_blank">c</a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305713603" target="_blank">k</a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305713603" target="_blank">r</a></p>
  588.  
  589.  
  590.  
  591. <p>The XBIZ Awards were clean, integrated, and mostly to the point. Hosts <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=joannaangel/gender=f/joanna-angel.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joanna Angel</a> and <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=smallhands/gender=m/small-hands.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Small Hands</a> moved the show along with levity. I agreed with many of the winners chosen, and there were no surprises even though I don&#8217;t know the XBIZ voting bloc well. The only flaw for the night was the somewhat uptight Palladium security given the mostly industry attendees. They were too aggressive kicking the audience out after the show into the pouring rain.</p>
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  595. <title>AVN Week 2023</title>
  596. <link>https://blog.iafd.com/2023/01/29/avn-week-2023/</link>
  597. <dc:creator><![CDATA[morbidthoughts]]></dc:creator>
  598. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 03:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
  599. <category><![CDATA[Awards]]></category>
  600. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  601. <category><![CDATA[Shooting the Bull]]></category>
  602. <category><![CDATA[Straight]]></category>
  603. <category><![CDATA[Alex Blake]]></category>
  604. <category><![CDATA[avn]]></category>
  605. <category><![CDATA[awards]]></category>
  606. <category><![CDATA[kira noir]]></category>
  607. <category><![CDATA[Riley Reid]]></category>
  608. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.iafd.com/?p=4075</guid>
  609.  
  610. <description><![CDATA[Adult Entertainment Expo The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo returned to Las Vegas this month after a 3-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, it was concurrent with the return of the Consumer Electronic Show, something that hadn&#8217;t happened since 2011. Because of crossover attendance, this was the busiest AEE that I remember but &#8230; <a href="https://blog.iafd.com/2023/01/29/avn-week-2023/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">AVN Week 2023</span></a>]]></description>
  611. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  612. <p><strong>Adult Entertainment Expo</strong></p>
  613.  
  614.  
  615.  
  616. <p>The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo returned to Las Vegas this month after a 3-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, it was concurrent with the return of the Consumer Electronic Show, something that hadn&#8217;t happened since 2011. Because of crossover attendance, this was the busiest AEE that I remember but also the most expensive. Prices for rooms, food, and transit have jacked up since the three years.</p>
  617.  
  618.  
  619.  
  620. <p>The host Resorts World is huge, and I saw families with children walking around the facilities which did not happen when AEE was at the Hard Rock. Because of this, there was a more restrictive dress code that people were expected to adhere to when leaving the confines of the convention. Given the size and complexity of the show and the limited production staff, it was definitely a success. Sure, there were quirks that can be ironed out at future shows but that happens at every new venue.</p>
  621.  
  622.  
  623.  
  624. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  625. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4079" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC00281-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4079" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC00281-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC00281-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC00281-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC00281-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC00281.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Angel Youngs</figcaption></figure>
  626.  
  627.  
  628.  
  629. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4080" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09761-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4080" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09761-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09761-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09761-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09761-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09761.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Blake Blossom</figcaption></figure>
  630.  
  631.  
  632.  
  633. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4081" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09310-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4081" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09310-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09310-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09310-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09310-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09310.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Leana Lovings</figcaption></figure>
  634. </figure>
  635.  
  636.  
  637.  
  638. <p>Besides the adjoining Adult Novelty Expo,  AEE featured three main halls. One focused on production companies and webcam platforms, one focused on the gay  side of the industry, and the last was mainly talent agencies. At any given point of the day from opening to close, you could find new people to meet walking back and forth between the halls. With the production company booths, most talent had 4 hour signing shifts while the talent  at the agencies booth and the AVN booth averaged around 2 hours.</p>
  639.  
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  641.  
  642. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  643. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4076" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC06702-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4076" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC06702-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC06702-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC06702-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC06702-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC06702.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Vicki Chase</figcaption></figure>
  644.  
  645.  
  646.  
  647. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4077" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09655-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4077" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09655-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09655-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09655-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09655-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09655.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Violet Myers</figcaption></figure>
  648.  
  649.  
  650.  
  651. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4078" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC08208-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4078" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC08208-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC08208-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC08208-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC08208-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC08208.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Riley Reid</figcaption></figure>
  652. </figure>
  653.  
  654.  
  655.  
  656. <p>Outside of the actual expo grounds, Vixen rented space in the Resorts World mall to host a pop-up store featuring  their clothing line and contract stars. <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=paigeriley/gender=f/riley-reid.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Riley Reid</a> appeared for two days exhibiting her Eighteen Plus clothing line, and the overall line to get into the store lasted about 3 hours.</p>
  657.  
  658.  
  659.  
  660. <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305547652" target="_blank">Expo photos on Flickr</a></p>
  661.  
  662.  
  663.  
  664. <p><strong>AVN Awards 2023</strong></p>
  665.  
  666.  
  667.  
  668. <p>So weird thing happened to me. After the end of the expo with drink in hand, I was trying to find a ticket for IAFD spokeswoman, <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=alexblake/gender=f/alex-blake.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alex Blake</a>, to walk the red carpet for the AVN Awards. When the nice producer saw that I had a press badge for IAFD, he handed me a press badge to be behind the Awards red carpet. I was not prepared to shoot the Awards since I had not charged my camera and flashes after finishing the expo, and I was already 30 minutes late for the call time.</p>
  669.  
  670.  
  671.  
  672. <p>After sheepishly explaining to Alex what had happened and cancelling two shoots, I ran up to my room to throw on my suit, grabbed my camera and strobe, and came back down. The only space that was available was at the end of the carpet what was only half covered by a wall background. I shared my spot with two guys, Jay of <a href="https://www.jaysplayhouse.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jay&#8217;s Playhouse</a> and Bobby of Girlsincars or something similar to that, who were great guys as we coordinated our shots rather than compete with each other. I took about 3-4 shots per look and tried not to miss anyone, but several people skipped us since we were the end of the line and they just wanted to move on.</p>
  673.  
  674.  
  675.  
  676. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  677. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4083" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC02892-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4083" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC02892-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC02892-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC02892-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC02892-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC02892.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Female Performer of the Year Kira Noir</figcaption></figure>
  678.  
  679.  
  680.  
  681. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4082" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC03256-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4082" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC03256-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC03256-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC03256-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC03256-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC03256.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AVN Awards host<br> Abella Danger</figcaption></figure>
  682.  
  683.  
  684.  
  685. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4085" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC02718-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4085" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC02718-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC02718-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC02718-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC02718-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC02718.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Favourite Female Performer Angela White</figcaption></figure>
  686. </figure>
  687.  
  688.  
  689.  
  690. <p>The carpet started at 5:30pm and kept going until 9pm with 750+ walkers. It does not need to be this grueling. They tried to limit the walkers to nominees, but the problem is that there are too many nominees! Most categories have around 10 nominations each (some with multiple performers), but the fan award categories can have 20-30 nominations with no overlap with the other categories.  This Oprah approach builds interest but is too overwhelming on the red carpet. Perhaps the fan awards should be separated into another event.</p>
  691.  
  692.  
  693.  
  694. <p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/morbidthoughts/albums/72177720305334659" target="_blank">Awards red carpet photos on Flickr</a></p>
  695.  
  696.  
  697.  
  698. <p>As for the Awards themselves, they went pretty much as predicted.  We were correct with several of our projections. I was pleased as fuck to see <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=kiranoir/gender=f/kira-noir.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kira Noir</a> win Female Performer of the Year; not just because of its historic nature but that she is one of the nicest and best people in the industry. Congratulations.</p>
  699.  
  700.  
  701.  
  702. <p><strong>Miscellaneous</strong></p>
  703.  
  704.  
  705.  
  706. <p>Because of the expense and limited room blocks, it seemed like more talent stayed outside of Resorts World so you wouldn&#8217;t see them at night outside of the expo. I was reluctant to leave Resorts World out of laziness so I mostly stuck to the events that were hosted there.</p>
  707.  
  708.  
  709.  
  710. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="400" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC00022-600x400.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4087" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC00022-600x400.jpg 600w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC00022-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC00022-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC00022-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC00022.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Alex Blake at the AVN White party</figcaption></figure>
  711.  
  712.  
  713.  
  714. <p>I mostly hung out with my boys at IAFD and AdultDVDTalk along with IAFD spokeswoman Alex Blake. I would like to thank Mark Spiegler, Don Juan de Marko,  Tim Von Swine, and East Coast Talent for their hospitality at several events into the late hour.</p>
  715.  
  716.  
  717.  
  718. <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex">
  719. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4088" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC07244-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4088" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC07244-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC07244-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC07244-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC07244-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC07244.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Liz Jordan</figcaption></figure>
  720.  
  721.  
  722.  
  723. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-default"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="600" data-id="4089" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC08729-400x600.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4089" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC08729-400x600.jpg 400w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC08729-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC08729-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC08729-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC08729.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chanel Camryn</figcaption></figure>
  724. </figure>
  725.  
  726.  
  727.  
  728. <p>Thank you, <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=lizjordan/gender=f/liz-jordan.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Liz</a>, <a href="https://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=chanelcamryn/gender=f/chanel-camryn.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chanel</a>, and Alex for making magic with me.</p>
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  732. <title>A Look at The 1989 Winter CES (Adult)</title>
  733. <link>https://blog.iafd.com/2023/01/20/a-look-at-the-1989-winter-ces-adult/</link>
  734. <dc:creator><![CDATA[IAFD Staff]]></dc:creator>
  735. <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:36:24 +0000</pubDate>
  736. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  737. <category><![CDATA[Shooting the Bull]]></category>
  738. <category><![CDATA[avn]]></category>
  739. <category><![CDATA[avn 1989]]></category>
  740. <category><![CDATA[ces]]></category>
  741. <category><![CDATA[ces 1989]]></category>
  742. <category><![CDATA[convention]]></category>
  743. <category><![CDATA[john mozzer]]></category>
  744. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog.iafd.com/?p=4069</guid>
  745.  
  746. <description><![CDATA[Now that 2023&#8217;s AEE/X3 shows are behind us, let&#8217;s take an even further look back at the 1989 Winter CES show. Photographer&#160;John A. Mozzer&#160;(who is also known around these parts as performer&#160;Alan Adrian) shared a bunch of photos he took around the 1989 Winter CES – when the adult exhibitors were tucked away on the &#8230; <a href="https://blog.iafd.com/2023/01/20/a-look-at-the-1989-winter-ces-adult/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">A Look at The 1989 Winter CES (Adult)</span></a>]]></description>
  747. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  748. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://jamworks.smugmug.com"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="600" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Mozzer-CES-1989-600x600.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4070" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Mozzer-CES-1989-600x600.png 600w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Mozzer-CES-1989-300x300.png 300w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Mozzer-CES-1989-150x150.png 150w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Mozzer-CES-1989-768x768.png 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Mozzer-CES-1989.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure>
  749.  
  750.  
  751.  
  752. <p>Now that 2023&#8217;s AEE/X3 shows are behind us, let&#8217;s take an even further look back at the 1989 Winter CES show.</p>
  753.  
  754.  
  755.  
  756. <p>Photographer&nbsp;<a href="https://jamworks.smugmug.com/">John A. Mozzer</a>&nbsp;(who is also known around these parts as performer&nbsp;<a href="http://www.iafd.com/person.rme/perfid=aadrian/gender=m/alan-adrian.htm">Alan Adrian</a>) shared a bunch of photos he took around the 1989 Winter CES – when the adult exhibitors were tucked away on the second floor of the Sahara, and private parties were where you rubbed your elbows.</p>
  757.  
  758.  
  759.  
  760. <p>We canâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />t recommend enough getting lost and clicking around&nbsp;<a href="https://jamworks.smugmug.com/">Johnâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />s meticulously captioned&nbsp;galleries over on SmugMug</a>&nbsp;– itâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />s a cornucopia of the NYC downtown scene (and elsewhere) peppered with some familiar faces and a really great eye for the candid…</p>
  761.  
  762.  
  763.  
  764. <p>Click on the picture below to see the rest of the CES gallery:</p>
  765.  
  766.  
  767.  
  768. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://jamworks.smugmug.com/Trading-Places-1980s-90s/1989-Winter-CES-Adult/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="338" src="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jam1989-600x338.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4071" srcset="https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jam1989-600x338.png 600w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jam1989-300x169.png 300w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jam1989-768x432.png 768w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jam1989-1536x864.png 1536w, https://blog.iafd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jam1989.png 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure>
  769.  
  770.  
  771.  
  772. <p>Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://jamworks.smugmug.com/Trading-Places-1980s-90s/1989-Winter-CES-Adult/">John A. Mozzerâ€<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />s gallery of&nbsp;1989 Winter CES, Adult Exhibitors, Las Vegas</a></p>
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