The Hustler Club Chain: Strip Culture Goes Corporate
Hustler Clubs - History
The Hustler Club chain, launched in 1998, was a major departure from traditional strip clubs. For one thing, it...
Hustler's Decline in the Digital Age
Like many print publications, Hustler faced steep challenges in the internet era. As free online porn became ubiquitous, circulation numbers dropped...
Larry Flynt, founder of Hustler magazine, was known for his unapologetic pornographic publications that challenged societal norms and pushed boundaries. But what many people don't realize is that...
The Jerry Falwell Lawsuit and the Supreme Court Case
One of the most famous moments in Hustler's history was the 1983 parody ad featuring televangelist Jerry Falwell. The ad jokingly implied...
The Birth of Hustler: A Rebellion Against Censorship
Hustler magazine was launched in July 1974 by controversial entrepreneur Larry Flynt. Unlike more “tasteful” adult magazines of the time like...
Avoided Over-Commercialization, Despite its brand connection to Hustler, Taboo rarely included overt product placement. Ads were usually for independent fetish brands or personal...