I Was a Phone Sex Operator, Here Are My Confessions
Sometimes, people really are just lonely and want to talk
When I think of phone sex operators, I can’t help but think of an episode of Beavis and Butthead. In 1–900-BEAVIS, the boys are watching TV, as usual, and surf until they come across an infomercial for a phone sex line.
Excited at the prospect of talking to a girl who will actually talk back, they call the number, to the tune of $9.99 per minute. A woman answers immediately, with a sultry sexy voice. They giggle and behave accordingly, and ask her to put the phone on her butt.
If you’ve ever watched Beavis and Butthead, none of this will surprise you. I’m sure you can hear their trademark laughs as you’re reading this.
Turns out, the phone sex operator isn’t sexy at all. In fact, it’s their bus driver. Known only as Redneck Lady throughout the show, she’s shown in vignette with her young son running around while she’s answering calls.
Not who you want to picture while you’re doing your phone sex business.
Many moons ago, I contracted to work for a company, Bedtime Bunnies, as a phone sex operator. A quick search tells me they are still in business.