CASTINGCOUCH

Casting couch

The casting couch, casting-couch syndrome or casting-couch mentality is a term that refers to the trading of sexual favors by an aspirant, apprentice employee or subordinate to a superior in return for entry into an occupation, or for other career advancement within an organization. The term "casting couch" originated in the motion picture industry, with specific reference to couches in offices that could be used for sexual activity between casting directors or film producers and aspiring actresses or actors. It is not to be confused with the adult entertainment industry where such actions may be a prerequisite, although ...

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casting couch

Noun

  1. A sofa on which a jobseeker is expected to perform sexual acts in return for a part in a film or other job.
  2. The situation as described above.


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