Canadians have proposed blocking American access to Pornhub
In a creative twist to the ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States, some Canadians have proposed blocking American access to Pornhub, a leading adult entertainment website owned by Montreal-based company Aylo. This unconventional suggestion was humorously introduced by Toronto comedian Matthew Puzhitsky, who, in a viral Instagram video, referred to the move as Canada’s “nuclear weapon” in the trade dispute. New York Post
Following Puzhitsky’s jest, a petition was launched urging the Canadian government to consider this measure as a “peaceful yet powerful” response to U.S. tariffs affecting Canadian industries. As of now, the petition has garnered a modest number of signatures but has sparked significant discussions on both sides of the border. Change.org
Pornhub holds a substantial user base in the United States, with American users constituting nearly 40% of its traffic. Economic Times
The prospect of losing access to the site has elicited varied reactions from Americans, ranging from humor to genuine concern. New York Post
While the proposal remains largely symbolic and has not been adopted by Canadian authorities, it underscores the heightened public interest and creative thinking surrounding the trade tensions between the two nations. The discussion also highlights the interconnectedness of digital platforms and international relations in today’s global economy.
