I drove through quite a respectable part of the city this evening, and noticed a house with the curtains open and a red light shining quite visibly through the window.

We're all familiar with the term 'red light area', and my understanding is that this term originated from the number of red lights in the windows of brothels in the less salubrious areas!

Does a red light in a room still have the same meaning today? Do you guys reckon that this was probably a brothel, or some poor householder doesn't know the significance of such a statement?

K x

Heat lamps for arthritis are red, so don't get too excited, K :D

Originally posted by Strix
Heat lamps for arthritis are red, so don't get too excited, K :D

I could clearly see it was an ordinary table lamp on this occasion Strix! (Not that I slowed down to peer in you understand! :blush: )

K x

Well - there's a mystery then. Wasn't there a swinging sign, like the pubs and B&Bs have?

Could be that the bargain buy of replaement gas/elecric fire warm glow effect has outliived the appliance and is now being used because the occpant wants to maximise his investment. There again its probably a student man thinking it will get his lady in the mood to appreciate his fry up and cheap white wine

Originally posted by catmiss
There again its probably a student man thinking it will get his lady in the mood to appreciate his fry up and cheap white wine

I know we were talking about prostitution, but this has made me feel really dirty, and not in a sexual way! :gag: :gag:

K x

Or somebody suffering from light sensitivity?

I can't believe nobody has a proper opinion on this, although you all have made me chuckle!

K x

What's a proper opinion, K? :confused:

My opinion is that it's probably got a reasonable explanation ( And I don't say that very often :D )

Why didn't you knock and ask? :suspect: :hihi:

Originally posted by Strix
What's a proper opinion, K? :confused:

You know full-well what I mean Mrs Strix! :nono: I know I am very good at being facetious, but you are taking the Michael here!

Originally posted by Strix
Why didn't you knock and ask? :suspect: :hihi:

Yeah, Right! And If they had said, "Of course, Come in" I'd have known what to do :blush: :suspect:

K x

Originally posted by Strix
Heat lamps for arthritis are red, so don't get too excited, K :D

If it was artheritis; wouldn't there be a smell???

(Kris will get this one! :heyhey: )
Everone else will have to :huh:

Originally posted by Don_Kiddick
If it was artheritis; wouldn't there be a smell???

(Kris will get this one! :heyhey: )
Everone else will have to :huh:

Don, I think you're fab, but to mention this very bad joke on an open forum is just not nice! Unless you volunteer to send it to everyone via e-mail! :D Go on everyone, I dare you! Ask Don_Kiddick what it was about! :D :D :D

K x

NNNNNnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooooooooooooooo! :o :o :o

Originally posted by Don_Kiddick
NNNNNnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooooooooooooooo! :o :o :o

Oh just do it! You're funny enough as it is!

I'm soooo off to bed; I'm in sooo much trouble!

K x

broomhall? well known for it.

Originally posted by Kristian
Does a red light in a room still have the same meaning today? Do you guys reckon that this was probably a brothel, or some poor householder doesn't know the significance of such a statement?

K x

I hope it doesnt :? as i have a red bulb in my room... I admit it was for originally for Valentines but i quite liked the warming effect it has on the room... (nothing more!)

Originally posted by Angel05
I hope it doesnt :? as i have a red bulb in my room... I admit it was for originally for Valentines but i quite liked the warming effect it has on the room... (nothing more!)

Weren't you saying you were looking for a new job recently Angel? :wow: :D :hihi:

K x

Originally posted by Kristian
I can't believe nobody has a proper opinion on this, although you all have made me chuckle!

K x maybe home photo developing ?

Originally posted by depoix
maybe home photo developing ?

With the curtains open? Come on depoix!

K x

Originally posted by Kristian
With the curtains open? Come on depoix!

K x sorry...never thought of that..

If the occupants were from another culture, maybe they aren't aware of the significance of red lights? Does it have the same meaning if you're from India or Hong Kong etc?

Maybe we should all go and park up and have a look then report our findings/thoughts at a later date.

Don_Kiddick - what were you on about?

Maybe they like the colour red?

We have 1 orange bulb in a lamp which gets used daily.

Also a UV strip light in the music room.

Opinion? who cares!!!

Originally posted by Kristian
I drove through quite a respectable part of the city this evening, and noticed a house with the curtains open and a red light shining quite visibly through the window.

We're all familiar with the term 'red light area', and my understanding is that this term originated from the number of red lights in the windows of brothels in the less salubrious areas!

Does a red light in a room still have the same meaning today? Do you guys reckon that this was probably a brothel, or some poor householder doesn't know the significance of such a statement?

K x

Oh Dear,
I must live in a BROTHEL, there is red all over my house, lamps, bulbs, curtains, carpets, wallpaper, pictures, I wonder why? Is it because I LIKE RED? sounds like you have an obsession with red lamp shops!!!, wake up!!! you are living in the past!!!

Call me naive, but I didn't even realise where the term 'red light district' came from.

Surely if this were true, the police would soon be onto them?

Originally posted by Kristian
Weren't you saying you were looking for a new job recently Angel? :wow: :D :hihi:

K x

:lol: Hehehehe, quick off the mark there matey. :thumbsup: You gay lads can be such cheeky bitches at times. :D

Originally posted by halevan
.....there is red all over my house, lamps, bulbs, curtains, carpets, wallpaper, pictures, I wonder why?

Anyone for devil worshipping? :wow:

i cant believe no one has picked up on the fact that Kristian drove straight past a red light, didnt stop and has the bare faced cheek to admit to it!

Originally posted by Kristian
Weren't you saying you were looking for a new job recently Angel? :wow: :D :hihi:

K x

I like to be a little more active... Messing about all day in bed with strangers really isnt my thing :P

Very quick off the mark tho... i do have to agree with Pauly on that one... :hihi:

Originally posted by Angel05
I like to be a little more active... Messing about all day in bed with strangers really isnt my thing :P

Very quick off the mark tho... i do have to agree with Pauly on that one... :hihi:

I'm glad you realised that I was only kidding! :thumbsup:

K x

Originally posted by halevan
sounds like you have an obsession with red lamp shops!!!, wake up!!! you are living in the past!!!

Halevan, I can't believe that you have blurted out my secret on here. I guess it is about time my fellow forummers knew though...

Not only am I obsessed by red-lamp shops, I have recently been spending my spare time in developing a time travelling machine! Consequently, whenever I feel the need, I am now able to transport myself to 1850's London, and trawl the streets of the city in a handsome cab, desperately seeking out red lamp shops. (red-lamp shops were quite commonplace in the mid 19th century!)

When I discover one, I peruse the wares of the shopkeeper, and make small talk with the assistants (on the subject of red-lamps only of course!) I haven't been able to make a purchase yet though as they won't accept Visa or new money :sad:

Halevan, once more you have hit the nail on the head; I am red-lamp shop obsessed, and I am living (at tleast partly) in the past. How very perceptive you are! :clap: :thumbsup:

K x