# Jeffery Toobin flashed his junk on a Zoom call to other New Yorker staffers **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 19, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363 "2020-10-19T22:33:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/41 "2020-10-20T16:49:33Z")
^ This right up here. He wasn’t chained to his desk. He was being creepy as fuck. Probably not the first time. Such a shame, JT. You were one of the good’uns. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/42 "2020-10-20T16:53:26Z")
Pretty sure the investigations are merely a formality, meant to satisfy the inevitable court fights about Toobin’s guaranteed sackings. He will get fired for this, no if’s and’s, or nuts. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/43 "2020-10-20T17:04:42Z")
Haven’t bothered to read the article, but I’m just wondering how this actually happened? I hope it’s a case of the Zoom meeting ended but a few people stuck around for questions and Toobin didn’t realize he was still on. Not that it makes a difference who those who were treated to the free porn show, but it’s at least explicable. But 30 minutes into an hour-long meeting, and he decided that this was the perfect time to, ahem, whip up some controversy? ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/44 "2020-10-20T17:27:39Z")
> [@Shalmanese](#): > > What the fuck is with the “he was bored” shit? No man in the history of video calling has jerked off while in a work meeting because they were _bored_ , they’re jerking off because they’re getting off on the fact that everyone else on the call doesn’t know. The New York Times article says that he was on a second Zoom call that was “the video equivalent of phone sex.” So he wasn’t masturbating just because he suddenly got the urge, but because he was videoing with a partner of some kind. He didn’t realize that he was visible to the participants in the first call. (As has been mentioned, if he were merely masturbating he would have been doing it below the desk and it wouldn’t have been visible. He evidently deliberately showed the other person what he was doing.) The main take home message: Don’t try to mix business and pleasure. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/45 "2020-10-20T17:33:03Z")
Toobin’, on a Zoomin’ interlude; Wankin’. . . hope it doesn’t seem too rude 🎵 ---
**Author:** ![Shalmanese](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/46 "2020-10-20T17:46:40Z")
> [@Colibri](#): > > The New York Times article says that he was on a second Zoom call that was “the video equivalent of phone sex.” Yeah, and why are you phone sexing in the middle of a work call? Again, its not because you’re “bored”, it’s a fucking assertion of power. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/47 "2020-10-20T17:50:49Z")
> [@Colibri](#): > > The New York Times article says that he was on a second Zoom call that was “the video equivalent of phone sex.” So he wasn’t masturbating just because he suddenly got the urge, but because he was videoing with a partner of some kind. JT is having an epically bad day – losing his job, his marriage, and probably his home. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/48 "2020-10-20T17:58:01Z")
> [@Northern\_Piper](#): > > His explanation makes it sound like he just thought his camera wasn’t on, and that was the only mistake he made. > > The implications of that, in light of his position on CNN as a commentator shown from the chest up, are … disturbing. Agreed. And it’s not just him either. Everywhere it’s discussed I see men saying “It’s an easy mistake to make.” and telling stories about all the accidental nudity anecdotes they have heard since Zoom became the conference room. I’m so not playing with this. If men are under the impression that it’s fine to masturbate while talking to colleagues as long as you don’t get caught? We’ve got along d\*\*\* way to go as a society. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/49 "2020-10-20T18:10:34Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Toobin’, on a Zoomin’ interlude; > Wankin’. . . hope it doesn’t seem too rude 🤣 Young rascal! ---
**Author:** ![Driver8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5a626/32.png) [@Driver8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Driver8)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/50 "2020-10-20T19:49:48Z")
> [@TruCelt](#): > > Everywhere it’s discussed I see men saying “It’s an easy mistake to make.” and telling stories about all the accidental nudity anecdotes they have heard since Zoom became the conference room. Accidental nudity is something else though. I’m somewhat careful but I can totally imagine this happening to me: my wife’s WFH office is a desk in our bedroom and I could totally walk into a videoconference frame from the bathroom if I wasn’t paying attention. She tends to have a lot of early morning (i.e. the time I take a shower) meetings too. That said, she doesn’t use video that often and I’m somewhat careful these days. The masturbation thing is something else. I totally agree that it’s hugely disrespectful even if meant to be off camera. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/51 "2020-10-20T20:40:46Z")
I’m torn about the name of a new franchise outfit. I’m thinking something along the lines of: “Toobin Lube” or “Lube ‘n’ Toob” It’s an oil change joint, naturally, but the employees are … uh … otherwise engaged when you get there. Also … FWIW … I noticed that the replies on this thread have been coming in rather slowly. It’s almost as if y’all are typing with just one hand or something … ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/52 "2020-10-20T20:42:51Z")
“Tubin’ & Lub’n” - we do basic maintenance on autos. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/53 "2020-10-20T20:44:15Z")
Well he needs to cover his webcam lense with electrical tape like I do. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/54 "2020-10-20T20:48:32Z")
This helpful Lifehacker article was unfortunately just a couple days late for Toobin to benefit from: > **[How to Not Masturbate During a Zoom Call](https://lifehacker.com/how-to-not-masturbate-during-a-zoom-call-1845429288)** > > Listen, I get it. The line between office and home has become so fine that we can’t tell the difference between, say, when it’s acceptable to masturbate and when it’s absolutely not. Since we do honest service journalism at Lifehacker, I want to... ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/55 "2020-10-20T21:26:45Z")
Taking the schlonger perspective, I think the penalty is too stiff. You can wax on and off, philosophically, without getting to the meat of the issue - It is unacceptable to engage in these shenanigans at work. And it is also surprising. Since this isn’t Fox News. Still, did this need to be sprayed over every major newspaper? No. So who’s being the bigger man here? This problem could have been treated more gently by the New Yorker, handled delicately, but they chose to release the story - disseminating it all over the place. Such a rigid approach doesn’t make anybody look like they are in charge. By and large, it is hard to know what they were thinking. Who would go on a video call with that degree of freeballing? ---
**Author:** ![ISiddiqui](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/97f17d/32.png) [@ISiddiqui](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ISiddiqui)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/56 "2020-10-20T21:27:10Z")
> [@Shalmanese](#): > > Yeah, and why are you phone sexing in the middle of a work call? It seems like from the Vice article that the other coworkers left to go into breakout rooms and Toobin was in the main video call by himself for 10 mins. It was when the coworkers came back from the breakout rooms did they see what Toobin was doing on his… other call. ---
**Author:** ![I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/i_love_me_vol.i/32/521_2.png) [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/57 "2020-10-20T21:33:43Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > Either way, he was a New York Yankee. New York Yank_er_. It wasn’t a circle jerk (AFAIK). ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/58 "2020-10-20T21:42:04Z")
I could make my point more compactly. But to cut to the bone, I’d really need to doodle a Venn diagram… ---
**Author:** ![DPRK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4491bb/32.png) [@DPRK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DPRK)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/59 "2020-10-20T21:47:49Z")
> [@Shalmanese](#): > > > [@Colibri](#): > > > > The New York Times article says that he was on a second Zoom call that was “the video equivalent of phone sex.” > > Yeah, and why are you phone sexing in the middle of a work call? Again, its not because you’re “bored”, it’s a fucking assertion of power. Sometimes people have sex _at_ work. At least in an actual office one can close and lock the door. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363/60 "2020-10-20T21:49:27Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > I’ve never heard it called that before … 🙂 I’ve it called ‘the boys’ before. Not much of a _stretch_ to calling them ‘action figures’, as in “gonna git me a little action”. I’m thinking that what he really gets off on is the danger of being exposed. /i /s. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffery-toobin-flashed-his-junk-on-a-zoom-call-to-other-new-yorker-staffers/923363.md?page=4)