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Oh, and here’s a weird one—did ya know “whore” comes from some old-ass Norse word, “hora”? Meant “adulteress” or somethin’, but also tied to “love” way back. How’s that for a twist? Love and filth, all mashed up. Kinda poetic, like blood and oil mixin’ in the dirt. Makes me wanna yell, “I’ve abandoned my boy!”—nah, just kiddin’, but you feel me, right? It’s messy, real, human as fuck.

ANNIE YANG: WHORE 101 - Surabaya

Prostitution remains thriving in Surabaya, East Java, despite the closure of the Dolly red-light district, purportedly the biggest in Southeast Asia, as the industry has turned to the cyber world.

On my way back, I take a detour through Jalan Semanggi. The sunset is gorgeous, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink. I stop for a moment, just soaking it all in. Surabaya, man. It’s chaotic, it’s loud, but it’s home.

Surabaya Officially Becomes a UNICEF Accredited Child-Friendly City