“50 Shades of Gray” Spurs Rope Sales

Thursday, 07 June 2012 | by Pat's Picks

Women are learning the ropes of S&M says the New York Post. And they are buying tons of rope while doing so. Inspired by “50 Shades of Gray,” hardware store across the city say they’ve seen a dramatic uptick in the amount of female customers buying rope—specifically a soft-cotton “clothes line” rope mentioned in the book.

SOURCE: New York Post