Where does the term "paper view" come from?

Question

When you buy a movie or event, its sometimes called a "paper view" movie? Where does this term come from? Why are these movies or events called paper view movies/events?

Answer 1

dont worry.. we all have our moments!

Answer 2

omg thats great. hahaha

never thought about it but it does sound like that

got to love pay-per-view

Answer 3

It's not "paper view"--it's pay-per view.  It means you pay to view the movie once.

Answer 4

LOLZ.

paper view. thats a laugh and a half.

PAY.

PER.

VIEW.

it means you have to pay a fee each time you watch a movie  

Answer 5

The term is "pay per view," and in my experience it's used to refer to movies that can be rented over some kind of network to be viewed on one's own TV (or more likely the one in one's hotel room). When "pay per" is said fast, it sounds like "paper."

Answer 6

To think this is the next generation of people that will be running our country and taking care of us in nursing homes. :((

Answer 7

pay- per- view.. haha! i first made that mistake but it means like u pay every time u watch it!