The saxophone solo
from Gerry Rafferty’s Baker’s Street plays melodically in the background as a
Playboy playmate wins the volleyball battle of the sexes against Daddy-O’s
owner Mark Ussy. Everyone is laughing at Ussy because the playmate is
hardly attired for volleyball and is actually wearing a dress. But mind you
this is no ordinary playmate. She’s SL Playboy Mansion co-owner Jennifer
Beverly.
Later, a beautiful
sunset graces the boardwalk at the shore, but people are drawn to the party
inside the bowling alley and diner where DJ Weeblewolf Pinion spins more music
in his own self-deprecating style. Innuendos, wolf-howls, and silly humor
soar as people mock, yet at the same time give into the celestial orb
sploder. It’s as amusing as it is rewarding, and enough to inspire you to
get out of your IM’s and into Local Chat.
By itself, Daddy-O’s
is a wonderfully creative entertainment destination for Second Lifers. The
breathtaking sunset and sunrise views are perfect venues for couples to take in
a romantic dance. And besides the aforementioned bowling alley and its monthly
high score contest, a working pool table, large boardwalk, and unique shops
also offer visitors good ways to socially come together and enjoy their time in
SL.
Even during times when
no events are taking place at Daddy-O’s, visitors can click around the SIM and
pick the songs they want to hear by using the Wolf Howls jukeboxes.
However, occasional social tie-ins with the SL Playboy Mansion adjacent on the
SIM also give Daddy-O’s real entertainment cache from time to time.
Ultimately regardless
of what is happening on SIM, fun rules. And Mark Ussy takes his fun
seriously-fun. That is about as serious as we need to be with that
statement. The SL Enquirer sat down with Mr. Ussy to see what the fun at
Daddy-O’s is all about.
Enquirer: You have a lot of interactivity on the
SIM, things to play with.
Mark Ussy: “I liken it to having a group gathering
in RL at a local community park. Missy and I wanted to develop a place
where people can come and interact with each other. Use the SIM as it’s laid
out to make their own fun regardless of whether an event is going on or not.”
Enquirer: The SIM’s imagery is kind of fun to
browse. It feels a little bit like Mystic Pizza.
Mark Ussy: “I think our approach is pretty unique.
We did it in retro to give it that feel-good, feel-at-home ambiance.”
Enquirer: Sort of summer at the Jersey Shore, or
Southern California?
Mark Ussy: “Exactly! That is the kind of feeling we
were inspired to provide. Heck you can bring your family here and enjoy a night
out with no hassles ... just good family fun. Or bring your significant other
and enjoy the dance areas, and the incredible sunset views at our Sunset Park
as you dance to the songs you pick in the jukebox. It’s all up to you!”
Enquirer: You have a couple of partnerships on the
SIM. It’s a nice sign of collaboration.
Mark Ussy: “Along with our SIM partner the SL
Playboy Mansion we get a lot of crossover crowds. They may do the event at the
Mansion then come to Daddy-O's to bowl or just hang out. And Weeblewolf
Pinion’s The Wolf Howls jukebox allows visitors to choose their music while
they enjoy all that we have to offer on the SIM as well. We know that this is a
real change in the paradigm of SL entertainment, and we feel it’s time to get
the word out to all the grid about what we have to offer.”
Enquirer: That sounds interesting. Are there
any other SL trends you are keeping your eye on?
Mark Ussy: “In all honesty we try to stick to our
core beliefs and mission. Sure we have our events, but we felt SL was so
"events structured" that we wanted to give people the chance to just
come and enjoy themselves in whatever form that takes...within reason of
course.”
Enquirer: So it is all about the fun.
Mark Ussy: “As is our tagline … Daddy-O’s is where
fun rulez!”
Indeed Daddy-O’s might
be the best kept secret in SL. But rest assured that is not for long. Visit the
shore, take in the atmosphere, and let your fun rule.
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