Humor: Safehub Personalities- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

The SL Enquirer loves to share stories about the culture. Many of these articles are spotlight features, events and avie polls. On occasion, some slapstick humor is needed to lighten things up. For that reason, I decided to visit a safe hub because I knew something worth laughing about would be found there. While visiting one I did just that and had a interesting time with some strangers…

Everyone has a unique personality. Second Life isn’t only about shopping, hooking up and nightclubs. Your experiences are created by the type of people you meet and interact with.  Avies would be surprised if they just randomly approached another avatar who might have an interesting name.  You never know what could happen. It is possible you may meet a new friend, get a good laugh or just move on scratching your head.

Meet Red Rocket

When I first landed at the safehub, I came across a peculiar character named Red Rocket. His group tag said Green Lanterns so I was instantly curious and had to message him.

Lanai Jarrico: Hi are you here as a monitor?

(Autoresponse) Red Rocket : The Resident you messaged has blocked you from sending them any messages. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpEUDPgPUZw

 Red Rocket : ? no i'm a resident

 Lanai Jarrico: oh ok just asking since you have the Green Lanterns tag

 Red Rocket: The only monitors in game are Lindens I am not one of them

 Lanai Jarrico: oh ok then.

 Red Rocket : Wait you have been here 9 years, muted you for trolling, you already know this.

 Lanai Jarrico: muted me for trolling? Im not a troll lol. I run a media source here in SL and just observing the Safehub.

 Red Rocket: I unmuted you I just found that emotionally upsetting

 Lanai Jarrico: Im sorry if I upset you, wasn't my intention

Red Rocket: Don't worry I upset easily

I found Red Rocket to be quite interesting and rather sentimental. I think he suffers from a sense of humor that requires an acquired taste because while he was telling me that, he was also on voice chat bantering away and making odd comments to whoever was in earshot.

After laughing at his attempt to send me off to go report on a shoe store, I decided to stick around anyway and go back to that link I was given when I first IMed him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpEUDPgPUZw

 Now I know what inspired his name.  *shakes my head*… Gotta love Second Life.

Meet  CULTCHIEF

To my right sitting on the banister was an interesting looking avatar dressed in barbaric armor and holding a bloody spiked club. His profile claimed he hated the human race with a warning to not (BLEEPING) talk to him.  If this was real life I would have probably run in the other direction and not looked back.  Since this is Second Life, I felt a little brave and decided to poke him on the shoulder and say Hi. I also ask him if he knew of any great shoe stores on the grid.  

After about a 5 minute wait, I figured he was serious…. Moving along.

Meet Echoo

Here is the perfect way to handle a naked avie in full salute who is looking for sex…..

When I landed at the safehub for my second visit, I was immediately approached by a shiny butt-naked male avatar with all his business hanging out. He immediately caught my attention but before I could say a word, he was already up in my IM Box. Here is how that went down…

 [06:53] Echoo: hiii mmhh

[06:53] Echoo: how r you sexy lady?

[06:53] Lanai Jarrico: Hello Echoo.

[06:54] Echoo: you r so hot

[06:54] Lanai Jarrico: Thank you.  So what brings you to Second Life today? It appears you have your twig and berries exposed.

[06:54] Echoo: omg baby i m so horny in rl thats the reason

[06:54] Lanai Jarrico: Interesting.

[06:55] Echoo: mmhh let me tp you

[06:55] Lanai Jarrico: Maybe you should handle that with an SL escort. No thank you I’m actually here on media business. Can I make you a star?

2 minute pause

[06:57] Lanai Jarrico: Why the sudden shyness?

Apparently his (bleeps) weren’t big enough for a follow through…. *shrugs* moving along….

Safehubs don’t only have male avatars hanging all their business out. I notice there are also quite a few scantily clad females who seem to stand around silently, perhaps preoccupied in IM by some other safe-hubber.

 I looked around at the crowd of approximately 24 avies all huddled like penguins in the center of the safe hub. Curious as to what they were all doing, I decided to approach the crowd as a whole. I said hello and asked what brought them all there. I found it interesting that no one volunteered to answer my question.

I am curious about safe hubs because they always seem to be packed at any time of day or night. There aren’t activities that are hosted there. It is basically a concentration of newbies, sexually charged avies and the griefer types. It appears that this group of avatars just enjoys random conversation and even insulting each other for cheap laughs. It is almost like a comedy club full of drunks who hardly make sense but they stick  around for the liquor and possible sloppy drunken stupor hookups. Either way, to each their own.  I know will be back for a visit to this safe hub for some cheap amusement and to see who else I will come across lucky enough to become an SLE comedy star.

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LAST DAY FOR MILLY SHARPLE @ The Art Cafe-Center Ground! Now until 7pm SLT Tonight!

Our beloved Milly Sharple has retired from the SL Arts scene. Don't miss the last chance to enjoy and collect her most recent pieces shared with the SL grid! Show closes tonight at 7pm SLT! Grab your cab below!
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Spotlight On Modal/Owner: Anastacia Markova - Opium Evolution Production House – Carrisa Silverfall Reporting…

Anastacia Markova considers Second Life to be her creative playground, as she has 25 year love of musical theatre and preforming on stage.   Like so many of us Anastacia started in SL as a DJ at the well-established Franks Jazz Club.  Then she moved on to own one of the largest wedding companies in SL   Fanastacia Weddings, now she only does a few custom weddings a year.

Always having a love for expressing her creative side, this includes being a lover of beauty in all forms. “So it was only natural that I found my way to model and then continue to find creative ways to showcase the wonderful designer’s creations that never cease to amaze me in Sl.” 

Since Anastacia has walked her fair share of runways in SL I had to ask her what does she think of models today and she did not hold back.

  “To be completely honest - I think some of the older, well-seasoned models are getting a tad bit lazy. They are forgetting the basic fundamentals of professionalism.Being on time, choosing correct poses, thinking they are above the need to rehearse. But on the other hand - there are a lot of wonderful newly graduated, hungry, and extremely talented models coming in everyday so that always excite me. At Opium, we have always been one of the only companies that welcome and embrace new models.  It means we have to sometimes work harder with the new models but everyone had to start somewhere and how will they get better if they don’t have any experience.  It’s always been my thought.”

What or who came to my mind for being a notorious supermodels is  Naomi Cambell, who was charged with assault in 2006 for cracking her housekeeper in the head with a phone, and  Estalla Warren who in 2011 was arrested in  LA for suspected DUI after crashing her car into three others.  Thankfully, though in SL one is not able to conceive such havoc!  Instead as Anastacia stated:  “They have done so many shows that they feel it’s so easy now, but Opium shows are far from easy because we incorporate much more than a simple runway walk.”

Anastacia explains further:  “We have recently shifted from being a SL fashion Agency to expanding to become a full blown Production House. “  As Opium’s’ original owner Mallory Luke handed the reins to Anastacia and she wanted to add some excitement and entertain people.  Thus began Opium Tales, where they have continued to shift and change their productions as other agencies attempt to imitate.

“So when the decision came to expand to a full production house recently, it just seemed natural to loosen the binds we had on us to only do fashion shows. We hope in the future to delve into theater fully and even do full sim and multi sim expos and what not.”

I had to ask if that is how the Hunger Games production came about, but as it turns out it was a “project I knew they could and did do very well as the clothing styles were fun to work with as well.  It just seemed natural to loosen the binds we had on us to only do fashion shows.”

Mainly designers hire Opium Evolution Production House to showcase their new collections, and “It usually takes 3 months from thought to fruition to do such elaborate productions.  We don’t really do simple runway shows much anymore but our events usually last 7-10 days.”  Astonished at the thought of making an event like this…. “There is so much more to do then anyone realizes.  Every little special effect..several scene sets.. booking designers, tending to designers.. choreography the list goes on and on.  And since we all have full time rl jobs as well that takes priority we choose to work slower and actually enjoy it!”

I wondered if all project ideas are hers or collaboration?  “A mixture of both, sometimes I have a sole idea and I bring it to the producers and we elaborate on it, and sometimes others have an idea and we all elaborate on it.  When I have a vision for a production it is very clear and making that vision come to life and work within the boundaries of SL can be challenging.  So we try to keep to projects that we know will be a wow factor!  We have a great, yet small production team we work great together, like a family and that is how we like to work.”

Do you think the traditional runway shows will disappear for at least awhile? “Well, they say Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. As long as we do it first, I am ok with others copying our effects and ideas. I do know that Opium, long ago, helped change the way Fashion was presented in SL. From days of boring old runway shows that drag on and have no substance, to setting the bar for other agencies to follow. Guests want to be entertained. And we strive to do just that.  I think there is room for all types of runway shows in SL. I think each agency should find their niche, and keep it.  Like Opium always has. We haven’t strayed; we have always done these productions. I think you cannot be truly good at something unless you make it your own, and keep on until you perfect it. I hope normal runway shows will continue, even though it seems a lot of agencies are following our lead lately, it seems most have completely steered away from the glamour and fun of mirroring rl runway shows.   I just think there is room for all types of fashion shows in Sl. I wish more would see that and build on their own creativity instead of looking to others to do it for them.”

Anastacia and her crew have definitely elevated Second Life’s fashion world as this October will mark their five year anniversary!  “We do have several designers that are always happy to participate in our events. But I do also love finding new up and coming designers as well!”

As we see in everyday Second Life the shapes of avatars are changing for women and men are becoming more and more conscious too I had to ask will we see models with attached breasts and bottoms, with facial expressions and ready-made avatars?  “Oh no.. at Opium we insist they update their avis every 6 months to stay current and cutting edge. Most models would never wear a ready-made shape .skin they most always, (we encourage) tweak or make their own shapes to stay innovative, maybe if a scene calls for facial expression, but not in everyday use.”

Currently Anastacia and her team are taking a well-deserved break after having 3 productions in a row.  As Anastacia said “Yes! Fun is the key element in enjoying life!”

Opium Evolutiony & Academy

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fairweather/167/204/3766

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Through the mists of myth and legend come creativity - Lacy Muircastle reporting ....

Life is made interesting by myth and legend, it adds depth and colour to an otherwise bland world.  Apelles Luna owner of Lunaria, although very real (albeit virtually) has that mythical feel about her.  Her avatar is ethereal in appearance and that feeling of ethereality transcends into the aura she transmits.   She goes by the name Luna, which in Mythology is one of the names of Artemis the moon goddess.

In real life 'Apelles' was a Greek painter, who was court painter to Philip II of Macedonia and his son, Alexander the Great. Notable works included a portrait of Alexander, an allegorical picture of Calumny, and a painting of Aphrodite rising from the sea. Though no copies of his works survive, in antiquity he was considered the greatest of Greek painters.

What has this to do with Luna?  Well everything actually.  Luna is a highly talented highly creative content maker in Second Life, so clearly that is why the name Apelles resounded with her.

Lunaria is the name of her brand and she creates everything from Castles and paintings to Steampunk Dirigibles and everything else in-between.

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