You know the old joke. Two guys are walking by the cemetary and one of them says, “Everyone is dying to get in there.” Har dee har.
I’m not a big fan of graphic violence. Call me an escapist, but I’m not going to spend my leisure time dwelling on things less pleasant than reality. So when I landed on Le Cimetiere and saw the region description included vampires and BDSM, I was about to head someplace else when I realized that the creepy graveyard I was standing in was filled with swings and slides and spring rides.
Clearly, someone has their tounge planted firmly in cheek.
I decided to look around and my explorations were rewarded at every turn. Everything bears close examination, from the crypts bearing the likenesses of longtime residents to the inscriptions on the gravestones, Here lies and atheist, all dressed up and no place to go.
There’s a plethora of coffins to lie in, poseballs to play on and… oh yes, the BDSM equipment as well. None of it is too garish — just the usual spikes and restraints and chains and… oh, never mind.
Venture down the bloody waterfall and what will you find?
If I didn’t know any better, I’d say it was Hell itself. I hope they’re not using oil for those fires, it could get expensive. Throw another zombie on the fire, it’s getting chilly down here.
Most of the BDSM stuff seems to be inside the big old creepy house with the particle rainbow over it (no, I don’t get it either). However, you’ll still find some entertaining stuff to look at, like these Grim Babies (as opposed to Prim Babies, I suppose). Too bad they’re not for sale.
On the other end of the island is a New Orleans French Quarter shopping area. It’s mostly empty but sufficiently creepy to make a stroll through it worthwhile anyway.
There’s also a dance club. During my picture-taking visit I was lucky enough to find a weird avatar contest going on. I rolled out a couple of my more disturbing selections (found in the Japanese areas, naturally) and joined the fun. I have to say it’s a nice, friendly and funny group of people. I’ll be back.
Hey! Good of you to stop by — the owner of Le Cim, Jinx Paz, is an old friend of mine; I will pass along this link to her, she’ll be thrilled!
I don’t always get to hang out there as much as I used to (I’m busy building a lot), but I still visit often enough to consider myself a regular. Le Cim is pretty much the only club in SL that I hang out in; we’re like a family, and we always welcome new people. As a matter of fact, Le Cim just hosted its Third Anniversary — sim was packed for nearly 11 hours!
Anyway — please do stop by again! We always have fun. Love your blog, by the way!
Garth, what’s the matter, don’t you like us anymore? *points to “So when I landed on Le Cimetiere and saw the region description included vampires and BDSM, I was about to head someplace else when I realized that the creepy graveyard I was standing in was filled with swings and slides and spring rides.”*
Stop by our island sometime, ironically, it’s the region “Vampires” hopefully we will finish it one of these days.
Hehe Talis, good to see you here. Sad to say, I am decidedly squeamish. Blood and people in pain just make me a little ill. I can’t even watch an R-rated film unless I know it’s R for sex and not violence (more sex? bring it on!).
Garth, you should really check out the Grim Babies store. They have a lot of weirdness going on. I own a couple.