Rival Destiny Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to discuss this so if not I appologize in advance.Like many sl residents, I have a flicker site. Over the past few years, I've loved to see the creativity of other residents, some amazing talent!For the past few months now, I've been seeing a new avatar type. I'm unsure if it's ok to post a photo from a flicker member here to show an example so I won't. I think most will know what I'm talking about anyway.The avatars in question have very wide hips, short legs and quite a large space between the legs. The faces are always frowning and there is usually a number of tatoos and piercings.I'm very curious about what seems to be a rather widespread trend in sl. It seems to have gone viral. Although it's not my style, I am amazed at the creativity. Not only of the avatars but the creators of the clothes, shoes, tattoos, body piercings, etc etc that are a part of this new look.So, what is behind this trend? What demographic does it encompass? Who started it? Is this a reflection of something from real life? Thoughts? Edited to add - Oops I am in the Adult Content Forum, General DiscussionI meant to post this in General Discussion!!!Please move? thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerie Inshan Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 This? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innula Zenovka Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 There was a lengthy discussion of the origins of this shape -- memorably characterized in another thread as "the Innsmouth look" -- over at SLU some time ago, which you might find of interest. It's been suggested that it's a translation into SL of an aesthetic explored by RL artists like Audrey Kawasaki and Miss Van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rival Destiny Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Oh thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conifer Dada Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 The other day I saw what appeared to be a male example of this new 'race' of avatars in SL. The same wide hips and space between its short legs, the same grumpy pout and wide-spaced squinting eyes, but definitely male! Perhaps this indicates they're breeding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacki Silverfall Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 No not a new breedable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pussycat Catnap Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I think this thread is related: http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Fashion/Sad-downward-lip-trend/td-p/1536443 - both not active anymore, but seem to have happened around the same period in different parts of the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Galaxy Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I came across a survey a month or so ago in one of the blogs I follow about this "shape". They referred to it as the 'riding an invisible pony' shape and were asking simply .. like it or not... I adamantly picked NOT. It's a strange look then add in the very pouty lips.. I just don't get it. But I did get a giggle from the name they gave it. Wiki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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