Blog Stats: Search Terms (December)

Here’s a list of December’s most notable search terms (favourites in bold). Laugh. Scratch your head. Enjoy.

abyss scorpio skin / scorpio skin sl • arj friedkin • armidi blog / armidi hair / armidi naughty / http://armidi.com • emilia redgrave templates • armidi / armidi +sl • “arbre monde” second life • beefcake boyfriend tired of aggressive women • catero revolution • cmff skin • cronocloud creeggan • curvy penis • danae kamachi • ejaculators meeting • “hard on” • get my penis back, genderswap • girls blow jobs • girls doing sexual things • guys touching naked girls • homme magazine second life • i tripped and turned it into a sexy dance • Kindly state university • mary poppins • mellow poppy • men and their penis • men with their pants off • “miki gymnast” • “paulie tamale” • pxl creations • regrave emilia / REDGRAVE Mens FASHION / redgrave second life • Second Life Kindly school role play • second life male skins / sl men’s skins • sl homme • Sl shapes • sl stripper emotes • Sylar Boyd / sylar boyd paulie / sylar boyd sl / sylar naked • tymmerie break up • “veronica skjellerup” • where the boys are sl skins • “where women rule” shirtless • wifey interview • yme sl

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Photo Credit: Puma Jie

Announcement: The Homme Magazine Model Search

New SL men’s mag, Homme Magazine, will be hosting a regular modeling contest for one lucky male and one lucky female to appear in the publication. Each month, a new pair will be featured within the issue in addition to receiving some cash incentives and designer goodies.

If you are interested in entering please read the info/instructions below the cut carefully, copy and paste the full text into a note card and title it The Homme Magazine Model Search – (your name). Once you’ve taken your photos (full perms) and filled out the entry you can drop your note on Arj Friedkin or in the mailbox at NetroSanct Studios / Homme Magazine Office @ depo 5 (222, 34, 22)..

The ability to show that you are able to express yourself well in written form (spell check, please) will serve you well.

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Happy Holidays 2007

Announcement and Interview: Nexeus Fatale and the Winter Men’s Fashion Contest

Finding a female fashion blogger is like shooting fish in a barrel around these parts. To come across a male counterpart is a much rarer occurrence. Connoisseurs of the men’s fashion scene include Essence (Takeshi Kiama), the team of writers at Men’s Second Style, Oh No! Not another Fashion Blog! (Dakota Lubitsch), Paratge (Dpende Control) and SL Men (Ben Vanguard and Perry Proudhoun). While women’s fashion garners much attention in-world as well as the fashion blogging community, men’s does significantly less so. Though the grid does, indeed, hold many quality men’s clothiers, current options can not boast the selection or styles associated with those available to the opposite gender.

A men’s clothing contest hopes to coax budding designers out of the wood work and bring awareness to the need and desire of male avatars to have diversity in habiliment for their chosen SLifestyles.

Not long ago, Phoenix Chapman, shopaholic and bloginista of Be Less Stupid and Second Life Fashion Police notoriety, informed me of an initiative that targets male fashion content in SL which is being driven by the Aspire! model agency and the multifaceted Nexeus Fatale of apex-high studio. The hope is that this contest will not only encourage designers of men’s clothing and accessories to step up and share their approach with the retail-loving community, but that it will stimulate non-designer perspectives in this area as well – as is the case with appreciators of the healthy and thriving women’s fashion community.

If you are or know (of) someone who is passionate about developing your/their unique brand of male fashion content in SL here’s the nitty gritty. Pass it on.

Contest duration:
November 5th, 2007 to January 21st, 2008
Winner announced:
February 1st, 2007
Send submissions to:
winterfashioncontest[at]apexhighstudio[dot]com
Rules & Info:
http://www.apexhighstudio.com/?p=23
• Press Release @ Men’s Second Style

The idea for the contest was born out of Nexeus’s own struggle in confronting fashion demons in an effort to update his own look. Said The Homme Fatale, “Yeah, I’ve been in Second Life for 3-years-plus and nothing has changed about male fashion, or rather very little. It’s been upsetting, how it gets overlooked oh so much. It’s kinda the reason for the contest itself … to say ‘Goddammit, we are men and we are here!’“.

I had an opportunity to speak further with Mr. Fatale about the contest and his views on SL fashion.

Feature: Homme Magazine, Issue No. 1

I just wanted to take a little time to let readers know about a new men’s magazine in SL called Homme Magazine. The publishers, Arj Friedkin and Davey Hullabaloo, have asked myself, Sylar and Paulie to contribute. Aisde from us three, columnists and contributors include Claudius Fouroux, Davion Harley, Miabella Foxley, Steve Hansen and Takeshi Kiama. I’m a little biased but I think the content is absolutely freaking brilliant.

This issue contains uniquely male content – sex and relationship advice, men’s fashion trends, shopping, culture and a bit of the typical “locker room talk”.

Fashion Police by Paulie Tamale
“Once again, jeans with really stupid looking tears in them … Do you notice the correlation between looking like an idiot and ripped jeans?”

Quintessential Essentials by Sylar Boyd
“What do David Hasselhoff (a.k.a The Hoff), William Jonathan Drayton, Jr. (a.k.a Flava-Flav) and last – but definitely not the least – Chuck Norris (a.k.a The world’s-greatest-most-bad-ass-action-star-EVER) have in common … beside their really absurd nicknames?”

The Adventures of Catero Revolution by Catero Revolution
“I’m sure Ann Landers has some rule about not talking about animal excretions when trying to make a good first impression. I threw all that sh*t out the window and did my own thing.”

The first issue of Homme Magazine has launched today and is available for download online at thehommemag.com or in-world at Depo 5 (220, 43, 22).

If you are a designer or business owner that would like to place a magazine stand (C/T/NM) in or around your store please comment here or send Arj Friedkin or Davey Hullabaloo a note card/IM in-world. You can also send these two a little poke for advertising info.

Feature: Where the Boys Are: Men’s Skin Options in SL

There comes a time in everyone’s SLife when a newbie male asks you where he can find a good skin. Nine times out of ten the store names that rolls off your tongue will be FNKY! or Naughty Designs since they are two very well-known purveyors of male and female products – skins, hairs, clothes … the works. For quite some time I’ve heard guys whine that there are no skin options in SL. Speaking in absolutes is rarely ever accurate. If they’re not griping that there are only three skin options (according to their mental inventory) I’ve also heard well-placed concerns from avatars who don’t want to look like creatine junkies with rippling muscles. ‘Where are the nicely toned options?’, they ask.

Well, guys, based on weeks of research and joint effort the Y Me boys have compiled a list of over 30 diverse skins options (based on our own individual preferences we don’t endorse all of these products … we are simply informing you of the available choices). Links have been provided to fashion blogs like Men’s Second Style, Paratge and/or SLMen as covered on these staple fashion blogs with male content, as well as directly to designer blogs/sites if available. Not all products here will have online content. In this case you’ll just have to teleport down and eyeball the product for yourself.

You’re sure to find something to suit your needs and preferences here. And if you don’t there is currently no pleasing you. Please make your own skin.

(Some snapshots have been provided. There may be some nudity – pubage, if you will. If you are under 18 or otherwise prudish, you have been forewarned.)

Ask Puma: Brazen Bambii

Dear Puma,

I am an escort on second life and love all things kinky. Recently, my rl friend found out that I play sl and said, “let’s hang out!” I don’t want her knowing about my ‘wild’ side what should I do?!

Sincerely,
Brazen Bambii*

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B,

OMG. Did you really use the nick Brazen Bambii?! Is your SL’s av name somewhat similar? ‘Cause… if it is change it! You’re totally busted. But don’t sweat it my little wild cat. Here is what you do:

Put on that alt ring and yell “ALT POWER!”

I’m serious. Create an alt or use an existing one you may already have (what do you think alts are for, WOMAN?) and load up on some nice freebies, use Fab. Free in SL and Fashion Planet as your quick freebie shopping catalog. This way your decoy avatar won’t just keep you out of trouble but your friend will be saying that you’re one fine ass chica who is budget conscious. <3

xoxo!
Puma

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* The advice-seeker’s name has been changed to protect anonymity.

Oy! I’m drunk and blogging.

Top 5 reasons why not to fall in love in SL:

5. I think my ass is now as flat as a pancake. I need to purchase some of those butt shaping work out dvds.

4. RL sex seems like a hassle now. One night stands… what are those?

3. Long distance phone bills. Enough said.

2. You cannot punch them when you are mad. Physical violence is so hard when the person is not next to you.

And the #1 reason why you shouldn’t fall in love in SL is…

1. HUGS. I miss hugs! Kisses too.

Top 5 reasons why you should fall in love in SL:

5. You cannot punch them when you’re mad. Physical violence is bad…

4. They wake you up via phone call to make sure you are not late to work/class/social engagement.

3. Online scrabble. Enough said.

2. You can keep your room as messy as you like and they’d never know ;x

And the top reason why SLove is grand (drum roll PLEASE) … !

1. Love is Love is LOVE! Nothing beats the feeling of finding someone you purely enjoy spending your time with.

Now you guys are probably asking, WTH is Puma Jie going on about?! I don’t know either… I’m slightly drunk I tell you! But what I do know is that YMe has asked me to do an advice collumn which I’m not sure at all if I’m totally qualified to do but since I love Catero so much I have agreed to it. So hop to it! Ask away…

Feelin’ Shy? Email Me: jie.puma[at]gmail[dotcom (No love letters please!).

Here are a few rules:

• If the advice does not work you may not SL kill me.
• No RL issues.
• I am one person :( If it takes me a short while to respond back do not despair!

Some (not all) of your pondering and musings might end up here at Y  Me. So if you do not want your baby mama coming after you please use aliases <3

xoxo!
Puma

Feature: Tagged: 8 Random Facts About Sylar

I was tagged by whoever tagged Catero (it’s a team effort).

The Rules:
1. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
2. People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules.
3. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
4. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

Sylar’s 8 Random Facts

1. I have yet to touch, see, or pee on real snow.
2. I once burned all my eyebrows while trying to learn to how breathe fire.
3. I am rapidly being eaten alive by an SL-induced beer gut.
4. It’s silly and shallow and really immature but I get “grade-school” crushes on really cute girl avatars in SL.
5. I smoke two packs a day but I’m planning to quit cold-turkey before the year ends.
6. I can make a really mean risotto.
7. I will die and kill for the people I truly love.
8. I wish I had more facial hair.

Sylar tags: Anyone who hasn’t been tagged yet.

Feature: Tagged: 8 Random Facts About Catero

I was tagged by Ana Lutetia, Dandellion Kimban, Moire Georgette, Ryan Darragh and Tenshi Vielle.

The Rules:
1. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
2. People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules.
3. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
4. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

Catero’s 8 Random Facts

1. Drugs, cigarettes, liquor? Yes, trying to quit cold turkey and yes (rum).
2. I have two older brothers. We all went to the same university at different times.
3. None of the jobs I’ve ever had have ever directly related to what I studied in university. I’m multi-talented like that.
4. I have two best friends – one female, one male. I’ve known one since the first day of Grade 9 and the other since the first day of Grade 12. When we get together things get really loud and crass.
5. I have very strong views on movie and music. If I don’t like a particular musician or actor I don’t endorse them in any way. This means changing the radio station or channel during their exposure time and refusing to watch their movies. Fuck you, Tom Cruise. You too, Jennifer Lopez.
6. I took an African and Caribbean Literature class in university and failed it. It haunts me to this day because: (A) my middle brother took a Caribbean Studies course in university, failed it and I mocked him for months and (B) my family is from the Caribbean. (I just couldn’t commit to reading 2 books a week on top of the course load from my major.)
7. My cell phone doesn’t have caller ID or voicemail. So, I intuitively guess who’s calling and then pick up or don’t pick up accordingly. It’s a system that’s always worked for me. (I don’t want to hear Darren talk about the same shit he’s ranted to me about for the past year.) If you need me, text me.
8. Currently, my favourite t.v. show is ‘Dexter’. The protagonist is Dexter Morgan, forensic specialist for the Miami Metro Police Department by Day, serial killer by night. It’s really fucked up because a few episodes in you start to empathize with this “monster”. Right now I’m watching season 2, episode 5, “The Dark Defender”.

Catero tags: Aenea Nori, (Chino Yalin), (duckyfresh Watanabe), Gianni Broda, Garrett Larkham, Luna Jubilee, Roberta Beauchamp, Sean Clancy, Takeshi Kiama (brackets = random facts not completed). My condolences to you all.