Once a program or new trend takes form in popular media, or even has a mention....it has real potential or gets real attention. Second Life was recently featured in what I consider as one of the best sitcoms (if you will) on TV right now, Office. Last episode Second Life was displayed on a computer screen showing two character's Avatars, both of which were almost identical representations of the characters themselves. The side plot or scene, suggested that one of the characters could escape from the real worlds misfortunes in Second Life and pretend he could have a second chance, since his character is so unusual.
I think when popular shows feature a trend like this one, it not only speaks to the fact that it's already gaining enough attention to be mentioned, but it will help push it along as well. For anyone who watches the Office who doesn't know about Second Life, it may prompt them to do a search on. The scene also was a mini advertisement in the way it actually described the purpose of the program and it's use. I wonder if Second Lift didn't pay for that mention. I would not doubt it!!
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But did it make you want to get back into Second Life? Or did it make you want to pretend that you did not have a Second Life avatar?
It made me feel as though I wanted to pretend that I didn't have a Second Life avatar. The show made it seem like it was for "losers".
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