Meanwhile, At The Second Life Trump Inauguration Party

Meanwhile, At The Second Life Trump Inauguration Party

Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th president of the United States was an appropriately staid and stately affair. The inauguration party in virtual world Second Life was much more colourful.

The biggest inauguration party in Second Life took place in the London City sim, oddly enough, where avatars of all sizes and shapes from around the world converged to experience the momentous occasion together.

The organisers did a fine job of transforming the Soho & Regent’s Park area into a tribute to the American presidency. The gathering took place in the central square, just in front of the Freebie Megastore, where new avatars go to gather horrible clothing.

Meanwhile, At The Second Life Trump Inauguration Party
Ask for it by name.

Ask for it by name.

The square/dance floor (though no one danced during the proceedings) was decked out in a United States flag design with a massive presidential seal in the middle. At the front, there was a stage with Trump’s named spelled out in large letters of red, white, blue and gold.

Meanwhile, At The Second Life Trump Inauguration Party
Some of Trump’s biggest fans.

Some of Trump’s biggest fans.

Though the party didn’t start until 3:00AM AEDT, I arrived an hour early to scope things out. There were already a dozen or so avatars wandering about, waiting for the festivities to begin.

Meanwhile, At The Second Life Trump Inauguration Party
Britain’s own Lara Croft briefly showed up for the party.

Britain’s own Lara Croft briefly showed up for the party.

I found a seat towards the back of the square and listened to voice chat, where several non-Americans were discussing their hopes that Trump’s presidency will be a successful one, for the sake of the global community. An adorable little creature commented on my avatar’s tail, but that was pretty much the extent of my direct interaction.

Meanwhile, At The Second Life Trump Inauguration Party
What can I say? Cats love my tail.

What can I say? Cats love my tail.

Rather than watch a video stream of the event, the area was streaming British audio coverage of the inauguration. Instead of watching the events going down, I listened to pleasant-voiced people describing what was happening.

As the moment of Trump’s swearing in drew closer, the crowd grew much larger.

Meanwhile, At The Second Life Trump Inauguration Party

One moment there were 69 avatars in the zone. Then 78. Then 97. I crashed several times during the final half-hour of the event, as my computer struggled to show me everyone attending.

Meanwhile, At The Second Life Trump Inauguration Party
That’s a ton of people in one place in Second Life these days.

That’s a ton of people in one place in Second Life these days.

Some came to show their support for the next president of the United States, though it’s hard to tell if their outfits were earnest, ironic or just something they wore every day.

Meanwhile, At The Second Life Trump Inauguration Party
Look kids, someone dressed worse than Kellyanne Conway.

Meanwhile, At The Second Life Trump Inauguration Party
Well, I suppose he is.

Others just dressed in whatever they had on hand, from video game costumes…

Meanwhile, At The Second Life Trump Inauguration Party

… to their best grunge-wear.

Meanwhile, At The Second Life Trump Inauguration Party

Most of the crowd kept their cool as Trump was sworn in and gave his speech. Others made snide comments. A few shot each other, or laid down on the ground in dying poses with daggers in their backs.

But for the most part, attendees just stood quietly and listened as the events unfolded.

Ladies and gentlemen, a virtual cardboard cutout of the 45th president of the United States.

Meanwhile, At The Second Life Trump Inauguration Party


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