In Second Life, you can start a cult about just about anything — that isn’t “cult” in the mind-control, freaky-deaky kinda way, but something friends and followers get together for and have wacky fun with. I love being gladdicted (glad + addicted), so there’s no question one cult which has caught my watermelon eyes is THE CULT OF TOAST. Which actually has no capital letters, but they’re obsessed!
My own interest in toast goes back to when a cousin encouraged my brother and I to try sugar + butter + toast. Delicious and not the most healthy, but delicious. Then came the After Dark screensaver, Flying Toasters.
And what is a toaster without the toast?
Nothing.
I’d like to extend special thanx here to ColeMarie Soleil, MiaSnow Myriam, and Sofia London (aka MiaSofia together) for sharing the joy of toast with us. Us being my wife + I. It was only a few days ago that I was marveling over the toastiness of the pictures within, but soon enough, MiaSofia were so nice to give me special watermelon toast courtesy of their lurveBite imprint. My first evar.
Later, we visited Hanauta (originators of panda-toast), who also have a collect-‘em-all “Bread Friends” machine deceptively dolled up as a gumball dispenser. Fun and frolicky.
It won’t be long until there’s a comprehensive list of landmarks where one can obtain toast, including the cute corner-sticking-in-mouth varieties, in Second Life. Venk’s already inquired about “toast peddlers”, pictures of real-life toast (it does exist) have been posted to the group, and who knows what will go and grow?
All I know is that the future is toasty… only in Second Life!






![Torley posted a photo:[13:53] White Lebed: When I met Jayjay and joined the UWA sims as an artist-in-residence I didn't know much about this place. Once I realize what an amazingly special wonderful program this small team runs I was so impressed. And I wanted everybody know about what is going on here. Since it is better to see once than hear 100 times, I thought it would be the best way to tell the world about them is to invite machinima artists and ask them to film it. It was wonderful to be able to see this place through your eyes. And I love that the machinimas we got were not just advertisements, they were wonderful art pieces. What I never expected is that Jay will turn out to be the best fundraiser in thPosted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA. Torley posted a photo:[13:53] White Lebed: When I met Jayjay and joined the UWA sims as an artist-in-residence I didn't know much about this place. Once I realize what an amazingly special wonderful program this small team runs I was so impressed. And I wanted everybody know about what is going on here. Since it is better to see once than hear 100 times, I thought it would be the best way to tell the world about them is to invite machinima artists and ask them to film it. It was wonderful to be able to see this place through your eyes. And I love that the machinimas we got were not just advertisements, they were wonderful art pieces. What I never expected is that Jay will turn out to be the best fundraiser in thPosted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4341983054_53aed5ab46_s.jpg)
![Torley posted a photo:[13:47] Jayjay Zifanwe: CISKO VANDEVERRE, Berlin, GermanySEEKwww.youtube.com/watch?v=H6zbFx3DxwsPosted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA. Torley posted a photo:[13:47] Jayjay Zifanwe: CISKO VANDEVERRE, Berlin, GermanySEEKwww.youtube.com/watch?v=H6zbFx3DxwsPosted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4341231363_c8b3458d23_s.jpg)
![Torley posted a photo:[13:44] Jayjay Zifanwe shouts: BRADLEY DORCHESTER, Perth, AustraliaMachinimUWA: Art Architecture, Research, Teachingwww.youtube.com/watch?v=YN1k80dA3I8Posted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA. Torley posted a photo:[13:44] Jayjay Zifanwe shouts: BRADLEY DORCHESTER, Perth, AustraliaMachinimUWA: Art Architecture, Research, Teachingwww.youtube.com/watch?v=YN1k80dA3I8Posted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4341230493_2f782e6088_s.jpg)

![Torley posted a photo:[13:42] Jayjay Zifanwe: COLEMARIE SOLEIL, Florida USA UWA Machinima Challenge Submissionwww.youtube.com/watch?v=KdIQP-YrYLwPosted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA. Torley posted a photo:[13:42] Jayjay Zifanwe: COLEMARIE SOLEIL, Florida USA UWA Machinima Challenge Submissionwww.youtube.com/watch?v=KdIQP-YrYLwPosted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4341963584_bda095aac6_s.jpg)
![Torley posted a photo:[13:38] Jayjay Zifanwe: CHANTAL HARVEY, Maastricht, NetherlandsUniversity of Western Australia in Second Lifewww.youtube.com/watch?v=tR_pc90Eu4k[13:39] Jayjay Zifanwe: I want to say hi to all machinimatographers and their friends, fans and crews.Before I go into details, I want to express that I am very sorry that I cannot be here myself, at this ceremony - my real life got in the way. My boss wont give me the night off, not even for an important event like this. (cries). My ONE chance to meet the famous Torley and ask him to consider being a part of the MMIF machinima festival on the 20th of Februari - down the drain!Posted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA. Torley posted a photo:[13:38] Jayjay Zifanwe: CHANTAL HARVEY, Maastricht, NetherlandsUniversity of Western Australia in Second Lifewww.youtube.com/watch?v=tR_pc90Eu4k[13:39] Jayjay Zifanwe: I want to say hi to all machinimatographers and their friends, fans and crews.Before I go into details, I want to express that I am very sorry that I cannot be here myself, at this ceremony - my real life got in the way. My boss wont give me the night off, not even for an important event like this. (cries). My ONE chance to meet the famous Torley and ask him to consider being a part of the MMIF machinima festival on the 20th of Februari - down the drain!Posted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4341958070_318b895425_s.jpg)
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I haz toast
I like cinnamon-sugar toast
This is really frivolous.
Having said that, no toastmaster is complete without a Flaming Toaster thingee. Wear it and send your friends and foes alike love via your toaster.
Available for only 70L at in the handsome Avendale sim in a shop at the town center–or wherever fine appliances are sold.
Very tasteful
Ooh the flying toasters, still remember the music lol was one of the first screensavers with good graphics (for that time)
including the You-Bet-Your-Head quiz that came with the After Dark screensaver too LMAO !!
Hours after breakfast
A lingering aroma
The ghost of a toast
Oh I dont like to brag and I dont like to boast…but I luzz Toast- I said TOAST!
Oh and tomato with sprinkled sugar….I am having tomato withdrawl
That pic of the two tiny kitties w/toast is just too cute for words. Can't stop looking at it. It makes me want…TOAST!
You've tried sugar + butter + toast, and now you must try sugar + butter + toast + cinnamon. It's way good.
CULT OF TOAST!
CULT OF TOAST!
0,o
*noms*
I haz toast.. nom nom nom
my personal fav has alway been french toast…. hmmm, gotta get someone to make that ;P
Heh, I just learned how to make those Motivational style posters a couple days ago too.
http://www.gigstaggart.com/pics/ron_paul_magic_missile.jpg
I need to work on the bottom text a little. I forgot to make it all caps.
*nibbles toast and smiles*
thanks torley! i'm so glad you lurve toast too. i think bread is something quite universal that everyone can relate to. there's no greater joy than sharing a meal with friends and family. having a panda toast in one's mouth is just one fun way of expressing that. and yeah, we at the cult of toast just enjoy being silly together.
I haz toast too!! They're really funny
YAY for The Cult Of Toast!!!!
What's next? The Kingdom of Toast of course.
now I haz toast!
@Gigs: Oh my gosh, that is a funny picture. Put a suitably archaic hat on Ron Paul and he's set to be the Dungeonmaster!
Mmmm TOAST.