Well, kinda. I just couldn't be arsed to think of an actual story explanation for this (though maybe I will at some point, and actually work it into the story). Writer's block is severely kicking my ass this week.

I went to art school, so I keep a supply of those descriptions in my back pocket for occasions such as this (as well as other concepts, like "the banal", "the body", and juxtaposition). I've always liked that word (homage), and almost all the painting in the game are homages to one artist or another. Hmmm. Has anyone ever pointed out all of the connections, I wonder? It would make an interesting post for thesims2 community.

Ripp's a pretty toothy guy. *snicker* That's such a great greasy grin he gave him. Totally cheshire cat. You're so right.