SL and Food

Okay, so maybe something is escaping me about SL. I see the need for fun, I see the need for clothing, I see the need for get-togethers and being social and enjoying friendship. I can even see why people would want to have sex in Sl. Sl is one of those great places where you can do things you wouldn't do in RL. You can fly, you can wear outrageous styles, you can become famous, you can be a woman if you're a man or a man if you're a woman. You can be an animal, vampire, whatever. I can even see the fun in having those cute scripted drinks (beer, champagne or otherwise that make you fall over are some of the funniest things I've seen in SL).

But the one thing I don't understand is food in SL. One thing we don't need is food. I mean, seriously, our avatars do not require nourishment. It's not like neo-pets where you have to "feed" them to keep them alive. (Does anyone even remember neo-pets?) Food in SL is absolutely a waste of prims. So, when I go to a party in SL, why is there a tray of food? Imitating life is one thing, but honestly, this is just ridiculous. Seriously, we don't need food in SL, how much simpler can it be.

Anyway, what does this have to do with fashion? Nothing. I just don't understand it and thought I'd blog it.

-Lissa