...includes a turban as a standard option

But the real question is, how many turban styles do they include? ;)

Only the one displayed, I'm afraid. However, you can choose whether you have a gut or a three-pack (again, displayed). I thought that was pretty cool. There are many headgear options, this was the only Sikh one.

I'm just teasing - it's really nice to see such a flexible and inclusive avatar process :)

Ennis man you are going to blow your cover. I vote for your Avatar replacing your current picture on the sidebar :)

Shouldn't it be "virtual hiz-ouse?"

No, I'll bet he prefers Ho-use :)

Lovely!

That is *cute*, I love it!

It is a profound demonstration of the deep penetration of desis into British cultural life when a British company, producing for a largely European audience, includes a turban as a standard option

Thats why I like England despite all its faults.

Thats why I like England despite all its faults.

Faults?

Ennis, on a scale of 1-10, how accurate is that wee fella? I always thought it was interesting how 'avatar' had become such a commonly-used word by the computerati, but few know its origins. And as you point out, ironically not many avatars resembled anyone from the country which invented the word.

Faults?

Yeah - despite the Daily Mail, occasional Paki Bashing, ignorance and cold weather - the UK is a decent society and the opportunities for desi's are many. I feel totally British. UK desi culture is vibrant and strong. God Save The Queen.

cool beans, made myself into a weemie, but ennis, how to cut/save the picture (yes, the computer nonsavvy bean speaking)

also for fun..there is this great site where you can become a south park character.. hehe...check it out:
http://www.planearium2.de/

I'm offended they dont provide avtars with dhotis.

Reincarnation,

You could always dress your avtar in a skirt or a sarong, and pretend it's a "lungi".....

Shouldn't it be "virtual hiz-ouse?"

More importantly, it should be da, not the.

also for fun..there is this great site where you can become a south park character.. hehe...check it out

Hmmmmm.

Ennis, on a scale of 1-10, how accurate is that wee fella?

Bongsie - you're ruining my rep, man, by asking me questions about my wee fella in public!

As to whether the avatar resembles my true face, well ... look at my photo here and decide for yourself ;)

I'm offended they dont provide avtars with dhotis.

No dhotis, I'm afraid, but also no characters with sweaters on their heads!

but ennis, how to cut/save the picture (yes, the computer nonsavvy bean speaking)

Bean - they want you to pay them to save the image. Since mine was just a demo, I did a screen capture ...

As to whether the avatar resembles my true face, well ... look at my photo here and decide for yourself ;)

sigh. if there were anyone else who wasn't already painfully aware of my AWESOME MS Paint skills, they've now been traumatized apprised. ;)

ooohh this is awesome! i know at least 30some of us on my end who will be playng with this! hey ennis - the bits we can see are quite nice. i'm gonna have to play with the proxy lungi option there! hehhehe! now, if only they could make it a bit more um..acuurate on *my* end.

the bits we can see are quite nice

Of course - because the bits you can see are Anna and Maisnon!

what MS Paint? That's how Ennis looks! ;)

Truth - I am a three headed monster! My central face is blank, with only my name written across it, and on either side I have two smiling female visages. I thought this up when I saw the Ramayana, but I was nowhere near as pious as Ravana so this is as far as I could get!

at first I thought I had a spot in my contact lens, but then I realized Ennis' face is just a bit... soft focus.

Awww ... her eyes still mist over when she gazes at my visage ... we haven't lost the magic yet, DD ;)

Of course - because the bits you can see are Anna and Maisnon!

how sweet! you're quite humble too! actually, i was looking at the what looks to be either indigo or black turban bits, that soft bit of forehead, and a few strands of bead sticking out over that sky blue buton down, and leaving the rest to the mind to calculate. anna and masinon are quite sweet though. such friendly smiles! but behind that lovely grey work of paintbrush must hide some sardar who's far too cute. you're prolly just one big kitten in a turban with a beard and muzzie.

like this

Wow DD, you better watch out. Pattie is getting hot for your man =)

I know! Come on Patti, they're not collectible ;) Save some sardars for the rest of the ladies.

i was looking at the what looks to be either indigo or black turban bits, that soft bit of forehead, and a few strands of bead sticking out over that sky blue buton down, and leaving the rest to the mind to calculate

the turban was a verrry pretty dark blue. this picture of ennis is even cuter. ;) well, that and the comments from people who had assumed he was mallu were mad amusing. :D