Charli xcx makes her mark in The Sims with 'Charli's Apples'
The global fascination with Charli xcx has now reached the world of video games. Fans of The Sims will discover an object referencing the artist and her hit album "Brat".
Brat Summer may have officially concluded, but the ethos set by Charli xcx is here to stay. Embrace enjoyment, indulge yourself financially - to adapt the words of a particular politician - that's the lifestyle we aspire to. Forget about the barbecue, house, and two cars: at this point, our wish list includes spontaneous getaways, stylish trainers, a pet for snuggling, a new tattoo, and the occasional whiff of flavoured air.
The impact of "Brat" is irrefutable - we lived this way all summer. Now, holidays are on the horizon (and they're environmentally friendly too), and the term has even been honoured as Word of the Year by the Collins Dictionary. T-shirts with ambiguous neon prints were all the rage in high street shops, and now... Charli XCX steps into the world of "The Sims 4". Players can celebrate because, although it's not an official collaboration, it's definitely a delightful nod for fans. An easter egg reserved for those who pay close attention.
Charli's Apples in The Sims 4: a nod to the iconic song "Apple"
"Someone carefully arranged these fruits on colour-coordinated plates. It's to refrain from biting into one of these juicy fruits... Wait!!! Think about the aesthetic!" - reads the description of the object called Charli's Apples.
The bowl of apples is part of one of the latest collections for the game - Retro Return. Kits are small expansions that introduce a few objects in a specific style to either the buy mode or the create-a-sim mode. The two latest ones, Retro Return and Pajama Party, were not developed by regular employees of EA Games, but by Sims fans.
Myshunosun, who crafted the objects in Retro Return, is evidently an ardent fan of Charli xcx. How else to explain the tribute to the artist? Slay.
