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| - At long last I experienced Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. It took a Groupon that was nearing its expiration date and a visit from my mother to get me there after passing numerous times by the front of the exhibit on the walkway leading to the Venetian. Once inside, I was struck by the size of the place, the number and variety of wax exhibits, the obvious effort and funds expended to create suitable and novel backdrops for various wax tributes to instantly recognizable celebrities, and, above all, how lifelike most of the wax models seemed--especially the eyes, which were glassy and contained almost a spark of life, and the contours of women's legs. The eyes of the waxy Cameron Diaz looked identical to the eyes of the real Cameron Diaz. And, the legs on the wax model of Jessica Simpson looked just like the legs of Jessica Simpson in the flesh, while the legs and thighs of Beyonce the waxed figure reflected real simultaneous power and grace of the person she was modeled after. Also, I noted that the stature of most actors and politicians was well over six feet in height.
I enjoyed meeting John Wayne and John Kennedy face to face, and to become reacquainted with celebrities that I had actually talked with when they were alive in both body and spirit: Louis Armstrong and Paul Newman; and Elvis Presley, whom I had once seen perform live at the Orange Show in San Bernardino, California, not long before a crashing private plane so damaged that building that this entertainment venue was never replaced.
There were a few surprises (Bette Midler and Prince are apparently much shorter than I thought, and Jimi Hendrix was much taller), and a few misses (I didn't think the George Clooney model liked like the real George Clooney).
All in all, it was a very good day, and what I considered a cool experience. The attractions seem to appeal to all ages. My mother and wife also enjoyed the experience, and persons of all ages were seen happily hugging a celebrity and aping for a photograph with their favorite likeness. I, too, got into this spirit--sharing the spotlight with several celebrities: Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and of course Lady Gaga, among others. And, I made a new food find at the snack bar inside: Popcornopolis Zebra Chocolate Popcorn. This delicious flavored popcorn contained hard alternating swirls of both Dark Chocolate and White Chocolate that melted in the mouth.
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