McKendrick posted photos of the whole gang on her Facebook account, which includes Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin, Travis Maldonado and more. There are even pet tigers for both Exotic and Baskin, who are known for their intense love of the big cats.
The post came at the right time. McKendrick’s creations have over 5,500 comments and 2,200 likes on Facebook. Meanwhile, Tiger King, the true-crime documentary series on Netflix that introduced the world to Exotic Joe in mid-March, is going viral for the sheer craziness of the story.
Tiger King explains the slow-burning feud between Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic, who’s said to illegally breed and sell tiger cubs. The show has many sides: from Exotic’s odd country music to his former presidential run. Most importantly, though, the documentary dives into Exotic’s attempt to have Baskin murdered, and his violations of the Endangered Species Act. While there are undertones of animal rights’ regulations throughout, and viewers are likely to question their own opinions on tiger captivity, the seven-episode series leans into Baskin and Exotic’s wild personalities and the volatile relationship they formed.
For many viewers, seven episodes weren’t enough. Good thing McKendrick’s characters have been uploaded to the Sims 4 gallery. This means anyone with an online connection can download the family directly to their own town, and start gameplay immediately. With a little creativity (and ability to blatantly ignore the real-life storyline, which has Exotic behind bars) the rivalry can continue in Simlish.
There’s even better news if you don’t have Sims 4 yet. The game is on sale for only $4.99 on Origin’s website. The basic game can be downloaded directly to your Mac or PC now. This does not include add-ons. The cats and dogs add-on is also necessary for acquiring Joe Exotic’s pack, as the tigers are apparently dogs painted to look shockingly like real tigers. This add-on pack is also on sale for $19.99 as compared to its regular price of $39.99.
Tiger King is also available to stream now on Netflix, and you won’t believe it until you see it.
