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Cosplay
Jun 9, 2015 23:58:43 GMT -5
Post by Randle-El on Jun 9, 2015 23:58:43 GMT -5
With convention season in full swing, I thought it would be interesting to discuss this aspect of the scene. What are everyone's thoughts on cosplay, particularly with regards to its presence at conventions? Do you think it's a natural extension of comic book fandom, or is it representative of the growing encroachment of the broader pop culture fandom on comic conventions? Do any here participate in cosplay? What are you thoughts on "sexy" cosplayers at shows where children are present?
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Cosplay
Jun 10, 2015 2:48:26 GMT -5
Post by Nowhere Man on Jun 10, 2015 2:48:26 GMT -5
I don't go to conventions, but my first response is that I'm all for people being free to express themselves like this and have fun. On a personal level, I've never had the slightest desire to dress up like a comic book character. I could understand it if someone was a performance artist and created their own characters to get a reaction out of people (Think Andy Kaufman.). That to me is far more interesting than being a mimic. But it looks like these people have fun so what do I know?
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Cosplay
Jun 10, 2015 2:52:27 GMT -5
Post by Nowhere Man on Jun 10, 2015 2:52:27 GMT -5
What are you thoughts on "sexy" cosplayers at shows where children are present? That particular aspect is a non-issue for me. I don't think I've ever heard of parents complaining about two-piece bathing suits at the beach, and even the most reserved two-pieces are more skimpy than what t most of those sexy cosplayers wear. |
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Cosplay
Jun 10, 2015 11:54:17 GMT -5
Post by DE Sinclair on Jun 10, 2015 11:54:17 GMT -5
I don't do cosplay (unless Halloween counts), but my daughter and her friends do anime cosplay at anime conventions. It's not for me, but I can't see the harm (other than what they spend on it). As to Trebor's point about comparing beach wear to cosplay, I couldn't agree more. As long as the outfit and conduct are appropriate on the beach, it's appropriate for cosplay.
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Cosplay
Jun 10, 2015 12:03:23 GMT -5
Post by Crimebuster on Jun 10, 2015 12:03:23 GMT -5
I'm all for it. I think it's fun, and it brings in more female fans, which the hobby needs.
As for sexy cosplay, this was actually a much bigger issue in the past than it is now. This is not a new thing. There was a whole cosplay controversy in the mid/late 70's over the contests being dominated by sometimes literally half-naked girls cosplaying fantasy characters. I forget the details, but I remember reading a story about a con in the late 70's where a guy in a Captain Marvel costume got a standing ovation after he made a comment about if he known he just needed to flash his tits to win, he would have worn a different costume.
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Cosplay
Jun 10, 2015 12:21:22 GMT -5
Post by Nowhere Man on Jun 10, 2015 12:21:22 GMT -5
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Cosplay
Jun 10, 2015 15:08:23 GMT -5
Post by Rob Allen on Jun 10, 2015 15:08:23 GMT -5
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Post by Icctrombone on Jun 10, 2015 17:00:51 GMT -5
Dude, One time I was walking around the Baltimore Comic show , and I saw a grown man walking around in nothing but a fig leaf. That's a true story.
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Cosplay
Jun 10, 2015 17:22:41 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2015 17:22:41 GMT -5
I've done Lara Croft / Tomb Raider several times  |
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Jun 10, 2015 17:25:09 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2015 17:25:09 GMT -5
Dude, One time I was walking around the Baltimore Comic show , and I saw a grown man walking around in nothing but a fig leaf. That's a true story. Unbelievable! |
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Cosplay
Jun 10, 2015 19:21:20 GMT -5
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Jun 10, 2015 19:21:20 GMT -5
Well if a woman does a cosplay as Vampirella than it's sexy by definition of the character. If a man does a cosplay of Conan it's sexy by definition of the character. Both were created with an aspect of them to accentuate feminity and masculinity. It seems reductive to debate if they have a place among other cosplayers. I think that's more in the social outrage department.
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Cosplay
Jun 10, 2015 19:28:51 GMT -5
Post by dupersuper on Jun 10, 2015 19:28:51 GMT -5
I can't afford to go to conventions, but it looks like a Halloweeny good time and makes for cool Youtube videos for poor homebodies like myself.
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Cosplay
Jun 10, 2015 21:09:54 GMT -5
Post by Randle-El on Jun 10, 2015 21:09:54 GMT -5
Dude, One time I was walking around the Baltimore Comic show , and I saw a grown man walking around in nothing but a fig leaf. That's a true story. Funny that you mention that. At the Baltimore Comic Con 2014, I was standing in line to get some books signed and noticed a fellow -- clearly an older gentleman, based on the full head of gray hair and, er.... musculature of a senior citizen -- wearing nothing but a Tarzan-esque loin cloth. I wonder if it was the same guy. |
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Jun 10, 2015 21:13:50 GMT -5
Post by Nowhere Man on Jun 10, 2015 21:13:50 GMT -5
Dude, One time I was walking around the Baltimore Comic show , and I saw a grown man walking around in nothing but a fig leaf. That's a true story. And JUST when I was considering attending Dragoncon sometime soon. Ah, well. I've been making it my new hobby/life goal to avoid seeing things that can't be unseen. |
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Jun 10, 2015 23:00:49 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2015 23:00:49 GMT -5
I did attend San Diego Comic Con back in 1984 and I was Zorro in full costume. I gave my costume away 10 years ago to another friend of mine and he worn that to several other events as well.
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