Thread: Conventions

I went to Otakon last year with a friend. It was the first big con we had ever gone to and we cosplayed and everything. It was such a blast. We both gophered and as terrible as that sounds it was a lot of fun. I think the best part though was walking down the street as Sasuke and having some non-otaku come up to me, ask me is I was sonic the hedgehog and then take a picture of me. He then walked with us and said sheepishly he didn't want to insult us but sonic was the only cartoon character he knew that wore blue. I just laughed.

After that I ended up staffing our local con, Bakuretsu Con, in Colchester VT. Its a small con but its so much fun. And because its small everyone knows everyone else there. I can't wait to staff it again this year.

I am also looking forward to Anime Boston. I was told that AB is the best large con in the east. It will be my first time going this year so I am hoping everyone is right.

Originally Posted by animejunkie

I went to Otakon last year with a friend. It was the first big con we had ever gone to and we cosplayed and everything. It was such a blast. We both gophered and as terrible as that sounds it was a lot of fun. I think the best part though was walking down the street as Sasuke and having some non-otaku come up to me, ask me is I was sonic the hedgehog and then take a picture of me. He then walked with us and said sheepishly he didn't want to insult us but sonic was the only cartoon character he knew that wore blue. I just laughed.

After that I ended up staffing our local con, Bakuretsu Con, in Colchester VT. Its a small con but its so much fun. And because its small everyone knows everyone else there. I can't wait to staff it again this year.

I am also looking forward to Anime Boston. I was told that AB is the best large con in the east. It will be my first time going this year so I am hoping everyone is right.

Oh man, I have got cosplay/Otakon stories.

Nothing beats walking down the street as Snake from Metal Gear Solid, which involves tons of military gear, and being asked by a homeless person if I was a terrorist.

<sigh>

I don't go to Anime conventions. Iam not an anime freak. But I like anime!

Originally Posted by OdysseanPromise

Oh man, I have got cosplay/Otakon stories.

Nothing beats walking down the street as Snake from Metal Gear Solid, which involves tons of military gear, and being asked by a homeless person if I was a terrorist.

<sigh>

Ok that one has me beat. That is awesome. Of course having all sorts of random people stare at you like you're a freak is just fun anyway. Although the first day my friend and I were dressed as Kikyo and Inuyasha and everyone was trying to stop up and yelling sit as us....it was amusing.

Originally Posted by Familyguyfan2

I don't go to Anime conventions. Iam not an anime freak. But I like anime!

I think you just called us convention goers freaks.

Originally Posted by ZeRoGravity

I think you just called us convention goers freaks.

Yeah but no worries though. My motto is who wants to be normal....its boring.

I've always been interested in attending, but I'm not sure what kind of things I can expect, what's expected of me, etc.

I don't think I'd be too interested in any kind of cosplay (for myself), but that's not to say that I wouldn't want to watch others dress up.

Has anyone been to any decent ones in Florida?