JCC Comic-Cons

Tru dat.

I've been seeing alot more of these signs at Cons.

 

Nathan Fillion, did you get an autographed picture of him in Castle or some other work of his.

Hopefully Slither

 

It is interesting Jello, you can get involved with costuming without having a costume. Many of those in costume need handlers or wranglers depending on location. Sure you won't be in a lot of pictures but you get to see so much that the person in costume may not even see. Its not easy but it is just as rewarding. But you have to be able to swallow your pride and realize no one but the one in costume cares who you are.

 

These threads just aren't the same without moviefan.

 

One other rule I have is to arrive to the area early, giving yourself a full day free before the event starts, and leave the day after the event finishes. The former gives you time to check out the area, maybe take a tour, and just relax before the stress starts. The latter gives you time to unwind and ease down, rather than watch the closing ceremonies while constantly checking your watch going, "Hurry! I've got a flight to catch!"

I remember the former came in handy when I went to Celebration II in Indianapolis. I walked to the Convention Center the day before everything started, and was able to just walk right in. I looked around and got an idea of the general layout, and no one seemed to notice me. Finally, there was a PA announcement that anyone who wasn't supposed to be there was in trouble, so I left right away. That'd never happen today, but it did help me figure things out beforehand.

 

Its like Superbowl, arrive early to get an idea what to do and leave late after the festivities have wind down.

 

How is it anything like the Superbowl?

 

Most people show up a few days ahead of time for all the events going on in the city hosting the superbowl. Then all the partying afterwards.

 

I think that's a good idea, especially if you're from out of town. Go check out the host city. I mean, if I were go to NYCC, you bet I'll be checking out the rest of NYC.

 

If you find yourself in Brooklyn surrounded by young guys with big beards riding old timey bicycles and listening to weird music you are in Williamsburg home of the hipster. Tread carefully and don't talk about eating meat.

 

Thanks for all the tips everyone!

It is a smaller convention, so it won't be too crazy(hopefully). It is in Chicago and my sister who is going with me is familiar with the city, so we will be okay.

 

Have fun!

 

they had the phoenix comic con here a month or so ago . i didn't go. but they were actually putting out the word not to touch women. Seriously who think's this is okay? and that's not the first time i've heard this.

 

As someone who has been a victim of unwanted touching, this is actually disturbing. I am dressing up as a male character, so hopefully it won't be too bad.

 

For the two that I went to, I did that as it allowed me the opportunity to go through the short boxes and pick out what I wanted before it was picked over. As to panels, the ones from last month were pretty good. There as Mick Foley, Walter Koeing, Billy West, Jaimie Bamber and Maurice LaMarche among others. A pretty well rounded group.

Have you checked out the misogynist thread over in the Senate? That'll give you a good idea.

 

The author John Scalzi has done quite a few blog posts in the subject of cons and harassment of women in the past. Just a language note on the blog comments in general - some words are used there that aren't allowed here.

 

Ummm...... having been to SDCC multiple times, SWC multiple times, and to a Super Bowl I can say that they are not at all alike other than having large numbers of people in the one location sharing in a common love for something.

Most of the suggestions I would have are already in the thread: good shoes, snacks, water bottles (just fill in your room at the start of the day and use the water fountains to top up when you have a chance even if you are only half empty), chargers (although I'll also add bringing a USB battery pack as it means you can just charge your phone while in a panel or line, potentially multiple times), have an openness to talking to the people you are in line with as you can get some interesting stories (both good-interesting and creepy-interesting), take a small book or have something on your phone/tablet/iPad for any time you are waiting in line and don't have social people around you, have a budget on what you will spend both in total and each day (as there are things that might crop up), don't impulse buy unless you see something you can't live without and there is limited stock, and also be prepared to have to sacrifice or miss things in place of other things you want more (merch and panels).

And the choice to wait in line for an extended time or overnight is a personal choice no matter how old you are. I've done overnight for Hall H at SDCC outside twice around the age of 30 and happily did so (meeting some interesting people in the process, some decades my senior and junior). I chose for SWCA to not wait for the JJ/KK panel but that was influenced by the fact it was being simulcast, and I didn't come prepped for an overnighter. To get into B20 at SDCC I've waited for 2-3 hours (finished off Dance of Dragons one time) and have done the same for Carrie Fisher. I've also looked at lines and decided I didn't want that panel enough and walked right into a different one instead (or in one instance at SDCC the panel before the one I wanted and really enjoyed that).

 

Went to Fanboy Expo this weekend and this happened: http://wate.com/2017/06/24/lou-ferrigno-helps-fan-having-seizure-at-fanboy-expo/