In reference to Wanda’s snark in the 2nd panel. Those real life Stormtrooper cosplayers lucked out and actually got to play their part in the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” due to the fact that for some reason Disney didn’t have enough actors with such suits for a particular scene. Disney smartly brought in the cosplayers who had their own suits and put them in the show. For any true Star Wars fan, it was definitely one of the true highlights of their life. I’m not into cosplay but even I was a bit envious. Good for them.
I have red headed twin daughters. Many times one of them would cosplay as Amy Pond. As a doctor I had to go as The Doctor. The craziest time was when one went as Ranma-chan and the other as Akane (How she got that wig I don’t know). And I was going to go as Tendo. But no, I had to go as Panda. We took second place in the group category. I lost at least 5 pounds.
Sorry, but as a frequent Comic-Con attendee, I do tire of these stereotypes. Cons attract all ages, genders, body types, etc. Yes, there are plenty of types of the folks Wanda is talking about (and what’s wrong with that?), but there are also plenty of folks that don’t fit that stereotype. This gag is tired and low hanging fruit.
Call me sensitive, but I guess I’ve just heard it too many times and I’m tired of the stereotype.
LeftCoastKen Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The operative word in that event’s title being “con”.
sirbadger almost 2 years ago
If chunky Spiderman’s heart became still, he would need CPR.
capricorn9th almost 2 years ago
No idea what they’re talking about…I’ve attended Comic-Con. Desert-Con? Sort of a botanical ecosystem of the desert conference?
danketaz Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Not to mention an equal number of zaftig Harley Quinns.
cdillon85 almost 2 years ago
Or the various incarnations of the Doctor.
Ermine Notyours almost 2 years ago
Spider-Man! Spider-Man! Does whatever a spider c— Oh, my back!!
Trond Sätre Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Oh, so that’s what it is…
Mugens Premium Member almost 2 years ago
In reference to Wanda’s snark in the 2nd panel. Those real life Stormtrooper cosplayers lucked out and actually got to play their part in the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” due to the fact that for some reason Disney didn’t have enough actors with such suits for a particular scene. Disney smartly brought in the cosplayers who had their own suits and put them in the show. For any true Star Wars fan, it was definitely one of the true highlights of their life. I’m not into cosplay but even I was a bit envious. Good for them.
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault almost 2 years ago
Why be a stormtrooper when you can be Jabba? or a Wookie?? or a rolling trashcan???
duckman26 almost 2 years ago
Sounds like a good time to me!
mfrasca almost 2 years ago
Oh noes! They are mistakenly going to Painted Desert Fur Con in Phoenix!
door72067 almost 2 years ago
is this where I admit I read it yesterday as “dessert” con? smh
Teto85 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I have red headed twin daughters. Many times one of them would cosplay as Amy Pond. As a doctor I had to go as The Doctor. The craziest time was when one went as Ranma-chan and the other as Akane (How she got that wig I don’t know). And I was going to go as Tendo. But no, I had to go as Panda. We took second place in the group category. I lost at least 5 pounds.
kaycstamper almost 2 years ago
I think I’ll pass…
oish almost 2 years ago
So sand isn’t the central theme? Wouldn’t cosplayers dress as Sand Witches and Sand Worms? A guy in a horse head with his name tag as Nameless?
ChukLitl Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The event at the opening of the first Ironman movie, weapons exhibition in Arabia. Hammie made the reservations.
198.23.5.11 almost 2 years ago
Hammie will cosplay as Mr.Mxyzptlk.He will need very little training.
Jerry in Chelsea almost 2 years ago
It should be pointed out that in real life, Desert Con existed only in the past. http://azfandom.org/cons/desertcon.html
The Quiet One almost 2 years ago
Where do you fall in that Darryl?
tammyspeakslife Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I’d be interested to see how many choose to dress as the Flash.
Cal L. almost 2 years ago
Sorry, but as a frequent Comic-Con attendee, I do tire of these stereotypes. Cons attract all ages, genders, body types, etc. Yes, there are plenty of types of the folks Wanda is talking about (and what’s wrong with that?), but there are also plenty of folks that don’t fit that stereotype. This gag is tired and low hanging fruit.
Call me sensitive, but I guess I’ve just heard it too many times and I’m tired of the stereotype.
kab2rb almost 2 years ago
I did not know what that desert.con is.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Have fun, and stay inside, lest you become charbroiled!
DaBump Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I love the idea of dressing up as a superhero, but I couldn’t stand being one of those types. I’d have to go as The Blob.
ToneeRhianRose almost 2 years ago
Haha! XD
KageKat almost 2 years ago
See, this is why I’m afraid to cosplay, I’m definitely plump and I’d worry about people like Wanda judging me!