02-21-2004, 11:27 PM
Sporky Smurf,Feb 21 2004, 11:51 AM Wrote:Cosplay is basically one of the nerdiest things you can do (imo) and also makes you look the worst.As a cosplayer who puts time, energy, and effort into her costumes, I say YES to good cosplay!
Essentially, cosply is dressing up like your favorite character from a show/movie/game/etc... and then taking pictures. If you've ever gone to an Anime convention, the horrible cosplay is RAMPANT.
Say NO to cosplay!
I've been to anime conventions, and seen some really bad costumes, and about 30% of the costumes total had NOTHING to do with anime (X-Men, Matrix, etc., I shouldn't say anything because I went as a Beyond Naked Mage to one). But some costumes are spectacular, and I figure if a fan has enough drive to make a costume that looks vaguely like what it's supposed to be (like Dryden from the anime Escaflowne andmy version of him), then you're all good.
Sporky, I think it's things like this that make you want to loathe cosplay and cosplayers forever. As in, spandex is a privilege, not a right, dammit.
UPDATE: Spamblaster.