Cosplay: Would you do it?

Cloud Clone · Post by **Cloud Clone** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:05 pm

Most of the cosplay I've seen has been pretty bad, and the cosplayers themselves mostly dumpy losers. There are many exceptions though, so it may be something that could be "cool" by popular standards someday. At least, the potential is there if the idea is marketed well.

Anyhow, has anyone here cosplayed before? If so, post pics if you have them, good or bad. What are your experiences with cosplay and cosplayers in general? Is the majority crazy or real human beings? A circle of friends that I have has been talking about cosplaying somewhere this summer, so I've been considering taking part, so that's the purpose of this whole information gathering topic. Personally, I have mixed feelings because of my past experience and the general stigma around cosplay in general.

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DeinReich · Post by **DeinReich** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:10 pm

Nope, never have and probably never will

Org Profile · Post by **Otohiko** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:14 pm

What stigma?

Cloud Clone · Post by **Cloud Clone** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:17 pm

Otohiko wrote:What stigma?

You just made me cry on the inside. Good job, jerk.

Twinblade Akira · Post by **Twinblade Akira** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:33 pm

I cosplayed as Kakashi, and won $15 does that count?

Solaria735 · Post by **Solaria735** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:33 pm

I do, and I'm sure I'm not the only one here. Yes, there are a lot of people who make horrible costumes and don't put any effort into it at all, and that's where the dumpy loser stigma you've seen comes from. However, there are a lot of good ones as well who make beautiful costumes. It's still a nerdy hobby either way. *shrug*

Anyway, you should head over to cosplay.com or cosplaylab if you want to see pictures of cosplayers.

megaman917 · Post by **megaman917** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:41 pm

Have I ever done it?
Would I ever do it?

The answer to these questions is, HELL NO.

pink_hedgehog · Post by **pink_hedgehog** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:49 pm

I cosplayed for halloween (does halloween count?) as Kanna from Inuyasha.
Im cosplaying this year at Anime North and Rukia from Bleach, Im so excited cuz I made my own kimono and its the first clothes Ive ever made

and it DOESNT suck

prettysoldiersailormoon · Post by **prettysoldiersailormoon** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:50 pm

Whichever con my anime club goes to as a group I'm going to try to do it as one of Sakura's outfits from Cardcaptor Sakura.

SuperFusion · Post by **SuperFusion** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:52 pm

I've never cosplayed, and I never will.