Sounds great . I'd love to go to a con. I think I will put it on a list of things I want to do in the next year or 2. i would hope that people would control themselves at the events.
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Originally posted by BruTak View PostAgreed.
Although having said that, I was groped a couple of times by a brace of rather buxom Klingon ladies at a Star Trek con in Glasgow some years ago. If memory serves, it took a week for the bruises to fade...
Those Klingon gals do like to play rough.
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Originally posted by Arctic Goddess View PostSounds like you have ALL the fun!!!sigpic
Long before you and I were born, others beat these benches with their empty cups,
To the night and its stars, to the here and now with who we are.
Another sunrise with my sad captains, with who I choose to lose my mind,
And if it's all we only pass this way but once, what a perfect waste of time.
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Originally posted by Skydiver View PostI'd say, it falls under 'if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything'
A person doesn't have to love an actor's every performance or gig. That said, would YOU like to go to work and get torn apart with nothing but crit?
Honestly and personally? If you hate the show and just can't refrain from tearing an actor down for daring to work on something you don't like, why are you even at the con? Don't go there with the apparent attitude of 'i hate the show so i'm gonna ruin as much as i can for everyone that DARES to like that piece of junk!!!!', either don't go, or respect that others like the show and leave them be to like it.
I can't fathom why anybody would walk up to someone and say "your acting stinks," but I"m sure it happens. It's a hazard of that profession. After all, critics savage/praise actors, directors, etc. all the time in the press.
But there is a nicer way to say "tell me why I should watch your show" (which one fan said to Jason Momoa at his first con - no wonder he was drinking onstage). Before you open your mouth with a caustic comment, just imagine a moment you want to ask the same question of your boss - or your parent - etc.
But as for etiquette at cons, well, judging from a bunch of mail I read on NY COmic Con, one of the biggest gripes was fans who do NOT use deoderant. I fortunately missed out on those maloderous folks, but a lot did not.
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Originally posted by prion View PostBut as for etiquette at cons, well, judging from a bunch of mail I read on NY COmic Con, one of the biggest gripes was fans who do NOT use deoderant. I fortunately missed out on those maloderous folks, but a lot did not.
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I simply cannot understand the "no bathing" mentality at Conventions.....at the end of a busy day queueing and before the evening's events, the first thing I want to do is jump in the shower and after a late night and short amount of sleep a good shower first thing in the morning is the perfect way to wake up......
I don't "do" costuming but can imagine that this is where the "sweaty bit" can get worse...and clothes can "hold on" to a "pong" a lot longer than the body...
I'm also paranoid about over perfuming myself - nothing worse than being overwhelmed by it....but some deodorant/anti-perspirants these days have gorgeous smells...no need to douse yourself in Chanel No.5 as well!...
Deeds xx
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There are probably a miniscule amount of fans worldwide who have a medical disorder that may cause stinkiness, but for the most part, it's sheer inconsideration. Did not bathe, did not use deoderant, or combination of both. and what can also be worse are women (and sometimes) guys, who have no idea how to use perfume/cologne. You can smell them a mile away. I used to work with someone like that and I got good at holding my breath when going by their office.
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Originally posted by Skydiver View Postyes, bathing should not be optional but a necessitysigpic
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Well, back in the good ol' bad ol' days of conventions, cramming anything up to a dozen people into one hotel bedroom wasn't uncommon.
But these days it's pretty much frowned upon. Fire regulations and so on.sigpic
Long before you and I were born, others beat these benches with their empty cups,
To the night and its stars, to the here and now with who we are.
Another sunrise with my sad captains, with who I choose to lose my mind,
And if it's all we only pass this way but once, what a perfect waste of time.
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Originally posted by BruTak View PostWell, back in the good ol' bad ol' days of conventions, cramming anything up to a dozen people into one hotel bedroom wasn't uncommon.
But I have to agree. Keeping yourself clean and stink free is important.
I can remember at one Con I was told I smelled 'gorgeous'... I'd used Lynx 'Chocolate' scented anti persperant and deodorant.
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Also, be sure and brush the ol' toothypegs after breakfast/spicy food.
No one likes dogbreath.sigpic
Long before you and I were born, others beat these benches with their empty cups,
To the night and its stars, to the here and now with who we are.
Another sunrise with my sad captains, with who I choose to lose my mind,
And if it's all we only pass this way but once, what a perfect waste of time.
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I can't believe people still need to be told this, but DON'T ASK FOR HUGS DURING THE GENERAL Q&A TIME. It's super awkward for everyone cos it's hard for the guest(s) to say no without looking like a douche and you're taking up time from people who have genuine questions. You just look like an ass and people will hate you. You are not special. So, please, STOP IT!
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Originally posted by Switch42 View PostI can't believe people still need to be told this, but DON'T ASK FOR HUGS DURING THE GENERAL Q&A TIME. It's super awkward for everyone cos it's hard for the guest(s) to say no without looking like a douche and you're taking up time from people who have genuine questions. You just look like an ass and people will hate you. You are not special. So, please, STOP IT!
Oh hon I hear ya!....Sadly there will always be those few individuals who consider their own "needs" and/or "wants" are way above any other fans' in the room....they will continue on their merry way (and peeing off fellow fans, organisers and the guests in the mean time) ignoring all hints to stop.....I've seen this sort of behaviour at the talks, in the autograph queues (talking or butting in to someone else's all-too-brief conversation time) and elsewhere trying to draw attention to themselves.......they can't help it, we all want them to stop it, but sadly they won't......
Deeds xx
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