Anime conventions?

Nicky · 03-14-2009, 09:42 PM

Yeah. They suck.

Hot, smelly, too many people, not enough room, nothing to do, weeaboos as far as the eye can see, random plastic sword fights, girls using it as an excuse to dress as the sluttiest character they can think of, needing to "register" before being allowed admission to shop, even though it was free so there was no real point since it wouldn't make people any more inclined to actually buy overpriced home-made cat-eared beanies, keychains, or Ameri-manga.

...

I guess it was kind of fun, sort of.

NartFOpc · 03-14-2009, 10:59 PM

One of those sentences doesn't seem to belong with the others...

viper.gtsr · 03-15-2009, 10:52 AM

The google add for this thread cracked me up.

Ryu-Nacho · 03-15-2009, 12:58 PM

o lawd
I just went to Naka-Kon. I thought it was pretty awesome. Pretty much for the same reasons Nicky disliked it.

Nicky · 03-15-2009, 01:22 PM

Part of the problem was that I was a complete noob and had no idea what I was doing. I mean, the costumes were cool to look at, and there were some people I knew from school who were there, but aside from the initial 10-minute emotional high I got from arriving it got pretty dull. I didn't dress out in any sort of outrageous way, I didn't bring a camera, I didn't have enough money for merchandise, I didn't get there early enough so I missed out on all the interesting stuff, and I didn't go with a huge group of friends.

I think that next year if I'm more prepared it'll be a blast. *edit* The convention of which I speak is Momocon.

Supa Fool · 03-15-2009, 03:16 PM

I walked through one on the way to a baseball game in Baltimore, and I don't know why anyone would go to one of those. It fits your exact description.

Ryu-Nacho · 03-15-2009, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickychris

the convention of which i speak is momocon.

Maybe you just went to the wrong convention. As was written on a car in the parking area, "NAKA-KON OR BUST".

Snow · 03-16-2009, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NartFOpc

One of those sentences doesn't seem to belong with the others...

Is it bad that I know exactly which sentence you're talking about?

Dudeo · 03-16-2009, 02:45 PM

I don't do the convention scene. All the ones in the area probably suck.

Supa Fool · 03-16-2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snow

is it bad that i know exactly which sentence you're talking about?

random plastic sword fights???!!!

Nicky · 03-17-2009, 03:59 PM

I've decided I'm going to Anime Weekend Atlanta this September. Apparently it's way bigger, loads better, and there are less people going since it actually costs money to enter (Momocon is free).

... is excited.

Ryu-Nacho · 03-17-2009, 09:18 PM

I don't have money for traveling a lot, so I have to stick with local cons. =(

SynfulVengeance · 03-18-2009, 06:41 AM

one of my goals is to visit SEMA!!!! its going to be difficult;
1 i live in australia, 2 im not apart of a magazine company

Dudeo · 03-19-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryu-Nacho

I don't have money for traveling a lot, so I have to stick with local cons. =(

THAT'S WHAT YOU GET.

Also, I want this aisle waxed by the time I get back.

Nitz · 03-19-2009, 03:15 PM

harsh man. funny, but harsh.

Ryu-Nacho · 03-20-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudeo

THAT'S WHAT YOU GET.

Also, I want this aisle waxed by the time I get back.

But that's the night crew's job! D:

Dudeo · 03-20-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryu-Nacho

But that's the night crew's job! D:

WELL GUESS WHAT SHIFT YOU HAVE NOW BITCHi

Ryu-Nacho · 03-21-2009, 11:01 AM

Night shift gets an extra dollar per hour. BRING IT ON.

Dudeo · 03-23-2009, 02:55 PM

You won't survive the first night and you know it.

poisonedcandy_X · 03-24-2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickyChris

Part of the problem was that I was a complete noob and had no idea what I was doing. I mean, the costumes were cool to look at, and there were some people I knew from school who were there, but aside from the initial 10-minute emotional high I got from arriving it got pretty dull. I didn't dress out in any sort of outrageous way, I didn't bring a camera, I didn't have enough money for merchandise, I didn't get there early enough so I missed out on all the interesting stuff, and I didn't go with a huge group of friends.

I think that next year if I'm more prepared it'll be a blast. *edit* The convention of which I speak is Momocon.

I have to post here, just to say UGH, I could have been there! And finally actually met you. I was actually planning on going with Amber and Kayleah, but at the last minute that plan failed.

You know, whatever. Lets please just make plans. I'll make room for you in my busy preparing-for-prom-and-spring-break schedule.

Nicky · 03-24-2009, 07:35 PM

Dude! Holy camoly that would be fantastic. I want to go to AWA, which falls right on my birthday actually. You wanna go to that?

Whatever is convenient for you. I'm applying for a job at CiCi's in Cumming... though I doubt that would affect much. Where would you wanna go? Your place? My 'house' isn't exactly... good for visitors at the moment.

You know, I should probably pm this to you, but whatever.

poisonedcandy_X · 03-24-2009, 07:48 PM

Whatev, people can be creepy if they want to be. I'm too lazy currently to bother with a PM.

My house is actually hectic. And my little siblings, excluding Amber, treat me like some kind of celebrity and cling to anyone who is friends with me and comes over, because they "want to be friends too". To the point of beating on my locked door indefinitely.

Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of like, the mall? Maybe a movie? I've seen a few carnivals around lately. Just somewhere where there is something to do, where we can just be comfortable and get to know each other, you know? AWA sounds good, if I can work that out.

Edit: Warped Tour is a bit far off, but you have to go, right? I'm not saying we shouldn't do something before then, but lets do that, too. If you want.

Nicky · 03-24-2009, 08:18 PM

Hectic huh? Not a big fan of hectic. It's not horrible or anything, but...

The mall sounds good. I don't know of any good movies lately. I've heard The Watchman was horrible (many a tale of there being lots of "shiny blue man-dick"), not that I'm basing my opinion off of that, but I wasn't that stoked to see it in the first place. There's nothing to do where I live except eat. I'm sure we'll figure out something.

Oh yeah, Warped Tour! I completely forgot about that. I've been all into anime and stuff now. Of course I'd want to go!

poisonedcandy_X · 03-24-2009, 08:31 PM

Yeah, Patrick told me about the whole Watchman thing, and I can't say I'm interested. I mean, not to listen to gossip/judge without knowing, I just trust his opinion completely, and he knows what I would like and dislike without asking me.

We'll think of something, for sure. I'm in Dallas, by the way. Which does exist in Georgia, contrary to (apparently) popular belief.

Warped tour will be stellar, and I'm already meeting a lot of people. I'm sure you'll totally love everyone, so.

MeTal CaNdYcaNe · 03-24-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poisonedcandy_X

Yeah, Patrick told me about the whole Watchman thing, and I can't say I'm interested. I mean, not to listen to gossip/judge without knowing, I just trust his opinion completely, and he knows what I would like and dislike without asking me.

We'll think of something, for sure. I'm in Dallas, by the way. Which does exist in Georgia, contrary to (apparently) popular belief.

Warped tour will be stellar, and I'm already meeting a lot of people. I'm sure you'll totally love everyone, so.

Psssssst, warped tour is coming here too. Come take a gander sometime. Adam's coming back this summer :D You guys should let me know if you're ever headed this way <3 How ya been?

03-14-2009, 09:42 PM	#1
Nicky g-user Local Time: 10:06 AM Local Date: 05-21-2013 Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 3,698 Casino Cash: $27394	Anime conventions? Yeah. They suck. Hot, smelly, too many people, not enough room, nothing to do, weeaboos as far as the eye can see, random plastic sword fights, girls using it as an excuse to dress as the sluttiest character they can think of, needing to "register" before being allowed admission to shop, even though it was free so there was no real point since it wouldn't make people any more inclined to actually buy overpriced home-made cat-eared beanies, keychains, or Ameri-manga. ... I guess it was kind of fun, sort of.

03-15-2009, 01:22 PM	#5
Nicky g-user Local Time: 10:06 AM Local Date: 05-21-2013 Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 3,698 Casino Cash: $27394	Part of the problem was that I was a complete noob and had no idea what I was doing. I mean, the costumes were cool to look at, and there were some people I knew from school who were there, but aside from the initial 10-minute emotional high I got from arriving it got pretty dull. I didn't dress out in any sort of outrageous way, I didn't bring a camera, I didn't have enough money for merchandise, I didn't get there early enough so I missed out on all the interesting stuff, and I didn't go with a huge group of friends. I think that next year if I'm more prepared it'll be a blast. edit The convention of which I speak is Momocon. Last edited by Nicky; 03-15-2009 at 01:24 PM.

03-24-2009, 07:48 PM	#22
poisonedcandy_X Roughly 90% inactive Local Time: 07:06 AM Local Date: 05-21-2013 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Georgia Age: 21 Posts: 2,015 Casino Cash: $10783	Whatev, people can be creepy if they want to be. I'm too lazy currently to bother with a PM. My house is actually hectic. And my little siblings, excluding Amber, treat me like some kind of celebrity and cling to anyone who is friends with me and comes over, because they "want to be friends too". To the point of beating on my locked door indefinitely. Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of like, the mall? Maybe a movie? I've seen a few carnivals around lately. Just somewhere where there is something to do, where we can just be comfortable and get to know each other, you know? AWA sounds good, if I can work that out. Edit: Warped Tour is a bit far off, but you have to go, right? I'm not saying we shouldn't do something before then, but lets do that, too. If you want. Last edited by poisonedcandy_X; 03-24-2009 at 08:15 PM.

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Dudeo GLITTER ACTION SHIT Tournaments Won: 2 Local Time: 09:06 AM Local Date: 05-21-2013 Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 22 Posts: 2,798 Casino Cash: $16798	I don't do the convention scene. All the ones in the area probably suck.

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Nicky g-user Local Time: 10:06 AM Local Date: 05-21-2013 Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 3,698 Casino Cash: $27394	I've decided I'm going to Anime Weekend Atlanta this September. Apparently it's way bigger, loads better, and there are less people going since it actually costs money to enter (Momocon is free). ... is excited.

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SynfulVengeance hxc Local Time: 12:06 AM Local Date: 05-22-2013 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane Age: 22 Posts: 176 Casino Cash: $5413	one of my goals is to visit SEMA!!!! its going to be difficult; 1 i live in australia, 2 im not apart of a magazine company

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Ryu-Nacho G-Monarch Local Time: 09:06 AM Local Date: 05-21-2013 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A couple feet east of the center of the Earth. Age: 26 Posts: 4,708 Casino Cash: $2662	Night shift gets an extra dollar per hour. BRING IT ON.


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Nicky g-user Local Time: 10:06 AM Local Date: 05-21-2013 Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 3,698 Casino Cash: $27394	Dude! Holy camoly that would be fantastic. I want to go to AWA, which falls right on my birthday actually. You wanna go to that? Whatever is convenient for you. I'm applying for a job at CiCi's in Cumming... though I doubt that would affect much. Where would you wanna go? Your place? My 'house' isn't exactly... good for visitors at the moment. You know, I should probably pm this to you, but whatever.

03-24-2009, 08:18 PM	#23
Nicky g-user Local Time: 10:06 AM Local Date: 05-21-2013 Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 3,698 Casino Cash: $27394	Hectic huh? Not a big fan of hectic. It's not horrible or anything, but... The mall sounds good. I don't know of any good movies lately. I've heard The Watchman was horrible (many a tale of there being lots of "shiny blue man-dick"), not that I'm basing my opinion off of that, but I wasn't that stoked to see it in the first place. There's nothing to do where I live except eat. I'm sure we'll figure out something. Oh yeah, Warped Tour! I completely forgot about that. I've been all into anime and stuff now. Of course I'd want to go!

03-24-2009, 08:31 PM	#24
poisonedcandy_X Roughly 90% inactive Local Time: 07:06 AM Local Date: 05-21-2013 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Georgia Age: 21 Posts: 2,015 Casino Cash: $10783	Yeah, Patrick told me about the whole Watchman thing, and I can't say I'm interested. I mean, not to listen to gossip/judge without knowing, I just trust his opinion completely, and he knows what I would like and dislike without asking me. We'll think of something, for sure. I'm in Dallas, by the way. Which does exist in Georgia, contrary to (apparently) popular belief. Warped tour will be stellar, and I'm already meeting a lot of people. I'm sure you'll totally love everyone, so.