Cosplayer Problems: "Breast Exams"

[brendala]

This comic is based on stories I've heard from cosplay girls about ugly jerkwads hypocritically telling them they're not "hot enough" to dress up as a particular heroine.

I also took some inspiration from the Tony Harris incident.

Comments

[christina-tm.livejournal.com]

When Charlie and I were at Awesome Con we definitely saw some girls who were...a little too comfortable with their bodies, if you get my meaning. But yeesh, telling someone outright they aren't hot enough to cosplay? Wow.

[brendala.livejournal.com]

Did you ever make a post about that convention? I've been sporadic about checking my Friend List, so I may have missed it.

Sadly, some people just have no respect for boundaries. I wore a modest Hawkgirl costume a few years back; and some creepy dude got ANGRY at me because I wouldn't let him touch my costume! That experience turned me off cosplay for a while. :(

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry that happened to you. I bet you looked awesome and I hope you find the initiative to do it again some day!

[brendala.livejournal.com]

Oh, don't worry. I cosplayed MANY times after that (just check out the "cosplay" tag on my LJ page ~_^). That incident just scared me away from the San Diego Comic Con for good

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

oh man, there was one person who glommed on to me...and recognized me THREE YEARS later...it was so weird.

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

Did I not leave a note complimenting your genius again, because just love your stuff; I seriously think the insights are worthy of their own 'zine.

[brendala.livejournal.com]

Genius, huh? Thanks so much for the ego boost! ^_^;

I don't think my writing is good enough to support it's own 'zine. But I do have fun doing my goofy comics (and occasional flame-baiting text reviews LOL)

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

I'm telling you, there are zines out there saying nothing at all, you're already a step above.

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

And just to be sure, on 1word1day, you can have a preview of a strip showing, but if it's a large (long) piece of art, just be sure to put it under a cut. ;)

[brendala.livejournal.com]

I appreciate the reminder. But, unfortunately, I don't seem to have posting access to the site (I just tried to submit to the comm and my entry was rejected because I don't have posting access). :(

You now have posting powers!

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

I've also made the formal announcement, which should pingbot you momentarily.

Thank you for your patience.

[brendala.livejournal.com]

P.S.
The 1word1day community profile says that you're a mod there. Could you fix it so I have posting access? Or does another person handle that?

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

It was supposed to already have been done as well as announced, my apologies I will do that right now.