brendala: (Daph Velma AARG)
brendala ([personal profile] brendala) wrote2014-08-06 03:24 am

Cosplayer Problems: "Breast Exams"



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.

[identity profile] christina-tm.livejournal.com 2014-08-06 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
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.

[identity profile] brendala.livejournal.com 2014-08-08 11:24 am (UTC)(link)
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. :(

[identity profile] theidolhands.livejournal.com 2014-08-12 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
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!

[identity profile] brendala.livejournal.com 2014-08-13 11:02 am (UTC)(link)
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

[identity profile] theidolhands.livejournal.com 2014-08-13 05:10 pm (UTC)(link)
oh man, there was one person who glommed on to me...and recognized me THREE YEARS later...it was so weird.

[identity profile] theidolhands.livejournal.com 2014-08-12 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
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.

[identity profile] brendala.livejournal.com 2014-08-13 11:04 am (UTC)(link)
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)

[identity profile] theidolhands.livejournal.com 2014-08-13 05:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm telling you, there are zines out there saying nothing at all, you're already a step above.

[identity profile] theidolhands.livejournal.com 2014-08-13 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
And just to be sure, on [livejournal.com profile] 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. ;)

[identity profile] brendala.livejournal.com 2014-08-14 09:43 am (UTC)(link)
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!

[identity profile] theidolhands.livejournal.com 2014-08-14 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I've also made the formal announcement, which should pingbot you momentarily.

Thank you for your patience.

[identity profile] brendala.livejournal.com 2014-08-14 09:47 am (UTC)(link)
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?

[identity profile] theidolhands.livejournal.com 2014-08-14 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
It was supposed to already have been done as well as announced, my apologies I will do that right now.