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

[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.