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July 15, 2005
No Con Do
I have been toying with the idea of going down to ComiCon this weekend but now it doesn't look like it's going to happen. I've got to work today and, sadly, I've been roped into a social engagement on Sunday - UGH. I'd much rather mix and mingle with the sci-fi nerds and the animae fans and indulge in quite possibly the best sandwich this side of Wolf's Deli, but I should be good. Work first, spending money on more KiKi merch, later.
I'm a big fan of the con. This is a source of continual discussion among my NY friends. They just don't get it but I love it. I’ve gone 4yrs in a row and every time was better then the last. This love however, should not to be confused with a love of “KHAAAAAAAAN!” or even with a true love of comics. I'm not against comics and I'm not making fun of them. I just don't really read them. But I do like people who like comics and I like people who create comics and those people and their fans go to the San Diego Con. I also enjoy the movie stuff that spills over into the con and of course, the pop culture funkiness of it all. You know, the families of four dressed as Klingons and that terrific guy who dresses up as Lando EVERY YEAR (including the relaxed hair wig!) Now that's the type of commitment I really admire. Sometimes I wish I could let myself go totally over the edge and dress up. Maybe Aeon Flux or Evil Francie, you know, just for fun.
I'm really sorry to miss the festivities this year -screenings, panels and the opportunity to see, like Jay and Silent Bob coffee makers, Spirited Away bubble bath and some really talented and funny kids sketching madly in their books and all excited to be doing thier first portfolio reviews. The whole scene has a youthful energy that is never quite squelched by the immense corporate greed on display.
Oh well, maybe next year...
Posted by lk at July 15, 2005 09:15 AM
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I hear you on the marathon driving. Hopefully, you can at least get out and do something fun and not work all day. (Not that work can't be fun.)
Posted by: Kelly at July 15, 2005 04:16 PM
Role playing games, Space Invaders, the orig Star Wars movies .... OH, Kelly!
You are totally tempting me but the marathon driving for just one afternoon is probably too much for me.
Posted by: lk at July 15, 2005 03:32 PM
It sounds like great people-watching. Lisa. Too bad you couldn't go on Saturday. I know it's a drive, but that "Lost" panel and Kevin Smith would be fun. (I'm not trying to be the cartoon devil on your right shoulder, I swear.) :)
I was addicted to playing "Dungeons and Dragons" in college. This was before the computer games. We had dice and figurines and hand-drawn maps. Every Saturday night we'd order pizza, drink and try not to get our characters killed by orcs.
Ah, the good old days...
Posted by: Kelly at July 15, 2005 12:01 PM