Today I went to my first Comic Con. It was, well, a learning experience to say the least. Here are some random observations.
- The Salt Lake Comic Con FanXperience (or FanX for short) should really be called, "How much are you willing to pay?" I spent a lot of money today, and I really wish I had sprung for the VIP pass instead of just the Gold. Seriously.
- I got an awesome parking spot at City Creek, though I probably should have let the other person take it: someone was pulling out, and another car was waiting for them opposite me; they just hesitated for a second too long and I took it selfishly. I'm terrible.
- Why is it okay for women to be half-naked and when men are, it's just weird?
- I saw some really great cosplays. There was an amazing (and hot!) Thor, and I should have gotten a picture with him. Sometimes I just need to be more brave.
- I did cowgirl-up and ask this young man for a picture.
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| Not a bad 10th doctor! No idea who this guy is. |
- I spent waaaay too long standing in line (I'm glad I wore comfy shoes!). And since I went by myself, I was really bored. People watching was fun, but it would have been much more enjoyable with someone to talk to and to fan-girl with. Instead, I spent those hours texting DeLayna (who is saving her money) and Rachael (who has been sick) and my Mom (who is in Peru, and who broke her leg today). So I will not be attending alone in the future, especially if there is so much family stuff going on.
- Photo Ops will only be worth it in the future if I have a VIP pass. Nearly two hours in a little rat maze with no one to talk to.
- That being said . . .
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| Just hanging with my friends Billie, Matt and Karen. For all of 10 seconds. |
- I was unbelievably star-struck, They were good sports, but obviously exhausted and just trying to have fun with the pictures.
- The panel, "The Ultimate Doctor Who Experience" was awesome. I really enjoyed getting to know them a little better. I love that Matt called Karen "Cass" and is afraid of her skinny wrists, and he called Billie "Pipes."
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| A picture of the big screen. Matt's shirt says, "Are you sciency?" And yes, that is a weeping angel behind him. |
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| Billie kept curling up on the couch like cat. |
- Matt Smith is tall, handsome, and utterly charming. I'm rather in love with him. And with Doctor Who (obviously!)
That's all I can think of for now. I was so tired by the end, I don't think I'll even go back tomorrow. I will go to my card exchange, which will basically be the opposite of Comic Con: a very small gathering of people I know and love.
