smccrory Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Ever pretend you were a super hero as a kid? Same thing, just with better props and more people. I've never done it, but I always thought beating someone with a foam sword would be a fun time. Oh, and if you've ever done paintball... that's basically cosplay. You just don't think it's dorky, but it is. I like those comparisons. I haven't done it either unless you count dressing up as a golden age pilot for halloween, but I think it looks ridiculously fun and I'm secure enough to not care. Like the DooDah parade or Zombie walk/run or the Warrior Dash (except with massive fitness) or the Ohio Ride with track outfits or 99.9% of all fashion worn daily. There's a strongly playful make-believe element to things like the Distinguished Gentlemen Ride. Nobody (with rare exception) takes themselves seriously and it's an excuse to dress up. Edited August 23, 2014 by smccrory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 I like those comparisons. I haven't done it either unless you count dressing up as a golden age pilot for halloween, but I think it looks ridiculously fun and I'm secure enough to not care. Like the DooDah parade or Zombie walk/run or the Warrior Dash (except with massive fitness) or the Ohio Ride with track outfits or 99.9% of all fashion worn daily. There's a strongly playful make-believe element to things like the Distinguished Gentlemen Ride. Nobody (with rare exception) takes themselves seriously and it's an excuse to dress up. I think it looks like a hoot, and no doubt some real friendly and fun folks who love life will be there enjoying themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Sounds like pompous bullshit to me. No worse than bike night at Quaker Steak and Lube, now THAT is some pompous bullshit right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 No worse than bike night at Quaker Steak and Lube, now THAT is some pompous bullshit right there. At least Quaker bike nights don't exclude riders (so I am told) because of the type of bike they ride. Even Harley sponsored poker runs will let riders on all types of bikes "join in on the fun". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 At least Quaker bike nights don't exclude riders (so I am told) because of the type of bike they ride. Even Harley sponsored poker runs will let riders on all types of bikes "join in on the fun". Quaker nights aren't a fair comparison - that's just a restaurant pulling in as many paying customers as possible. I've heard they even let in the Irish. Think of it more as a costume party. Would y'all feel as butthurt if you were told you couldn't come to a costume party without a costume? You wouldn't like the Masquerade Ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1234 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'm in the Magic: The Gathering community, and we have a well-known Cosplayer named Christine Spranklerun. She's most famous for portraying a character named Elspeth Tirel, but she also does other characters frequently. Here she is Liliana Vess: Amanda Cohen as Liliana Vess: It's hotties dressing up in seductive dresses, and walking around with swords and armor? What's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Damn, she's seriously cute. But you're coming dangerously close to revealing the real reason why cosplay looks so fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heagachongoose Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Once while severely intoxicated I bought a Spider-Man suit and ran around scioto county pestering local civilians, aka fighting crime. That could qualify as cosplay I suppose? Lol. Just roll up your pants legs, wear loafers and some funky glasses and you'll be golden. No way they'd turn you down. I'm half tempted to slap a few decals and some chrome on the bike and argue it's validity as a custom. Bah. I've been looking for a good excuse to pull out my good set of trousers silk jacket and gold cuff links. What a sporting occasion. In all seriousness it is for a good cause and they would do well not to limit themselves. I wish them well and succes for the sake of the cause. Edited August 25, 2014 by Heagachongoose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 The Harley Crowd at QS&L do cosplay every bike night. Dress up like badass bikers and roll out the culdesacs and pretend their something scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 The Harley Crowd at QS&L do cosplay every bike night. Dress up like badass bikers and roll out the culdesacs ... So… Is a cul-de-sac the same thing as a cod piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 This is why women are TOTALLY allowed to do cosplay….and why guys are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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