No, it’s the guy from Paradox Lost, not the Red Dwarf character, silly.

But yeah, young Evelyn here accompanied Daddy up on the stage for Opening Ceremonies, and it didn’t take her long to figure out that thing Daddy kept talking into. I’m always saying that Anime USA has the best Opening Ceremonies (since, you know, they actually TRY), but they really outdid themselves by featuring a keynote speaker who didn’t know how to talk yet!

(Historical Notes: Oh, for the sweet and innocent days where that was all Mr. Lister was known to the convention scene for…)