Hey, when the panel is titled “Funny People”, you’re not allowed to be surprised when even technical difficulties get an off the wall response. (Historical Notes: I can’t for the life of me remember who most of these people actually[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Context: the convention center has a nice big “Registration” desk which, obviously, was where they con had their reg stuff. They were also running a wee bit behind getting the place set up by the time Thursday night registration started,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s been fairly well documented that I really appreciate a con that makes a real production out of Opening Ceremonies. Otakon really knocked out of the park this year with a performance by Chin Hamaya Culture Center. Basically, it was[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I don’t really have any joke to add onto this, I just think it’s a really funny idea. Remember, this is MAGFest. They already raise money for charity by letting people pay to flip tables and smash pots. This would[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What can I say? I looked over the railing at a GIANT line waiting to get into the screening of Wolf Children, and right in the middle of everything was this solitary staffer with a sign to indicate where the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Not that I condone theft, but I can kind of understand why someone would do this. The Carnival theme they went with this year lent itself to some REALLY awesome art on all the stuff. Heck, this was actually the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sadly, I very rarely pay attention to the guest at conventions anymore, so I’m glad SOMEBODY thought this as cool!
This is something I wrestle with at least once every con: what should or shouldn’t be blabbed to The Internet. Well, it’s no really something I “wrestle” with, since it’s generally quite obvious when something isn’t intended for public consumption.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sometimes it’s what being a webcomic artist feels like, too. This updates two whole days late, and as I write this at nearly 3 AM, I’ve STILL got to draw Far Out There’s update. How is it that I actually[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So, it was fairly common knowledge from the start that this would be the final Anime USA in the Hyatt Regency. Personally, I couldn’t be happier. It’s very well documented that I just don’t like the Hyatt very much, so[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…