Things to do at a Con besides the obvious....

You're walking around a crowded convention center, surrounded by fellow geeks dressed in spandex they probably shouldn't have squeezed themselves into. You walk around to each vendor, but you're not buying anything, since "you don't really need that, as cool as it is" (but lets be honest, you'd be purchasing those movie replica batarangs if it weren't for the fact that you blew all your cash the first day). There may be a panel or two that you want to attend, but they're not for a few hours...what do you do?

Play one of the games that my Uncle Chazz and I play!

1. Stages of Life Wonder Woman

 

True, there are some very awesome cosplays out there, but for the other 90%, a super hero t-shirt from Hot Topic should have sufficed. Most people, good cosplay or not, are more than happy to take a picture for you. Maybe there's a "get your hand out of the cookie jar" Wonder Woman, or an Iron Bieber: The Avenger We'd All Like to Forget. Whatever it is, snap a picture, and throw it on your Instagram and / or Twitter with a funny caption. Just don't forget to hashtag #stagesoflifewonderwoman.

2. Bag Bombing
 

 We all get crap from random vendors that we don't want; business cards, little pins, assorted writing utensils, you name it. Don't want it? Drop it in some unsuspecting guests bag without them noticing. It's not always easy, but its a holler and hoot when pulled off! See how good you can get at it!

3. Comic Con on a Budget
 





This can be a little difficult, but a lot of fun and a super cool story once you've done it! Take $5 and go around to each vendor. Pick up as much as you can with the little cash that you can. The trick is to get something cool, and not just a rinky-dink comic or toy. Get something that you want; something that's you. My uncle picked up several Crisis on Infinite Earth's books with just a little cash, and was completely satisfied taking them home and reading them! Find something that will do the same for you!

 

See you at the next con guys! Make sure you're cosplay's good; I'll be watching!