No... not for my shower... that's still for a couple of months. I'm talking about the Annual Comic Convention. Or as it is more commonly known as, The San Diego Comic-Con. For those of you who don't know what it is allow me to give you some brief insight. The "comic-con" is a convention for practically ALL things nerd. You like star wars? It's there. You like star trek? You might see a few things. You like Comic Books and Superheros? Absolutely. What about Japanese animation you ask? Sure thing. It's all there. Everything from random possibly obscure video games, to random obscure comic books and cartoons. Costumes are also ever present there as you can purchase some, or come with your own, as many many people often do. Not to mention that every TYPE of nerd is there as well. Unfortunately, and it disappoints me to a certain degree, I did NOT see anyone with a uni brow. I did notice more fat nerds, and the ever popular "Ode Du Nerd" which is a fancy way of saying disgusting nerd sweat. And there were a few times while standing in line that I swear I think the overweight guy behind totally crapped his pants. No joke. I think he did.
So there you have it. A semi brief rundown of what exactly it is.
I'm sure some of you have questions, so let me to clear some stuff up.
1. I'm a nerd and a dork.
2. I'm not that kind of nerd. Meaning: I don't like, nor have I ever played World of Warcraft or Dungeons and Dragons, OR Magic the gathering. I don't know Star Wars trivia. I don't know Star Trek Trivia. I barely even know any comic book trivia. In fact, I only know enough about comic books to get me by in a conversation with the uber comic book nerds.
3. No I haven't dressed up. No I'm not planning on dressing up. No, I will not be dressing up for the convention anytime soon. Wait... take that back.. Only until I become super rich and famous will I start doing that. But it will probably just be a mask so I can walk around undetected amongst the lower nerds. hahahaha
4. I don't have anything else to answer here, but 4 was a pretty good number to stop on I think.
If I don't know much about this stuff, and I don't dress up, and I'm not THAT big of a nerd, then why do I go? Because Hollywood has been taking over the convention. I love movies. The panels have tons and tons of stars there and I love hearing and seeing the new trailers, inside information and the interaction between the actors and directors and writers as they converse about making the movie.
Plus, I'll admit to the fact that it makes me feel pretty good at times not to be "that guy" over there dressed as a medieval fighter looking all kinds of queer with his fake sword and funny pose.
What? I'm just saying. I wouldn't want to be stopped every 5 seconds so some other clown with a camera can take my picture.
So... on to my trip details:
Wednesday I arrived, and walked around the exhibit hall where there all the booths and free "crap" is given away. As well as some exclusive merchandise will be sold that you won't be able to get anywhere else.
Thursday: ended up being another day in the exhibit hall as I wasn't able to get into any of the panels I wanted to see, nor was I able to get into the free movie screening of District 9.
Friday: Same.
Saturday: FINALLY got into Hall H. Hall H is the biggest room they have and can hold 6500 people. I stood in line 3 hours before the screening I wanted to started and got in in 2 hours. Long time I know, but well worth it. I got to see some awesome stuff about the movie Extract, ZombieLand, 2012, and my personal favorite... Ironman 2. Oh ya. That was a super awesome rad panel to sit in on. Amazing trailer, great questions, fantastic actors who all made the effort to show up. Just absolutely amazing. I have some pictures and footage, but refuse to post those. So if you want to see them... you'll just have to find me in person and see them with me.
All in all it was good times. The days I didn't get into panels I was actually able to meet some pretty famous actors and get photos with them. I got a picture with Breckin Meyer, Milo Ventimiglia from Heroes, and I ALMOST... so so so so so so close had a picture with Seth Green.
Here's my last story for the blog and then I'm back to sorting threw my 353 photos from the trip.
So I'm standing at some random anime/model store/booth with my friend George on Friday. I'm bored and start looking around. I see this guy, a little smaller than me, with a hat on real low, dart through the booth looking around real quick. I recognize him as Seth Green. I immediately decided NOT to yell out his name and be that guy who calls attention to someone trying to hide. Instead I chase him down real quick, and ask for a quick picture, he agrees. As I bring my camera up to take the picture he tries to take it from me to take the picture from his arm instead of mine. But I had the small strap on the camera wrapped onto my wrist. I tried to take the picture, no flash... but I knew I had turned the flash off cause there was plenty of light. He asks me if I got it, and I told him "ya ya ya, don't worry about it, it's cool." I didn't want to keep him there too long as I figured he was already in a rush and waiting any longer would drive people to him. After he walked away, I looked at my camera and apparently the settings buttons had gotten touched and the picture never took. I was honestly really bummed about it and still a little bit still. There's my random cheesy "I saw a celebrity" story. Never thought I'd have one of those, and after typing it up I actually feel more lame. Yay!!
I have more stories, but I think this blog has gone on long enough, so I'll save it for another day.
Pictures to follow soon on facebook, myspace and photobucket. I'll update this blog with a link to photobucket soon.
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