At a time when American politics and authorities have slipped right into a near-dystopian bizarro world full with scary supervillains (Elon Musk, the chainsaw-wielding gazillionaire!), who can blame anybody for taking a break from all of it and shedding themselves inside gentler fantasies?
Over the weekend, Seattle played host to a horde of fantasy-seekers at the Emerald City Comic Con. In the event you have no idea what a comic book con is, envision a conference dedicated to comedian books, graphic novels and superhero films the place a big proportion of the attendees have interaction in cosplay — cosplay being the act of dressing up in an elaborate costume to painting a favourite character from a comic-based story.
Positive, extra reserved or severe folks might regard cosplay as flamboyant or frivolous and they’d be proper, however what’s so unhealthy about being flamboyant and frivolous? At a time when there may be a lot that’s deranged and disturbing within the information, I wouldn’t harshly choose anybody for having fun with a couple of hours of escapist enjoyable.
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