The TRUTH About COMIC-CON Guests | COSPLAY EDITION!
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- Опубліковано 25 кві 2024
- In this video, I walk you through what it's like to be on the other side of the booth at a conventions: right down to the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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Awesome. Conventions have changed so much.
I used to go to San Diego comic con when I was a young all the time. When I met Stan Lee I think in 1989...I literally bought a ticket at the front door and walked in. They were in the market floor and not many people bothered them too much. I shook hands with him, told him I admired his work and started looking for deals on old X-men comics.
Since Iron Man, you can hardly get in anymore, hardly see anyone and no one reads comic books. But thats the times I guess. Cosplay was big then too, I never did, but have sone friends that do, still do to this day.
I got to meet Stan the year before he passed! Nicest person ever! R.I.P. Stan.
Cons are trash, at least the big ones. Went to Supercon and it was basically Demon Slayer Con. Nothing but mainstream crap and normies/tourists everywhere.
Cons got better since 2010-ish. Before Onlyfans and sites like it, comic cons were the top place for many girls (not all of them) to "promote" themselves. Since Manyvids was created, all those girls ditched comic cons and made their way to Manyvids, OF and other platforms. Good riddance.
Letting the chicken nuggets get cold? If that ain't love, I don't know what love is.
As a member of the press we have seen you at quite a few conventions and I will say it's always nice to see you there. We spend hours covering cosplay and you are one of our favorite cosplayers because you put the energy and work into what you love. You are 100% correct it is like a job to be a guest cosplayer. If you add up the costs of hotels, props, food, spending money, gas/ubers etc it costs a lot. There is nothing wrong with a guest cosplayer asking for hotels/food expenses and an appearance fee to be covered. Before the convention most guest cosplayers spend a lot of money on photography shoots, prints, additional props, and banners. Not all guest cosplayers break even because we have been to conventions where people just don't buy the prints. We always try to buy something from each guest cosplayer we cover because we appreciate the excitement cosplay brings to conventions. Most people go to conventions for two reasons these days: cosplayers and celebrity guests. We also stop and support comic artists because without them comic cons wouldn't have become popular.
Thank you for sharing Snarky. What's important is that you love what you're doing. I respect the hustle.
Snarky, thank you for the attention you pay to the fans. You are awesome.
What a Gorgeous woman!! Props for being a convention cosplayer. When I was going I'm not aware that it was a thing. We had the big costume contest (which I was the winner twice with all home made stuff at Chicago Comicon in 80s). That was about it. Then we all walked around in our costumes and took pictures with fans. What I discovered was that Fans of these character are SERIOUS fans. They know everything about these characters and think that you do as well if you are dressed up like one.So just being an actor in costume is NOT enough. you had better have memorized all of the characters history. Because they are going to come up and start asking you questions like YOU ARE THAT CHARACTER.
So proud of your work ethic. Respect.
When you mentioned your social battery draining, I could totally relate. Us introverts need our alone time to recharge.
I've gone to plenty of horror conventions. Sometimes I'm blown away with the lack of security.
Because all it takes is that one single fan, who isn't right in the head to ruin everything.
But for the most part, it's an awesome, fun time, especially the Q&A.
As a guy who did security for UK sci-fi cons I can attest to just how seriously we took the job. You are right, there is always that fan who thinks an actor is their long lost love etc, etc, but luckily in nearly 20 years of work I only personally had to handle a couple of overly touchy feely attendees. Usually simply moving up next to them and mentioning how long the line is so can they please move it along is all that's needed, sometimes a gentle hand on a shoulder does the job, lol.
Basically your job is to be the bad guy. You're the one who prevents the attendee getting their selfie in the hotel corridor with the actor, while all along, as the actor makes sad faces and apologies to the person you know they asked you to make sure no one took pics with them, LOL :D It also helped if you made sure you were visible, not hard for me, I am 6'4 and back then built like a brick shit house, lol, and we always wore smart black suits with security plastered somewhere. That alone tended to subdue anyone who thought they might get away with something.
Yeah, I saw a couple of pics that overzealous fans took with female wrestlers, and you could tell they weren't happy and beyond uncomfortable.
Robert England, the actor who plays Freddy, usually has a paid guard standing behind him at the table.
I wonder what happened.
Who ever says this ain't work is wrong ty snarky for sharing
You are a beautiful person, inside and out, and the heroine we need to remind us of what is important- the person inside that costume they worked so hard to make for our benefit. So glad you are so strong-willed and honest. Thanks for the “look behind the curtain”. 😉❤️
I was at a convention and a cosplay artist completely abondones their convention duties to site-see the city (I will not mention the con or the artist). The artist was a big name at the time and the rumblings through the comic con and the online posts afterwards were pretty harsh against them.
As for myself, I am not a cosplayer, but I did go to a convention once with a vendor booth, and it was great to experience a con from the other side. 4 of us in a van and a Jeep Wrangler filled with stock. Getting to set up the day prior and watching the con take shape, then at the end watching how quickly it gets torn down was a site to see. I also organized the photo op with Stan Lee for my booth owner.
But the highlight for.me, was after closing, getting the booth ready for the next day, I take oitlr trash to a garbage can, and have Stan Lee walk less then 10 feet away from me and be able to say hello to him.like meeting a friend on the street. Will be a comic con experience I will never forgot!
Hard work, dedication and knowing your worth. No matter what you do, that's always good advice.
Snarkycon 2024!! Make it happen people lol 😂
just because you arent melting in sweat near a grill or breaking your back in a warehouse with no heat or AC doesnt mean it isnt work. you have great ethic and devotion to your chosen job and love for your audience and that is very honorable and genuine. So thankyou for being that type of person, its rare so keep up the great work
Simp alert
try working construction. youre insane.
I found that videos like this, where you talk about conventions are where you really shine. I love it!
I've been going to Megacon the last few years, and it exhausts me just as an attendee. I can only imagine being a guest there. I've never met you, but if we're both there next time, I'll definitely keep an eye out for your table. Meeting celebrities is cool and all, but some of the best times I've had there is meeting UA-cam creators and artists.
It may have been a hell of a journey, but the love is strong! Both ways. I and many others thank you a whole lot for everything you do and being such a bright light in a slightly darkened world. You are one of the few that gave me the courage to get into cosplay despite my challenges. And I hope that this video just adds to encourage others to do that same. So again, thank you and I truly hope to see you again, to tell you that in person as well.
Thank you my friend!
Thank you for giving us a behind-the-scenes to your cosplay work /job. It was very informative.
I know next to nothing about Cosplying, comics, Anime but your personality really shines in your videos. You're making me a fan 😊
Being 57, I've been fan of a lot of stuff over the years. Star Wars, Space 1999, Alien; you know, the same old same old.
But now that everything sucks and there are no films or movies worth supporting, I would ONLY go to a convention to see Snarky Jay. How the tables have turned...
The best way to start a day is with Jay!
Thanks for the behind the scenes insight. All the hard work isn’t obvious to us when we see the final presentation at the cons.
Much respect!
Thanks for making this video! Very informative!
I really enjoyed the insight. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank for all your Cosplay videos content entertaining and useful
Well done, and put together, video. Thanks Jay.
Love your work. Love your ideas and opinion
It's always interesting to learn how much work people put into these things. Thank you for sharing Snarky Jay.
Happy Friday Jay and thank you for sharing your story with us.
This was a really interesting video! Thanks!
OMG that was so eye opening! The dedication and hard work you put out!😱 Much love to you and your craft 😁 I found you with your great movie reviews 🤗 great
Man it's all good you work hard on what you do keep up the good work 👍🏼😁😁
I learned from this one. Thanks - very enjoyable!
Great content as usual Jay! Love seeing more of the behind the scenes CosPlay action. I'm amazed at the creativity and talent you demonstrate in each of your creations! Thanks so much for sharing this side of things! All the best!
You're definitely very talented, much much respect to you & your grind!!
Love your dedication Snarky, don’t hurt yourself okay, have fun ❤❤❤
I like that VTubers and Cosplay channels get brought to the shows. It's definitely a fun attraction and from what I've seen at conventions it's a hit. Great prices on your prints! I'd definitely get the Catwoman with the goggles.
This is totally work! You are awesome!
Straight Respect for all Cosplayers! After seeing the hard word you all do at MegaCon! Awesome work!
I always appreciate the ones that make their own customs and props. I have helped my sister many times make Holloween props, it is alot of work. Great job Snarky!!!!🤘🤘🤘
the insights jay provides are informative to listen to & can help show us the other side of subjects such as cosplay con’s etc
It definitely is hard work and you are amazingly good at what you do! Thanks for everything.
I REALLY enjoyed this informative video
Amazing. Insightful to see everything that goes into one of these. I get this as a workshop tutor. No one sees the hours of prep to deliver a 3 hour workshop. Thank you for sharing. Reminds me of all the work we put in for conventions to sell our books. 🎉
Snark, thanks for sharing this video. It is cool to see what it entails. Keep the videos coming. Gracias Hermosa
Respect.
You are the best.
I love your reviews,
You're def a hard worker and there for all the fans. Kudos and props to you for putting in the hard work to do it right.
Great video, Snarks...👍
Hey man, that’s pretty awesome. Thanks to you and all the other men and women out there that bring the stuff to life and brings joy to our life! High five!
An interesting look at how it all goes down. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks for sharing
Very informative, thank you. As someone who interviews tons of Cosplayers, I think this will help those on the outside looking in to have a more compassionate understanding.
What we need is a comic so we can meet Snarky lol😁😁
The cons are usually packed with people trying to do just as you want. So your chance to see her are very slim and if you do your Time with her will be very short.
@@arthurweise2573 does @snarkjay have #cameo ?
I don't know what a simps is but I was just making a comment of what it's like at the cons nothing more. They are fun to go to but if you've never been then just be aware how many people are going to be there.
Haha, hope I get to meet more of you guys soon! And to acknowledge what @arthurwise2573 has said, I’ve literally had people drop by my table and hang out for 20-30 minutes because they’ve felt like it. I don’t push people away.
I went to the Comic-Con like 25 years ago with two of my sons one was dressed like Superman the girls were all over him and the other one was dressed like Spider-Man and he was jumping around like a Power Ranger but some of those guys like dude what's your problem and some of the girls like oh crap quit looking they're hot😮😢😅😂😂😂😂😂
Was happy to meet you at Megacon 2 years ago. Thanks for taking to time to talk about my Ghostface cosplay. I now take it to every con i go to. Cosplaying is harder than most people realize and i usually only do it one day. Great video Jay!
I respect your hard work Jay, have a great weekend 😊
Its a fun dream to follow for sure. You never know what will happen when you put yourself out there. I subbed to you because you have a way about you, keep it up young lady!
Is Started going to San Deigo Comic con because I wanted to see all the Cosplays. Its great to see all the hard work people put in to make it fun for us attending. This video just makes me appreciate cosplay more knowing the hard work people put into it and getting it there to wear lol.
I was hoping you make an appearance at the C2E2 in Chicago this. year. Either way love the channel. Stay Snarky!
Great vid and I feel your pain. I'm an indie SFF author (actually working a con this weekend) and we go through much of the same grueling steps with moving books, tables, varying degrees of guest status accomondations, long days etc. Keep up the great work.
I need to go to these events. Looks fun.
Well, Ms. Snarkyjay, you've got quite the talent major props to you it seems you got quite the passion for it based on the amount of time you put in. I'm sure it will pay off in a big way.😊🙏🏿
This is great insight on how it is to be a guest at a con. I help my friend be a guest at cons all the time and its definitely exhausting lol also its weird but I think this is the first time for me not hearing Jay at the end say "Thats all for me IVE BEEN SNARKYJAY" and just sat thats all from me and leads into thank you so much for watching.
I greatly empathize for guests like you, because I've helped run a convention. Even if you were coming to my area I would hesitate being your liaison at the con -because of the work it involves...
I agree I have done a couple small cons near me as a guest and the prep is a lot of work. The meeting and interacting with people is the reward most people are pretty chill. Great video and keep up your awesome cosplays!!
Thanks for taking us inside the guest world. That was interesting.
Hey thank you for sharing. You look fantastic!! Wow!! So much talent and skill and clearly effort. Great job.
Maybe I'll meet you in person one day at one of these conventions (in Florida), but they are all so overly crowded now. I used to take my daughter, but they just sucked the energy out of both of us. Now that she is entering her final teen years, she won't go with me. But maybe in a few years, she'll come back around and we can both meet you!!
Happy Friday Jay 🥳
Excellent podcast! 😉👍
You do it for the love of it... The same with me as a Clan Scott Society state commissioner and the Highland games I attend. You love what you do...
You are so talented, hardworking, creative, intelligent and sweet! I would give you whatever you wanted to grace my con!!
Interested ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ congratulations 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I feel your pain girl .....I have cosplayed as an Attendee a few times and that in itself is like a job . I've been batman, scarecrow and chrome skull and just walking around taking pictures and even being asked to sign stuff as the character can be Exhausting. I have kept in touch with some of the folks I've meet while cosplaying and you ladies work very hard. Most people have no clue how hard it is to make and dress up and feel like your walking around in a leather oven . So thank you for the work you do to entertain us and hopefully I'll see you at one of the conventions here in Texas .
That is an interesting insight on all the effort that pro cosplayers put into con appearances. I haven't approached a cosplayer's personal(?) booth nor followed any particular cosplayer, but now I think I appreciate your (i.e. cosplayer's) love for the art more. I'll try to say hi and maybe support them next time I visit a con :)
I've only recently started wearing a costume when I visit comic con events for fun (twice so far), but I know that carrying the costume parts and accessories from parking to some area/bathroom near the event (to put them on) is a chore. But for me at least, those are times that I can let my inner nerd out :p
Great comic-con insights, just started watching Con Man with Alan Tudyk...
I've gone to a bunch o video game cons and been either staff or a vendor. It's a lot of work and long days. But going to a con as a guest is certainly a good deal more effort.
Great vid Jay, love to see how it is for people of importance at cons.
Definitely big respect ❤👍🏽🙃💜
You go girl! Do you r thing!
Very nice video Jay I would love to meet you just to say hello and I'm glad to have been able to get to know you over the year a going.keep up the great work ❤❤❤
You are just soo friggan KOOL!!!
A lot of UA-camrs out there have shifted their focus from the characters to the company. The only thing they do is complain about Disney all the time while repeatedly announcing the Mickeyocalypse of the House of Mouse. It gets old fast.
But your primary focus has always been on the mythos and the stories and the characters. That's why I still watch your channel, Jay- because I know you love these characters as much as I have.
You actually saved my sanity when Marvel & Star Wars went downhill. Because I knew I wasn't going crazy if other fans thought and felt the same things I did.
Jay, it IS a job! What you demonstrated is a dedication to provide a great experience for attendees and a work ethic many employers wish their employees exhibited. As a former full time professional musician and teacher (symphony and jazz) I can attest that what you are doing is A JOB. I can’t remember now how many times people said to me “It must be great to have your hobby be your job.” It was my career, not my hobby.
Dayuummmnnnnn Snarky!!!!!! Respect ⬆️1000000000.
Didn't know this was that cool a thing. Hv u always been socially extroverted with PPL or was that something that u had to overcome. Coz that's something I could really dream of having the confidence of doing.
Definitely something I had to overcome. And it’s very much a switch I have to flip for work. I’m not that person IRL
Snarky Jay, you ever been to Salt Lake City’s Fan Con? I love your videos, keep up the good work!
The joy fitting all the costume in a car. I was often removing the passenger seats to gain some space. One time with a stick shift car I had to bump my shoulder into a shield every time I wanted to change speed to give enough space to change gear.
It is awesome meeting you at Megacon. You always tell it like it is.
Wow, you are freaking amazing.
I got to meet you at that MegaCon. I know a lot of work goes into cosplaying and you do a great job at it. Keep up the fantastic work.
I just did my first con 2 years ago at the RangerStation (a power rangers con) in Philly. It was pretty fun but as I dive back into building, im looking to do more. This video is gonna be helpful, thanks!
That was very interesting.
Yessss I'm glad you don't charge for selfies!!😁😁
I did trade shows. Same as conventions. They are worse than a regular day of work. Changing shoes before leaving the convention center is mandatory. Pads for where you stand is a game changer. Rolling fold up carts are also awesome.
HI JAY HAPPY FRIDAY 💙❌⭕️❌⭕️🩵👋
Thanks for sharing!!! Think you need a bigger car lol do you have someone to help you get ready? Love your cosplay!!
I’ve watched cosplay for how cute the costumes were!after this I have a lot more admiration for it now ! I’m in Australian so it’s different! Snarky I hope you get paid more than you did ! ( I remember you as cat woman) thanks so much for the insight!
I love cosplayers. And you're one of the best.
Literally at Chicago's comic con C2E2 right now. Wish you were here!
You are a true super hero!
I love this video. Being a guest is work and is also a blast. I've met some phenomenal people through guesting. It's definitely not for everyone lol! Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Hope to do a con with you someday Snarky!
Couldn't agree more!
I believe you said you drive a Mustang!! That's a win for sure. After seeing this, all I think is the Donna Summer? classic, "She works hard for the money" in a classy way. You are doing a great job and the world needs people like you in the Entertainment business. Hang in there!