If You Didn't Get Tickets… You Lose:
Sorry, but it's true. If you didn't get your tickets way
in advance, then you're screwed my friends. Passes sold out faster this
year than any previous year. And by now we've gotten used to the fact
that the convention is going to be completely packed to capacity.
However, if you don't have a ticket, there are ways of getting them…
illegally. Thankfully, we will be there to cover everything for those of
you who won't be making it.
Comfortable Shoes Are a Must:
I hate blisters on my feet, and so do you. You will be
doing an insane amount of walking, and unless you've already attended
the convention, I don't think you realize the amount of walking you will
do. I've lost weight every year I have gone. It will be the best work
out I get all year. Wear comfortable shoes! They will save your life... I
promise.
Plan out Your Geek Adventure:
Comic-Con will be extremely overwhelming. Try to plan as
much as you can before you get there. It's a lot harder to plan in the
middle of the madness. Make a list of everything you want to see,
including panels, autographs, movies, and at least 3 or 4 backup plans
to fall back on. You most likely won't get into every panel you want to
see, unless you're insanely hardcore. We will spend the night in line if
necessary.
You Won't See Everything You Want:
Unfortunatley you most likely wont get to see everything
you'd like, unless you're willing to sacrafice time, money, and possibly
your life. Make sure to make back-up plans in case you don't make it
into an event or panel. Hell! make several back-up plans just to be
safe. If all else fails, go grab some food or ice cream. The big panels
and events will fill up fast, so get in line early for panels you want
to attend. Speaking of lines...
Insanely Long Lines:
Comic-Con is home to the longest lines ever! The line for
Hall H (pictured above) is literally miles long! It also runs off to the
side and behind the convention center. I can tell you that if the line
is as far as the Marriott Hotel and Marina you will still get in Hall H
which holds 6,000 people. But if you really want to get in Hall H then
you have no choice but to wait in line, and you will need to get in line
a few hours before the event to make sure you get in, especially for
the popular panels like Twilight. But for you it will be The Hobbit and Iron Man 3 type panels. You will spend so much time waiting that you should bring food, reading material, and an ipod, iphone, or ipad.
We usually have a couple of GT team members spending the night in line
to make sure we get in tot h stuff we want to see and cover. That's just
how we roll. If you see us, please stop by and say hi!
Be Social:
Since you'll be spending a lot of time in line and
mingling with other people, you might as well make some new geek
friends! Don't be afraid to talk to people standing around with you.
Chances are you'll meet some awesome people and have some great
conversations about the things you love. Remember, you have a lot in
common with the people attending Comic-Con. You never know who you'll
meet either; you might be surprised by who is standing in line with you.
Don't Scare the Celebrities:
They'll be all over the place, and chances are you'll run
into them. It happens to us every year. If you happen to see one of your
favorite actors or directors, it's OK to geek out. Just be cool about
it, have manners, respect their privacy, and don't follow them around
the convention like a stalker! They know you are following them. Sure,
you can talk to them! Just be calm and polite, you know what I'm sayin'?
Don't wipe your boogers on them, and make it quick, they're busy.
Celebrities are people too. Respect.
Respect the Booth Babes:
Don't stare at the booth babes. I know they are there to
look at and draw you in, but if you linger around way too long (staring
at them for an unreasonable amount of time), this means that you are
scaring the shit out of them. These girls have a hard job, and it is a
job for them. There's no need to make them more uncomfortable than they
already are. Be cool, guys! They don't want to hang out with you!
Bring Cash:
Cash is king at the con, especially if you want to drop it
down on some sweet ass toys, comics, art, autographs, food,
prostitutes... oh wait. Some places will take debit and credit cards,
but it costs them money to use it, so if you bring cash, everyone wins.
Bring Beverages and Snacks:
You will be glad you did. So much to do, so little time to
eat. At least that's my experience, my fellow Tyrants usually have to
force me to eat because I just get so caught up in the awesomeness of it
all. There's just so much stuff to do, but you've still got to eat to
keep the energy level up and drink to stay hydrated. Try to be a little
more healthy than the picture above.
Free Swag:
Take it, it could be something cool, if not, you can
easily pass it along to someone else or throw it away. There have been
many times these free swag handouts ended up taking us to free food, and
some really fun movie screenings. There are also free comic books,
t-shirts, and posters. If you play your cards right you could be
swimming in free swag by the end of the convention.
Free Movie Screenings:
Why the hell not? It's fun, and it's free. There are a lot
of movie screenings going on around the Gaslamp District for films that
you may not have heard of. Definitely hit up the free movies if you
have some time to kill. Every year I've gone, I've attended a screening
that turned out to be awesome. This year we'll be hitting up Dredd 3D, Expendables 2, and whatever else comes out way!
Take a Shower:
We've been around some pretty stinky people at Comic-Con.
Please take a shower and keep yourself clean. I understand you can't
smell yourself, but other people can. Thank you.
Be Patient, Don't Stab People:
You will need patience at the Con. Last year
a Harry Potter fan got stabbed in the face by an impatient person. That
person went to jail. You will be waiting in line for a long ass time,
you will be trying to find seats for panels and dealing with a massive
crowd of people. Just keep an eye on that patience meter of yours. If
you find yourself ready to explode, enter into Zen mode and just calm
the frak down.
Comic-Con Costumes:
Maybe some of you have some awesome costumes to show off
at the Con. If you do, be prepared to be stopped by a lot of people so
that they can take pictures of you, especially if you are going as Slave
Leia. I've seen some pretty incredible costumes over the years, and
they seem to be getting better and better, so I will stop you for a
photo. Don't wear crappy costumes!
Look at Art in Artists' Alley:
There are a ton of great artists that come to Comic-Con to
show of their skills and sign autographs. Every year we walk around
looking at these artists' work, and we see a ton of great stuff! A lot
of it we've posted as Geek Art on the site over the years. It
gives you the chance to meet and greet some of your favorite creators,
many of whom sell original art, sketches, and exclusive limited-edition
prints and sketchbooks.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Ice Cream Shop:
This is a must-go for everyone who goes to Comic-Con! It's
so freakin' good! We will be here every night after a long day at the
convention center getting wasted on ice cream. So if you miss us at the
meet up, you will be able to catch us here every night where we unwind
and let loose. We will throw out a Tweet letting you know when we will
be there.
Look for the GeekTyrant T-Shirts!
If you see us walking around, stop us! We'll be happy to
talk to you and hang out, no matter how you look! We may even give you a
free shirt while supplies last. If you see us in line, maybe we'll let
you hang out with us while we are waiting to get in (if you know what I
mean), we're all friends right?
Most Importantly… Have Fun and be Happy!
If you're not going to have fun, then there's really no point in going.Follow @gonewallace Props to Geek Tyrant!
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