My friends got back from Katsucon 2013 last night full of stories of this year’s epic cross-booking at the Gaylord National. And that got me thinking:
Why do conventions so often get cross booked with events that will clearly not play well together?
Once upon a time, I wound up in an elevator dressed like a ninja next to a man in formal military dress, striving to make normal conversation while he looked at me as though I might possibly be contagious (being a germaphobe who regularly gives that look to other people, I understand).
But still.
Check out the list I’ve started, and add your own pictures and stories (either in the comments here, or in a new post tagged “Con stories”).
Best of Cross Bookings
1. Rodeo: Cowboys were buying tickets to the con, then making fun of and harassing the attendees. Not a great mix.
2. Little League Soccer Team: They didn’t cause trouble, but the moms were definitely casting some looks as they exited elevators.
3. Romantic Couples Getaway: Made somewhat worse by the fact that it was Valentine’s Day weekend at an expensive location – the couples were typically weirded out, mildly fascinated, or scandalized.
4. Black-Tie Military Order Ball: What do you get when you cross a bunch of cosplayers with a formal military event? Lots of people asking if they can have a picture of your Fullmetal Alchemist costume. *wince*
5. Add yours in the comments or make a new post: This is just a small sample of the cross-bookings I’ve seen, and I know darned well there have been more. Share your story and help us compile the best (worst) list of all the conventions that have shared space with other groups.
Published: Feb 18, 2013 12:00 pm