Who Actually Goes to Comic-Con [CHART]
Comic-Con has officially evolved into the Oscars for Hollywood's Hype Machine. Below, a look at who shows up these days, and how they feel about being there ...
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Did anybody else read the Rabid collector in Comic Book Guy's voice?
Replyf**k Rob Liefeld.
ReplyAre you positive Gallo and Lucas shouldn't trade places?
ReplyLucas doesn't really come off as a prick. Out of ideas and a little batshit, sure, but he seems like a generally not-unpleasant guy.
The problem with the celebrity thing is that it attracts people who think nerds are weird.
Reply"Self proclaimed artist with limited talent."
ReplyLike most goth girls.
A goth girl just dumped you right?
Nah, it sounds like the fairer half of Deviant Art to me.
where are those hot anime chicks on venn diagram?
ReplyI always see them all over the internet
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ReplyWhere do the fangirls dying to meet their famous crush go?
Replythey sure deny it (even here in Cracked) but the stereotype of the sweaty comic book nerd is not very far from reality
Reply Hide All See All 6 RepliesI feel that the fair thing to say is that most nerd stereotypes still exist but aren't as common as people think, or at least not as common as they used to be.
I saw a ridiculuous amount of fat sweaty people riding they're sc****rs around Comic Con this year. It was pretty bad.
It exists, but it really isn't as common as "nerd" activities rise to greater mainstream acceptance due to the Internet.
...Why did it censor ValleLator's word? "oote" doesnt seem like a vulgar word.
In any event, its just that its easy to notice the big, sweaty folks. The emaciated, malnourished and quiet types have spent years cultivating our ability to hide in the shadows. Were it not for lack of care and/or talent, we'd make excellent ninjas. But I'm not going to go ninjaing about. I have shiny pokemon to find.
I think it was censoring "cooter", which is another word for vagina.
I see a ridiculous amoutn of fat sweaty people everytime I travel to the US, that's not the point.
holy s**t that graph is a mindf**k O.o
ReplyThat four-way Venn diagram blew my mind. I'm a fan of graph-based humor anyway, and that was just xkcd-level accessible-yet-geeky awesome. More infographics by ...whoever did that one? Were they both by The Machete?
ReplyAm I the only one who casts M. Night Shyamalan as Randall Flagg in my mind?
ReplyYou insult Randall Flagg by doing that... Flagg needs to be played by a true rock and roll star like Keith Richards or Mick Jagger...
Which Randall Flagg? I always liked The Eyes of the Dragon, and I always saw Ian MacKellan.
"Possible" Jim Lee sighting? As much as I like Cracked, this is a bit of an exageration. Jim Lee is as easily accessible at Comiccon as rats on a barge. Hell, at Comiccon '08 there were never more than five people at his table; I even got to share some coffee with him and get some pointers on my art which have served me well.
ReplyJim's famous, but the thing with artists is that unless they're working on the big book of the moment, the novelty wears off. Still, don't expect that kind of one-on-one time during panels.
I was going to say that Artist Alley is for some reason, the LEAST crowded area every time I've gone.
Kind of a shame because there's so many medium to big name artists there, and some sell art for a good price.
However, I did see some people selling s**t for four figures a piece.
Not even unique pieces.
About right, i wish i was there but being an average comic reader i cant go cuz my stupid life gets in the way of affording to fly to san diego :( but i wish i was there.
Reply Hide All See All 20 RepliesYour grammar is terrific. This is the sentence written above as it would be if it followed the rules of the English language. This was(?) about right. I wish I was there but as I am an average comic book reader I cannot go because my stupid life gets in the way of affording to fly to San Diego. I wish that I was there.
I understand that this may not be your first language. I hope that this helps.
-"gets in the way" can be substituted with words like obstructs or impedes.
-Stating that your life is stupid leaves a poor impression of yourself.
-"I wish" and "I was there" are two different statements. The word "that" connects them.
.......dick.
And yet, Woobie, ash_stewart22's comment actually applied to the discussion at hand. So while your comment may have been more grammatically correct, his was infinitely more useful. So if this discussion is a bowl of soup, your comment is a really shiny fork.
Jesus Christ Woobie, you are a massive a*****e and a terrible hypocrite to boot. Was that your attempt to sound smart? You need to work on that, because your grammar isn't picture perfect either, at least by the standards of a dick like you.
Also dude, this is the internet. Those connecting "that"s you are b***hing about? Those are considered to be optional - and in fact often discouraged - in news, corporate communications, literature and, increasingly, academia. I think omitting a couple in the Cracked comments is probably acceptable.
He must have been an english Major. They can never hide their arrogance and douchebaggery because they're all pretentious a*****es. Hey Woobie, should I hyphenate douchebaggery? Or is it one word?
Though I agree "wobbie" may have gone to far I defend him on the grounds that "cuz" is annoying. Also the complete lack of grammar overall on discussion boards is atrocious (no I'm not an English major.)
There is no rule in the English language about using justification for why you think your life is stupid. Just because it leaves a poor impression doesn't mean it's incorrect, you a*****e.
Also, you made it a run-on sentence. Add a comma.
The p***kishness of Woobie's comment might have made my head explode.
The p***kishness of Woobie's comment might have made my head explode.
The p***kishness of Woobie's comment might have made my head explode.
The p***kishness of Woobie's comment might have made my head explode.
The p***kishness of Woobie's comment might have made my head explode.
The p***kishness of Woobie's comment might have made my head explode.
The p***kishness of Woobie's comment might have made my head explode.
The p***kishness of Woobie's comment might have made my head explode.
Woobie, are you literally a complete and utter dick? My dick is less of a p***k than you. You also made quite a few incorrect statements. I'm not going to point them out because I am not you. If you are indeed an english major, then go back to university and take the "Not being a d******d with his head up his arse" course. By the way, if the guys name is Ash Stewart, what are the chances he DOESN'T speak english as a first language? d******d.
Let the replies end now. Soulj*pigeon had fabricated the perfect reply.
And, you didn't even correct him right. For instance, "that" can be omitted under certain circ*mstances. "I wish I was there" is fine, although of course "I wish I *were* there" would be better, since it's somehow impossible for him to be there at the present now that is actually here. Fragments are totally cool in informal language, even my English teacher uses them. And when I say my English teacher, I'm talking about something! Also, since he used the conjunction "cuz," I'm pretty sure grammar was deliberately not his utmost concern. AND (Yeah, that's how I start a sentence. What can you about it?), who for God's sake uses "impede" when commenting on the Internet, or writing a textbook. Where did you see it anyway?
I understand that this was most probably intended as a joke. It was still a corny one. I hope this sucks. (What? No "that" before "this?" Oh, no!)
5arawr's octuple post made my head explode.
Actually, Woobie, I believe it would be "I wish I had been there", since, as kemoon pointed out, he isn't there at the present moment, nor was he there when he posted the comment. Pretentious asswipe.
I don't get it, why did you type "Insufferable p***k" "And Artist With Little Talent" instead of Joe Quesadilla?
Replyf**k you, son
Still sore from BND, I see.
nice, left me wanting to know more though. id like to see a whole comic con article! being in the UK and lazy, i dont think id be arsed to go for real. Give me a Cracked eye-view please someone!!???
ReplyTell me about it, I feel the exact same way!
Comic Con is international.
Goes to London.
I have no idea how close you are to London, just saying.
Is that Olivia Wilde on the Hollywood Starlet?
ReplyYep, I'm like 90% sure.
ya actually i kinda noticed people seemed to give more of a s**t recently but i thought it was just me paying more attention to other people
ReplyLet me guess, the author is an appropriately enthusiastic? Sure....
ReplyLol'd at Lucas and Shama-lama-ding-dong
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