Comic Con is a place for nerds of
all kinds to gather and immerse themselves in the culture of their favorite
characters, places and stories. Here are 6 tips to make sure you are the
coolest nerd in all of Comic Con.
Tip #1: Arrive Early
Parking spots will fill quickly, and the line outside can grow in a hurry. You can arrive early, grab a coffee and breakfast and schedule your day out. This will let you make the most of your day at Comic Con and not squander your precious time.
Tip #2: Know the Lingo
It’s impossible to know about each and every show, movie, game and comic represented at the Con, but you should be familiar enough with most of them so you aren't left looking clueless. Take the time to especially bone up on any panels or meet and greets you plan on attending since you will be waiting with their truest fans.
Tip #3: Bring Your Own Refreshments
New attendees make the mistake of having to wait in line for snacks and drinks. Prices are artificially high and lines can get quite long during peak hours. Consider bringing a refillable water bottle along with crackers, nuts, popcorn or any other filling snack that can be carried around with no hassle.
Tip #4: Know Your Celebrities
You shouldn't only familiarize yourself with the celebrities who’re going to be attending the panels, but also the celebrities that tend to hang around Comic Con. You may end up knocking elbows with somebody like Patton Oswalt or Kevin Smith. Not recognizing them immediately would be decidedly uncool.
Tip #5: Carry Cash
One thing Comic Con is known for is having a great variety of vendors with memorabilia from all sorts of genres. A good deal of these vendors do accept credit or debit cards, but many of them are cash only. The ATM machines throughout the convention often have long lines and heavy fees. It would be a great shame to miss the perfect piece to your collection because you had to stand in line for an ATM.
Tip #6: Dress to Impress
Dressing up in costume is not a requirement for attendance, but a great costume goes a long way in earning the respect of all other nerds at Comic Con. Pick your favorite character, whether it be somebody from a TV show, movie, comic book, novel, or any other character you can imagine. Try to pick somebody somewhat uncommon but not so obscure that they won't be recognized. You want your fellow nerds to recognize your awesome costume immediately!
Tip #1: Arrive Early
Parking spots will fill quickly, and the line outside can grow in a hurry. You can arrive early, grab a coffee and breakfast and schedule your day out. This will let you make the most of your day at Comic Con and not squander your precious time.
Tip #2: Know the Lingo
It’s impossible to know about each and every show, movie, game and comic represented at the Con, but you should be familiar enough with most of them so you aren't left looking clueless. Take the time to especially bone up on any panels or meet and greets you plan on attending since you will be waiting with their truest fans.
Tip #3: Bring Your Own Refreshments
New attendees make the mistake of having to wait in line for snacks and drinks. Prices are artificially high and lines can get quite long during peak hours. Consider bringing a refillable water bottle along with crackers, nuts, popcorn or any other filling snack that can be carried around with no hassle.
Tip #4: Know Your Celebrities
You shouldn't only familiarize yourself with the celebrities who’re going to be attending the panels, but also the celebrities that tend to hang around Comic Con. You may end up knocking elbows with somebody like Patton Oswalt or Kevin Smith. Not recognizing them immediately would be decidedly uncool.
Tip #5: Carry Cash
One thing Comic Con is known for is having a great variety of vendors with memorabilia from all sorts of genres. A good deal of these vendors do accept credit or debit cards, but many of them are cash only. The ATM machines throughout the convention often have long lines and heavy fees. It would be a great shame to miss the perfect piece to your collection because you had to stand in line for an ATM.
Tip #6: Dress to Impress
Dressing up in costume is not a requirement for attendance, but a great costume goes a long way in earning the respect of all other nerds at Comic Con. Pick your favorite character, whether it be somebody from a TV show, movie, comic book, novel, or any other character you can imagine. Try to pick somebody somewhat uncommon but not so obscure that they won't be recognized. You want your fellow nerds to recognize your awesome costume immediately!
