{"id":8333,"date":"2024-11-08T14:01:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T19:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/?p=8333"},"modified":"2024-11-08T14:01:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T19:01:43","slug":"aka-cosplayin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/08\/aka-cosplayin\/","title":{"rendered":"AKA Cosplayin\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

THE OBSERVATION BOOTH<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OP \/ ED & PHOTOS BY ANDREA DIALECT<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHO DAT?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

COSPLAY – the art or practice of wearing costumes to portray characters from fiction, especially from manga, animation, and science fiction. a skit featuring these costumed characters.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Who dat” in slang terminology means “who is that.” In this context, it serves as a double entendre: it can mean “who is that person” while also referring to “who is that character being portrayed.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was the second time CowGirl Pamela invited me to meet her and Hood Boy Tobias – her horse, whom I affectionately call Hoodboy – at Elmwood Park on October 31st for East Orange\u2019s Trunk or Treat event. While I don\u2019t personally celebrate, it\u2019s was an incredible gathering filled with vibrant people, creativity, and lively entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The costumes were especially nicely done, with some truly intriguing choices that caught my eye. Unfortunately, there\u2019s not enough room in this Observation Booth to showcase them all, but here are a few standout costumes and participants who have become my muses. Do any of them look familiar? If so, let them know they\u2019re now the talk of Local Talk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget to visit my Andrea Dialect Facebook page and my msdialect Instagram for more engaging writing and content. Also please like, follow and share!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DID YOU KNOW THAT\u2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word \u201ccosplay\u201d comes the words \u201ccostume\u201d and \u201cplay.\u201d Cosplayers are known for their versatility and strong attention to detail, combining the skills of sewing, foam and thermoplastic work, prop building, wig styling, special effects makeup and more into their work to ensure everything looks according to a specific character\u2019s design. These characters are sourced from a variety of things, such as movies, video games, Japanese anime series or even original designs – basically anything you want as long as it makes you happy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cplay\u201d part comes in when actions or dialogues are included to mimic the character even further past the visual aspect. Most cosplayers will flock to either fan conventions or cosplay social media spaces where they can interact with others who enjoy the same fandoms as they do and take part in impressions, skits and more. The community aspect of cosplay is very strong, allowing for a safe, judgment-free space to simply have fun and be yourself. {blog.spoonflower.com}<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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