Maybe I shouldn't use "norm", but ok, so what make these nich population of people deisre to be in a costume?

I do accept the explantion of people taking pride in themselves for being different. But as far as "expressing themselves", expressing what?

That's what I was thinking. I haven't seen an actual real cosplayer in my entire life besides myself!

You're looking too much into it. People dress in cosplay for fun, that's how it is. People don't wear cosplay everyday. If you mean people who dress in an unusual style all the time, that's something else.

It seems like the majority of the time, cosplayers are fat, ugly Japanophiles dressing as characters that are way out of their league. Kind of an escape from their dull, socially retarded lives into a kawaii world of pocky where the ramune flows like water.



Other people really make the characters come to life.



Either way, both groups have a ton of self-confidence - if you can cram your 300 pound frame into a Haruhi school uniform, hey, at least you're not shy.

LMAO, tell me about it:



Hmm. I have so many gripes about cosplay. Bad hair, outfits that don't suit... shiney fat pvc sakuras 0_0; man.

But when it's good, it looks great.

Let's keep the conversation civil. Sweeping and insulting statements do not add to a decent discussion.

c'mon guys be nice... I just want to know what people think... so let me ask the question differently

I guess I've heard the voice of those who will either perform or support cosplay. What about those who don't? What goes through your mind when you see a cosplayer?

Just about everything fashion related that people do is attention seeking.
We all want to be noticed a little bit.
That's perfectly natural.
I've noticed a lot of these people attending cosplay events like cons, are just regular boring old people in the real world.
Whether their dressed as a character or some sort of original style.
They're all expressing themselves in away that they want in a place where they won't be made fun of.
It's a nice escape from reality and a real chance for someone to show off their eccentric side.

Although I admit some cosplay can be ridicules.
Let's take the cat girl crave for example.
These girls are dressing like hussy's it's ridiculous.
It doesn't matter if you're cosplaying or not.
That's not an excuse, have a little self respect Jesus Christ.
You'll go to anime conventions and see these girls with everything all out and a bunch of ten years olds in the same room.
really urks me.
Same goes for men.
Cosplay does not mean strap a leash around your neck wear short shorts on your hairy butt.
It's funny, but acknowledge the kids come on guys.
Like wear that shit at a hentai fest or something if you really want to.

Wow Misa I'm really surprised you'd be that rude.

She should've modified the outfit so it fit her better.
But the fact is, if she were tubby or skinny.
It doesn't make a difference.
Someone who's skinny is just as guilty for wearing something that skimpy in public.

People usually work really hard on their cosplays.
God knows how long making that took her.
It's actually really accurate.
it's just not right to make fun of someones hard work like that.
You should know better.

I dunno.
I have friends who Cosplay and stuff.
To me, it's just a big waste of time and money.
But to others, it's fun and creative.
It's just like asking why people watch TV, play video games,
hang out with friends, go out to eat.
They like to.

No no it wasn't the fact she was a large lady! It is a good piece of work, I just think she should have picked a better outfit to suit her body type. Her shorts are too short, to the point it wouldn't suit anyone. Yuna from Final Fantasy is not the best choice in my opinion. In fact, I've seen a lot of larger women pull off some beautiful cosplay, the same as I've seen some slimmer people do bad ones. I just don't think a cosplay that skimpy is suitable on barely anyone, that's the point I was making - I'm sorry, it probably seemed like I was mocking her weight and whatnot and I apologise for that.

My actual key point was *Pick a character that suits you and an outfit that would flatter your body type.*