For those of you that lack the confidence to approach a celebrity or a convention goer, this article could possibly be helpful. It could also be the completely insane ramblings of an idiot. I suggest that you read the rest to formulate your own opinion.
The very first convention that I ever attended was Comic Con in San Diego. Obviously this was a bold choice for a first convention, but here at B&G we like to go big. We flew across the country to San Diego with the intention of snagging some passes on Craig's List from some people scalping them. This actually worked for us (it is much harder to do these days, so I wouldn't try it) and we entered the convention under our new aliases. While flying across the country with no real plan and buying used passes off some bloke on Craig's List seems bold and daring, it is a completely different kind of daring than approaching someone to talk or get a picture or an autograph.
The very first convention that I ever attended was Comic Con in San Diego. Obviously this was a bold choice for a first convention, but here at B&G we like to go big. We flew across the country to San Diego with the intention of snagging some passes on Craig's List from some people scalping them. This actually worked for us (it is much harder to do these days, so I wouldn't try it) and we entered the convention under our new aliases. While flying across the country with no real plan and buying used passes off some bloke on Craig's List seems bold and daring, it is a completely different kind of daring than approaching someone to talk or get a picture or an autograph.
When we entered the massive convention center, not knowing if we would get busted for having passes that we didn't officially purchase, I was cool as a cucumber. As soon as my friends told me to go over and get my picture with some busty woman, I got squeamish and refused to do it. So here are my tips for approaching women with exposed bosoms. (These tactics can be used for approaching any person but for the sake of a site called Boobs and Gaming, we will say that these are used for interacting with ladies in skimpy clothes.)
1: Be Rational
A great first step for me was to realize what the consequences of my interactions were. Well if your goal is to get a photo with or get an autograph from the person in question, the only possible outcomes are that they say yes or no. When I compare that with consequences of getting caught with a Comic Con ID that is designated for someone else, I realize that this is small potatoes.
It is possible that the person you are approaching says yes to a picture, a motorboating or an autograph. In this case the stakes get a little bit higher. You could smell like a dirty trucker and they could be repulsed by your embrace. You could tell them to write something utterly ridiculous when they sign your photo or comic. They best way to avoid this embarrassment is by not being a sweaty smelly bastard and to keep your requests simple.
2: Imagine
A simple mental exercise may also cure your fears and help you relax. Try to think about what it would be like if someone approached you and asked if they could take your picture with you? This seems pretty reasonable and you would most likely accept the request. So quit worrying about it and approach that person.
3: Altered States
The following method is what really helped me at that first convention. A short walk away there was a fabulous pizza joint. Not only did they sell delicious pizza but they had $5 pitchers of Stella Artois! We couldn't pass up this deal and each drank at least a pitcher of beer before returning to the convention. After this hefty helping of liquid courage, I could scarcely give a crap what anyone thought of me.
1: Be Rational
A great first step for me was to realize what the consequences of my interactions were. Well if your goal is to get a photo with or get an autograph from the person in question, the only possible outcomes are that they say yes or no. When I compare that with consequences of getting caught with a Comic Con ID that is designated for someone else, I realize that this is small potatoes.
It is possible that the person you are approaching says yes to a picture, a motorboating or an autograph. In this case the stakes get a little bit higher. You could smell like a dirty trucker and they could be repulsed by your embrace. You could tell them to write something utterly ridiculous when they sign your photo or comic. They best way to avoid this embarrassment is by not being a sweaty smelly bastard and to keep your requests simple.
2: Imagine
A simple mental exercise may also cure your fears and help you relax. Try to think about what it would be like if someone approached you and asked if they could take your picture with you? This seems pretty reasonable and you would most likely accept the request. So quit worrying about it and approach that person.
3: Altered States
The following method is what really helped me at that first convention. A short walk away there was a fabulous pizza joint. Not only did they sell delicious pizza but they had $5 pitchers of Stella Artois! We couldn't pass up this deal and each drank at least a pitcher of beer before returning to the convention. After this hefty helping of liquid courage, I could scarcely give a crap what anyone thought of me.
Before I knew it, I was walking up to every set of exposed boobs, that I could find. On another note, wearing sun glasses helps cover the completely glazed look that you may have if you choose to go the altered states route. So take a shower, ask for permission, relax and starting popping some photos with some convention hotties!
CONVENTION BOOBS #3: HAVE FUN
CONVENTION BOOBS #3: HAVE FUN
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