Geeks are Sexy
09-09-2009, 09:53 PM
By Casey Lynn (http://www.madgirl.org)
Contributing Writer, [GAS]
I had the geeky joy of spending last weekend at Dragon*Con in Atlanta. It’s known for being one of the best cons for costumes, probably because it’s so broad – everything from the traditional Klingons to the crazygothpunk to the increasingly trendy steampunk (and of course, obligatory Stormtroopers). I’m a terrible photographer myself, so I found some of my favorites on Flickr to share.
Steampunk X-Men. This was the first year for the “Alternate History” track at D*C, which meant that these kinds of costumes were out in force. – neko43 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neko43/3894622188/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc10.jpg
Obligatory Stormtrooper – vladeb (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28122162@N04/3892091282/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc1.jpg
Obligatory slave Leias – neko43 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neko43/3896662261/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc8.jpg
They two were too busy posing for the camera to notice when Bowser grabbed her from behind and took off. – phrequency (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phrequency/3891561814/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc2.jpg
This is a hula hoop, though I only know that because I saw her. Gathered quite a crowd! – phinz (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phinz/3888103221/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc3.jpg
According to the photographer, these guys were looking for Sparta, but turned down the wrong Peachtree Street. – phrequency (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phrequency/3890785353/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc111.jpg
It looks like Alice finally caught the white rabbit – with a little help from Belle. It’s exhausting being a Disney character! – cyberlizard (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyberlizard/3902102160/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc4.jpg
Lego Indiana Jones would lose his head if it weren’t bolted on. – leshoward (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leshoward/3902365806/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc5.jpg
Poor, unfortunate souls… – cyberlizard (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyberlizard/3901319907/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc6.jpg
These ladies win the best use of a literary/science fiction pun award. – phrequency (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phrequency/3890759065/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc7.jpg
At least if the Master tries anything, this time it’s two against one. (I saw at least five Tenth Doctors, and every one of them had a Rose with him as an accessory.) – boxercab (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boxercab/3888102897/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc9.jpg
Quick, which one of these is a Cylon? – neko43 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neko43/3894609494/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc12.jpg
And finally, for the absent-minded con-goer… – leshoward (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leshoward/3900022401/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc13.jpg
Related posts:
Wednesday Geeky Pics: Comic Con 2009 Cosplay (http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/07/29/wednesday-geeky-pics-comic-con-2009-cosplay/)
Wednesday Geeky Pics: Steampunk Galore! (http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/04/15/wednesday-geeky-pics-steampunk-galore/)
Wednesday Geeky Pics: Fun with Legos (http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/01/28/wednesday-geeky-pics-fun-with-legos/)
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Contributing Writer, [GAS]
I had the geeky joy of spending last weekend at Dragon*Con in Atlanta. It’s known for being one of the best cons for costumes, probably because it’s so broad – everything from the traditional Klingons to the crazygothpunk to the increasingly trendy steampunk (and of course, obligatory Stormtroopers). I’m a terrible photographer myself, so I found some of my favorites on Flickr to share.
Steampunk X-Men. This was the first year for the “Alternate History” track at D*C, which meant that these kinds of costumes were out in force. – neko43 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neko43/3894622188/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc10.jpg
Obligatory Stormtrooper – vladeb (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28122162@N04/3892091282/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc1.jpg
Obligatory slave Leias – neko43 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neko43/3896662261/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc8.jpg
They two were too busy posing for the camera to notice when Bowser grabbed her from behind and took off. – phrequency (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phrequency/3891561814/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc2.jpg
This is a hula hoop, though I only know that because I saw her. Gathered quite a crowd! – phinz (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phinz/3888103221/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc3.jpg
According to the photographer, these guys were looking for Sparta, but turned down the wrong Peachtree Street. – phrequency (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phrequency/3890785353/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc111.jpg
It looks like Alice finally caught the white rabbit – with a little help from Belle. It’s exhausting being a Disney character! – cyberlizard (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyberlizard/3902102160/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc4.jpg
Lego Indiana Jones would lose his head if it weren’t bolted on. – leshoward (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leshoward/3902365806/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc5.jpg
Poor, unfortunate souls… – cyberlizard (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyberlizard/3901319907/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc6.jpg
These ladies win the best use of a literary/science fiction pun award. – phrequency (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phrequency/3890759065/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc7.jpg
At least if the Master tries anything, this time it’s two against one. (I saw at least five Tenth Doctors, and every one of them had a Rose with him as an accessory.) – boxercab (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boxercab/3888102897/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc9.jpg
Quick, which one of these is a Cylon? – neko43 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neko43/3894609494/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc12.jpg
And finally, for the absent-minded con-goer… – leshoward (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leshoward/3900022401/) (CC (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en))
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dc13.jpg
Related posts:
Wednesday Geeky Pics: Comic Con 2009 Cosplay (http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/07/29/wednesday-geeky-pics-comic-con-2009-cosplay/)
Wednesday Geeky Pics: Steampunk Galore! (http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/04/15/wednesday-geeky-pics-steampunk-galore/)
Wednesday Geeky Pics: Fun with Legos (http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2009/01/28/wednesday-geeky-pics-fun-with-legos/)
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