Weight Issues
Taboo #2
For cosplayers we use cosplay as a way to escape
oppression and judgment that we usually get outside the convention wall. But
lying right in front of us we see judgment even in our own kingdom. Not because
we are doing anything wrong. Not because someone is ignorantly doing it. No,
this is pure and unruly shaming because you weigh a certain size.
Now I know what you’re thinking. No one does that at
conventions.
False.
It turns out lots of convention goers have been
bullied at least once in their life, and this is by convention goers
themselves. The sad thing about it is, these same people who are bullying
convention goers watch, attend, and fan craze some of the same shows that the
bullied watches. And most of the shows that convention goers cosplay are the
most diverse and equal quality shows out there. For some, this is the reason
why they like the shows in the first place.
But back to the topic at hand.
The situation with weight and cosplay has been at
hand since the first costume contest at a convention. Because this actually
caused the idea of judgment on costume for other cosplayer. The truth is, the
judges are only judging the quality of the costume craft and how well you
behave like the character you are cosplaying. Not if you and the character have
the same weight.
From both sides of the scale too fat, too skinny,
you can hear people saying this about cosplayers. Especially at conventions and
meet ups. The fact that no one is doing anything about it is really the hard
part of it all. I will provide websites at the bottom of the page
that actually have support groups to help con goers who have been bullied or
are being bullied because of their physical features.
If you have any stories
about being bullied or know anyone who has been bullied in the cosplay
community. Please feel free to comment below.
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