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We thought about writing a post more along the lines of “How To: Drop in on Comic-Con Before It’s Too Late” quite a few weeks ago, when we unwittingly took a short trip down the hall to the Daily Cal office watering hole, sat down at the computer, and then realized that for the first time in history known to man, the Comic-Con registration clock struck “too late.” Tickets are sold out.
A change in our headline was definitely necessary. Nevertheless, after finding ourselves sitting on our hands and watching a giant fly buzz about our heads, we decided to compile this list for our fellow bored summer session goers with nothing to do in the next 72 hours.
1. Sprout Wings or Hijack a Super Villain Aircraft
San Diego is about eight hours by I-15 South or 1.5 hours by Southwest Airlines (plus something like 17 hours once you factor in BART, AirBART and checking in your 49.8-pound Batman armor costume). Plus, everyone knows Amtrak to San Diego is for noobs. So we decided that the only way to get to Comic-Con and back in time for school on Monday is to haul superhero-ass to SoCal while yelling “Pow! Boom! Zoom!”
2. Seduce a Grimy Ticket Scalper or Hound a Little Pigtailed Girl
Ok, so here’s the deal: in reality, Comic-Con is only sold out because Ebay entrepreneurs and those guys in front of the convention center with questionably legit Comic-Con passes don’t need to be told twice that folks like America’s closet DC Comic readers are willing to rob Gothem City’s finest banks for Comic-Con tickets. But let’s face it–Acme dynamite or canvas sacks of money are hard to come by. Thus, we propose that you offer your only thing of value. That’s right, your sexiness.
On the other hand, there’s no shame in secondhand tickets. You can dress up as a giant Anime bunny and convince a little girl leaving the convention to trade her ticket for a piggyback ride to the trolley station.
3. Take a Breath, Smile and Enjoy the Rest of Your Weekend at the Manga Mecca
There you have it! A villainous plan for surefire success (and when we say “surefire,” we do mean that the Clog is not to be held responsible for any arrest charges or public humiliation you will face). Now whip out your camera and scout out all the sexy, unsexy and transvestite Princess Leias in gold bikinis that are waiting to pose for free or the low, low price of $5 per picture.
Image Source: scagz under Creative Commons
Earlier: How to: Polish Off Your Class Schedule
Tags:Comic-Con 2008, Convention Center, Gold Bikini, Princess Leia, San Diego, Super Hero Powers
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