Credits to the various sources seen in this post, and the cover photo.

I DO NOT own the rights to any of the photos, videos or external material seen in this post, with a source linked to it.

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RULE #2: NO TOUCHY

Kuzco’s right!

Keep those itchy hands where we can see em!

 

 

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Credits to AMG-Chan and Animangaki for these photos.

COSPLAY. IS. NOT. CONSENT.

Say it with me, class.

COSPLAY.

IS.

NOT.

CONSENT.

Very good, this will not be coming out for your exam.

*sees brick flying in the distance*

*To be Continued*

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Whether someone is a Cosplayer or not, hands up.

NO ONE, has the right to touch anyone without permission.

Even with permission, avoid doing it.

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RULE #2.1: INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING,

1) Glomping (Tackle hugging)

Real Life is NOT an anime,

DON’T DO THIS.

You could potentially,

• Physically harm someone.
• Damage people’s props.
• Give wrong impressions about the ACG scene.

Glomping is only for 2 scenarios,

• Online Chat Rooms.
• Choreographed Glomps.

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2) Physical Violence

If there is trouble, call in the following,

• Event Staff.
• Venue Security.
• The Cops.
• The FBI (If Malaysia had one!)

I know some of us want to deck scumbags in public, but let’s not turn guilty parties into the victim.

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3) <Insert BS 4.0 here>

Basically, touching a person’s body because “Opportunity”.

And/or items that don’t belong to you.

You thirsty MF-Kers don’t CB.

Ninja Mudkip. 🤔

Watches. 👀

You. 👀 👀 👀

Don’t be surprised if one of you itchy F-Sticks gets Mudkip punched at a future event. 🤔

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Exceptions to Rule 2 – The 5W 1Hs

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1) Photoshoot Assistance

• OwO What’s this?

  • Photoshoots that involve helpers helping out.
  • Usually by holding a cosplayer’s costume to assist in setting up that perfect photo for the photographer.

• Who are involved?

  • Cosplayers.
  • Photographers.
  • Helpers.
    • People associated with either the cosplayer, photographer, or both.

• Where at?

  • The Event Venue.
    • Usually a wide open space to accommodate multiple people.
    • Varies based on the venue itself.

• When?

  • Anytime during the event.
  • Duration varies based on the photographer/s.

• But Why? 🤔

  • To land that perfect photo shot.
  • Needs assistance from people to,
    • Hold a cosplayer’s costume.
    • Release it at the right time.
    • Have the photographer take the shot.
    • Can take multiple attempts.

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2) Normal Gestures

• OwO What’s this?

  • Everyday gestures between people.
    • High-fives.
    • Handshakes.
    • Fist Bumps. *Bahlalalalalalala*
    • Hugs.

• Who are involved?

  • Pretty much anyone.
  • Usually people that know one another, or people with permission granted.

• But Why? 🤔

  • Normal human interactions. (Because duh.)

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3) Public Break Ups

• OwO What’s this?

  • NO, not the kind of “break-ups” from TV Dramas.
  • YES, the kind of breakup that involves getting people off other people.
    • Meant to calm situation between parties that might get touchy.

• Who are involved?

  • People too itchy to punch people.
    • Depends on the situation.
  • People not too itchy to punch people.
    • Event staff.
    • Regular bystanders.
    • Security detail for high profile people.

• But Why? 🤔

  • Meant to keep people away from others.
    • Security escorting a Celebrity/Guests etc.

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*END OF TRANSMISSION*

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