The "Pants Are Optional" Topic |
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The "Pants Are Optional" Topic |
 Jul 6 2010, 10:39 AM
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Neophyte Otaku  Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 5-November 08 Member No.: 20,690  |
So this year, in celebration of Disorganization XIII's Spoiler: The Panel 3 getting an 18+ label, we have decided to make pants totally optional at our panel. So you can come in and take your pants off and chill in your underwear while listening to some awesome geeky anime comedy.
That being said. I have realized that we shouldn't keep a monopoly on pants optional panels. So I am curious, what other panels would you really like to take your pants off at. I'd like to take my pants off at whatever fanfiction panel they are having this year. I think it will serve as an accurate visual representation of my fanfiction writing skills. (P.S. Disorganization XIII does not support the removal of pants at any panel that does not explicitly allow it like we do ... but it's nice to dream) -------------------- Angelo M. D'Argenio
President of Disorganization since BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF TIME!!!! DisorganizationXIII(at)gmail(dot)com |
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Jul 6 2010, 12:10 PM
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Grand Vizier of the Ota-Net ret. (Chair 2006) Group: Board Moderator Posts: 9,153 Joined: 27-January 03 From: Columbia, MD Member No.: 8 |
Ummm...cute and all, but dropping trou isn't really allowed. Even at an 18+ panel. BCC rules are already stretched quite a bit to allow the wide range of cosplay, but underwear alone isn't sufficient attire to pass their muster.
Showing up in your pajamas, however, covers all your bits without fear of wardrobe malfunction, and would be fine. -------------------- Jim Vowles
Member At Large, Otakorp, Inc. Board of Directors (2010) Relations Section Chief 2007-2010 Con Chair Emeritus (Otakon 2006) Grand Vizier of the Ota-Net |
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Jul 6 2010, 12:56 PM
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Seasoned Otaku Group: Otakon Staff Posts: 925 Joined: 31-March 03 From: Baltimore City Member No.: 221 |
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-------------------- Aaron Clark
Otakon 2010 Panels Department Head Otakon 2009-2008 Panels Lieutenant; 2007-2006 Panels Staffer; Panelist since 2003; Attendee since 2000 Former Panelist: Tekkoshocon, Anime Central, Katsucon, Nekocon, Anime Mid-Atlantic; Former Officer, UMBC Anime Society Webmaster, Eva Monkey, an Evangelion Fan Website; Co-Founder, Co-Administrator Eva Geeks, an Evangelion Fan Community |
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Jul 6 2010, 01:25 PM
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Neophyte Otaku Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 5-November 08 Member No.: 20,690 |
*Shakes fist at BCC* DAMN YOU AND YOUR FASCIST PANTS POLICIES!!!
*thinks* OK, so if pants less Spoiler is un-doable, I need to think of something even better. What is cooler than taking off your pants. Hmmmmm... -------------------- Angelo M. D'Argenio
President of Disorganization since BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF TIME!!!! DisorganizationXIII(at)gmail(dot)com |
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Jul 6 2010, 01:33 PM
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Neophyte Otaku Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 13-May 10 Member No.: 26,395 |
QUOTE (MyLifeIsAnRPG @ Jul 6 2010, 02:25 PM)  *Shakes fist at BCC* DAMN YOU AND YOUR FASCIST PANTS POLICIES!!! *thinks* OK, so if pants less Spoiler is un-doable, I need to think of something even better. What is cooler than taking off your pants. Hmmmmm... Crazy hat contest, or perhaps....... having a "Word of the day" Ala pee wee herman. -------------------- Oh!tonkin 2010
Pence - KH2 |
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Jul 6 2010, 01:36 PM
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Neophyte Otaku Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 5-November 08 Member No.: 20,690 |
QUOTE (Leo Ursus @ Jul 6 2010, 02:33 PM) QUOTE (MyLifeIsAnRPG @ Jul 6 2010, 02:25 PM) *Shakes fist at BCC* DAMN YOU AND YOUR FASCIST PANTS POLICIES!!! *thinks* OK, so if pants less Spoiler is un-doable, I need to think of something even better. What is cooler than taking off your pants. Hmmmmm... Crazy hat contest, or perhaps....... having a "Word of the day" Ala pee wee herman. Hmm... yeah that's a good idea. Whenever we say the word of the day, everyone takes off their pants! No... wait... DAMMIT!!! Man all the fun is getting drained out of having a 18+ label. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) This post has been edited by MyLifeIsAnRPG: Jul 6 2010, 01:37 PM -------------------- Angelo M. D'Argenio
President of Disorganization since BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF TIME!!!! DisorganizationXIII(at)gmail(dot)com |
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Jul 6 2010, 01:37 PM
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Fresh Meat Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 22-July 09 Member No.: 25,220 |
This is by far the funniest thread I have read all day.
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Jul 6 2010, 01:39 PM
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Neophyte Otaku Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 5-November 08 Member No.: 20,690 |
QUOTE (irriadin @ Jul 6 2010, 02:37 PM) This is by far the funniest thread I have read all day. If you think this is funny, come to our panel... with your pants on regrettably. This post has been edited by MyLifeIsAnRPG: Jul 6 2010, 01:39 PM -------------------- Angelo M. D'Argenio
President of Disorganization since BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF TIME!!!! DisorganizationXIII(at)gmail(dot)com |
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Jul 6 2010, 01:43 PM
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Fresh Meat Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 4-November 08 Member No.: 20,653 |
I'm not going to be at your panel due to age restrictions, but if they are forcing you to wear pants, how about wearing more pants than anyone else! Everyone can wear their underwear over their pants! In memory of the late great quail man.
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Jul 6 2010, 02:04 PM
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Veteran Poster Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 13-August 07 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 14,117 |
Oh my god, I'm going to have to come to this panel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
--------------------  [COSPLAY FOR 2010] Sado "Chad" Yasutora (Bleach) [John Bachman, Member '07, '09, '10] "Here's how to dumpster dive and find your goggles and make it look like someone threw up all over Abraham Lincoln." -AWO in reference to steampunk |
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Jul 6 2010, 02:42 PM
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Neophyte Otaku Group: Members Posts: 108 Joined: 15-August 08 From: Baltimore Member No.: 19,468 |
You could still do something reminiscent of "no pants" though, couldn't you? Alabaster said pajama type stuff would be cool, and they make pajama shorts (at least for women); my fiancee is quite fond of them in the summer. That would technically be "pantsless" while still allowing for enough coverage to prevent any no-no parts from slipping out. Barring that, would swimsuits be acceptable? While they technically look like underwear, they are generally designed to be a little more resistant to accidental slippage. Again, I don't know BCC policy well enough to say that you could actually do this, but given that I've seen girls in costumes that more or less look like they're running around in little more than their underwear *cough*Felicia*cough* there must be an acceptable way to do something similar.
Hell, if you did bathing suits (assuming acceptability) maybe you could randomly run around and squirt people with water bottles or something if they say the word of the day (I don't think water guns would be allowed, otherwise I'd say giant super-soaker to the face). |
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Jul 6 2010, 03:12 PM
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Neophyte Otaku Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 5-November 08 Member No.: 20,690 |
QUOTE (FlameLordPhoenix @ Jul 6 2010, 03:42 PM) You could still do something reminiscent of "no pants" though, couldn't you? Alabaster said pajama type stuff would be cool, and they make pajama shorts (at least for women); my fiancee is quite fond of them in the summer. That would technically be "pantsless" while still allowing for enough coverage to prevent any no-no parts from slipping out. Barring that, would swimsuits be acceptable? While they technically look like underwear, they are generally designed to be a little more resistant to accidental slippage. Again, I don't know BCC policy well enough to say that you could actually do this, but given that I've seen girls in costumes that more or less look like they're running around in little more than their underwear *cough*Felicia*cough* there must be an acceptable way to do something similar. Hell, if you did bathing suits (assuming acceptability) maybe you could randomly run around and squirt people with water bottles or something if they say the word of the day (I don't think water guns would be allowed, otherwise I'd say giant super-soaker to the face). We did have a plan about spraying down the audience with supersoakers filled with Tang for the Evangelion spoiler. We never did it because we couldn't remember if they still made Tang. Also, you know, logistics. Buuuuut if the BCC is OK with Tang Supersoakers that might be doable... mmmm Tang. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) Most likely not though. -------------------- Angelo M. D'Argenio
President of Disorganization since BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF TIME!!!! DisorganizationXIII(at)gmail(dot)com |
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Jul 6 2010, 03:44 PM
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Keeper of the Holy Cow Group: Board Moderator Posts: 333 Joined: 2-February 04 From: way out west in cali Member No.: 1,624 |
QUOTE (MyLifeIsAnRPG @ Jul 6 2010, 04:12 PM) Don't Press your luck....or our patience *smile* -------------------- ---MTL---
Michael Lee - Vice Chairman Otakon 2010 - Otakon BBS Moderator - Main Events -Keeper of the " Holy Cow " |
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Jul 6 2010, 03:58 PM
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Neophyte Otaku Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 5-November 08 Member No.: 20,690 |
QUOTE (Aidan2 @ Jul 6 2010, 04:44 PM) QUOTE (MyLifeIsAnRPG @ Jul 6 2010, 04:12 PM) Don't Press your luck....or our patience *smile* I assure you Disorganization XIII has the fullest respect for Otakon's policies and will abide by every rule and guideline set forth. On a related note, we only handle the highest quality pantsless tang (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) . -------------------- Angelo M. D'Argenio
President of Disorganization since BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF TIME!!!! DisorganizationXIII(at)gmail(dot)com |
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Jul 6 2010, 04:02 PM
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Otaku Group: Members Posts: 403 Joined: 23-July 07 From: Baltimore, MD Member No.: 13,288 |
QUOTE (The Eva Monkey @ Jul 6 2010, 01:56 PM) ಠ_ಠ LOL That face is epic. --------------------  Watashi wa Kuro Okami. Meiki sore. Otakon Attendee: ('05)('07)('08)('09)('10) - I'm ready. Joseph Davis, Jr. - Gofer # 10062 |
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Jul 6 2010, 04:17 PM
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Grand Vizier of the Ota-Net ret. (Chair 2006) Group: Board Moderator Posts: 9,153 Joined: 27-January 03 From: Columbia, MD Member No.: 8 |
We're all for having fun, but honestly it seems like every year people come up with just crazy stuff that is NEVER going to be allowable in public or in polite company.
Just because you're at a con, that doesn't mean the rules of everyday life are completely suspended. -------------------- Jim Vowles
Member At Large, Otakorp, Inc. Board of Directors (2010) Relations Section Chief 2007-2010 Con Chair Emeritus (Otakon 2006) Grand Vizier of the Ota-Net |
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Jul 6 2010, 05:48 PM
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Neophyte Otaku Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 5-November 08 Member No.: 20,690 |
QUOTE (alabaster @ Jul 6 2010, 05:17 PM) We're all for having fun, but honestly it seems like every year people come up with just crazy stuff that is NEVER going to be allowable in public or in polite company. Just because you're at a con, that doesn't mean the rules of everyday life are completely suspended. Hey, like I said before we will respect all of your rules (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) . We aren't going to do this pantsless, so you don't have to worry. I would however like to point out last years Anime USA 18+ Anime Parliament Panel where I argued for flying tentacle penis demon paternity rights, totally pants-less. Then there was that time I saw topless models in an 18+ how to draw manga panel. OH, and then there was that time people did a strip cabaret number at a masquerade. Oh and not to mention the anime burlesque shows I have been too. Like I said the Otakon staff doesn't have to worry, we won't do anything against Otakon's policies, however what is "allowable in public or polite company" is kind of a subjective thing. Other conventions have done it before. It's just a matter of what the e-board wants to allow or disallow. Just becuase Otakon has a strict "pants only" policy doesn't mean it won't happen elsewhere. ... hmmm I wonder what NYAF's policy toward pants is. -------------------- Angelo M. D'Argenio
President of Disorganization since BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF TIME!!!! DisorganizationXIII(at)gmail(dot)com |
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Jul 6 2010, 05:59 PM
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young lady Group: Board Moderator Posts: 724 Joined: 25-July 05 From: CT, New York's Fave Suburb Member No.: 4,308 |
Well since we've established there will be pants and this discussion has run its course I am going to lock this topic.
Good luck with the pantlessness at NYAF! -------------------- Lauren Gallo
Otakon 2010 Convention Operations Department Head, Lee's Metatron, Secretary To Lee Fenner, Correspondence Maintainer of Exhibitions, Merch Table Booth Bunny, Human Post-It, Happy Happy Stab Twin, Wonder Cynic Twin, member of the Lollipop Gang, Otakon Human Magic 8-Ball, Starbucks Coordinator, Staff Oracle, Guardian on the 2010 Con Chair's Nachos.... Otakon 2006 - 2009 : Exhibitions Staff/Former Scourrier Foster Keeper of the Chair of Vice's Moo Cow Sheep. |
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