Persuasive Essay On Cosplay

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This is a direct quote by - Leonor ("Cosplay means means to be able to disappear from the world and its problems for some moments. It means to imagine, create, and be with your friends." http://www.otakuaniverse.com/index.php/feature-articles/85-featurearticles/191-cosplay-quotes) Everyone wants to be something that they are not. Creating a world that expresses who you want to be, when others are afraid too. I believe in the world of Cosplay is gaining popularity because it allows others to escape the reality of their self- concept and perceived flaws. In this paper I will discuss how Cosplay is used in positive and negative ways to explore peoples body image, how racism and sexism play out in Cosplay and lastly, the popularity in social media …show more content…

24 year old Kristen Laneae model/gamer from Minneapolis over comes her low self-esteem by using her hidden talent by transfiguring into any famous female characters by using makeup, wigs and costumes. In the last two years, Kristen has dressed up in over 20 different characters. Working with top of the notch photographers in photo shoots and making jaw-dropping backgrounds that make her transformations convincing for her viewers. Her obsession for Cosplay has been taken to the next level by going to a cosplay event. Cosplay gave her an experience of a lifetime by breaking the ice and starting conversations with anybody. Kristen has created many costumes that she stores at her parents’ house. A direct quote from Kristen Lanae “I can say that Cosplay has helped me a ton with my confidence.” I have been very shy and quiet, but I come alive.” (Morgan, Maybelle. "I Come Alive in Costume: Shy Cosplay Fanatic Revels How Dressing up as Iconic Action and Fantasy Heroines Helped Her over Come a Lifetime of Low Self Esteem." Daily Mail, 26 July 2015. Web. 27 July …show more content…

Ali Mattu talks about the good side about people at the Sana Diego comic- con. The main circumstance that people go to comic- cons is to meet people. Shocked that typical geeks are anti-social and are basically lover, which is entirely untrue! Geek people really like to make friends and go to comic- cons because it is the best way to find people who are passionate about the same things you are interested as well. Our cerebrum tops social relationships all the time even if it is not doing anything as it waits for more socializing. It’s easier to strike an easy conversation because our brains are hard wired to talk about geek things. What is awesome about these comic con conventions is that they have lead to new friendships such as: Geek therapist José Cardona , Larry “Dr. Trek” Nemeses and film Journalist Aaron

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