Top 10 Tips; How to survive a Con!

[CosplayCupcakesPro]

Dude, I love you! I am going to my first convention in November and this is EXACTLY what I wanted! I LOVE YOU! <33333333333333

[codizzle3280]

@CosplayCupcakesPro  weird...

[ninjagurl16]

this is great! I'm going to New York Comic-Con and it's my first convention ^^ thank you so much haha I'll make sure to follow these tips

[Kishema7]

@ninjagurl16 Omg!I am going to new york comic con too!^^

It was my first con last year :)

[potatoyumyum89]

So people will say yes if u want a pic from a random stranger? AWESOME! (I hope you could tell that I'm going to my first one in a couple of weeks)

[xXAkuBabyXx]

@potatoyumyum89

Usually they do! Conventions are a BLAST! I hope you have fun at your first one! :)

[potatoyumyum89]

@xXAkuBabyXx The convention I went to wasn't very big actually :( It was just a branch-off from a big one in LA.

.... BUT I HAD A BLAST ANYWAYS!!! We went to Carl's Jr. after still in our costumes and everybody was staring at us! I had an awesome time in the dealer's room. xD

[xXAkuBabyXx]

@potatoyumyum89

That's great that you still went though! Actually some small conventions are better than larger ones! (The lines at small conventions are MUCH smaller :D) But as long as you have fun it's all good! :)

[potatoyumyum89]

@xXAkuBabyXx Like i said, the dealers room was my favorite part ^_^ I got a plushie of my fav anime character and i sleep w/it every nite lol xD

[potatoyumyum89]

@potatoyumyum89 That last anime con I went to may as well be my last :( There probably won't be any big cons near me, and my parents say I can't stay at a hotel with just my friends, so now I'm sad :'(

[AzuriteHollow]

How old do you have to be to go to cons? :P

[ZombieMelacholyAsia]

@AzuriteHollow it doesn't matter it depends on the anime con though u might have to be forced on to bring a parent or guardian if ur not (14- 18+)

[AzuriteHollow]

@ZombieMelacholyAsia Thanks! :)

[ZombieMelacholyAsia]

@AzuriteHollow ur welcome

[xXDeiDeiChanXx]

Breath : D

good video :D

[xXDeiDeiChanXx]

Breath : D

[magexair]

Dude you look alot like robert downy Jr XD

[xsparkage2x]

i think in every convention tips people say personal hygene haha

[mewprincess1]

thanks very much ^^

[shtoyshted]

hey blunty are you going to be at the sydney supanova again this year?

[ShortCakesMakeup]

wat about us cosplayers who r walking around in heels 4 HOURS!!!!!!!!!!????????

[misstresssasori]

@ShortCakesMakeup learn to ignore the pain... or get real shoes.

[ThornSakura]

i like this guy ^^ Hes realy nice and has a funy personality! Great guy!

[FluffyKitsune09]

these r really useful tips:) great vid and thanks:)

[bradleybauer]

You sir, are a tool.

[windada]

This was actually a really great con guide, but you forgot to mention to girls that if you're cosplaying and wearing a skirt ALWAYS put on shorts underneath. lol, that's helped me out quite a bit, lol

<3

[Corny12]

SO true XD ^^

[Tekirai]

@windada lol! a guy got kicked out a con i went to for doing panty shots

[nikkuraj]

that was so funny

[gothicshippo1]

at most how much is a ticket?

[YamiSango1]

You speak a ittle to fast for me poor german girl xD... But that was I understand was correct or funny xD~

[awesomeliketeffy]

Sadly, the pre-reg line at Dragon Con in Atlanta is always longer than any other line.  :(

[Tekirai]

@awesomeliketeffy now thats sad

[13Neverm1nd37]

If everyone pre-buys their tickets, what happens?

[netcrusher8783]

and i agree! take a shower people!, every day! and use deodorant, it`s easy.. so please do it.

[netcrusher8783]

great video buddy,you`ve got some good tips on there

[carsonnik]

Yes, but I wasn't talking about those people. I just meant people who don't have medical conditions but still get away with having bad body odor

[xLikeMeOrDontx]

ah-HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! thats the oldest fricken excuse in the book! admit it u nerds are afraid of water there for afraid of showers.

[carsonnik]

You should replay to HIS comment, not mine, since you were talking to him. I know this because I got the comment update.

And yes, there ARE medical conditions, just like there are medical conditions for bad breath, and so on. I still agree about that not being a full excuse, and they should still attempt to mask it by using medicated deodorant.

[xLikeMeOrDontx]

i know there ARE medical diseases, it is just the fact that (and i know) that nerds use it as an excuse. but not all. case closed

[animebrian]

i want to go to comic con in sandiago next year but my family cant aford plane ticket or drive there

[PenutButtaJelly]

My next con is in a week.

I always show up clean and smelling good , but that changes. I'm one of the hyper types. Which is rare in fat kids.

[ProserpinaFC]

I want to go to a con. :3

[seatedrhysyboy95]

its probably because they are addicted to their game my little brother is and he smells bad

[carsonnik]

I really don't see how it's so hard for some people to have good hygiene. I mean really, all you need to do is take a freaking shower every day and use soap, you don't even need deodorant. Wear a hat if you have greasy hair, or don't wear warm clothes if you sweat alot. Easy. And I don't see why gamers, comic, or anime fans in particular seem to be the worst at this.

[surferfelix]

Im a gamer and am obsessed with a certain comic and i still stay clean! I try to shower atleast 2 times a day and Use soap at all times. Really its easy, just shower whenever its neccesary!

[Seythia]

What you're saying is great and all, really helpful tips but honestly?

Right now all I think about is the beautiful accent :D

[KurenaiYue]

lol. It reminds me of when I went to a-kon and they had a Foamy video about a-kon. The thing I remember most is "SHOWER!!!" lol

[oproepderkabouters]

Tip 11: Save your empty cola bottle in case youre in line somewhere and need to whizz :)

[gonk666]

thankyou for the last tip hopefully this will inspire people to have personal hygeine so im not choking when the raise their arms :D

[Liorca]

i love your Tips... thx

[killertu]

Ha I remember went to my first anime convention,It was soo crowed and I didn't even wear my cosplay(seen a bit shy) and yes,we didn't get to do a thing,The map is not exactly help full seen my dad not into this thing so it doesn't motivated me one bit

[BalooDumptruck]

only con i'll ever go to is an AnthroCon or FurCon, at least those are fun and do fun things

[LittleCutePrincess93]

lol xDDD bin mir nicht so sicher ob tipp 1 funktionieren würde XD

[DaLiA345]

I like this guy...;)) Nice tips, too!

[finalpie]

squid

[MintoBastet]

I want my money back.....

[LoveAkanishi90]

Thans for summing up all these tips to survive a con. I will keep that in mind, thank you ^^ Very well done!

[KingFluffs]

agreed im addicted to cola lol

[sothis27]

Stimmt, da läufts genau umgekehrt XDD

[SnowAngelx3]

aber das vorstellen hat auch was XD

[Bettychan007]

ahaha... bist du auch so ewig angestanden....

ich hab mir gedacht ich komm da nie mehr rein....

xD

[TheSubsideDark]

You deserve a thousand thank yous for that Deo stuff. Thank you XD *lol*

[ParLucius]

Yay. Early birthday present. ^_^ (Day early)

Anyway, great job, but it was too general. It'll be nice if you branched off, mainly for the cosplayers. Warn them that if they dress well, they will get glomped! (Happened to me a lot, which made my day, since it was my very first cosplay.)

[narutofangirl202]

or to save money pack food...^^

[mastersavaro]

1:23 ~ 1:41 LOL thats just like me XDDD

[stealinstuff]

and i am paying to watch this video btw, cuz im paying for the computer to be ON while WATCHING THIS VIDEO, so give me $257.00 =) lol

[Decliner]

I've been wondering, do you use a webcam or camcorder?

[sxchunni333]

hey blunty will u be going to sydnova?

dont mind me if i randomly come up to u and say hi LOLOL

ill b in a revy costume =]=]=]

[sggt13]

i lik the line 0_o

[KakashiGirlfriend1]

Yeah it was awesome as always!! And i can't remember if i said it before but you're awesome and really nice!!and it was really cool i got to meet you!!

[kathea92]

you remind me of one of the most fantastic teacher i have ever had. he talks real fast and does like the exact same facial expressions as you do and hes an aussie liek you are, well that makes sense being that i live on the gold goast... um the point of this comment was that you are GREAT just like my teacher. oh hes an art teacher not a gay suject like biology or french or something like that. so yeah. your great.

byee

[TheMechAlchemist]

AWA, dragon con, Anime Boston fun fun

[hassiand]

I missed out this year :(

I hope I don't miss next years

[MultiSteveB]

Tip: Get a comfortable small/medium sized backpack. You can put the food & drink you brought with you in it, and after you've eaten, there's room for the stuff you buy (protecting it from damage and casual theft).

[JZAtemu]

but what if you're going to be cosplaying at the convention you're going to?

[blackcherrychan]

cosplay someone with comfortable clothes and a big bag :DDD Dunno lah~

btw nice video.. the tips are pretty useful for a lot of trips too... or foreign festivals...

[InitialKeLw]

Wow thanks this could really help.

[KakashiGirlfriend1]

lol hioh tis the hinata cosplayer from brisbane supanova Hi!*hugz* and yeah sorry i didn't comment earlier i'm having computer issues at the moment.

[Blunty3000]

*hugs* right back... hope you had a blast at SN :D

[shatterous]

wow.. been a while sinse ive watched a blunty video... i remember the guy who took all of his clothes off and put them back on.. anyway you've came a long way. congrats *5 stars*

[KOUKLI86]

I saw blunty at the melb one. I was too shy to go up and talk though :p

Perhaps next year.

[superficialposer]

He's not scary! Well.. not too much :P

[KOUKLI86]

Yeah I know.. I was more worried about the "hey.. you.. person I've never met before that knows me.." kind of convo happening lol

[Blunty3000]

Don't worry about it man, I get it heaps at the cons, you won't be the first or last :)

[KOUKLI86]

Naww now I have to wait until next year :p

[superficialposer]

See you should have just gone for it! :P

[HSALogic]

Hey blunty...

nice sweeping last sunday man... although i do think you missed a spot :x

I did enjoy when you gave Jackie the ups.

[shadowlinx93]

lol why does this guy look like tony stark?

[giristhebest13]

SHOES TIP I CANT AGREE MORE WITH!

my siax boots killed me after about 4 or so hours of walking (or falling lucky no one saw me fall on my but haha) and getting up/sitting down.

[drumminghobo1]

I saw you at the Brisbane one yesterday (Saturday) and I was going to ask if I could have a photo but you looked busy =[ Ah well, there's always next year :D

[advocate411]

so did i.

i yelled out BLUNTY!!!!! and he was like wtf?

[drumminghobo1]

Haha we should have totally just kept yelling out Blunty from time to time the whole event ....even better, dressed up at Blunty Fan-guy-girls :O

[superficialposer]

Haha, I was hoping to see some Blunty fangirls at Supanova Melbourne, wanted to see them in their natural habitat :P but didn't see any :(

[drumminghobo1]

Haha I'm so going as one next year >:D

[Edward256]

Tip 10... Sounds like these video game places (excitement and adrenaline for killing) need to invest in some air fresheners. ;p

"Äh, who needs a shower when you can stick a Wunderbaum in your inner pocket. Lasts alot longer than some Axe sprey." XP

[pip489]

BLIZZ CON WOOOOOOOOOO

[genericwit]

Should also add not to be handsy with cosplayers. I've had my butt/other bits grabbed numerous times. If I'm wearing a skirt and agree to take a picture with you, it's not an invitation to grab me. :/

[MangaStoleMySoul]

it's why I always keep guy friends nearby, it lowers the chance of getting groped

[vampireB3AN]

Thanks to this video, my first time at supanova brisbane today was a success.

Got ma pic with blunty, now my life is complete.

Nice camera, it was shiny.

[omallys]

Hey man, I saw you today, taking movies :) But you seem to disappear at like 2 pm, oh and did you get the guy dressed as black cat being knocked over?

[ronaproject]

And also, while your at a Comic-Con, don't forget to look up independent manga creators like US!!! LOL

[masamuneangelgurl666]

Thanks for uploading this. I am going to Collasalcon in Ohio, USA and I am going with 4 new people that have never been to a con before and I showed them this so they could get the tips and have the maximum amount of fun.

[Maxter550]

( .Y. ) boobies

[Zoidypoo2]

Are you coming to Supernova tomorrow, Blunty?

[Takeila2003]

Tip 10 is the best advice for certain people.

[devotions4U]

Uncle Blunty U R so smart... thanks 4 all the advice .....;o)

[eggrole7]

lol, i'm glad to find out that i got the most out of the last "kon" that i went to

[crossbone]

You just made me want to travel.....thousands of miles from Connecticut USA to AU for Supanova!

[SirEchols]

Great use of the Loaded Gun metaphor, made me laugh.

I guess the fast talking is reel time or all those energy drinks that were consumed from previous conventions made you hyper in this video.

Anyways, great video Blunty.

~SirEchols

[violativelos3r]

ENERGY DRINKS I NEED IT TO LIVE ROFLcopter

[CatronixOnYT]

<3 blunty.

[driggyhoudini]

oh a convention.. i thought it was about con artist but this is still well done

[xbioshockx9]

peezer

[mrlunt]

so true thx for the advice

[StartEarningToday]

No Nuts Stand up nuts nooo... Sit down nuts.. What ! cash What cash , Who is sitting where? OK stand up nuts ... OK peanuts!

[StartEarningToday]

What...What...Cash Who siting where? popcorn ..popcorn no...... I want penuts! stand up penuts! nooooo sit down nuts!

[StartEarningToday]

What!... What>>> when? CASH what CASH siting where to fast what!

[Halobolu]

Shave that mustash, ull be Tony Stark

[Arthurb06]

Holy Shit Blunty, I didnt know You were 3rd most subscribed of All Time, and I'm a regular at the 'Blunty Bar' Congratulations man!!

[CaseyfuckinRyback]

All this video needs is corn chips and chillies the nacho cheese is already there big time! Why do some people try and use youtube as a soapbox for stardom? Its like those singing shows and everyone hears how bad they are except them and there are always some people pleasers who don't tell them the truth and say man don't give up your day job!

[spidey2065]

these conventions own.

[ibukiZ]

I LOVE conventions! I wish I could go to more...

[afrox]

Most of these tips are just common sense really, but very helpful none the less!

I saw you at Supanova Melbourne on sunday! At the cosplay, that one kid ran up to you and it was funny and you seemed pretty cool so now I'm checking out your vids!

[JamesTheEntertainer]

so pumped about super nova

[melediv]

Blunty, I noticed you have the same beard type as Tony Stark in the movie

[LetsRapeCow]

Ha, he does

[mollyluwyou]

I thought it would be something like "how not to get raped by another cosplayer" tips XD

[DarthCaffiend]

I dont think a cosplayer could over power anything but a Sasuke Action Figure

[SHlGERUMlYAMOTO]

I have been rape by cosplayer on Tokyo. Jessie James Meowth in back alleyway. 悲しいなあ｡

[gorillazbmx]

Shigsy was raped?

[yellowheadcompany]

You should do more top 10 lists. This was a great informative video. This may sound random to bring up but i hope you do a ponder pop review of the Transformers sequel and the new dragonball movie when they come out. I would love to hear your opinion.

[Powertrip6000]

Wow, thanks for the tips. I would have never known to buy a ticket, look at the schedule or DRINK WATER!!!! Bring Money? WTF do I need money for? OH I need to wear shoes and Clothes? Wow I thought I could go naked. At least now I will have a place to hold my MONEY.

Money Back Douche Bag

[JGINQ]

Boy, aren't you the smart one?

[Foyle92]

ur cool...

[SillyPancakes12]

so kool it's with a k lol

[dray3000]

aremegedon expo in nz at asb showground

[sorasnobodiexiii]

supanova was fucking great

seeing u tons of times cool

not being able to get a picture :(

being at supanova FUCK YEAH .....2bad i didint fully cosplay i was in casual with a keyblade =\

[BigMonkeyOnAStick]

I thought this was going to be how to avoid being robbed of your life savings by a Nigerian prince :(

[finalfantasy696969]

Met u YAY

Got a pic YAY

N waiting 4 Hayden was a biatch, but worth it

P.S. I swear she touched my ass

[BlitzCat122]

Thanks for the tips! They're very helpful. And yes, cosplayers will kill you. O_O;

[spidercleverguy]

I have always admired the way you speak. You speak very fluently. How do you manage to do that? Btw I am not a native speaker of English language. Any advice for me how to speak fluently?

[Destenoth]

Blunty just knows what he's doing. He plans what he wants to say beforehand, and cuts out his mistakes. Ah, the magic of video...

Anyway, great tips Blunty, 5/5

[MastaSquidge]

He is australian. His native language is English lol. The only advice is to practice alot around english speakers or get a speech coach.

[zerorush]

I cant stress that showering tip enough. I can't count the times I've gone to a con and just like Blunty pointed out, the gaming rooms especially and had to deal with the god awful odors in the air.

[Meeyoh]

hell yeah, those cosplay ppl are some scary folks O.o

[chrislukebt]

i love cosplay people "am a ninja no really i am!" he will fuck u up

[thereaper489]

You missed one (dont piss the cosplay people off they will fu.cking kill you...)

[xSplitspahnx]

Oh yeah cosplay people will kill you, I should know I am one of them.

[DemonExodus69]

Last time I went to a gaming convention they took my food off of me on the way in and put it in the bin!

Along with my bottle of water!

However the tips are good

and if the people at the con dont suck

bringing food IS good!

[sorasnobodiexiii]

i dunno if il go to supernova id prob rather manifest since last time i herd supernova was more starwars a bit

even tho the cheerleader from heroes is gonna b there...

[middywashere]

blunty just wondering are u going to brisbane supanova

[Infernojin]

Im going to an Anime Convention TODAY!!!! YAY!!! and i want to leave early but my friends who are coming with are gonna make us arrive a bit on the late side -__-" THANKS!!! and yeah im going to be one of the ones getting the pass at the convention cause silly me did not get the pass online -__-" what ev i plan on having a good time anyways :)

[Sherogoth]

hav fun :D

[drumminghobo1]

exactly how early should i be aiming to get there D:

[sparton1199]

I WANT MY MONEY BACK

[devilfromheavean49]

hey dude, i totally agree with the gamer quote. "fragapalooza" in canada, ab. yea some of those guys.. ek!!!

[DemonofChaos264]

Are you coming to S-N Melbourne?

[benjimonji]

Hopfully I'll be going to BrickFair in August, so I'll keep these tips in mind.

[darkmisti]

cool it too bad britain doesnt have any anime cons or nything of that sort to go to but if by some amazing events i end up at one with money and a cosplay outfit ill keep this vid in mind :P

[EvianPosh]

Awesome tips. Thanks!

[SeanWelland]

"because HAHA i need it to keep me ALIVE!"

blunty ;) your always amazing

[saiAhikaru]

you would be a good salesman!!

[bobissocoollike]

is it worth it (living in the usa) to go to supanova or should i wait for the next big one here?

[deancutty]

I really REALLY wanna go to a convention...Especially if it was a comic con...They sound super awesome!

One day...One day...

[nhahtrebor91]

lol same here

[Samuitsuki]

Really nice tips ^^

I went to a three day long con, ate 4-5 small meals, I drank only drank 1 liter (33.8140227 fluid ounces) of milk, and didn't sleep at all. Suppriseingly, it was quite easy to keep a good hygiene.

[Ragozine77]

video - youtube - blog - thing ... you know what i mean. "Smelly, sweaty nerd"-type activity.

[Ragozine77]

you are the Peter Russell-Clarke of the blogosphere

[swotwister13]

Thank you Blunty. That was a helpful and informative video.

[LozAura]

Your so cool I want to be your friend!!!!!!!!!!! If you didn't know already

[pyr666]

on the subject of money, bring small bills, the venders will appreciate it.

if you bring a pack, it should be glued to you.

[KnightKiller1000]

For rule #3 I just grab a Gatorade or Powerade or V-min water mix it with an energy drink and I'll be off...

[nanaosaki4]

indeed, these are very important things to keep in mind, all that i learned through bitter experience XD

with the con atm's, there is usually also a charge fee since you're not using your bank atm, so you end up losing up to $2 with each transaction! yuck! XP

[Splice01]

i wish supernova would come to the states

[Hirsuticus]

Dont you guys have something like a million cons already?(not that I'm critical, in fact I'm jealous to a degree)

[Splice01]

none of those ever intrigued me enough and i never see advertising for them but i don't really look

[Hirsuticus]

I do read a lot of anime magazines which seem to have multiple pages dedicated to cons.

[Warcft]

See Ya There Blunty!