May 18, 2010 14:31
Lessons learned from Acen:
1. No facepaint. Never again.
2. If you do wear facepaint, do not put it on your fucking arms and legs.
3. Despite it making your wig look better, or your current state of inebriation, do not shave your head.
4. Leave your hotel room.
5. Do not wear 10 pound chains around your ankle.
6. Ignore fire alarms.
7. Do not mix uppers with downers.
8. Do not wear a furry costume.
9. Wasting money on overpriced goods in the dealer's room is non-essential.
10. Check bedmates for snoring before sleeping next to them.
11. Do not stay at the Embassy.
12. Print directions on how to get back home from the convention.
13. If you play Street Fighter drinking games, do it in the game room.
14. Do not trust the lip of a karate gi to safely secure precious items.
15. Be ready to flip signs at the sight of IRT, even if they're very much not soliciting a goddamn thing.
Questions?