Science Fiction versus Anime Fans at Conventions:

[jeffreyab]

Some brief observations, based on a VERY small sample of anime cons:

At SF cons the fans get worried when the consuite runs low on beer,
at anime cons the fans get worried when the consuite runs low on Mountain Dew.

At SF cons the fans try to bring at least 3 changes of clothes,
at anime cons the fans try to bring at least 3 changes of costume.

At SF cons the fans want to meet big name authors,
at anime cons the fans want to meet big name voice actors.

SF fans drag their children to conventions,
Anime fans drag their parents to conventions.

One reason SF fans come to conventions is to meet potential partners,
one reason anime fans come to conventions is to meet potential partners.

Well I guess some things are universal. (;