Five Incredible Facts About Ecto Con, St. Louis' First Ghostbusters-Geek Convention
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| Ecto Con is coming to STL. |
It's being organized by a group called Kawa Con, which specializes in geeky gatherings; they say it's the first of its kind in St. Louis. They expect about 75-100 people.
Here are five incredible facts/tips/warnings issued by the organizers on the event website.
1) There Will Be Security
We'd like to give you a chance to show off your handiwork, so bring your favorite GB props to display in our prop room 6:30-10:00 p.m. Friday. The room will be guarded.Really? Now we're intrigued.
What is the black-market value of homemade ghostbusting props? Maybe you could crush it on eBay. Who knew.
2) Certain Geeks Need Not Apply
Ecto Con is almost exclusively about the Ghostbusters movies, cartoons, comics and video games. We will also have some programming related to '80s pop culture, prop-building and tales of the paranormal. This is not a paranormal convention. The "Ghostbusters" in attendance will be fans of a comedy movie franchise and NOT ghost hunters.
Yeah. Nobody wants those weirdos around.
3) There Might Be Weird Sexuality Happening
This is from the Q&A page:
Who are your guests this year?OK, that's clearly just a corny joke, and not repressed geek sexuality. Right?
We do hope to have at least one special guest. It will probably be someone related to the Ghostbusters comics.
Can I pet them?
We will have autograph signings. You may pet them if they give you permission.
4) There will be a "Louis's Swingin' Party"
Modeled after this scene, presumably.
5) What Makes Sense In Your Garage Won't Make Sense To Normal People
Here's another incredible bit from the Q&A page:
Can I pretend to be busting ghosts in the con hallways?
Be careful with that. Remember that the straights are also staying in this hotel. Don't scare them! Pretending to be Ghostbusters and posing for pictures in the halls is great, but don't point your neutrona wand at a stranger.
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