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hetalia2011-01-21 09:53 am
extremlygirly.livejournal.com) wrote in hetalia2011-01-21 09:53 am
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[Discussion/question] Military Costumes
Lets get some back-story out of the way first. I am from America but go to a con in Canada. Its my only con since I am a poor poor person, and I like to look nice for it.
Last year I went as Canada, Casual for both ease of transport and the reason that I bring this up (more on that in a moment) and I felt a little out of place. I was impressed and overwhelmed by the awesome cosplays for hetalia. (so much so I went a little stupid on the second day but lets not get into that *embaressed* ) This got driven home when I was told the "better' canada was looking for me. So I vowed to impress my host next year with a better outfit.
Anyway time turns and season pass and it comes time for me to save up for con and arrange my outfit. I of course wanted to do a Military canada (that is the little brown bomber jacket the googles ect.) and told my friends so (who admitedly aren't biiiiig on hetalia, but a couple are and the actual reaction was similar).
There reaction was shock and horror.
I guess I should explain that when I live the military is an honourable and respected institution and that to wear a military out fit of any kind unless you are a) reenacting or b) part of the actual military, is considered wrong and disrespectful. I have to admit In the back of my mind I have the same feelings at times, and I prefer casual cosplay and historic cosplay. I guess it was kind of ingrained.
Back to my issue though: I want to know if I should attempt to get Canada's out fit or stick with one that's less likely to stir up controversy? Suggestions for how to differentiate?
p.s. not part of the problem but I might just Play America if I can't go as canada.
Last year I went as Canada, Casual for both ease of transport and the reason that I bring this up (more on that in a moment) and I felt a little out of place. I was impressed and overwhelmed by the awesome cosplays for hetalia. (so much so I went a little stupid on the second day but lets not get into that *embaressed* ) This got driven home when I was told the "better' canada was looking for me. So I vowed to impress my host next year with a better outfit.
Anyway time turns and season pass and it comes time for me to save up for con and arrange my outfit. I of course wanted to do a Military canada (that is the little brown bomber jacket the googles ect.) and told my friends so (who admitedly aren't biiiiig on hetalia, but a couple are and the actual reaction was similar).
There reaction was shock and horror.
I guess I should explain that when I live the military is an honourable and respected institution and that to wear a military out fit of any kind unless you are a) reenacting or b) part of the actual military, is considered wrong and disrespectful. I have to admit In the back of my mind I have the same feelings at times, and I prefer casual cosplay and historic cosplay. I guess it was kind of ingrained.
Back to my issue though: I want to know if I should attempt to get Canada's out fit or stick with one that's less likely to stir up controversy? Suggestions for how to differentiate?
p.s. not part of the problem but I might just Play America if I can't go as canada.
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B) Well first, I only have the problem when it's about real, existing uniforms. (I've done FMA but those uniforms don't look anything like any real ones I know so no problem there.)
Second, as long as there is no way anyone could think it's a real uniform I can't see how they could be offended. I don't think kids dressed up as Rambo would offend anyone... and you'll be doing pretty much the same...
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b) True I never thought of it that way. Thank you! I think I just might try military canada.
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