Author Topic: How bout a Kumoricon Sock Hop? (Read 26630 times)

Deviant Spider · « **on:** October 15, 2008, 07:16:19 pm »

This wasnt origonally my Idea. It was Eric's (AKA Pezzer) but I thought it was brilliant. It would be a dance with oldies (50's-ish) music were everyone could wear cosplay or poodle skirts. We could decorate with records and the casino room (if we chose to do that again) could still run smoothly but maybe we would win pinkslips for classic cars to turn in for prizes or something. We tend to have a more formal dance (masquerade) and last year we had the swing dance, but how bout somthing new? Thoughts? Ideas?

melchizedek · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2008, 06:34:05 am »

Arn't poodle skirts hard to find nowadays?

Deviant Spider · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2008, 03:49:31 pm »

Quote from: melchizedek on October 16, 2008, 06:34:05 am

Arn't poodle skirts hard to find nowadays?

it would seriously be an EASY cosplay. lol. A poodle shirt and a polo. And even at the swing dance I didnt see many people dressed up swing-like, but TONS of cosplay which is always ok!

RemSaverem · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2008, 03:51:54 pm »

Sounds cute. I saw a poodle skirt at St V de P's the other day.

If I can go I'd come as one of the pink ladies from Grease or Olivia Newton John at the end of it. I so wanted to be her when I was like 9.

oslapedo · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2008, 05:07:22 pm »

This would be super fun! I'd like to gather up a sock-hoppified SOS brigade

Mister_manji · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2008, 05:47:25 pm »

sounds cool

tofutakeout · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2008, 05:55:02 pm »

yeah, this sounds good to me.

I like the 50's.

oslapedo · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2008, 06:17:55 pm »

I love poodle skirts. they're so kyute!

KaBOOM · « **Reply #8 on:** October 16, 2008, 06:22:06 pm »

That would be awesome...and a good way to get poodle skirts is like in Halloween stores I see them all the time.

but that would be awesome!!!

superjaz · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2008, 09:08:25 pm »

i never went to a dance i n school so let me ask you this

do I get to wear actual socks and no shoes? (is hopeing)

Deviant Spider · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2008, 10:55:28 pm »

Quote from: superjaz on October 16, 2008, 09:08:25 pm

i never went to a dance i n school so let me ask you this

do I get to wear actual socks and no shoes? (is hopeing)

LOL sadly no. Typically its crew socks and shoes. Im sure no shoes would be a safety hazard, although I saw lots of sore feet at the swing dance outside of shoes. lol

Pezzer · « **Reply #11 on:** October 17, 2008, 08:57:59 am »

What is a sock Hop?

that page can tell you a bit better then me what a sock hop is. the shoe thing would be something that would need to be discussed with the venue and our insurance company.

Cassiopeia · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2008, 12:51:41 pm »

This sounds like a good idea.

RemSaverem · « **Reply #13 on:** October 17, 2008, 12:55:42 pm »

Are any anime/manga set in the '50s? Or from the '50s?

Rathany · « **Reply #14 on:** October 17, 2008, 06:42:28 pm »

Quote from: RemSaverem on October 17, 2008, 12:55:42 pm

Are any anime/manga set in the '50s? Or from the '50s?

I don't know, but from what I have heard Japanese did absorb 50's culture in a sort of odd way and we still see it's presence in anime today. Rebellious characters still have that 50's forward facing hairstyle sometimes, this is taken to the biggest extreme possible in Katamari Damaci.

Heh, I just did a google image search for Pompadour adn the first result was a Japanese guy. And that led me to this link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1134028352336836742

I've heard a bit more about the relationship between Japan and the American 50's culture, but I would not want to go on about it without a source I can cite.

Oh, Japan, you are random.

tofutakeout · « **Reply #15 on:** October 17, 2008, 08:52:19 pm »

I know their are probably some set in the 50's....or at least when I remember them they just were 50's style. the hair and clothes. that video made me remember them since the style is sort of the same. I just need to find those series now *rummages through room and internet*

superjaz · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2008, 10:28:07 pm »

Quote from: Rathany on October 17, 2008, 06:42:28 pm

Heh, I just did a google image search for Pompadour adn the first result was a Japanese guy. And that led me to this link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1134028352336836742

sounds like power rangers

Quote from: Rathany on October 17, 2008, 06:42:28 pm

Oh, Japan, you are random.

dawns speaking to Japan ...I iz scared

Rathany · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2008, 11:43:50 pm »

Quote from: superjaz on October 17, 2008, 10:28:07 pm

Quote from: Rathany on October 17, 2008, 06:42:28 pm
Heh, I just did a google image search for Pompadour adn the first result was a Japanese guy. And that led me to this link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1134028352336836742

sounds like power rangers

Quote from: Rathany on October 17, 2008, 06:42:28 pm
Oh, Japan, you are random.

dawns speaking to Japan ...I iz scared

It's when Japan talks back that I get scared.

Deviant Spider · « **Reply #18 on:** October 18, 2008, 02:47:21 pm »

The first anime/manga that jump to my mind when I think Pompadour are Shaman King and Yu Yu Hakusho. But there are TONS more.

KaBOOM · « **Reply #19 on:** October 18, 2008, 07:28:58 pm »

yeah...There are a LOT if you actually take the time to sit there and think about them and make a list XP

RemSaverem · « **Reply #20 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:14:12 pm »

Hilarious. Photo links of cosplayers, anyone?

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #21 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:21:51 pm »

I had a random idea sence the only good cosplay I can do is sasori we could have the Akatsuki greasers!

KaBOOM · « **Reply #22 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:24:21 pm »

OMG THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!!!

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #23 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:25:36 pm »

Lol I have alot of good ideas that come from my head ^^

KaBOOM · « **Reply #24 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:28:50 pm »

Yes you do ^^

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #25 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:29:58 pm »

Bwhahahaha! I ROLL OUT THE AWESOMEST IDEAS EVER! >:3

KaBOOM · « **Reply #26 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:31:05 pm »

Yes....how far do you live from Salem??

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #27 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:31:54 pm »

Er....About 2 1/2 hours XD

KaBOOM · « **Reply #28 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:35:12 pm »

oh thats not THAT far haha

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #29 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:36:46 pm »

Lol. Im going to portland for the kcon lite so maybe I'll se you there and we can talk about the sock hop and everything ^^

Rathany · « **Reply #30 on:** October 19, 2008, 10:04:10 pm »

If this happens it needs to have a pompadour contest.

Deviant Spider · « **Reply #31 on:** October 19, 2008, 10:40:15 pm »

Quote from: Rathany on October 19, 2008, 10:04:10 pm

If this happens it needs to have a pompadour contest.

OMFG! YES!!!!!!!!!! Simply Brilliant

RemSaverem · « **Reply #32 on:** October 19, 2008, 11:28:28 pm »

Quote from: Deviant Spider on October 19, 2008, 10:40:15 pm

Quote from: Rathany on October 19, 2008, 10:04:10 pm
If this happens it needs to have a pompadour contest.

OMFG! YES!!!!!!!!!! Simply Brilliant

There are some great (albeit not anime-related) 50's homage/parody songs out there that would be fun to have folks karaoke to who come in 50's garb. Not just the obvious (Summer Lovin' and You're the One that I Want from Grease) but also, e.g., Keepin' the Faith by Billy Joel...wherein "pompadour" is actually among the lyrics!
..."combed my hair in a pompadour, like the rest of the Romeos wore, a permanent wave, yeah, we were keepin' the faith, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, keepin' the faith...."

Invader spleen · « **Reply #33 on:** October 23, 2008, 02:28:51 pm »

This sounds really fun! : D Could girls join the contest too? XD My Student teacher in choir challenged everyone to grow the longest bear, and he included girls.

RemSaverem · « **Reply #34 on:** October 23, 2008, 02:47:13 pm »

I'd hope all KC contests were always open to all genders!

I just sold my square dancing outfit.....then realized maybe there might be another western attire event? (I didn't make this year's.)

Invader spleen · « **Reply #35 on:** October 23, 2008, 02:49:50 pm »

Well you could always put together another one with the money you got from the one you just sold.

Prince Nori · « **Reply #36 on:** October 23, 2008, 08:11:55 pm »

Quote from: KinkyFriedChicken on October 18, 2008, 08:21:51 pm

I had a random idea sence the only good cosplay I can do is sasori we could have the Akatsuki greasers!

please don't exploit greasers like that, it'll make me cry. D:<

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #37 on:** October 23, 2008, 10:30:16 pm »

@nori: ;_; It was just an idea and I dont think Sasori would look very good as a preppy poodle skirt lady. ._. I just watch to many movies and I was born in the 90's so I wouldnt really know how they acted just what my mom said makes them sound like the bad boys >_> sorry

RemSaverem · « **Reply #38 on:** October 24, 2008, 10:40:47 am »

Quote from: Invader spleen on October 23, 2008, 02:49:50 pm

Well you could always put together another one with the money you got from the one you just sold.

Actually I was thinking that if we had another Western event I would
*shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh don't spread this too far!*
come as the cowgirl from the bounty hunting commercials on Bebop!

..........or...........
*shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh don't spread this too far either!*
re-build my old Dominique the Cyclops costume
(complete with authentic metal eye patch)
from Trigun
(worn at Anime Evolution '06).

However in both cases not sure if okay to wear to all-ages...as they involve
(whispers)
push-up bras
(giggles)

Prince Nori · « **Reply #39 on:** October 24, 2008, 10:52:35 am »

Quote from: KinkyFriedChicken on October 23, 2008, 10:30:16 pm

@nori: ;_; It was just an idea and I dont think Sasori would look very good as a preppy poodle skirt lady. ._. I just watch to many movies and I was born in the 90's so I wouldnt really know how they acted just what my mom said makes them sound like the bad boys >_> sorry

i forgive you. =]

just do your research! XD how'd you get "preppy poodle skirt lady" out of greaser? lol you're getting different social cliches all jumbled up

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #40 on:** October 24, 2008, 11:56:25 am »

@nori:
Well I was watching grese X3 so im like zomg x.x scary
Im to lazy to do my reasurch =3= wikipidia has issues and doesnt say anything about it unless I click the movie link grese.
I was stateing the only options I had -.-

RemSaverem · « **Reply #41 on:** October 24, 2008, 12:40:19 pm »

It just dawned on me, maybe there is some anime or manga (or even a Japanese live action film) that is set in a timeframe later than the 1950s, but has a flashback to when the characters or their parents were alive in the '50s?

Another thought is (though not anime) something like Back to the Future where someone from the present goes back in time for some reason, and brings anachronism and positive growth (like Pleasantville). Those could be fun to cosplay from......

HappyDesuDesu · « **Reply #42 on:** October 28, 2008, 11:39:58 pm »

it sounds so fun i had one of these sock hops at meh school once it was fun ^^

Prince Nori · « **Reply #43 on:** October 29, 2008, 10:06:11 pm »

@KinkyFriedChicken: you should check out the movie "The Outsiders" marks the line between greasers and socs =]

ZakkKurama · « **Reply #44 on:** October 29, 2008, 10:12:50 pm »

ehh dont really like sock hops more like just a danc enight like disco or something

RemSaverem · « **Reply #45 on:** November 02, 2008, 11:28:06 am »

What if we had theme events by decade and made them educational, i.e., each having a workshop and/or display, and themed contests, around 'This was the state of anime and manga in this decade!'

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #46 on:** November 03, 2008, 02:11:17 pm »

Quote from: Prince Nori on October 29, 2008, 10:06:11 pm

@KinkyFriedChicken: you should check out the movie "The Outsiders" marks the line between greasers and socs =]

I read some of the book once X3
I didnt really get most of it ._.

Prince Nori · « **Reply #47 on:** November 03, 2008, 03:48:38 pm »

the movie's goooooood 8D

KinkyFriedChicken · « **Reply #48 on:** November 03, 2008, 03:49:16 pm »

@nori: I shall watch it then!!!

AnimeMatrix · « **Reply #49 on:** November 05, 2008, 02:19:23 am »

If this happens, can we have a rumble? ^_^

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Author Topic: How bout a Kumoricon Sock Hop? (Read 26630 times)

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