Convention Nachos Aren't the Help You Think They Are and Other Convention Rules on The Corner Box S2Ep33

Fun Time Go Editor-in-Chief and Corner Box Substitute Teacher, Chase Marotz, joins hosts “John” and David to talk about the past 30 years of Comic-Cons, the do’s and don’ts of attending Comic-Cons (for both fans and professionals), and the importance of avoiding the nachos. Plus, David wins a fight, and Chase has an elevated experience with Civil Rights Legend, John Lewis.Timestamp Segments[01:07] Substitute teachers.[02:31] What turned Chase into a comic book fanatic?[05:10] Chase’s first ComiCon.[06:08] David’s first ComiCon.[07:46] San Diego ComiCon Madness.[08:15] The First Rule of Con Fandom: Spatial Awareness.[10:42] The Second Rule of Con Fandom: Recognize the Humanity.[17:12] The Biggest Rule: Extra Socks & Good Shoes.[19:01] Books are heavy.[19:53] Sienkiewicz is too good.[21:34] Join the FunTimeGo Campaign![22:21] ComiCon programming.[23:42] The First Rule for Professionals: Read the Room.[26:27] The Second Rule for Professionals: Be Kind.[30:52] BarCon: Know Your Limits.[32:06] Meeting John Lewis.[37:50] Credit Cards Have Ramifications.[38:53] David falls down the Roger Corman Cosmic Comics rabbit hole.Notable Quotes“There’s 100,000 other people in that room that want the same thing you do.”“Recognize the humanity of the people you are approaching and talking to.”“The gift is that they’re there, period.”“The Convention Center nachos are not going to be the help you think they are.”“You never know where you’re meeting somebody in their journey.”Relevant LinksDavid's Fun Stuff!Miss Mina VIP Launches Here!John is at PugW!Pug WorldwideBooks MentionedThe Amazing Spider-Man #400, J.M. DeMatteis, Stan Lee, Mark Bagley, Tom Grummett, & John Romita Jr.Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, by Frank Miller.Death Race 2020, by Pat Mills, Tony Skinner, & Kevin O'Neill.