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Another Fan-Made TRON Costume
Jay Maynard writes "When this story on making your own TRON costume was posted two weeks ago, I was deep into making my own for the masquerade at Penguicon 2.0. Its debut at the Masquerade won the Workmanship award. I kept notes and took pictures as I was going along, and the page that resulted is now available for your viewing enjoyment. No, I didn't spend any time with straws up my nose while making it, either. I think the results were quite good, and so has everyone who's said anything to me about it here at the con." CmdrTaco is at Penguicon this weekend - go give him a big Tron hug, and make sure to get a photo...
This costume is based off that one part in Tron where you can totally see the guys nuts
...remember that
...when the guys balls stuck out in tron?
No?
6. My good side is not my side. No more side shots of me. From now on, front only pictures only.
Two recommendations: First, the color of the cloth looks a little light, from my recollection of the film. Maybe a little darker, compared to the EL piping? It would also help if you had a friend or two with you, wearing similar outfits. Second, wear a cup. Please. Most bodysuits are designed for women, or men wearing things over them, so the seams tend to cut lines right across large protrusions. I realize that athletic protection isn't vital during light-cycle races, but it does help prevent retinal scarring from testicles trying to work free of lycra bodysuits. I'd say work on the belly, but I'm not one to talk, with my current sedentary lifestyle.
*****
Dear Mary,
I yearn for you tragically,
A.T. Tappman, Chaplain, U.S. Army.
CmdrTaco is at Penguicon this weekend - go give him a big Tron hug, and make sure to get a photo...
Oh man, hes in for a surprise...
While many of you readers obviously think this series of pictures are the most hideous, vile, and unnatural sights in the world, I disagree. I think they are beautiful pictures. What we are really looking at is not some ugly fat man in a unitard, but rather the sharing of ideas. This man created something that we as a community might be interested in, and he had the nuts to post it on the front page. Seriously, look beyond the pictures themselves and look at what they actually show - he's just trying to show his invention and share his ideas with a potentially interested population. I think the site is fabulous, and I applaud the man for sharing with us.
At least the excuse for the look is a good comment:
I spoke for a few moments about how I wasn't Tron, but a simple payroll withholding calculation program that had gotten overweight by changes in the laws.
"Spandex. It's a privilege, not a right."
He's got balls.. (and just look at the photos if you don't believe me)
Good to see Milton is putting the money he stole to good use.
Every tron character is a representation of the software it represents. Back in the 80's software tended to be tight and trim but now bloatware is king. I respect this fanboy's accuracy. I bet he's MS Office.
What is this crap? Don't tell me that all of you are on slashdot becuase you're the coolest cat in the pack. This man thought he could share something that he thought that his peers might find interesting, and all of you dog on him because he looks like Milton from Office Space or some other stereotypical nerd. Well, earth to geek, you're probably not the belle of the ball either. Stop bashing on this guy for shit that isn't pertinent to the article and start judging him by the hard work he put into his costume. This isn't elementary school...
Did I miss a scene in the movie where Jeff Bridges gets pregnant? :)
"Any chance we can add a warning to the story, something along the lines of "Images of Overweight Man in Skintight Bodysuit Enclosed" or such?"
Why? We all look like him.
"Derp de derp."
I just got back from Penguicon 2.0 and have a few words about this.
First, the guy was pretty nice and seemed intelligent.
BUT... he didn't just wear the costume for the masquerade. No. He wore it all Saturday evening and all morning and afternoon on Sunday as things were winding down. That, in particular, kinda weirded me out. (I was similarly alienated by the few... how shall we say... misproportioned ladies walking around in more than revealing BDSM gear Saturday night, but that's another story.)
After one of the panels this morning, I was waiting for the room to clear out a bit when I saw Tron approach ESR and maddog to ask some questions. They were completely civil but I thought I could detect some semblence of bewilderment in their expressions and body language. They also studiously avoided looking downward at any given moment. I would have liked to have a digital camera right then and there.
Also, the suit did end up looking a tad better than the photos would suggest.
When Jay Maynard decided to post these pictures, he obviously decided that he doesn't give a damn about what all of you kids think - he only wanted to share his passion with other TRON fans and geeks. You are irrelevant.
By my book, for not giving a damn about what all of you mockers think, he's way more of a man than any of you will ever be.
you know the guy is an intelligent man and, for lack of a better euphamistic phrase, "wasn't born yesterday."
he knows full well what people will make of this, and doesn't even care, he probably prides himself in the laughs he gets out of it.
don't bother with pity, he doens't need it, at least show him that much respect.