The best things you've overheard at a fan convention

Sarah Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 02:54 PM EST

It has to be when while taking the elevator to the Lost and Found, who joins my friend and me, but the stars from Moonlight...and a gaggle of giggling girls. And a reporter, who was trying her best to interview Alex O'Loughlin amidst the commotion. The best part? When Alex randomly says, "Oh my b*lls!" and then apologies to my friend for his inappropriate comment. Needless to say, we have a new catchphrase!

Jer Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 01:30 PM EST

Maybe the Luke Skywalker guy thought you were testing for Midi-Chlorians in his blood. He probably believed that he's done enough to prove that he's got some Force skills and thought that your attempts to again prove he wasn't a Jedi were petty. The paparazzi/disbelievers won't leave the Jedi master alone, ya know...

Nerrrrrrrds!

Kira Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 12:10 PM EST

I was at DragonCon in Atlanta a few years ago and the best sighting of the event was in the hotel across the street. Apparently, a group of storm troupers timed their descent in the elevators perfectly. Sitting in the lobby bar, all of a sudden, we saw the three elevator doors open and out marched the storm troopers in perfect form. Darth Vader was in the center elevator and marched out ahead of the pack. The best part? They kept their formation until they entered the bar, at which point they removed their helmets and began drinking...classic!

Kathleen Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 10:28 AM EST

Ha! I wondered if that was American Idol chick!

Nancy Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 10:19 AM EST

Is it just me, or does Mr. Green look like he enjoyed an "herbal refreshment" prior to this picture being taken?

marilinda Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 09:53 AM EST

I agree with jeet.

What in the world is with Seth Green's eyes in this picture. His eyebrows look like Joan Crawford's.

It's freaking me out.

geekgurl Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 09:37 AM EST

I used to work anime conventions as a staff member in the green room for the VIP guests. You'd be amazed at the stuff that is said and done behind the scenes.

Nix Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 11:04 PM EST

Now, now, Susie, maybe he actually WAS Luke Skywalker and he has the future of the galaxy, his family, the Jedi Order, and the nature of the Force itself on his slim young should-- yeah, I got nothing. man was made of fail.

Susie Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 05:53 PM EST

I was actually working the Moonlight Blood Drive at the NY ComicCon this weekend -- I saw so many things that made me shake my head my brain hurts.
My favorite was the grown man dressed as Luke Skywalker looks me right in the eye and says "I don't have time for petty stuff like this.." indicating the blood drive.
Uh you can take the time dress up like a Luke Skywalker...but donating blood to save a life is petty? Alrighty, then!!

jeet Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 05:21 PM EST

That young woman may have been trying to look good for Seth Green, but I'm glad that Seth is returning the favor by putting on some mascara.

joopiter Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 03:54 PM EST

Nothing that I overheard, but one photo I wished I had taken was after we left ComicCon and were waiting for our car in the parking lot across the street. There were three attendants at the booth - and one guy dressed in what I assume was a "300" Spartan costume. I think the thing that cracked me up was that it didn't even faze the attendants at all.

Also? The biggest sport at ComicCon is trashing George Lucas and the biggest participants in said sport usually are the ones carrying an armful of Star Wars merchandise.

at least she had something to fall back on... Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 03:41 PM EST

One of the Leias in the costume photo gallery was one of the crazy rejected chicks on American Idol. The one on the left.