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Califur 2014 Report
11 years ago
Read me...
Or, I'm going to start my own furry convention. With blackjack and hookers.
Here's my report on Califur, the long and the short of it. Bear with me, I'm doing the best I can.
Unlike previous years, Califur this year didn't feel as fun. Sure, there were a few things going on, but on the whole it didn't feel as if there was anything worth taking away from it.
A con is made up of all the little things, and this year they added up closer to zero than one, really. For instance, I missed the ice cream social. That's a new one. Also, I kissed the fursuit parade, because I just happened to get back from lunch when it was already in full force. And who the hell schedules a one-hour fursuit photo shoot to conflict with the parade. (Was there even a photo shoot? That's my question.). It may seem like nitpicking, but you have to keep in mind that even Rain Furrest got that figured out by the time its third rolled around in 2009.
Another small detail: The steal at the GoH lunch seemed kind of tough, and inconsistently cooked between medium-rare and well done. But that's more on hotel staff than anything. I had the ticket to the cabaret, but it's pointless in going. Nothing fun to watch there. And, suffice it to say, I miss when Califur actually had a variety show. Yes, yes, Furry Night Live is defunct, but there's no reason why something that's one-off can't take its place.
Also, being told constantly to turn off my camera upon entering the dealer's den. The first time is a given, even when the sign staring 'No Photography' was in plain sight. But after 3 or 4 times, it begins to get hilarious, so to speak. Especially after having to get a badge which showed that I really am a furry, and not a member of the media, and that the rules were clearly spelled out for me. That, plus the fact that I did see someone walking about with their own Google Glass. I'm not saying, I'm just saying. (Still, these sorts of rules didn't stop BuzzFeed from showing up and covering the convention.)
That's really all I care to say. Because if I'm taking time off from reality, I'm sure as hell gonna get some marginal utility out of it. Next time, I may just stay home or, if I'm up to it, attending another convention around that time. Like FWA. Or BLFC.
(Also, in before someone says, 'Califur is just the PS with booze, sex, and a program book for the low, low price of the cost of admission.')
Here's my report on Califur, the long and the short of it. Bear with me, I'm doing the best I can.
Unlike previous years, Califur this year didn't feel as fun. Sure, there were a few things going on, but on the whole it didn't feel as if there was anything worth taking away from it.
A con is made up of all the little things, and this year they added up closer to zero than one, really. For instance, I missed the ice cream social. That's a new one. Also, I kissed the fursuit parade, because I just happened to get back from lunch when it was already in full force. And who the hell schedules a one-hour fursuit photo shoot to conflict with the parade. (Was there even a photo shoot? That's my question.). It may seem like nitpicking, but you have to keep in mind that even Rain Furrest got that figured out by the time its third rolled around in 2009.
Another small detail: The steal at the GoH lunch seemed kind of tough, and inconsistently cooked between medium-rare and well done. But that's more on hotel staff than anything. I had the ticket to the cabaret, but it's pointless in going. Nothing fun to watch there. And, suffice it to say, I miss when Califur actually had a variety show. Yes, yes, Furry Night Live is defunct, but there's no reason why something that's one-off can't take its place.
Also, being told constantly to turn off my camera upon entering the dealer's den. The first time is a given, even when the sign staring 'No Photography' was in plain sight. But after 3 or 4 times, it begins to get hilarious, so to speak. Especially after having to get a badge which showed that I really am a furry, and not a member of the media, and that the rules were clearly spelled out for me. That, plus the fact that I did see someone walking about with their own Google Glass. I'm not saying, I'm just saying. (Still, these sorts of rules didn't stop BuzzFeed from showing up and covering the convention.)
That's really all I care to say. Because if I'm taking time off from reality, I'm sure as hell gonna get some marginal utility out of it. Next time, I may just stay home or, if I'm up to it, attending another convention around that time. Like FWA. Or BLFC.
(Also, in before someone says, 'Califur is just the PS with booze, sex, and a program book for the low, low price of the cost of admission.')
