Nerd culture is strong with this one. La Blanke has been geeking out about all kinds of pop culture for as long as she can remember. From crushing on many fictional characters from Glorfindel to Roy Fokker, watching and reading things way beyond her years, arguing werewolves vs. vampires, and memorizing Disney stories and songs from 45s, La has remained a true fan. Even now, she’s acting out in community theatre and fangirling over Tiger & Bunny and Love in Translation. She is excited to continue the tradition of sharing her obsessions with Soonercon!
Working for a sci-fi or fantasy villain rarely ends well. Henchmen face dangerous missions, ridiculous uniforms, and a strong chance of a dramatic defeat at the hero’s hands. So why do people keep signing up to work for Darth Vader, Cobra Commander, or Dr. No? This panel humorously explores what villains must promise their recruits to keep the ranks filled.
If you could create your own Devil Fruit, what would it do and what terrible weakness would it come with? In this lively, interactive panel, attendees design brand-new Devil Fruits from scratch, pitching powers, limitations, naming conventions, and story hooks. After small group collaboration, we’ll share entries, debate balance issues, and vote on the audience favorite. Perfect for creatives, writers, cosplayers, and fans who love the weird and wonderful side of One Piece.
In this chaotic After Dark game, panelists draw completely un-sexy prompts from a hat and must somehow turn them into seductive readings. Prompts might include technical manuals, product reviews, awkward dialogue, or other deeply unromantic material. Creativity, improvisation, and a straight face are strongly encouraged. The results will be cursed, hilarious, and possibly impressive.