Cosplay?! From my pirate game?!
We're hopefully all in agreement that cosplay is, for the most part, a scary and horrible thing. Horrifying if for no other reason than the folks that choose to strap, squeeze, and jiggle themselves into the tight, midriff baring ensembles that are normally emulated. When cosplay (or simply emulation of your favorite character) is done well it can be a really interesting and disturbingly illuminating sight. Yet still a large percentage of the stuff is relegated to Japanese game franchises and if I never see another otaku dressed up as Sephiroth for as long as I live I'll die a happy man (Ok, I'll probably still die bitter and angry).
So why so few awesome outfits from other game franchises? Why haven't I seen Maniac Mansion cosplay or kids at cons dressed as Commander Keen firing rayguns at a horde of vicious Vorticons?
Thankfully, someone has answered the potentially brain scarring call and not only put together a totally sweet Guybrush Threepwood outfit but also posted instructions for how you can do the same. This is probably borderline cosplay but they've also constructed an Elaine Marley costume and then got down with a piratical feast.
I'm not normally one to advocate cosplay but there was grog, giant turkey legs, and a house full of pirates. I would be remiss in my duties if I didn't point out fantastic game and pirate inspired antics. This is truly cosplay done right.
Link and pictures of a swarthy Threepwood after the jump.
What say you?!