The God Article with Mark Sandlin
7. Celebrate individualism, not institutionalism.
The stereotype of ComicCon fandom is that of a bunch of nerds playing dress-up, all trying to look like the same characters. How is that individualism? Well, a real geek will tell you exactly how each person put their own unique twist on it and, being a geek, they will completely geek out about it. However, the real individualism shines through when the geeks gather in causal community. From viewing parties to the Wednesday release of new comics, you will see a magnificent variety of people not only gathering but being celebrated, particularly those who are different. You know, kind of like some of the folks Jesus hung out with.
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