Orlando Bloom Super Hero ComicCon San Antonio 2024

Apparently, Orlando Bloom wasn’t feeling well at this convention. He took a few breaks while signing. While I was anxious to get my dopamine fix with another autograph, I understand. I really do.

Orlando looked good and as he signed; he spent a few seconds with each fan. I liked how he used the whole photo to sign and add the character name.

As I was waiting for the signature to try, I noticed all of the women milling about his booth and trying to sneak a peek through the privacy curtain. I noticed many of them were wearing more makeup than normal for a ComicCon. This was not the normal ‘I’m going to Walmart’ makeup. This was ‘I’m going to Nordstrom’s’ makeup.

That reminded me of a comic strip I used to read in the newspaper: Fox Trot. The little brother was a nerd. As the excitement built for the new Lord of the Rings movie, he exclaimed how Orlando Bloom ruined everything! Because all the teenage girls were filling up the movie theater and not his fellow geeks.  It’s a good comic and the Bill Amend published that run of strips as a book. Go read it. You’ll laugh.

AH

Andy Serkis DragonCon 2023

Let me start and say Andy Serkis is charming. He is very nice and while he had a massive line, he was friendly and smiled and tried to give a short listen to everyone. Even the person that was telling him about Chimpanzee therapy.

I’m extremely happy I spent 5 or 6 hours in line waiting for this. Yeah, 5 or 6 hours. I’ve lost track of exactly how long. I’ve forgotten a lot of details. I know I was in one line a couple of hours before the ‘start’. Then had to go to a different line to exchange my pre-paid receipt for a ticket. Then get back the original line…much further back.

After a bit, we slowly marched into a room that was too warm and not well ventilated.  The signing started later than expected.  But it eventually started.

A few people at the very front of the line had 10 or more items to get signed. That prevented movement as the clock ticked.

There was a loooog break for photo ops/lunch/panel or whatever.

Then he was there again. After hours of waiting with feet and back hurting, the line started moving. I handed over the photo and pen and he signed. The adrenaline rush allowed the pain to fade.  I left the room and found a place to sit. I text a few people about my accomplishment. I sat some more. I ate my protein bar and drank some water. And sat some more.

I finally got up. Stiff and sore and moved. But I had my autograph.

AH