ffq-lar Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 I drove to Disneyland with my sister last weekend and we had the best time! We love the two-day drive down to catch up and we chattered all the way. The weather was fabulous and we left a bit of cash at M&L Fabrics. The Sunday we were there was a non-Disney-sanctioned gathering called "Bats Day". It was all Goths, punks, vampire lovers, steampunk, and the like--in wonderful costumes and outrageous make-up--the weirder the better! There must have been a thousand costumed people there, all gathered for a group photo in front of the castle. Here's a taste... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 It was hilarious to see all these sometimes scarey-looking characters laughing together, asking people to photograph them, sharing photos with each other, and posing for us "normals"!! I told a disapproving woman sitting next to me that they are all our kids, grandkids, or neighbors and anyone who gets up enough enthusiasm about this costume-play to participate in a group gathering is having a blast and not hurting anyone. I loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Rouse Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 One of my students was into dressing like that. She even had rainbow colored lips one time. Sweet girl. I am glad that you were able to find the humor in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Linda I'm glad you had a great time with your sister, priceless. Good for you for seeing the positive in this dressing. I do fine with the dress I have a very hard time seeing the piercings in the face. All I can imagine is the pain of having it done and it makes me gringe. You are right not to judge a book by its cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Looks like they are all enjoying playing "dress-up"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Schmutz Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 It looks like prom gone crazy! Glad you had a nice trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Oh my I was looking through this picture again and it just dawned on me that even their skin is pastey white. Was it make-up? I find it odd only because you are in FL and I would think some of them would have a tan. OK just my random thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Heidi, even in Florida the vampires can only go out at night. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 And Linda lives in WA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Looks like everyone is having FUN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 I never judge a book by its cover! I've know a few goth types and actually, those people are about as "normal" as you and I behind their makeup and clothes and piercings. I love the bright colored hair. I think that is fun. But I'm not a big fan of that face piercing (especially around the eyebrows - yuk) and tatoos all over the body but if that's what they want to do, it's their choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Welcome to California!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Originally posted by srichardson Welcome to California!! :P:P I live in a university town with a reputation for acceptance and tolerance of all types of people. This is everyday stuff for me, which is why I wasn't a bit shocked and was completely amused by this crowd. After the photo op, most of them, who had paid admission of course, went on rides, ate, bought souvenirs, and allowed any and all to take pictures. They are looking for attention, of course. And they got it! At least it wasn't a rave, didn't include alcohol/drugs, was in the perfect sunshine, and was at the happiest place on earth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Oh my friend, it looks like a really fun time! Having worked in downtown Portland for 18 years, seeing weirdness was an everyday occurrence for me. Thanks for sharing the rainbow of humanity with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 They could be doing a lot worse things than dressing weird............haha I am sure they will look back 30 years from now and wonder what on earth they were thinking !!! Remember the 60s and the hippies ? I don't like the piercings so much - especially around their mouth or nose. I always wondered what happen when they caught a bad head cold ! OUCH ! My nose gets sore enough without having a piercing in there too. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Great picture. I wish I had the nerve to dye my hair like the girl in the front row. Wow, what a color!!! Glad you had a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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