We've scoured the Web to purchase costumes, makeup and props. We've fine tuned our annunciations and mannerisms. Come Saturday, we'll shed our coolness to become the Joker and Harley Quinn at the San Jose Super-Con.
We're both a little nervous on this day before the big convention. I've got a pretty good idea of what to expect, having gone to Wonder Con earlier this year. But I really don't think V has any idea of what's in store and especially how popular her character is going to be with the boys. Ha, ha, ha! THAT will be fun to watch, my friends.
To help work out the kinks and judge how much time getting this makeup on would take, we did a dry run at her condo that was just plain hilarious. She pulls the costume out of the box, and though I've been sufficiently prepared for the sleekness of it, I'm still blown away by how, well, tight and form fitting it looks. I can only laugh as she ponders how in the heck she's going to raise her arms or bend over to tighten her boots.
The real giggles come when she begins to apply our white and black face paint. A one-time makeup artist for a haunted house, Vivian knows what she's doing. She carefully applies my makeup to match those of the guy appearing in The Joker Blogs, a popular series on You Tube that traces the Joker's seduction of his therapist - Harleen Quinzell - and subsequent descent of the doctor to insansity as she becomes Harley Quinn.
To help work out the kinks and judge how much time getting this makeup on would take, we did a dry run at her condo that was just plain hilarious. She pulls the costume out of the box, and though I've been sufficiently prepared for the sleekness of it, I'm still blown away by how, well, tight and form fitting it looks. I can only laugh as she ponders how in the heck she's going to raise her arms or bend over to tighten her boots.
The real giggles come when she begins to apply our white and black face paint. A one-time makeup artist for a haunted house, Vivian knows what she's doing. She carefully applies my makeup to match those of the guy appearing in The Joker Blogs, a popular series on You Tube that traces the Joker's seduction of his therapist - Harleen Quinzell - and subsequent descent of the doctor to insansity as she becomes Harley Quinn.
Wow, I sounded like a nerd just then. The change is happening already! Anyway, Vivian comments how unrecognizable I am. Perfect. But her makeup and voice is beyond accurate. She has everything about the character down to a pat. I am put to shame! She even put together a script to read when people come up to her!
OK, so maybe we're both a little nerdy to begin with. Any wonder why being around her is always such a blast? I really don't think there's anyone who would jump at the chance to do this. Vivian doesn't even read comic books! But she's got a great sense of adventure and silliness. So for that, I couldn't have found a better "partner-in-crime," if you will, for this escapade. V, you rock!
OK, so maybe we're both a little nerdy to begin with. Any wonder why being around her is always such a blast? I really don't think there's anyone who would jump at the chance to do this. Vivian doesn't even read comic books! But she's got a great sense of adventure and silliness. So for that, I couldn't have found a better "partner-in-crime," if you will, for this escapade. V, you rock!
So we're off to the convention. Crossing the first item off my list is at hand. And by the way. Do you want to know how we got these scars?
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