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A tale as old as time or at least a couple decades.
is it that they dont' shower, or is it that they just sweat so much they smell no matter what?
During the very early years of a local fandom convention, there was a similar problem.
Then, one year, gift bags with toiletries were handed out.
The hint was taken, and the convention has smelled better ever since.
It's a bummer that something like this even has to be enforced.
As a bigger guy, I started to get that "fat person" smell even after showering. I realized that the smell was coming from not being able to get all the soap off using just a regular showerhead. I got a handheld shower and haven't had that issue since then. So, that could be part of the problem.
Players should start showing up to tournaments wearing hazmat suits and Febreze holsters.
I took my step daughter to a My Little Pony con (Trot-con) about 10 years ago. I'd never been to a con before other than GenCon way back in the day so I was a little surprised as well as pleased when the people running the con gave a little welcome speech including the announcement that attendees needed to shower regularly and that "Con-Funk" would not be tolerated.
To be honest, I was relatively young in my GenCon days. I hope I wasn't one of the ones who reeked.
The 6-2-1 guide for all conventions: 6 hours of sleep every night, 2 meals each day, 1 shower each day. It's a vacation for a lot of people sure but that doesn't excuse bad manners and not taking care of oneself.
I went to an anime con back in like 2004 or so, there were flyers handed out that talked about hygiene.
There were also placards and signs about not touching people without permission. (Focusing on women and girls in costumes)
and that “Con-Funk” would not be tolerated.
I'm not really into R&B ... but what did that band do to them?
Bingo halls were doing that way before even the transistor was invented. There used to be decorum standards before we lost our collective ability to feel shame. I do not include those that need assistance. You should help those that need assistance.
That guy got banned for harassment.
But all he did was highlight the lack of hygiene and care that players who came to these events had.
Safe space is one thing, but I'm glad butt crack guy exists and we need more public (or private) shaming about basic hygiene.
Go to a comic and game store every saturday for tabletop or board games. Sometimes as a big guy it's hard to find shirts that cover everything up when leaning over. I still try but man some people have no shame.
The stereotype is real
The entrance to the event should just be like a car wash, but for people.
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this post was submitted on 01 Jul 2026
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