Where's the Obligitory CAX hygiene thread?

This thread brings to mind that crusty Ron Jeremy look-alike dude from Arkansas that used to show up at all the southern SuperAuctions. I forget his name now.
 
I brought this matter up years ago before Columbus, OH auction. The funk was terrible. I move away and the smell is still there. You go outside to breath and now you have the raw sewage of Columbus smell. Outside was quite pleasant. That is how bad the funk smell was! I'm going to buy the cheapest jug of cologne (aqua velva or whatever). And purposely drop it in the middle of the auction floor before the even starts. Breath I can accept.. Even mine can get funky from smoking/drinking coffee. I at least have Trident White or something to make it fresh. Not out of respect to others, but my own dignity/pride.

Kevin

PS: Far as I know, non-klovers are the funk bunch.
 
If I can find a spigot at the hotel, I'll be standing outside the door armed with a garden hose. At least until security drags me away.
 
Is it really that bad???:eek::eek:
Not really. But there's always "that one guy" that shows up to any large event. I'm just thinking about the trauma of last year when Funk Master showed up and decided to plant himself next to the Funhouse pinball. He just stood there for hours, funking the place up. Not playing games, and not really watching other people play. He was truly special.

Add in the following:
- the geek nature of CAX
- the fact that it's July in San Jose
- a lot of people (who may not often shower) will be moving heavy stuff around on Friday
- some people who live far away are driving the day of the show
- some of the games require physical exertion while playing

The potential exists for it to be hellish. But the good news is the show is large enough that you can easily move away from Funk Master and still really enjoy yourself.
 
I will shower twice before the show because I want some of Josie's cookies.:D

P.S. Josie how is my quote now.:D
 
I will shower twice before the show because I want some of Josie's cookies.:D

P.S. Josie how is my quote now.:D

Don't forget the deodorant and to brush your teeth too...:D

P.S. I don't really like this quote as well as some of your others...
 
I think it happens because you tend to sweat more when playing games, I don't care what game you are playing, but if you play for a while you will start to sweat a little at least, unless you have like no sweat glands. Even moreso if your playing a game like DDR. At least there aren't any people dressing in costumes at this event like at anime conventions where people wear the same costume for 3 days straight or potentially more.... You have many people doing this so the convention can get pretty smelly.

Its actually gotten so bad that some conventions have had to adopt rules and threaten to eject those that smell (at least until they remove the offending clothes and shower) and some have started to hand out personal care items at the entrances or as freebies.
 
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This thread brings to mind that crusty Ron Jeremy look-alike dude from Arkansas that used to show up at all the southern SuperAuctions. I forget his name now.

Yeah, I know who you're talking about, he had a doo-rag on all the time. Sadly that guy passed away a couple years ago. He was kind of shady and slimy but he was part of the atmosphere.
 
Don't worry. Despite all the promises, pledges to shower, groom, and brush teeth, people are creatures of habit. There will be plenty of funk.

Based upon experience, if someone is heavily bearded, overweight, in a trenchcoat despite it being clear and 98 degrees, with or without a hat, they stink, almost guaranteed.

- M1A
 
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