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Stiff Competition – Should There Be?

August 17, 2025 • ScottyB • Season 6 • Episode 5

Hosted by: Scotty B

In this episode, Scotty B takes a sharp look at the role of competition in the cosplay world—on the con floor, in online spaces, and within ourselves. While cosplay is often marketed as inclusive and welcoming, the pressure to be the best, go viral, or win awards can quietly turn creativity into combat.

Scotty asks the uncomfortable but necessary question: Should there even be competition in just being in the cosplay community? He explores how comparison culture creeps in, how contests can both uplift and alienate, and how chasing validation, followers, or algorithms often distracts from the reason most of us started cosplaying in the first place—fun, fandom, and self-expression.

This is a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt “not good enough” in the cosplay space. Whether you're aiming for gold or just trying to stay inspired, this episode invites you to reframe success—and reclaim your love of the craft beyond rankings and ribbons.

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