I don't think any of those cosplays are outright fails

What does constitute an outright fail?

It seems that LA pedestrians (yes, I did say that) hesitate at pedestrian crossings, but I find that if I don't make it obvious that I'M CROSSING THE STREET NAO cars aren't going to stop. So, I walk. And, as a driver, I like to be able to tell the difference between someone just standing there (because I've stopped for this more than once) and someone with intent to cross.

However, drivers? Never honk at me when I'm already in the middle of the road. At that point you can kindly fuck off.

If you visit New Orleans be warned - when one light turns red, the other direction turns green immediately. I mean, IMMEDIATELY. So don't be running those red lights.

Or, since everyone DOES run those red lights, just be aware before moving on the opposite green.

One thing here I've noticed is that (especially downtown)local pedestrians do not give any of the fucks about what color the light is when crossing the street. So often, the pedestrian just keeps sauntering on right in front of you, even know they know the traffic light's is just about to turn green in a half a second. It is annoying, but I'm used to it by now. Hardly anyone ever beeps about it, thankfully.

You can always tell the tourists, though, because they tend to follow the rules.

yes. I think in NO's case, it is bad training from the drinking district. They wander out of there and figure all streets operate like that.

What does constitute an outright fail?

There weren't so many issues with execution, just conception. Like, Plaid Superman. But that's a choice. I think the last guy was Darkwing Duck.

I kind of liked the facepaint Iron Man though. And the Rogue costume was good, just a bit too much pudenda.

There weren't so many issues with execution, just conception

So there's no such thing as a bad concept?

OMG that Michigan 'vagina' banning?!? I hadn't heard of it before and I was going to make a foul-mouthed joke, but then I realized it's no fucking joke! Two Representatives were banned and silenced for the gall to speak about abortion legislation while in possession of a vagina. A vagina that they had the temerity to mention.

What the FUCK is wrong with people?

It seems that LA pedestrians (yes, I did say that) hesitate at pedestrian crossings

Aren't the majority of pedestrians involved in car accidents hit by cars while crossing the street in an identified cross walk? I'd say they have some reason to be hesitant.

OMG mini quiche from the farmer's market. I want to live in a domestic partnership with this crust.

So there's no such thing as a bad concept?

Certainly. But I didn't have a problem with faint-paint IM, or Plaid Superman.

Bad Cosplay usually looks half-assed and ill considered.

"Pudenda" is such a friendly word. Cuddly. You want to pet it.

"Pudenda" is such a friendly word. Cuddly. You want to pet it.

Sadly, it's Latin for "shameful."