THE GREAT YOUMALINGO DICTIONARY!!

A dictionary of Youmacon related lingo

Brought to you by: SakuraAngel1 & Youmacon Attendees/Youma Forum Members Hard/Paper Version: Raiji Magiwind

The Great YoumaLingo Dictionary

Introduction/History
In the early part of October 2009, as the days to Youmacon grew closer, members of the boards where well bored and decided to put together in the Cant Sleep, Con Will Eat Me forum a thread called the Lingo Dictionary (Post, Claim and Explain!). This thread was started by Youmacon board member SakuraAngel1, whom decided to post a term she come up with for her mom, who was attending Youmacon 2009, as a con newbie and first year to Youmacon. This term after many giggles was, YoumaNoob, which you dear readers can learn more of the definition to later. You can see the origins of the hard copy of this YoumaLingo Dictionary here: http://www.youmacon.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6046 Other contributions and commentary to this slowly growing dictionary are: Eidolon, Machi-chan, ZooNkaujQTpie, tifakiki7, Chibi Chan, green-teamochi, Raiji Magiwind (writer of this paper ver.), Teku, masterewok, obnoxiousm, Mallory, ChibiKitsune20, noobie, Akanikoto, sarutobisasuke, chloeandthehawk, Shockolate Energy, HelloxKimmi, Djm, LovelyMetalHead Some of the terms are Youmacon specific, but there are others that ARE common at any anime convention. Some Youmacon specific ones could have similar variations at other conventions though

68398183.doc

The Great YoumaLingo Dictionary

The YoumaLingo Terms

ATF5!? (noun) Badass group of friends here on the forums, and IRL. We consist of Tifakiki7, Xero, Blkmagic, Chloe/hawk, Ayayuna, Icywindow, Masterewok, EmilyxDrew, BlackOps, Alucard, and myself. NOTE: Watch out, we're awesome, but if you find us, I promise we will make not only your con experience, but your life more amazing. NOTE 2: see also Manateam Britt n' Linz (noun) 1 When the server crashes. 2 Two people who talk so much that they shut your brain down. NOTE: For first definition, see also YoumaBCrash Con Plague (noun) Often caused by one sick person in a crowded room, con plague ca also be a form of con scurvy, flu, a bad cold, or even strep throat. To prevent, please wash yourself/hands, and bring any medications you might need for an illness. if you're sick and miserable, keep clean and medicated...we don't want to be sick and miserable too. Con Plague Rat (noun) Person with con plague. best avoided or fed orange juice and hot soup/tea. If you have the cash and feel very generous and sympathetic, buy them a box of Day Quil or Halls cough drops. If this is your roomie, we all pity you. Con Scurvy: (noun) Eating nothing but junk food will take it's toll very soon at con. Eat fruits, veggies and other foods with some form of nutritional value. Sitting on or praying to the porcelain god/goddess is NO WAY to spend con. Con Scurviest (noun) Person with con-scurvy. Feed orange juice and carrot sticks. Food Mooch: (noun) Noobie who doesn't budget for food at con and mooches sustenance of roomies/friends to keep going and not become a con scurviest. Glomp (noun) A tackle hug. Basically its a somewhat overzealous and crazy hug that combines the general hug with a football quarterbacks tackle, or the closest equivalent. Glomps can vary from gentle light tackle and hug, to full out floor dropping nearly being crushed by glomper and leave you knowing just what a football quarterback feels like after a tackle. 68398183.doc

The Great YoumaLingo Dictionary

Glompee (noun) One who is glomped. NOTE: Glomping is a two way street. As with the Glomper, the Glompee's reaction to the act of glomping will be completely random. Not enough study has been devoted to this. Glomper (noun), a person who aggressively hugs a cosplayer portraying a favorite character, usually acts without warning from behind. NOTE: While many are comfortable with a glomper, there are some who may view it as an act of violence and react accordingly. It is best for the glomper to scout out their would be victim before engaging in glomping. Glomp Etiquette Control (noun) Group composed of the Glomp Master General and the Glomp Squees whom make it there duty to educate the masses and general public of the appropriate use and execution of the famed convention tradition of being glomped. NOTE: See authors other Scribd document Commandments of the Glomp. Glomp Master General (noun) A Glomper who's charge is to train new Glompers in the proper teachings of the art. This includes teaching new generations the golden rule of "THOU SHALT NOT GLOMP WITHOUT PERMISSION". Students of the Glomp Master General are GlompSquees. Is usually a member of a 'Glomp Team' or society at other cons. Current Youmacon Glomp Master General is Raiji Magiwind (Writer of this paper copy). NOTE: GlompSquees are students in training of the Glomping art by the Glomp Master General. Upon completion of training they are moved to the Glomp Etiquette Control unit, where they can teach other YoumaNoobs and YoumaVets the etiquette and Commandments of the Glomp. They help the Glomp Master General spread the love of the Glomp by teaching the right ways of the art, respect for it and respect for fellow YoumaNoobs, YoumaVets, Normies and other Youma attendees. Glomp Squees (noun) Students of the glomping art under the direction of the Glomp Master General. NOTE: See also Glomp Master General. Glutton (noun) Person who can't get enough of Japanese based treats. NOTE: The glutton will display with hyperactivity due to an overwhelming sugar high. Has the potential to become a YoumaZombie.

Jigglypuff Squad (noun) The still existing, but rare breed of con goers whom have the habit of enjoying drawing on the faces of unsuspecting otaku caught catching a cat nap anywhere outside a hotel room or car. In essence they give you the Jigglypuff treatment, as Jigglypuff would when you fall asleep while it sings. The methods of marking or leaving some form of mark may very depending on what the Squad has available in its arsenal at the time for 'drawing' with from markers to ketchup, shaving cream or toothpaste. 68398183.doc

The Great YoumaLingo Dictionary Manateam (noun) The badass group of friends on these forums, and IRL(ATF5!?) leading a group of our fellow otaku into victory in whatever we do. Almost, an Otaku gang, if you will. NOTE: Known to scream the trademark call of, 'Manateam, or Manatee, among other variations' Can be found playing windball, or encouraging young otaku to come out of their shells. Good for the health. Memespam (verb) Constantly referencing jokes on the internet on social networking sites; can be achieved at anime conventions by randomly shouting phrases out, such as "It's over 9000!" in people's faces. Morgan Hunter (noun) Person in a Morgan Hunting Party. NOTE: see also Morgan Hunting Party, YoumaWaldo Morgan Hunting Party (noun) Con-goers/staff/vets seeking the elusive Morgan. NOTE: see also Morgan Hunter, YoumaWaldo Narutard (noun) Derogatory term for a badly dressed/executed Naruto cosplay. sometimes mistaken as a term for a Naruto cosplayer....in any event, not a polite term to use at con. Nerd flu (noun) Illness, usually contracted shortly after (or in some cases during) an anime convention. NOTE: See also - Con Plague, Con Scurvy Normies (noun, pleural) The general public. NOTE: Normies are often unfamiliar with the anime/cosplay scene. As a result then tend to fear and ridicule that which they do not understand. On the other hand, there have been documented cases of Normies who approach cosplayers with inquiries to the goings on of the con. OMGCosplay (noun) Cosplays where you've got NO idea who/what the person is cosplaying as. NOTE: see also WTHIZZIT Orgy13 (noun) Refers to a Kingdom Hearts II cosplayers dressed as one of the dreaded Organization 13 members. Shower/Room Mooch (noun) Cousin to food mooch, this is a noobie who cannot stay for all of con and needs to wash up, but won't be staying...or will be staying, but cannot pay you anything. Usually bartering is worked out...when bartering/payment fails, bad things happen. Respect your roomies folks! Snorlax Mounds (noun) Persons whom end up falling asleep or try to sleep in open con areas. They can be found on the floors in corners or along walls, sometimes in chairs. 68398183.doc

The Great YoumaLingo Dictionary Some sleep in open cause they have no room, or fall asleep cause there waiting for a roomie with a key, whose in the 18+ panel and has to wait for the panel to end. In rare cases they have just succumbed to the final stage of YoumaZombieism. Some mounds are lucky and found by hotel staff or con staff or security first and nudged to wake up and told to find another spot to sleep. The ones who get unlucky might get a visit from Jigglypuff Patrols. Trust me folks, having staff tell you move is better then waking to the JPS.... Unglompable (verb, noun) One who does not wished to be glomped. NOTE: Unglompable's tend to take extreme measures to avoid being glomped. May use cardboard signs indicating this. Vintage YoumaVet (noun) Over 30 congoer who's been to more than three cons, and shares war stories with YoumaNoobiesoften as revered as con gods for their sagely wisdom and adviceand often more fun to hang out with than a Morgan Hunting Party. WTHIZZIT [What The Heck Is It?] (noun) A cosplayer who has crossplayed so well, gender is impossible to tell. Other con-goers may try and see if they can classify your genderand may be shocked to find you aren't crossplaying at all. This also applies to cosplayers in obscure anime/manga/game costumes where you're not sure where they are from. NOTE: see also OMGCosplay Wonko Sci Fi term for nuts, crazy, stupid. Japanese equivalent Baka YoumaBCrash (noun) The state of when the Youma boards fizzle and crash sporadically during major influxes of commuters to the boards. This situation is usually made more unstable during the critical 96 hour final countdown window before Youma, when potential loads may be almost doubled. Is usually met with humor by YoumaVets by playing Code in the chatroom. Usually a handful shall 'pretend' the board is a patient and out of boredom and inaccessibly, act as if they are trying to resurrect it. This state can send YoumaNoobs in a tizzy as well as some Vets, as usually these are folks that are trying to get on to get a hold of someone via PM or other method to confirm rides, rooms and other things. Some of course are trying to also use the last handful of days to gather all the info they need from the boards in case there are Internet-less during con... Note: see also Britt n' Linz Youma Beard (noun) A beard (or even a 5 oclock shadow of epic win) sported by the male guests of the con. Usually one similar to that sported by LittleKuriboh and Kroze during Youmacon 2010. Like tradition of the Detroit Red Wings to sport beards during playoff season as a sort of good luck charm, it has been suggested that all guests share in creating this new Youma tradition. The male guests can grow a real beard or sport a fake one for random and interesting LOLs for the duration of the convention, shaving it off on Saturday evening or Sunday morning. Female guests may join in the fun by donning 68398183.doc

The Great YoumaLingo Dictionary crazy and funny fake beards. Epic LOLs and much hilarity to ensue YoumaBoot Camp (noun) The initial training and inauguration or baptism of fire that all YoumaNoobs undergo at some point during the con weekend, from attending a panel for first time con goers or learning from mistakes made over the weekend. Upon completing there first Youmacon, they are graduated from YoumaBoot Camp, sometimes taken under the wing of a YoumaVet to expand there knowledge more. NOTE: see YoumaNoob, YoumaVet YoumaCaramelldansen (verb) Another dance popular at the con that involves hip swaying and flapping your hands like cat ears to weird Swedish music. Popularized by 4chan and YouTube. Youmacash: (noun) Money set aside by the congoer specifically for spending in the dealer's room and Artist Alley, plus to cover their reg and room costs. NOTE: Many YoumaNoob may forget to plan in costs of food when saving their Youmacash. If a Noob is seen swaying with a growling stomach audible over a hall full of kissing cat-boys and Yaoi fangirls, practice extreme caution, as they may see your 3food sword and think it's a hot dog. YoumaChrisHanson (noun) A young cosplayer (of either sex) who dresses in a provocative way that does not suit their age. NOTE: The YoumaChrisHanson is often unaware of the possible legal predicament that he/she places on older cosplayers or members of the general public. Best handled by fleeing in opposite direction or informing con staff. YoumaCommune (noun) When a bunch of Youmacon goers share common resources, especially with random strangers. For example, four people who don't know each other in a room. YoumaConvert (noun) A Normie that has been persuaded into the cosplaying society. NOTE: see YoumaNoob, Normies YOUMACONGA! (verb) Tribal-like dance preformed by a vast number of congoers each year, usually with the end of the line having no real idea what's going on for a few moments...and led by at least one person with a tape recorder/iPod/CD player playing music. Bonus points if it's a Silent Hill nurse! YoumaDragon Congoer who doesnt brush teeth during con. Characterized by foul breath, worse then a Dragons. Offer breath mints, or minty gum to temporary mask foul odor. YoumaForce (noun) The almighty and sacred power of Youmacon. It combines the spirit of the otaku, with the adrenaline rush of the con fueled by Pocky, Ramune and other Japanese sweets. Add to this the sense of family or common ground regardless of social standings, race, sex, religion or other normally discriminated views. Tis the sense of 68398183.doc

The Great YoumaLingo Dictionary belonging that goes beyond simply being. YoumaGod (noun) A cosplayer who, through one way or another, has brought together an amazing cosplay, wears it flawlessly and has spared no attention to detail. NOTE: The YoumaGod is normally showered with praise for pulling off complex and spectacular cosplays that normally couldn't be accomplished by someone of a lesser skill. May present with giant wings, animatronics or a robot death machine. YoumaGone (noun, verb)What happens when people have work on Sunday YoumaHero (noun) A cosplayer who dresses as a comic book/sci-fi hero and yet is still accepted. NOTE: IE: Batman, Spiderman, etc... YoumaMon (noun) Collectable monster cosplayers at Youmacon YoumaNoob (noun) A fresh-faced person(s) who is new and unfamiliar with Youmacon and its surroundings; first timers, first years. NOTE: Some are glompable, but beware, glomping may result in crying, shouting and a kawaii-confused state of mind. NOTE 2: May be scared to death by random glomping and may actually pee on themselves....please direct to the nearest restroom:D NOTE 3: Also referred to as Con-Virgins. Approach with caution. CARE INFORMATION: Need lots of love, attention and plenty of directions. Always take good care in directing a YoumaNoob, they're kawaii when they're new.

Youmarazzi (noun) A congoer who goes out of their way for pictures of cosplayers. NOTE: May exhibit stalker like behavior. Best deterrent is a swift kick to the south. NOTE 2: A occasionally creepy sub species of the Youmarazzi are the YoumaStalkarazzi. These Youmarazzi have usually either succumb to there stalker tendencies and follow around there target relentlessly, sometimes to where even a swift kick to the south will not deter them. They will either hound there target through out the con till usually local authorities are involved. Some may even go as far as snap random shots of the target in various con activities for no reason. There gallery may border on creepy or disturb the target when discovered. Sniperazzi are another subspecies of this category and are sometime either YoumaNoobs who have yet to go through learning the ways of the con. Some may also just be to scared or intimidated to approach the object of there interest. So instead they resort to many pics of the random 'con life' shots and slightly off center pics taken by randomly running into a group of photographers to take a pic of a cosplayer while they pose for the persons who asked. 68398183.doc

The Great YoumaLingo Dictionary YoumaRents (noun) Parents of the young YoumaVets and YoumaNoobs. Usually Normies in many cases though rare sights of them being YoumaVets or cosplayers as well. Usually in a state of stupor or confusion due to overwhelming of the senses by being introduced into the sometimes culture shock of the otaku world. Some become YoumaConverts. Others just learn and adapt. NOTE: see also YoumaConverts, Normies, YoumaNoob, YoumaVet YoumaShougi (noun) Game of cosplay shougi held at every Youmacon. Japanese chess can be fun and educational...but watching AERITH PWN Sephy with flowers? Priceless! YoumaSomething/Something/Dark Side (noun) A cosplayer who dresses in any manner of Star Wars garb. NOTE: Infrequent, but accepted by cons. Bonus points if it's Boba Fett YoumaSpeed Bump (noun) A person or group of persons who line the halls or other areas where congestion issues may be higher, by sitting along wall area with feet sticking out. These peoples feet then become hazards to congoers traveling through zones or tech crews trying to get through with equipment. A few swift deterrents to minimize YoumaSpeed Bumps are to either delve a swift 'accidental' stomping of the ankles as you walk by, followed a by a false sense of apologies. Con security might effectively also deter these speed bumps by scaring them off, though sometimes scaring the shit out of speed bumps by nearly running them over can also be just as effective. NOTE: We the people of Youma don't condone acts of violence, but be aware that there are some people who will feel otherwise if one is annoying enough sometimes...>>

YoumaStaff (noun) The beloved Staffers of Youmacon. Heralded as 'Gods' by the YoumaVets. They are the staff, security and techies who risk YoumaZombieism all to make us Michigan otaku happy. Notes: YoumaStaff sub category is Youmarriots and YoumaSafeties... They are staff of the hotel (Youmarriots) and local law enforcement, fire marshals and EMT's (YoumaSafeties) that stay on call or available at a moments notice, all in a effort to make sure the con remains safe and fun for all. Respect them deeply for they are the ones to impress so we continue to have a con. YoumaStink (verb, noun) The stench of a cosplayer who has neglected to bathe during a multi-day con. Also referred to as Con Funk. NOTE: YoumaStink is characterized by a combined odor of body odor, Nacho Cheese flavored Doritos, and Pocky. Advise offering the YoumaStink a bar of soap or AXE spray or avoid altogether. Youmatary (noun) Cosplayers who dress in military style garb. NOTE: IE: Solid Snake, HUNK etc... YoumaTon (noun) The reason the elevators break. 68398183.doc

The Great YoumaLingo Dictionary

YoumaTwilight (noun) Acosplayer who dresses as a cast member from the twilight series of books/movies. NOTE: The YoumaTwilight is an unwelcome addition to any anime con. They stick out like a sore thumb and are often seen brooding in corners. Steps to take when seeing a YoumaTwilight is A) ignore or B) Curb stomp NOTE 2: I/WE do not condone violence unless it is a means of self defense. This post is meant in jest. YoumaVAT (noun) Also know as the VAT formerly known as the AMV room the VAT or Video/Audio Track room is where all the bada$$ videos and fan made awesomeness is shown off and celebrated. Most fun department in the con because it has a dance a game show and movie night all in one action packed department. YoumaVet (noun) A person who has attended at least 2 or more Youmacon's. They are usually invaluable resources to YoumaNoobs, as they are knowledgeable of the con and surrounding area. They are also usually the ones who pack way to much, as they end up helping way to many YoumaNoobs over the weekend in some way or another. YoumaVet's are usually are recognized by sometime wearing previous years badges with the current one, or seem to have a unshakable sense of being all knowing (at least in matters relating to the con). Sometimes usually the one carrying copies of the master list printed from the forum with photoshoots and notes and the like. Also usually in many cases leads said shoots and other gatherings. NOTE: There can be a large variety of sub categories to the YoumaVet, as some may be more knowledgeable in certain areas. One can only discover by asking. Sometimes referred to lovingly as ConMa/Pa, as they are like moms and dads... making sure to take care of there fellow otaku or YoumaNoobs YoumaVillian (noun) The opposite of a YoumaHero, a cosplayer who dresses like a comic book/sci-fi villian and is accepted. NOTE: IE: Joker YoumaWaldo (noun) A rousing game of seeking a "Where's Waldo" cosplayer at the con and shouting "WE FOUND WALDO!!!" and pointing if one is discovered. NOTE: Youma's most famous variation of this game is called "Where's Morgan?" Instead of seeking a Waldo cosplayer, you try to spot the elusive Youmacon conchair, Morgan. The game usually starts with the call of "WHERE'S MORGAN!?!?" (Usually by a random YoumaVet or from a YoumaStaffer) Is known to appear at random, usually when no one is looking for him, only to vanish again when the 'Morgan search radar' is active. To find him is considered a great achievement. Most cases of spotting him involve persons pointing and saying or shouting "OMG it's Morgan!" or "Found Morgan!" Managing to catch him off guard, in semiYoumaZombie mode or actually eliciting some form of conversation from him before he vanishes again is a bonus. To acquire a picture (either a sniped shot or actual asking) of the elusive chair is said to highly prized as it is the ultimate proof of 'catching him'. NOTE 2: see also Morgan Hunter, Morgan Hunting Party 68398183.doc

The Great YoumaLingo Dictionary

YoumaWilliamHung (noun) A blanket term meant to describe any cospalyer who sings. YoumaZombie (noun) A cosplayer who has neglected sleep during a multi day con. NOTE: The YoumaZombie is characterized by a shuffling gate, vacant stare, dark rings under the eyes, unkempt hair and an unwavering urge to 'keep going'. Most often seen with empty bottles/cans of caffeine nearby. Not to be confused with a real zombie. Youmazon (noun) Strong, empowered female Youmagoers. May or may not be straw feminists. Often dressed as Haruhi. Yuck Bomb (noun) A pile of dirty stinky laundry left n shared room by stinky otaku. Please bring Febreeze or Downy Wrinkle Releaser to fix this problem. Stinky clothing is as nasty as stinky con goers.

68398183.doc