# DragonCon tags: #thoughts/conventions/dragoncon ![[DragonCon Dinos.jpg]] Ah, **DragonCon** – that magical time of year when Atlanta becomes the epicenter of all things geek, nerd, and gloriously over-the-top. It's where you can strut around as your favorite obscure comic book character and receive nods of respect instead of blank stares. Planning on a quiet Labor Day weekend? Think again. **DragonCon** is here to turn your world upside down with more fandoms than you can shake a lightsaber at. ### The Glorious Chaos that is DragonCon Here's the deal: **DragonCon** is less a convention and more a four-day marathon of pop culture, costumes, and the best kind of pandemonium. Imagine every comic book, movie, and video game convention decided to throw a party, and you've got **DragonCon**. It's the one place where debating the aerodynamics of superhero capes is considered small talk. ### The Dates You're Ditching Your Non-Geek Friends **DragonCon** 2024 graces us with its presence over Labor Day weekend, because who needs barbecues and the outdoors when you have air-conditioned panel rooms and cosplay contests? Clear your schedule, forget those mundane holiday plans, and start counting down the days. ### A Brief and Snarky Overview - **A History Lesson**: Born in the distant past of the 1980s, DragonCon has evolved from a gathering of tabletop gamers and comic fans into a colossal beast of a convention, swallowing downtown Atlanta whole and spitting out a spectacle of fandom. - **Programming Galore**: With a sprawling array of tracks, DragonCon ensures that whether you're here to dissect the cinematic merits of the latest *Star Wars* saga or to engage in spirited debates over which Doctor was the best, there's a panel or workshop just for you. - **The Economy Boost**: Let's not forget the economic miracle that is DragonCon, single-handedly keeping Atlanta's caffeine suppliers and late-night eateries in business. Your weekend of debauchery and fandom appreciation is actually a noble act of economic support. You're welcome, Atlanta. - **Testimonials (Or Lack Thereof)**: Ask anyone who's been, and they'll tell you: DragonCon is an experience—a blur of costumes, panels, and parties that somehow leaves you exhausted, invigorated, and planning for next year. "I came for the panels but stayed because I literally couldn't find my way back to my hotel," says one attendee, probably. ### The Link Dump (Because You Asked) Here’s where you can dive deeper into the rabbit hole, should you dare: - **Official DragonCon Site**: Your one-stop-shop for all things DragonCon, assuming it doesn’t crash from the sheer weight of traffic. [DragonCon Official](https://www.dragoncon.org) - **DragonConTV**: Missed a panel? Want to see that epic cosplay again? Here’s where the magic lives on. [DragonConTV](https://dragoncon.tv) > [!quote] Neurothrope-00 ![[Neurothrope Avatar.png|100]]