Forget DNC 2016: It’s Time for BronyCon
Now that the political conventions are over, America can turn its attention to what really matters: mermen, fetish-cons, and Brony paradise.
Courtesy Arthur Drooker via Glitterarti
Every year, a group of men who impersonate Abraham Lincoln gather to tour historic Civil War sites and compare their renditions of Gettysburg Address. (All photos from 'Conventional Wisdom,' by Arthur Drooker, Glitterati Press, 2016).
Courtesy Arthur Drooker via Glitterarti
Maksim the Yellow Tailed Sea Witch suns himself at Merfest in Cary, North Carolina, 2015.
Courtesy Arthur Drooker via Glitterarti
"Behind" the scenes at Fetishcon in—where else?—Tampa, Florida.
Courtesy Arthur Drooker via Glitterarti
Bronies on parade at the world's largest gathering of My Little Pony lovers. This year's convention, which takes place the second week of August, will feature events such as Bronypalooza, Cosplay, and the Grand Galloping Gala. Get a room, ponies. Get a room.
Courtesy Arthur Drooker via Glitterarti
What could be more terrifying that a cluster of clowns at the annual World Clown Association?
Courtesy Arthur Drooker via Glitterarti
Ventriloquist Mr. D and his friend show off their taltents at the Vent Haven ConVENTion in Hebron, Kentucky, 2015.
Courtesy Arthur Drooker via Glitterarti
The aptly-named "Dust to Dust" at the World Taxidermy (and Fish Carving!) Championships in 2013. Last year, the top award went to a particularly lifelike Rooster Pheasant.
Courtesy Arthur Drooker via Glitterarti
Down the road from Fetishcon, the Santa Drill Team shows off at its Santa Celebration in Tampa, Florida.
Courtesy Arthur Drooker via Glitterarti
What do you wear to a mermaid wedding? Your best tails.
Courtesy Arthur Drooker via Glitterarti
Conventional Wisdom by Arthur Drooker is available for preorder on Amazon and is published August 22, 2016 by Glitterati Press.
Courtesy Arthur Drooker via Glitterarti
See more of our coverage in your search results.
Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.
Register below to read this article for free or subscribe
to unlock unlimited access to The Daily Beast.
Monthly
$1
First month then $5.99/month
Annual
$35
First year then $59.99/year
Premium
$79
First year then $119.99/year
*Substack access provided by the next business day, using your subscription email. Choosing the Premium plan constitutes your permission to share your subscription email with Substack and your agreement to Substack’s Privacy Policy.
Already have an account? Sign In
Looks like you already have a subscription!
You're all set!
Thanks for subscribing.