Ever since last year's costume competition, I've wanted to get a set of Jedi (and/or Sith) robes. It's not so much about winning any kind of competition, but just having the costume available should the need or mood arrive. To make certain that I had them before Halloween, I ordered the costume a while ago. However, due to Alaska shipping being what it is, the order seemed to be delayed, so I hedged my bets and purchased a Star Trek uniform (original series science/medical) from a different company. Thankfully, the Jedi costume (and boots) arrived soon enough.
While one part of the costume was a little tight, I am otherwise quite pleased with how they look. Dressed in them, I spent the day greeting staff and students with Obi-wan Kenobi's famous "Hello there" with an occasional "May the Force be with you" to people who greeted me first and a couple "The Force will be with you, always" to the two students who greeted me with "May the Force be with you." Only ten students provided the correct counter-phrase to the "Hello there" greeting; although, several other students seemed to know what it was and just chose not to say it.
Several students took pictures of me. At least one digitally added the appropriate lightsaber effect and showed it to me, but I didn't think of asking him to send it to me. I don't think I will win the competition as there were some amazing costumes out there--especially some fantastic group get-ups. Still, I got a lot of smiles (and compliments) which made the experience worth it.
Note: I was going to make a joke about my doctoral robes being different than I expected, but I couldn't fit it in organically.
While one part of the costume was a little tight, I am otherwise quite pleased with how they look. Dressed in them, I spent the day greeting staff and students with Obi-wan Kenobi's famous "Hello there" with an occasional "May the Force be with you" to people who greeted me first and a couple "The Force will be with you, always" to the two students who greeted me with "May the Force be with you." Only ten students provided the correct counter-phrase to the "Hello there" greeting; although, several other students seemed to know what it was and just chose not to say it.
Several students took pictures of me. At least one digitally added the appropriate lightsaber effect and showed it to me, but I didn't think of asking him to send it to me. I don't think I will win the competition as there were some amazing costumes out there--especially some fantastic group get-ups. Still, I got a lot of smiles (and compliments) which made the experience worth it.
Note: I was going to make a joke about my doctoral robes being different than I expected, but I couldn't fit it in organically.
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