History YMMV / Dramacon

** [[TheGlomp glomping]] is common throughout the story. Emily complains that people keep glomping her because they mistake her for a cosplayer of their favorite character, and Matt specifically has to wear a shirt telling people not to do it to him. These days, most fans (particularly older ones) frown on the idea of just jump-hugging someone without permission, ''especially'' someone you don't know, not just because it's rude but also because people have gotten hurt. Most conventions these days have outright banned it.

* UnintentionalPeriodPiece: The specific series that are referenced and the general fan culture portrayed at the convention place the story in the early-to-mid [=2000s=]. For example, [[TheGlomp glomping]] is common. Emily complains that people keep glomping her because they mistake her for a cosplayer of their favorite character, and Matt specifically has to wear a shirt telling people not to do it to him. These days, most fans (particularly older ones) frown on the idea of just jump-hugging someone without permission, ''especially'' someone you don't know, not just because it's rude but also because people have gotten hurt. Most conventions these days have outright banned it.

* UnintentionalPeriodPiece: The specific series that are referenced and the general fan culture portrayed at the convention place it the story in the early-to-mid [=2000s=]. For example, [[TheGlomp glomping]] is common. Emily complains that people keep glomping her because they mistake her for a cosplayer of their favorite character, and Matt specifically has to wear a shirt telling people not to do it to him. These days, most fans (particularly older ones) frown on the idea of just jump-hugging someone without permission, ''especially'' someone you don't know, not just because it's rude but also because people have gotten hurt. Most conventions these days have outright banned it.

** At one point in Volume 3, a shopkeeper suggests a [[https://i.stack.imgur.com/2jSfI.jpg yaoi paddle]] to Christie as a weapon of blunt force retribution against Matt. This further cements the series as a product of the TurnOfTheMillennium, as by [[TheNewTens early 2010s]], most if not all major conventions banned them after multiple incidents of serious paddling-related injuries.

** Emily is a JerkassWoobie. Yes, she can be a bit of a bitch, but when you consider that her boyfriend is still in love with someone else, the "someone else" in question loves him back, and the boyfriend's sister is a ShipperOnDeck for the boyfriend and the other girl, it's hard not to feel a bit sorry for her.

* SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped: In the second volume, Matt discusses with Christie the pros and cons of cosplaying, and explains to her how amateurs can be viciously taken apart by the slightest mistake, going on to mention how there are message boards, blogs, and websites dedicated to collecting photos of inexperienced cosplayers and mocking them. He specifically refers to it as a bloodsport.
** In the same volume, Lida explains to Christie and Beth the hardships of becoming a professional author, such as how long it takes to become well known, dealing with deadlines, crappy pay, fickle audiences, writer's block, and the like.
** A minor one, but ''it does not matter who draws manga and what country they're from''. Just because it comes from Japan doesn't mean the style is exclusive to them [[note]]Heck the "anime style" was said to be an offshoot from ''Disney'' that just evolved over time.[[/note]]. If an artist wants to make it their style, allow them and respect that. Art is subjective anyway and comes in many forms and varieties with everyone having their own favorites.

** A minor one, but ''it does not matter who draws manga and what country their from''. Just because it comes from Japan doesn't mean the style is exclusive to them [[note]]Heck the "anime style" was said to be an offshoot from ''Disney'' that just evolved over time.[[/note]]. If an artist wants to make it their style, allow them and respect that. Art is subjective anyway and comes in many forms and varieties with everyone having their own favorites.

** A minor one, but ''it does not matter who draws manga and what country their from''. Just because it comes from Japan doesn't mean the style is exclusive to them [[note]]Heck the "anime style" was sad to be an offshoot from ''Disney'' that just evolved over time.[[/note]]. If an artist wants to make it their style, allow them and respect that. Art is subjective anyway and comes in many forms and varieties with everyone having their own likes.

* ArtistDisillusionment - Lida, but not enough to make her quit.

** Matt, regarding [[spoiler: the bullying he went through because of his missing eye as well as being humiliated in volume two when Emily pulled his sunglasses in front of everyone.]] You really feel for the poor guy.

* SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped: In the second volume, Matt discusses with Christie the pros and cons of cosplaying, and explains to her how amateurs can be viciously taken apart by the slightest mistake, going on to mention how there are message boards, blogs, and websites dedicated to collecting photos of inexperienced cosplayers and mocking them. He specifically refers to it as a bloodspot.

** Christie, especially in the first volume.

* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: In the second volume, Bethany and Lida encounter a ten-year old manga purist who begins arguing with Lida about how her stuff's "not manga". Lida keeps getting the last word in quite effortlessly, so the kid begins screaming and cursing that Lida's not Japanese, so she can't make manga. And Bethany can't make manga either, [[spoiler: because she's "not even white". The kid's mom shows up, addresses him by his first name, and orders him to apologize. When he doesn't, she grounds him and says that they're leaving the con. The mom asks to buy a copy of ''Wary City'' and have him read it. When Bethany explains it's PG-13 and not for kids his age, the mom just smiles and asks for two copies. Bonus points for Beth and how she managed to keep her cool throughout the whole thing.]]

* In the second volume, Bethany and Lida encounter a ten-year old manga purist who begins arguing with Lida about how her stuff's "not manga". Lida keeps getting the last word in quite effortlessly, so the kid begins screaming and cursing that Lida's not Japanese, so she can't make manga. And Bethany can't make manga either, [[spoiler: because she's "not even white". The kid's mom shows up, addresses him by his first name, and orders him to apologize. When he doesn't, she grounds him and says that they're leaving the con. The mom asks to buy a copy of ''Wary City'' and have him read it. When Bethany explains it's PG-13 and not for kids his age, the mom just smiles and asks for two copies. Bonus points for Beth and how she managed to keep her cool throughout the whole thing.]]