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How The 'Fake Geek Girl' Myth Works
- The 'fake geek girl' stereotype frames women as attention-seeking impostors rather than legitimate fans.
- This label enforces male dominance in geek spaces by policing women's authenticity and appearance.
Cosplay Invites Unwanted Sexual Attention
- Anney describes being quizzed and sexualized while cosplaying, including men demanding poses and asking to be carried.
- She recounts receiving a free beer and being invited to a hotel room after just showing up in costume.
Why Some Women Skip Costumes
- Samantha avoids conventions partly because of fetishizing and racist attention she receives as an Asian woman.
- She prefers funny or non-sexy costumes to minimize unwanted advances.