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Right Out of the Bottle

Written by

Jordan Ginsberg


And finally, folks, let’s wrap things up today with a tale of steampunk love, as told by Noah up there:

[This was] taken at Metrocon 2009 in Tampa, Florida, this past weekend. There was a steampunk theme to the whole convention, so naturally the better half and I went all-out for it. One of the notable differences between the two pictures (the other is currently the cover on BME) is that in the time between them, I (successfully) proposed to my fiancee on stage in front of an entire convention center full of anime and gaming fans. And, I got numerous comments all weekend both on the hair and piercings.

Productive weekend! Congratulations, Noah. And with that, have a good night, all—steampunks, crust-punks and non-punks alike. We’ll see you tomorrow.

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Comments

11 responses to “Right Out of the Bottle”

  1. Cole Avatar
    Cole

    Very cool Noah! You are a Celeb now! hahaha Way to go man, Steampunk Wedding Proposal @ Metrocon FTW!

  2. RJH Avatar
    RJH

    I’d say no to a man who proposed to me in front of a crowd of others. What a breach of privacy.

    In other news, nice goggles.

  3. Vombie Avatar
    Vombie

    Modblog needs MOAR STEAMPUNK. I approve.

  4. jessFACE Avatar
    jessFACE

    Agreed! Anyone who can pull off steampunk well has my respect ^__^

  5. Jojo Avatar
    Jojo

    He has a really handsome profile!

  6. zychu Avatar
    zychu

    googles <3

  7. Pyoska Avatar
    Pyoska

    Goggles and piercings.

    I’m in heaven!

  8. Briny Deep Avatar
    Briny Deep

    Why are the beautiful ones always taken? His new fiancee is a lucky woman. I wouldn’t kick him outta bed for eating crackers.

  9. Joni the Finn Avatar
    Joni the Finn

    This guy really knows how to dress with style, wish I’d find clothes like that!

  10. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    I live in the Tampa Bay area and I never see any steampunks! Me sad 🙁

  11. Baracudaboy Avatar
    Baracudaboy

    Well hello there sexy steampunk boy!

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