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cosplay is not consent
What does cosplay is not consent mean?
An anti-harassment rallying phrase asserting that wearing a costume, however revealing, does not give anyone permission to grope, grab, photograph, or make advances on the cosplayer without consent. Often shortened to 'cosplay ≠ consent.'
"The con plastered 'cosplay is not consent' signs at every entrance this year."
Origin
Popularized by the group Geeks for CONsent (Rochelle Keyhan, Erin Filson, Anna Kegler) around 2013–2014; signage debuted at New York Comic Con 2014.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'cosplay is not consent' mean?
It's an anti-harassment slogan asserting that wearing a costume, however revealing, does not give anyone permission to touch, grope, photograph, or make advances on a cosplayer without their consent.
Where did 'cosplay is not consent' come from?
It was popularized by the group Geeks for CONsent around 2013–2014, with signage debuting at New York Comic Con in 2014.
Why is the phrase important at conventions?
Cosplayers, especially in revealing costumes, are frequently harassed; the slogan reminds attendees that a costume is not an invitation and helps conventions set anti-harassment norms.
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