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cosplay medic
What does cosplay medic mean?
A person (sometimes an official station) equipped with glue, safety pins, thread, and tools to patch up cosplayers whose costumes break during an event. Also called a cosplay repair station.
"A wing strut snapped, but the cosplay medic near registration fixed it in minutes."
Origin
'Cosplay' + 'medic,' framing costume triage as first aid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cosplay medic?
A cosplay medic is a person or booth equipped with glue, safety pins, thread, and tools to do emergency costume repairs for cosplayers during a convention.
Is a cosplay medic the same as a cosplay repair station?
They're closely related; a cosplay medic is the person or role, while a cosplay repair station is the designated area, and the terms are often used interchangeably.
Where does the term come from?
It combines 'cosplay' with 'medic,' framing on-the-spot costume triage as a kind of first aid.
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