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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

What a great game concept from first-time Gen Con exhibitor, @emilykeepskitties.bsky.social and @pinkhawkgames.bsky.social . “Pirates of the High Teas” sounds clever and hilarious. Go check it out.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

What the flop?! I asked this friendly wizard at Gen Con for “free terrible advice” - it was excellent. Then he handed me a potato. #FalseAdvertising

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Tornado warning rescinded. Lots of clapping here at Gen Con.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A tornado warning has been issued by NWS Indianapolis. Here’s the scene inside the exhibit hall of Gen Con.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

An adorable ending to The Puppy Roll at Gen Con. 🐾🎲

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Created by actor Anjali Bhimani, meet your celebrity guests at the third annual Puppy Roll happening right now at Gen Con.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Crowd is beginning to take their seats. Check out this stage!

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I’m standing here at the Indiana Repository Theater, AKA, Dungeons and Dragons Tower! The celebrity charity event, The Puppy Roll is about to kick off its third annual show.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Guess where I am? Check out the next post!

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Annnnd they’re off!! Gen Con 2026 has officially started!

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Psssst… want a sneak peek of the Gen Con exhibit hall?

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

It’s the first day of Gen Con and I am running off vibes and entirely too much caffeine! Follow IndyStar’s live coverage linked in the comments.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Guess where I am? Happy Pride, everyone!! 🏳️‍🌈

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Amazing stuff! The cosplay at the Indiana Comic Convention is something else!

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Day 2 of Indiana Comic Convention is underway! The sharp-dressed — sharp armored? — 18-year-old in the Iron Man suit is Noah Visocky from Fort Wayne. It took him more than a year to make his suit, he said. I’d say the hard paid off. Attendees couldn’t stop taking photos with him.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

This amazing cosplay took six multicolored wigs to complete and looks great! Meet the host of Saturday’s cosplay contest.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Indianapolis teens Margo Pinero (shown right) and her sister Dee Pinero (left) came in cosplay. Margo said it took 30 mins to apply her makeup. Here’s what they’re excited about today at the Indiana Comic Convention.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It is merch Valhalla up in this place!

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Annnnd they’re off!! Welcome to the Indiana Comic Convention! #ICC #IndianaComicConvention #IndyStar

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

You never know who you’ll bump into during Indy 500 weekend. Like Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

In Indianapolis, winners drink milk. They also fling mustard.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Wiener 500, Team New York Dog, celebrate their hard earned victory.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Andy Richter has joined us, folks. And I’m told we might get sprayed with mustard.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

What awaits the winner? Sorry, wiener? This fabulous trophy.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

You will NEVER believe what just happened as fans gathered for the Wiene 500.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

“Nickaroni and Cheese,” not his real name, obviously, and friends are ready for this race to begin. #Wienermobile500

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I’m a vegetarian (sorry not sorry), so I’m curious about what makes a great Chicago Dog. Here’s Team Chicago themselves, “Bologna Bridget” and “Bun-Length Ben,” with a punny answer about their favorite 🌭

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Ladies and gentlemen? It’s almost time to start your… (checks with HR), wieners! Six Wienermobiles will compete Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Borg-Wiener Trophy! The drivers I spoke with are hungry to be crowned top dog. And yes, the puns only get wurst from here. 🌭

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

You can get a free book at #IndyPopCon thanks to @inconindy.bsky.social . I snagged one from author Terry Pratchett! 📚

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Andrew Dunn with OneNDunn cards from Bloomington says he’s seen counterfeit Pokémon cards in his line of work. Here’s what he had to say about it at #IndyPopCon.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The cosplay contest is tomorrow but there are lots of people dressed in amazing costumes today.

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John Writes Stuff @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Wiggly kittens are also available for those wanting to check out PurrCon, tucked into a more quiet corner of #IndyPopCon.

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