It's probably because a lot of nerds (of all genders and inclinations) are into BDSM. And if you are, it's a really obvious connection to make - I thought "suspension bondage" the moment I heard about this cosplay. (Totally perverted mind, can't help it). I do both the hanging and the suspending, and both sides were fascinated by the thought. Didn't read the comments, but I would assume that the curiosity wasn't malicious if it actually came from people who are into that kind of thing.
A bit impolite and/or socially inept to ask about it, though. If someone was really that interested, there are more subtle ways to ask but this is really not the appropriate social context to bring up stuff like this.
Tl;dr: Awesome costume and excellent effort, never mind the weirdos ;) This is obviously a labor of love.
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It's probably because a lot of nerds (of all genders and inclinations) are into BDSM. And if you are, it's a really obvious connection to make - I thought "suspension bondage" the moment I heard about this cosplay. (Totally perverted mind, can't help it). I do both the hanging and the suspending, and both sides were fascinated by the thought. Didn't read the comments, but I would assume that the curiosity wasn't malicious if it actually came from people who are into that kind of thing.
A bit impolite and/or socially inept to ask about it, though. If someone was really that interested, there are more subtle ways to ask but this is really not the appropriate social context to bring up stuff like this.
Tl;dr: Awesome costume and excellent effort, never mind the weirdos ;) This is obviously a labor of love.
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