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Rolf Muller
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119 Posts
11/11
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 9:20PM
I've seen that people here have been to the Adult Entertainment Expo. What is it like? My impression reading about it makes it seem a little like an autograph show, where you get to meet some of the stars. But is there more to it? Are their dealers who sell stuff, and if so what do they sell? Are there sessions where you get to talk to, for instance, a few of the Vivid girls and talk about their career? or are autographs and the awards ceremony the only things that truly happen there?
Gore Gore Girl All-Star Supporter
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7238 Posts
1/09
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 9:26PM
It's a series of lining up, waiting for autographs, getting some free stuff (t-shirts and DVDs mostly), loud music, and lots and lots of men. Many of the performers you meet spend time to talk, while others sign and dismiss. That usually depends on what time of day it is/how far they are through their shift, how long the line is, and/or what kind of person they are. Also, there used to be seminars on topics like women's orgasms or free speech, in addition to booths selling sex toys/other sex-related products, and even Shelley Lubben had a booth promoting the Pink Cross.
The AVN awards happen the Saturday night of the Expo.
I got a lot out of the AEE; my partner did not. So, it depends what you're after. I'm an uber nerd, and if I could afford it and it was closer to me, I would go this January.
Edited: I should say that this was my personal perspective from attending in 2011 and 2009.
Edited by - Gore Gore Girl on 12/13/2011 9:27:52 PM
Redish All-Star Supporter
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Long and Cursive road to the Ivory Pagoda in the province of Loraine
4076 Posts
12/03
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 9:29PM
Sensory overload. First phrase that I thought of when asked this question.
The show itself is just booths with the at them signing autographs, taking pictures with the fans, and trading elbows with other attendees doing the same. I haven't been in a while, but that was what it was when I have been there. The awards are held Saturday night and are separate from the convention.
Of course, who you know dictates what all experience you have.
I had a blast, spent most of one day with Devinn Lane and have no complaints. If you go, enjoy yourself, they are lots of fun and probably a once in a lifetime experience.
Except for those who go more than once ....
Rolf Muller
Member

119 Posts
11/11
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 9:43PM
Wow - sounds interesting, but I'm surprised that there are no dealers selling old DVDs or things like that - I guess I'm ruined by the set-up of sci-fi and comic shows.
It seems like the rest IS rather like a sci-fi convention, where you get to see the stars and get a moment of face to face along with ten thousand other folks, but there remains the possibility of having a spontaneous encounter of a social kind (like getting to hold the door open for Kim Cattral at a con once, or getting to talk to Ray Harryhausen while he was sitting in a lobby waiting to leave).
Redish All-Star Supporter
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Long and Cursive road to the Ivory Pagoda in the province of Loraine
4076 Posts
12/03
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 9:52PM
That's true, you do have random events that happen on the floor, or more likely, at the Circle bar. I had many run ins during my time there or the ADT party that used to happen. I met Bobbi Starr at the party before she was even known. Talked to her for about twenty minutes.
But it's not there anymore is it? I wonder where the new Circle will be.
 
Rolf Muller
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119 Posts
11/11
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 8:50PM
I guess that the first two "industry only" days are something along the lines of Show West, where people look at product and make deals for distribution, etc?
Redish All-Star Supporter
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12/03
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 11:55PM
Pretty much. that's where a lot of deals get made and the stars meet the distributors and other industry people. They do lots of interviews.
skronker
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9780 Posts
9/02
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 3:52AM
Human petting zoo.
Redish All-Star Supporter
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12/03
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 5:50PM
phatbasey
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1390 Posts
1/05
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 6:56PM
I agree with everything mentioned. I will admit that nothing beats the first time but overall its the best convention I have ever been too and I have worked a ton of sci-fi shows as an security escort.



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