Jean-Luc in Blue Jeans: Picard Cosplay Taught Me How Much Patrick Stewart Is Loved
My husband was assimilated at an Emerald City Comic Con, and even the Borg adored him. Thank you, Patrick Stewart.
Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor behind the iconic character Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday. However, a reporter experienced firsthand the immense love the Star Trek community had for Stewart. In 2021, his husband, Rob, dressed as Picard for the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle.
The costume consisted of a red and black Star Trek uniform shirt, a combadge, and four pips to indicate the rank of captain. The reporter's husband opted for casual blue jeans, which led to amusing comments from attendees and a few surprised remarks like, "Hey Captain! Was it casual day on the bridge?" Despite the lack of perfect costume authenticity, Rob received an overwhelming reception.
Attendees recognized him as Captain Picard and interacted with him, using Picard's catchphrases like "Make it so," "Engage!" and "Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra!" The reporter felt like a celebrity escort, and the respect for Stewart's portrayal of Picard was palpable. The reporter emphasizes that the community's love for Stewart was not surprising, as Star Trek fans have always shown immense admiration for the character.
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