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06/11/2005: "Erotica LA 2005 - day 1"
It's going on 2 am, I spent the day at the convention starting at 3 pm. Was on the air for Playboy's XM radio from 4-7 with Christy Canyon. We had a great time but were completely wiped from 3 fast paced hours of interviewing girl after girl after girl. We went to get a bite to eat with some of the listeners from XM Radio and I stalled not wanting to head back to sign at Platinum X's booth. Finally made it back there, after hobnobbing with the Playboy crowd, at about 9:30 pm. I signed for an hour and a half then we were outta there. I'll be heading back in to sign tomorrow afternoon sometime.
I'll try to check in tomorrow too. I have been taking lots of pictures.
My friend Crickett who is staying with me for the weekend typed the following in her LiveJournal after we got back home. It sort of sums up the day. Enjoy.
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From the LiveJournal of Crickett
Saturday, June 11th, 2005
3:50 am Erotica LA, Day One
Today was opening day of Erotica LA, and I was there aaaaall day long. My companion, the lovely and talented Kylie Ireland was doing Playboy Radio (XM 205) and then later signing for Platinum X Pictures, so we were both in for the long haul.
It was packed straight off, the line for tickets almost to the doors of the convention center. Waiting in line I saw a shorter, fatter Elvis and a person whom I SWEAR is the Missing Link, as well as many other amusing people.
There were other events happening at the LA Convention Center today, most notably an Anthony Robbins motivational workshop with a title that could be applied to many of the things being sold in the hall that housed ELA: Unleash The Power Within. This amuses me greatly. There was also a Home Renovating and Decorating show going on. Needless to say, the mix of people in the convention center was...eclectic.
Who did I see? Well, I saw: Belladonna (who looks stunning after having a baby just 5 months ago), Michelle Lay, Lisa Sparxxx, Melissa Lauren, Sandra Romain, Christy Canyon, Kaylani Lei, Keiko, Katrina Kraven, Flower Tucci, Nicki Hunter, and a whole bunch of other whores too numerous to name.
What did I see? AVN put in a mechanical bull, and watching the macho fanboys try to ride that fucker was FAR too amusing. I had to walk away, otherwise I probably would have soiled my pants from laughing so hard. I saw Carmen Luvana eating a pickle. I saw a sweating porn fan carrying a gift bag for his latest Favourite Slut. I watched Kylie start a commotion at the MofoWear booth just because she wanted a photo of Flower Tucci and Katrina Kraven bending over and showing their asses. Suddenly, every attendee with a camera swarmed over and we couldn't get out! We had to reason with them loudly in order to escape.
Once again, the dearth of cute girl-shirts being given away was apparent and sad. More giant white tents with logos were being handed out. The only girl-shirt I got was from Danni's Hard Drive. What the shit, people??? Let's get crackin' already! Make with the tanky tops for all those chicks walkin' around! Like ME!
I spent v. little money on merch today, mostly window shopped to make up my mind and see what was available. The most amusing thing by far? The Tight Box booth, which has these lovely wooden boxes, with lock, covered in outrageously coloured fake fur. The insides are also upholstered and padded, and I simply must have the fuchsia and black one that matches my hair. After all, accessorizing is *everything*, no?
The BEST thing I saw? Well, you boys and girls that like your women less anoretic and more bountiful are gonna LOVE me for this link. See, there's a new magazine out that doesn't treat fat chicks like a "novelty". It's pretty like Playboy, not gross and badly lit like something along the lines of Big Butt. It hasn't even hit the stands yet, but I have a copy and I'm gonna link ya so that you can get your very own. It's called Bodacious, and I'm so fucking happy that I was a complete retard at their booth. I jumped around, I squealed, I said loudly, "FAT CHICKS UNITE!" I bought the premiere issue, they gave me a t-shirt. If you're tired of the same old same old when it comes to your BBW mags, click the damn link for Bodacious and SIGN THE FUCK UP!!!
Now, I have blisters and I'm tired. Tomorrow's another day at the show, but I highly doubt that I'll be there all day. I'm seeking out Jimmy D, who swears he'll be there, as well as the stunning Justine Joli and the cranky DCypher. Wish me luck. I'll have to wade through the moistened masses in order to find them. There is fear in my heart, but this intrepid reporter will NOT let her readers down.
Sunday, I'm strongly considering checking out this Musee des Femmes. Sounds like a lovely way to pass a Sunday evening. Tonight, however, I must knit and then sleep. Thank heavens there's about nine different "energy drink" companies handing out free samples at the show. I'll need all the help I can get.
Crickett
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Note from Kylie: I am still laughing at "I saw Carmen Luvana eating a pickle".
