Cosplay Makes You Undateable!

Sci-Fi site io9 notes that according to online dating site eHarmony, cosplay makes you undateable!

In their latest guide on how to find love online the site lists the 5 types of photos that eHarmonizers definitely shouldn’t put up on their profiles, one of which is the following:

Photo #4: You’re Dressed as a Superhero

We get that some people really like to dress up in costumes even when it isn’t Halloween. There are many social events and social circles where this is accepted and encouraged, and more power to people who find their niche in the world. However, while your friends may understand your penchant for dressing like the original Superman at Comic-Con, most people perusing your profile won’t.

I guess in general, before people even get to know you, cosplaying outside of a convention might put them off a little. However, done right (usually by cute Japanese women), its bound to bring a following of admirers. (Well, I guess maybe not the right kind of people you’re after on a dating site..)

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Via io9

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