#Philly Fan Expo

[daianysx]

Them talking about Eddie and Chrissy 🫶🏻

#grace van dien #joseph quinn #chrissy cunningham #eddie munson #philly fan expo #my gifs

[pastafossa]

Charlie Cox experience at Philly Fan Expo 2023

So LET”S TALK ABOUT ME MEETING CHARLIE. I’m actually going to make two posts - this one just about my experiences with Charlie, because they were incredibly meaningful and deserve their own post, and then another one about the rest of the con!

I’m going to talk about Charlie first, because of how amazing the experience was, one of the best I’ve had, especially at the autograph table. I’ve done photos, gotten autographs and such before from other celebs - from niche voice actors I loved to people like David Tennant - but this felt Really Really Big. Obviously, I was nervous as all hell because holy shit Charlie Cox, my favorite actor whose work altered the course of my life. I won’t lie - I’d been practicing what to say to him in case I freaked out, but I’m happy to say that everyone who reassured me it would go great, because he was so, so genuine and kind, were right.

The photo op happened first (and thank you to everyone on tumblr guiding me where to go, cause I was LOST about where that was happening), and that went fast. By that point in the con hall, I’d already ditched my Jessica Jones jacket and gloves cause holy shit it’s hot and I am a creature of snow and ice, and my hair was a mess, but honestly I didn’t care, cause there he is. You don’t get long, but he made the most of it and he was SO sweet. Ya’ll, he asked my name, said my name as he shook my hand, and called me ‘my dear’ in that beautiful voice.

I was literally on the moon, but it was time for the big question:

Will he hold the red thread from TRT?

So in a quiet, nervous, soft author voice, I asked, ‘would you be ok with holding this end of the thread?’

HE FUCKING DID.

HE HELD IT.

HE HELD. THE. RED. THREAD.

I’m fairly certain he doesn’t know about the fic at this point - he wasn’t sure where to hold it until I told him, but he loved that it lit up! AND THEN HE PUT HIS ARM AROUND ME AND I GOT TO PUT MY ARM AROUND HIM BACK.

I’m fairly certain I’m dead in the photo. My soul had left my body. I had ascended. I saw Jesus and he looked like Charlie. I had achieved fic author heights never imagined. My brain filled with enough serotonin and dopamine to sink a ship. I didn’t care that I was hot and sweaty or that my hair was messy or that my cosplay didn’t work out like I’d planned. I had been blessed.

also look at that forearm holy shit

I floated outta that gd room ya’ll. I’m pretty sure @wonderlandmind4​ did the same. WE FROLICKED OUT OF THAT HALL LIKE

But things got even better at the autograph table, and I had one of the most touching experiences ever.

not me tearing up thinking about it.

That line was long, but I kept getting glimpses of him and I could already tell he was enjoying interacting with people, and he was making sure everyone got their bit of time with him instead of letting anyone rush people through. He was so happy looking, laughing and grinning, high fives and fist bumps for kids, chatting with fans. Which made me feel a little more confident.

I know some people wondered if I’d tell him about TRT, and I’d already decided I wasn’t going to. Instead, I really, really wanted just a second to tell him what his work as Daredevil had meant for me, as someone who became disabled around the same time Matt did as a kid, and who related to... a lot of what Matt went through in the show. I’d practiced it over and over again, and there was only a fifty percent chance I wouldn’t start crying while telling him, and I wasn’t even sure I’d have time to tell him depending on how much time we had.

He made time.

I got up to him with my art print holy shit he’s even more beautiful in person and his eyes are STUNNING. He said hi, and asked my name so he could personalize the autograph if I wanted (DUH, YES PLEASE), and he apologized about the line after we shook hands. I jokingly told him it was fine since I’d driven hours to get here. A little time in line wasn’t a bother. He even loved one of the buttons on my lanyard - the button of Matt wearing a heart crown specifically! And as he was writing, I knew this was my chance to tell him. He was still signing, so I just decided to go for it in case I ran out of time.

“I just wanted to tell you,” I said quietly, “as someone who became disabled as a kid around the same age as Matt did—”

And then he did something I didn’t expect, something I’d rarely seen anyone do, famous or not, and something I’d never had an actor or artist do for me.

He immediately set down the pen, leaned in close over the table, and made direct eye contact, while giving me the most genuine, gentle, encouraging smile I’d ever seen.

In that moment, I knew everything in him was listening, that he cared about what I was about to say and recognized that this was important to me, and that he’d closed the distance to make this conversation just... us. It felt personal in a way I’ve never experienced at a con or signing.  

Just like that, I wasn’t afraid to tell him what I’d wanted to.

“And as someone who related to... a lot of what Matt went through, his struggles in the show, and especially the dark parts of season 3,” I said, more confidently now, “I wanted you to know that all the work you put in, the way you played it, the way you played Matt and treated it seriously, seeing that helped me process and heal from a lot of my own trauma and pain over what I’ve gone through with my illnesses. What you did was important and it really helped me. So I wanted you to know that, how much that meant to me, and to say thank you.”

The whole time I spoke to him, he kept direct eye contact, and didn’t look away once. He didn’t get antsy, or look like he wanted me to hurry up (which I’d have understood, cause damn, these are long days for him). He listened, fully engaged and leaning in, his eyes warm and soft and kind but incredibly serious. I’m not sure how often he’s been told something like this—a lot, I expect; his portrayal was just that good, and I know it was important to a lot of fans—but what I was trying to tell him clearly meant something to him. I felt heard, seen, and understood.

Charlie really does care about his fans. It isn’t an act. I’m sure of it now.

“Thank you, truly,” he said, just as quietly but with that honest smile, eye crinkles and all, and seeing it in person, that close up, I swear the room felt ten times brighter. “Thank you for coming to tell me that. It means a lot, the idea that something I did meant so much and that it could help you. I’m so grateful that you were able to come visit and tell me.”

We shook hands after that. He wished me a good day and I told him thank you again, and that was that. The interaction only lasted maybe a minute, but it meant the absolute world to me, as did what he’s done as Daredevil. And now he knows that.

#Philly Fan Expo #Charlie Cox #Daredevil #he HELD THE THREAD ya'll #my fanfic author life is now complete #and honestly as a fan i don't know if any other experience will ever top those moments I got with Charlie #he is so so kind and warm and wonderful #the way he immediately stopped and gave me his full attention when i started to tell him what it meant #i just had to stop for a second and collect myself because just... #he was *listening* and despite all the noise and chaos i suddenly had his full attention #the way he leaned in so the conversation felt like it was just us and the way he cocked his head and focused on me like #i can't think of a single celeb or interaction like that where i've felt that much like what i was saying to him mattered #(that's not dissing the other actors and celebs i've met. they've all been wonderful! but charlie definitely has a special kindness i think) #and i can now say having been that close to him and having spoken with him over something fairly serious #he is literally one of the kindest celebs i've met and the most genuine #you can literally see the warmth in his eyes when he looks at you. he's *legitimately* happy you're there to talk to him or see him #maybe one day he'll find out about TRT. i'm honestly not sure #but even if he doesn't at least I got a chance to tell him how much what he's done has helped me heal #from a lot of really... really hard things in my life #and according to a friend (who I didn't even know was there but spotted me talking to Charlie from another line!) #Charlie did indeed stay until WAY late signing everyone's stuff so that no one missed an autograph #he said his estimation of Charlie just shot way up because even hours later he was still taking his time with each fan that came up #Charlie has absolutely solidified as my favorite actor and one of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of meeting

[big-ope-vibes]

Cropped my bestie @jo-harrington out of the pic at her request but Philly was wild and fun and I’m tired AF. Back home to Dallas this week and it’s con this weekend with more of my lovelies!

Peep how cute I am in a candid and how bad I look in the professional pic 💀😂

Edited to add missing my darling angel @abibliophobiaa who we made sure was repped at the con 🫶

#joseph quinn #philly fan expo

[intricate-melody]

In case anyone wanted to know

Charlie Cox likes Formula One and his favorite driver is Lewis Hamilton.

Source:

When my friend and I talked to him at Philly Fan Expo today.

#charlie cox #daredevil #matt murdock #philly fan expo #he saw my friends necklace and he asked her about it #which prompted a conversation about F1 #oh and he signed my arm because i said i was going to get his signature tattooed by my DD tattoo #send tweet

[wonderlandmind4]

Philly Fan Expo highlights:

MEET @pastafossa !!

We had our photo before anything else and sadly I guess i forgot to order a digital copy so I have to scan mine later and post it.

And then the autograph line: seeing Charlie again from the line:

Then it was my turn! For someone reason I decided to tell Charlie that I just quit a horrible job and coming here to meet him was a highlight at the end of that job. And he basically said he was glad I left a job like that AND THEN wished me good luck in my next endeavors! 😭 so, since Charlie has blessed my next adventure, I will be walking in the place of my dream job to hand them my resume and hope for the best!

The panel was really good! Fans asked some good questions and questions they also couldn’t answer. Also, a popular “fact” was debunked by Charlie. He did not actually live with Eddie, Andrew and Rob. (Also got a video of Charlie fondling that flipping microphone, like sir please. What were you doing!?😂)

I was so glad to walk the show floor this time around as I wasn’t able to do so at MegaCon. Me and Pasta were on the hunt for Daredevil stuff which was majorly lacking! But I was able to find a cool silhouette print (that I low key “stole” from someone. Okay, that’s a lie: I saw the print on the wall and then saw this guy pick it up from the bin and I asked if he saw many more in there and sudd he’s handing it to me, basically shoving it in my hand for me to take. I was like “oh no! I can’t take it I just asking if there was more!” And he insisted that I take it and his friend was like “trust me. Take it.” So, I did. And now it’s mine)

Art:

Our hunt continued and I spotted a beautiful Daredevil art print and pointed it out to Pasta and she bought it! The artist signed it for her and he’s also on Etsy, which we have seen that print before! So we both were successful in our DD art hunt!

At that point we were so done, sore and tired and later went to eat where we were low key “kicked out” of the Panera bread cuz we sat there talking most of the time 😂

But I gotta say. Hanging out with @pastafossa all day was amazing! It didn’t feel like it was the first time meeting in person, it felt like I’ve already known her for years so that was awesome. And I got to witness her ask Charlie to hold the glowing red thread to his chest!

Besides Charlie, one of the best parts this weekend was when fans of Pasta and TRT came up to her. Seeing and hearing the impact TRT has on people is incredible and you guys sang praises to someone immensely talented in writing in every way. I loved hearing the passion in your voices and the things you spoke about because I FEEL THE SAME WAY! I love that this Daredevil fic has brought people together and made friends out of each other and we all collectively, deeply love what Pasta has created.

I was happy to meet you guys along with her!

(Ps. I gave Pasta the TRT themed gift I made and she loved it!)

#Charlie cox #vincent d'onofrio #philly fan expo #pastafossa #daredevil

[seancekitsch]

this bitch meeting joseph quinn and cosplaying kas! eddie in june 🤘🏻

#joseph quinn #eddie munson #philly fan expo

[munson-mjstan]

ALL OF YOU MEETING JOSEPH TODAY! IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! AHHHH!

#joseph quinn #joe quinn #joseph quinn 🥵🥵🥵 #joseph quinn ❤️ #fan expo philadelphia #fan expo philly #fan expo #philly fan expo

[fancycandy]

#crying screaming maiming throwing up #boyfriend shaped #joseph quinn #philly fan expo

[melonalemonade]

what the fuck?

#there was really no need to look this boyfriend today at the con #I hate him /affectionately #every time I think I’m normal about him a con happens and I get thrown right back into my obsession #Joseph Quinn #Joe Quinn #Joseph Quinn fanart #Eddie Munson #stranger things #fan expo philly #fan expo philadelphia

[ryan-waddell11]

appreciation for one of the best con outfits he’s worn

(the leather jacket and all black outfit, that’s my brand. he did that for me)

#eddie munson #joseph quinn #stranger things #stranger things vol 1 #stranger things 4 #eddie munson stranger things #the hellfire club #joe quinn #netflix #eddie deserves better #eddie as kas #eddie in s5 #corroded coffin #fan expo philly

[thalassic-p4rk]

*screams*

#Ahsoka Tano #ahsoka needs a Hug #ahsoka gets a hug #philly fan expo #its been weeks im still screaming she gives rlly great hugs #no im not ok #star wars #star wars the clone wars #star wars rebels #i gave ahsoka tano a ketchup packet #fuck u toxic friend group i win #ashley eckstein #Anakin Skywalker #clone wars anakin #clone wars ahsoka #matt lanter #screaming shaking sobbing

[pastafossa]

I CAN SEE HIM

FROM THE LINEEEEE

#charlie cox #philly fan expo #OAMFJDJSM

[allthingskenobi]

Hayden's 'Star Wars What If' idea is Anakin not falling to the dark side and he gets to raise the twins with Padmé, and "Uncle Obi-Wan is there."

MY HEART 🥹🫶🏻

#hayden christensen #fan expo philly #fan expo philadelphia #obi-wan kenobi #thisssssssss pleaaaaseee #videos

[wonderlandmind4]

The fact that people gave Charlie Cox friendship bracelets is so cute! 🤧

#Taylor swift was there like a week before #I love this notion of just giving everyone friendship bracelets now #charlie cox #philly fan expo

[kwistowee]

JOSEPH QUINN & GRACE VAN DIEN Fan Expo Philadelphia: June 4th, 2023  x

#grace van dien #gvdedit #joseph quinn #jqedit #jquinnedit #josephquinnedit #fan expo philadelphia #fan expo philly #fan expo 2023 #st convention #userbanana #userangelic #userridge #userallisyn #anztag #usermaguire #joesquinns #useralii #user-lina #my edit. #cinemapix #dailyflicks #userbbelcher #tvedit #userthing #late to the party but happy to be here #all i see is eddie and chrissy on stage at madison square garden

[fishfission-dc]

Hello DC tumblr, I am in need of your help!!!

I recently broke this adorable keychain that I bought at a con last summer, but I can’t find who made it or where their shop might be. Please let me know if you made this or know who made this so I can maybe get another one!

#he has lived on my keys since i got him at philly fan expo #very good quality keychain #but i broke it because my keys were stuck under books in my backpack and i YANKED and that’s my own bad #dc comics #jason todd #keychain #merch #fanart #red hood