Steampunk is cool. Right? Right!
Renaissance Fair is sad. It is. Yes, it is.
So where do the two collide? From what I can tell, they collide at steampunk conventions. Now keep in mind that steampunk is very cool and more than able to take on the additional load of displaced Ren folks. But still, it's a hard thing to encounter. In the middle of some of the greatest works of ironmongery and creative brasswork are the typical pasty-pudgy matrons looking for attention where little is deserved. So while being at the convention rocks, there are hazards one should be aware of.
Just a little friendly advice:
1) Avoid eye contact with anyone wearing a kilt
2) Never look too long at someone's leather mug
3) Anyone trying to create a 'Dickensian Accent' by meshing Cockny and Brogue should be immediately punched in the mouth. Sad but true, and you'll be doing them a favor.
4) Any women wearing a bustle should be bustled off do the nearest Victorian Christmas knitting circle where they belong.
Other than that, the people are awesome and a great time is sure to be had for the brave.
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