My 2022 Golden Girls Convention Experience
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- Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
- Along with Hillary Scott of Heck Yes Ya'll, I went to the 2022 Golden Girls Convention in Chicago, which was April 22-44.
I went to help Hillary work at her booth for the weekend and compiled some clips and thoughts throughout our time there. This is by no means a comprehensive overview, nor is it a review of the convention (which I may do at a later time, separately in a different video). This is more live, in the moment things when we had some free time between rushes- which wasn't too often. Wasn't as much footage I would normally get or try, but did what I could when I could.
Hillary's website & link to shop: www.heckyesyall.com/
Convention site: thankyouforbeingafan.com/
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00:00- Intro to Day 1
00:29 - Immediate Thoughts
00:46 - Heck Yes Ya'll Booth
1:08 - Day One
1:38 - Day Two
2:41 - Day Three
3:21 - Thank You For Being A Friend
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In 2017 her solo-show, “18 days. 48 girls.” earned NYC’s Off-Broadway Frigid Festival Audience Choice Award for best show and she performs all around New York City. Her storytelling has been featured on The Moth Radio Hour and Podcast and one of Conde Nests stories of the year 2018. She hosts a sold out Golden Girls Bingo at Housing Works Bookstore & Café- the only interactive game of its kind. Her writing can be found in Grok Nation, Gold Comedy, Nerdist and The A.V. Club and more.
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Hold up, there's a Golden Girls convention?? 😲 This is the most amazing thing I've ever heard! I NEED to go to one. I used to hit the music festival circuit and everyone would always hug each other and say "Welcome home." At a GG convention, it really must feel like home, being around other superfans and being able to quote our little hearts away.
Indeed in April there was! Surprisingly many many people did not hear about it. It was in Chicago for 3 days
Fascinating, I'll have to look into it
Does it happen every year?? I love in michigan so I could totally do this 😍
I didn’t know either!
I didn't know either
‘Deveraux-obe’ is a new addition to the vocabulary we need.
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Watching the whole series again this year is bittersweet, knowing that all four of them (and many of the other cast/guest appearances) are gone. But the legacy of this show will last forever.
P.S. Has anyone watched "Maude", the sitcom Bea Arthur did before GG? I've only seen one episode and some clips, but she's as shady there as she was when playing Dorothy!
Maude is a great show. I caught it way way back when because my family also watched All in the Family.
I liked Maude. Pure brass!
@@StayGoldenGirls I also have to say that I know most people don't like Bea Arthur's voice, but I think it was beautiful. Her singing with Angela Lansbury is a must-see!
I started watching a couple episodes of Maude last year but got away from it when life got too busy. Bea was amazing in it, as expected. Thank you for reminding me to pick it back up!
I watched Maude 🤚🏽
1:43 The resemblance to Dorothy is uncanny!
People really brought their A game.
The mannerism is 100%
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I have a mustache too! 😂😂😂😂
I feel seen and validated. Thank you.
@@StayGoldenGirls 😍😍
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I really like this kind of video! You should do more vlog/bts stuff!! Also, bummed I missed you in Chicago this time.
Very kind of you. after all you and Steph DID just have the baby ... you were a teeny tiny bit busy
OMG this is going to be fun! Although I assumed it’d be held in Miami.
Many people also said that. The people who put it on live in Chicago so that's really why it was there
I wish we could see the Panels and experience it fully but I’m sure it was just so much fun!
Yeah! Me too. They were pretty strict about it. We were kinda near one of the stages that was out in the open, but also working at the same time made it a little challenging.
You can experience all the fun panels in person! This year's Golden-Con is at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk March 31-April 2!!!
Indeed!
Oh wow I didn't know they had GG convention!!😯
Thanks for sharing this with us 🙏💜
Gosh I am now realizing how many more people had no idea.
Hello my lovely friend
Hello
Oh Courtney, I love this. You're a great reporter and you have the most beautiful smile. I'd like to have a jumbotron screen showing a continuous loop of GG episodes at this event. We all need more GG happy times.
Oh thank you so much!! You know I thought it was interesting that they didn't have a screening room there. For people like to just sit or hang out. Recovery from the busy day. Must be some kinda thing about now being able to show it
I thought this was really lovely and great to show my grandma, I’m glad this exists cause we watch the show together every time I see her, it’s how we connect ^w^
Glad you enjoyed it!
Looks like fun. This may sound silly but did you have a good time?
Not silly. It was a good time. It was a hella busy one, like our days were 12+ hours long and we worked hard. At the table helping hundreds of people each day. But worth it. A good experience. We had great tablemates next door with TwistedEgos and talking to people and Hillary and I hanging out, which we never get to have that much time together, so wins all around.
Like others are saying I didn’t know such convention existed. I’ll have to go there sometime 🎉❤️👍!
It's happening again this year!
Love this! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for checking it out!
I definitely want one of the “ hi its me stan “ shirts 🤣🤣🤣
Heck yes y'all.in the video description is where it's at!
This year, if you have not already heard, it is March 31-April 2, 2023 in Chicago,IL at The Sheraton hotel. Oh god I don't know if there is more than one. I have never gotten to go, but they have the funniest advertisement for the Golden Convention on Instagram at Golden Girls Moments. 😀
Indeed yes I will be there again helping my friend with her booth!
I didn't even notice your mustache until you pointed it out. 😆
Hahaha. I see it all the time!
Looks like it was a lot of fun!
It was a nice time.
Hi Courtney, I didn’t even know there was a Golden Girl Convention! Wow! You and your girlfriend drove fifteen hours. I’m guessing you woke up very early , packed up and head out. Then you had to unpack and set up.It must have been a crazy long day. It’s a lot of work. We all have our quirks. It’s what makes us unique yes? I don’t know you but don’t be too hard on yourself. I think you’re very smart.
I believe driving to Florida from Montréal in a car was a test. I did it twice in 27 hours straight with bathroom pit stops and gas. I had sandwiches, snacks and drinks in a cooler lol. I had a backup driver then. My partner flew back and I drove drive back down north alone. She didn’t want the long road again. I took two days , It was safer for me. I didn’t want to drive at night with the trucks.
Thank you for your videos , stay safe 😊❤
It was indeed long days! The drive days being over 12 hours each way and then at the convention it was open like 10+ hours a day, so working at the table. We pretty much went back and crashed every night. Florida from Montreal is no joke! 27 hours wow. We used to drive to Disney World from CT as a kid and I don't think we ever made that good of time. Plus true, big trucks are no joke.
oh man... wish i knew i wouldve gone! thats my city
Interesting. I would have thought at least there would be more PR
Congratulations, bring it to England, I'd be there in a flash as Sofia or Rose, loved those characters!
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How outrageous! That would be hilarious and so much fun. The girls would be kvelling!
2:03 They got the wrong aircraft silhouette; it was a Boeing 727, not a 737 in the opening credit's very beginning. Just a bit of picky trivia. It looks like there would have been loads of smiles and much reminiscing. How many Golden Drag Girls were there? Thanks for sharing.
I know there were 2 performance groups there for sure who were GG drag performer
Hi Courtney and Hi Hillary!
I hope you both are well, plus I hope they have this convention, next year.
So I can make it.
Hoping so much!
If you needed me to help or anything just shout. 😊
I would have definitely wanted to get and experience everything I saw. ☺️
Hey hey hey! At the end of it the producers when chatting with us def indicated they wanted to do it again. Most likely I. Chicago again because they live there.
When is the next one ?
Actually the end of this month. In Chicago again.
You should make a video about your favorite seasons of the Golden Girls. I can't speak for the particular order, but my favorite season is Season 4. It's in that in-between period that's from the more grounded earlier seasons and the later zany elements that kinda jump the shark sometimes.
Totally hear you on that. I do think overall 3-5 are the most solid of the seasons. That has the majority of the best episodes/bits/ characters. There are some outliers a few classic in other seasons like Libertine and Journey in 7. Thanks for the suggestion I'll add it to my ideas list!
@@StayGoldenGirls Plus "Room 7."
Yes
@@StayGoldenGirls Hello, four months later, lol.
Hi!
Anyone dress up as Frieda Claxton?
I'll ask Hillary if she saw others but I saw only 1.
Omg this is a THING!?!?!?!? IT HAS TO HAPPEN IN ALABAMA!!!!
Brand new this year.
I'd love to go to a GG convention. But I'm scared to go to Chicago. It's a dangerous city.
I only go for the convention, which I was there last year and can say felt very safe. And it is in a hotel this year
@@StayGoldenGirls Thanks
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I was upset by the time I heard Chicago. Why did I never hear about this. Lol but not really lol just trying not to be a stan.
It's interesting that so many people had not heard About it. I guess it didn't get enough PR? Not sure but it's definitely something I heard many people say before and after.
I’m glad you followed all the rules >_>
I'm glad too
Hi, Courtney! Did you get to watch Golden Girls 3033 on RUclips or not yet?
I did! Thank you for sending it and bringing it to my attention
Is this licensed?????
Does it matter?
Looks dreadful
Then it's a good thing you didn't go
Rip off bollocks
Huh?