A Bucket Full of Homestuck at Anime USA Part 6

***Sorry, we are not a unified cosplay group. We cannot go to every convention you ask us to attend.***
Back in November, at an anime convention (Anime USA) in Arlington, VA, we held a Homestuck panel for character Q&A. It was called "A Bucket Full of Homestuck". It was out first panel of the sorts, and we were pleased with the outcome! Thank you to all of the audience members for being so great!
Cast list (tumblr urls):
John - friendleaderp
Rose - tinybro
Dave - vantasticmess
Jade - shoona
Aradia - awkwanaut
Tavros - mohawkdandy
Sollux - tooteroll
Karkat - burrenbari
Nepeta - redfruitwhiteseeds
Kanaya - ktjayne
Terezi - jalulues
Vriska - boxed-hobo
Equius - samletbird
Gamzee - terminallyxsadistic
Eridan - everyonesahero
Feferi - br8kspider
Video taken with the help of thurrgodofthundurr.

[@knightelm]

"this whole panel is is canon. IT'S ALL CANON. ALL OF IT."

[@raidenmp4549]

*slams hand on table*

[@phoenixstarr44]

He said his rack would be fabulous and also that he probably would not leave the bathroom for a while.

[@erotiszm]

@IndianaJonas96 And the guy who played this Dave played Karkat in Ask a Homestuck!

[@IMAmara01]

omg.... gamzee's other voice... how???

[@BoxedHobo]

Taped... the video... on my channel? Are you insinuating this video was a recording of another video online???

[@rileyrupit4467]

what was that last thing dave said about his rack

[@ab-wb7kl]

There was so much GamTav in this panel. I love it!!!

[@jazminrodriguez949]

SAME HERE!!! PB&J!!!

[@ab-wb7kl]

ONG FETUS ME YOU STILL SHIP GAMTAV

[@ab-wb7kl]

ONG FETUS ME UR NOT REALLY INTO HOMESTUCK ANYMORE BUT U LIKE GRAVITY FALLS NOW SO THAT'S COOL BILLDIP FTW

[@Tamara-ze9xx]

I wish someone had asked Karkat how he feels about his cancer sign also being a human disease......

[@pongusfucktown6007]

Tamara Samara (￣^￣) BOI.

[@cronus_ampora_totalwizarddeath]

​@@pongusfucktown6007 remember

[@abyssalseas3944]

That moment Vriska and John start singing...

[@ghost-ql3pb]

Red Script IT WAS BEAUTIFUL :’ D

[@nataliesassano3956]

OMG the camera was distracting me so much!

[@sierrablair2459]

The guys who play Eridan and Tavros are cute. No judging my feels for Eridan....

[@grilled_avocado]

*inhales* GaMtAv

[@mariansmith8623]

"From the oven." "Go oooonnn." XD

[@Blu0tuth0ninja]

Kanaya brings out lipstick: oh shit, it just got real. Gamzee gets angry: FUCK MAN, RUN!

[@ectoBiologyst]

John is perfect. Words cannot even describe. Then again, everyone in this entire panel was awesome, and so in character, and I loved Vriska and John singing How Do I Live. XD Eridan was awesome too, and Dave, and Nepeta, and JUST EVERYBODY LIKE OMG. ; . ;

[@haileyo3108]

GamTav was actually my first Homestuck ship

[@EliKG114]

I died when John started signing and Vriska joined in XD Oh my goooooooooood these people are amazing.

[@BoxedHobo]

8uy me a ring first.

[@nicholasjenkins7163]

I don't know if I'm biased or something, but I always viewed Vriska's cruelness as a form of kindness. All the stuff she did to Tavros was to make him stronger, and all wanted him to do was get better. Also, she isn't entirely self absorbed like she is often portrayed, she was genuinely happy when John rose so quickly even if as she states, he rose faster than her.

[@cammiwilliams401]

Oh yes, paralyzing an innocent troll helps so much.

[@nicholasjenkins7163]

Fair point... but she thought it was the right thing, Tavros wanted to quit the flarp session when he thought it was to tough so she intervened, but it wasn't the best thing to do in hindsight. She is a bit of a morally ambiguous character when comes to malevolence vs. benevolence.

[@nicholasjenkins7163]

Cammi Williams But yeah crippling someone is not really helpful

[@SunBeeSmoked]

Nicholas Jenkins manipulating Sollux to kill Aradia? I don't think Vriska is all bad but she's definitely not good and kind hearted most of the time. she is a spider bitch and that's what she'll always be.

[@kuraihane000]

true vriska is a arse. but after she dies she realizes everything she did was wrong, true it did take dying but hey at least she wasnt as bad as eridan who wanted to kill all land dwellers just because they where below them. Vriska had to kill people to feed her lusus she was raised killing others. and trolls dont choose their lusus the lusus chooses them so she had no choice. And hey maybe she thought pushing tav off a cliff wouldnt cripple him maybe she thought itd just break his legs and when they heald he would be stronger!

[@Night_Hunter34]

So much PB&J feels in this panel I love it!!!!

[@chrysalismacosmist165]

It's good to see everyone alive and happy. Fucking loved all the cosplayers. Especially that Tav, and Fef looked adorable. #YoGoGamzee

[@6Ciel6Michaelis6]

If I was there, I would've asked Gamzee what he thought of PB&J.

[@mariahd2460]

HOW DO I LIIIIIVVVEE WITHOUT YOU I WANNA KNOW

[@mgb117]

JOHN X VRISKA INTENSIFIES

[@StriderTG]

that was like the best tavros and john ever

[@diabetesinabag9797]

I wish someone asked Karkat how he feels about Nepeta

[@TwinkTwinz]

RIGHT!!!?!!!

[@kaitlynclemons2071]

John said National Treasure and I just went absolutely...bonkers...I love that movie...a lot more than I should...

[@iggyjones1492]

yup I have a Def crush on gamzee... dammit

[@TwinkTwinz]

Same

[@farrisquinet8444]

OMG THE TAVROS JUST JUST AWWWWW

[@MystycAlchemy]

This was honestly one of the best homestuck panels I've ever seen. You guys are amazing :D

[@skellyDANCE]

This panel was the funniest, just all around best panel I've EVER seen! Awesome job guys!

[@FallenSeraphimh]

Lol, Eridan in the background when John finished the song xD

[@Imagigirl]

This whole thing was awesome! You were all so into your roles it was nuts. And I must say, you do an impressive girl voice as Vriska, even when singing. I'm favoriting all of these! }:-)

[@jennylee2129]

This video should definitely get more likes... This cosplay was AWESMAZING. The best. And... Best actors for the characters. So funny. xDD

[@nyxruhgby828]

I would have wanted to do two things. One ask Nepeta about the ERIKAR ship, and two, LOB A *BUCKET* AT MY PATRON TROLL, KARKAT!!!!

[@smars17]

Absolutely perfectly in character. All of you. I wish I was American so I could attend such awesome panels. ;v;

[@BoxedHobo]

We are all from different locations. Some of us are in NY, some in NJ, some in VA, some in MD, etc.

[@Asyipyip]

I feel so red for John!

[@ghostygoomohawki_kun3675]

John is soooooooo derpy

[@stageplay262]

I just love the idea of there being an entire horde of Gamzee cosplayers in the audience, honking their horns like total doofs

[@stuckinlimb0]

its funny because john is technically part of the betty crocker empire

[@FreakingIzzy]

Noooo! I was waiting for someone to ask Gamzee about the Insane Clown Possy!!!

[@prussiancrayons]

Your Tavros and Gamzee were adorable, and everyone was perfect! Rock them cosplays, guys.

[@giuliacarli3]

GAMZEE IS MY BITCH U.U😍♑️ hOnK

[@lillydachicOfficial]

Though homestuck may end soon I'll be um Writing "Fanstuck" a Homestuck for fans that want anything to happen.

[@KawaiiGirl104]

5:33 You tell them Gamzee ;w; You guys are the best Homestuck cosplay I've ever seen! :D

[@BoxedHobo]

"Tavros, why are you such a big loser?"

[@HiddenSideKick]

THAT GAMZEES VOICE JUST SUDDENLY CHANGED AT THE END OMFG

[@megalolcat234]

I think your cam is broken :\

[@TwinkTwinz]

HOOOOONNNNNKKKKK

[@Sheghostly]

I wish I was there... "Hey, Karkat! If you had to fill a bucket with anyone in this room, who would it be?" >:3

[@Sheghostly]

@Jasper From SU It's been 7 years. I turn 21 next week, work full time and live on my own. Let the demons of my past slumber in peace.... ☠️

[@Maria_MiraclE]

Lmao

[@the1andonly_vantas548]

MY FAMILY

[@BoxedHobo]

I would have to delete the whole video and upload a new one... and if I did that, I may as well just delete all of the parts and upload them all as one video now that my channel allows it. However there's a problem: Over the summer I had to completely wipe my hard drive, and I'm not sure I have the file anymore. If I did, I would have to somehow find the right moment of where I cut the video and reupload that. If I have the full video anywhere, I'll probably just upload it in addition to these.

[@HeyJawesome]

This was my favorite and (in my opinion) the best Homestuck crew ever. The chemistry was there. It was great. Everyone acted really perfectly. John was really into his 'This Is Stupid'-ness, Vriska was still that big bad *ahem* (looks away from Tavros) bitch. And Gamzee was a real good clown. Though Karkat could've gotten into panicky side a little more and Nepeta could've talked more, everything was crazy awesome. Fifty bucks, no other crew can convince me they're better.

[@BoxedHobo]

It's pretty much the same cast, with a few switch ups. This John became Sollux. This Dave became Karkat. This Karkat became John.

[@zeebacookieton8180]

I think everyone was perfect too!! At first I wish Terezi and Gamzee were "better" but then I started to love them and now I don't know the meaning of canon anymore... I'm totes in love bro with all of them ;O; IM FURPRIZED THERE WASSNT MORE PUUUURRRFECT SHIPPING QUESTIONES~!

[@ShibaguchisoOukeOo]

gawd...i watched all of the vids of this panel...it´s the absolute most amazing cosplay role acting i ever saw!!! it´s so sad something like this is hardly not possible here in germany...you guys are freaking out amazing and did a very very good job! thanks so much for uploading this!

[@IndianaJonas96]

Man. You guys are such pros, all of you. Gamzee was amazing, Tavros was THE CUTEST THING THAT EVER EXISTED, Vriska was excellent, they were all excellent. I just cant evern try. Too cool. Is the person who played Karkat in the other Ask a Homestuck videos here? I love both the Karkats as well Cx

[@Littlerandomattack83]

Ahhhhh I see. Yeah I didn't think about having to cut the video or anything. Well its fine as it is, at least its up for people to watch. I mean you couldn't of just not uploaded it at all. ^.^ Btw were you in the panel or where you just filming?

[@jordanthom653]

heh this was great but i didnt comment on any of the others cause it was just to great to stop watching, gawd i wish i found out about homestuck sooner than i did -_- unless of coarse its still new

[@IndianaJonas96]

Yeah :D I wanted to know though if the Karkat from the other panel was here and I was informed that the Dave here is the Karkat there which is surprising yet awesome. ...If that makes any sense to read XD

[@theStory012]

I'm surprised throughout this whole thing no one asked Karkat what the color of his blood was. But this was great! :D Everyone had some really good looking cosplays.

[@SoulKillur]

YOU GUYS WERE THE BEST HOMESTUCK PANNEL I EVER SAW YOU GUYS STAYED IN CHARACTER SO WELL. I felt like crying gosh you guys are amazing.

[@BoxedHobo]

We are from the East Coast. If you are willing to pay for all of our transportation, maybe we can talk.

[@Kurohimemiya]

*sighs* I guess it was kind of a silly question... I'll just have to come to an American Con. Is there anywhere you post where you plan to go as a group?

[@IndianaJonas96]

Ah I see. Well I applaud you guys. Job well done. It be awesome to see this in person but uh, I live in Australia so I don't think it'd really be possible xD

[@chibineji7]

Thank you for putting this together and filming it, too, because it made my night! I really enjoyed how amazing you all were at your characters. :)

[@demonavalentine101]

If Eridan, Gamzee, Karkat and Sollux would fill my quadrants. It would have started something because, I would have asked Eridan to be my matesprit.

[@SquishyCryptid]

I AM GOING TO FOLLOW ALL OF YOU GUYS ON TUMBLR! You guys are amazing, and I hope all of you have fun at all the Cons you participate in! :3

[@Littlerandomattack83]

If you have the video file saved on your computer you could always delete this one and upload the other one so the video doesn't do that. :)

[@Kurohimemiya]

Um... um... will you guys come to a convention in Toronto please? Pretty please? I wanna meet everyone... *puppy bec eyes*

[@Rage_Casanova]

lol when gamzee slammed hand on table all i could imaging was a swift shout of "Don't make me throw on my hero mode bro!" >:o(

[@BoxedHobo]

I did, but I can no longer edit it because "The video has too many views". Bullshit to me.

[@Myskitti]

I wanna do a panel now! I'd totally be Nepeta, but I'd want my boyfriend to co-host... I should make him Karkat. >:3

[@souleaterisawesome13]

If I was there I would've asked Karkitty if he's ever played Amnesia, and if he has if he screamed his head off. ;)

[@BoxedHobo]

If you pay for all of our transportation, and a few passports, then maybe we'll talk.

[@halle2384]

That Tavros was sooooo cute I don't know what vriskas problem is... I would have asked him and Nepeta for a hug x3

[@BoxedHobo]

I accidentally allowed KZbin to "stabilize" the video. I can't make it go back. :I

[@Sparksterchan]

I just got into Homestuck not too long ago, but I gotta say, everyone on this panel was freaking PERFECT.

[@AdamTheBlonde]

GAHHH!! ...Can I lock this Tavros away in my room and never let him leave? He is just the cutest thing EVER!

[@Tygerisme101]

"All I had to do is take a cup of flour and add it to the mix!" HOPY SHIT PINKIE PIE IS A HOMESTUCK FAN!!!!!

[@QueenKeyrona]

Oh my gosh this group is just perfect I wish I has the money and friends to cosplay with at a convention.

[@NoaTenshi]

omg Kanaya's face when Vriska said Rufio was fake O.o T-T and that Tavros...I want to hug that Tavros.

[@YourLittleRose]

"Can I just say this whole panel is canon? This whole panel is canon" couldn't have said it better myself.

[@Anakaraya]

Tavros and Gamzee kept me giggling while watching this... xD *sigh* I wish I could have been there. :)

[@beariesSpring]

3:48 I grabbed my bunny toy, which much like Liv Tyler, and followed what Vriska and John were doing. :3

[@invaderfan42]

Fave part out of all of this: ALL OF THE GAMZEE AND TAVROS STUFF~ I LOVED THOSE TWO SITTING TOGETHER~!

[@BoxedHobo]

Homestuck started in 2009, and it's believed that it is going to end this year.

[@CoffeeCupV2]

Every one of these I watched, there's a comment saying how CUTEE tavros is

[@TehLambOfAwesome]

If I were there: "Hey Terezi!" "Yes?" "'I'M NOT GONNA BE PART OF THIS SYSTEM!'" "ARREST HER!" "CRAP!"

[@Inuzukalover99]

I would've asked if any of them would pity Eridan; then I could know who the competition was.

[@demonavalentine101]

; n ; I wish I could have asked them a question. My question would have started sooo much XD

[@Hikarufangirl31131]

come to nakacon in kansas city pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease

[@magickus]

None of these people ask about Gamzee's opinion on ICP. Y: That would be interesting.

[@dogloverandcat]

is there something wrong with my youtube? the video is all waggeling up and down :I

[@ShadowFoxKyu]

Can I Ask Dave to Go out on a Date with me? and a Hug from Tavros bc he's SO cute!!

[@awkwardhybrid9992]

If I was there, I would have asked, "Eridan, who was the last person you hugged?"

[@RokuroOkAJima]

I really enjoyed Tavros’ “aUGghhHH”

[@XxAnnathepuma]

I watch them all, I watch all the six videos, ALLLLL! And now over to space.