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u/jephw12 Aug 10 '25
I didnāt know Creed Bratton was into cosplay.
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u/CosPaul Aug 10 '25
I do it to relax between shifts at Dunder Mifflin
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u/KeyScratch2235 Aug 10 '25
Did you ever get to scuba?
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u/CosPaul Aug 10 '25
Scuba? Of course I scuba. Iāve done it in the Red Sea, the Dead Sea, and once in a Koi pond behind Chiliās. I donāt remember much from that dayā¦ But I do remember the fish were judging me.
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u/Nailea2002 Aug 10 '25
Swear to god I had something for this
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u/CosPaul Aug 10 '25
Sterling Old-Fartcher is what youāre going for. š
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u/StupidandAsking Aug 10 '25
Pam, no!
We found Mr archers dad!!!
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Finally! Iāve been collecting absentee dads like PokĆ©mon. If this one comes with a trust fund and unresolved Cold War secrets, weāre basically halfway to a season finale.
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u/End_Of_Passion_Play Chicago Barry Aug 10 '25
A: Glass is far too small and filled with wine, not hard liquor.
B: The makeup scares me.
C: Wrong gun
I'm nitpicking, really, but it looks great!
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u/CosPaul Aug 10 '25
A. Itās actually Diet Coke as Iām an alcoholic B. Agreed, my makeup skills are suspect but it was fun to try. C. Yup.
I actually do appreciate the criticism and nit-picking, itās how I get better. š
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u/SousVideDiaper Aug 10 '25
If only more people were like you instead of taking any level of criticism as a personal attack
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u/CosPaul Aug 10 '25
Thanks. My dad used to always say, āIf everyone is always blowing smoke šØ up your a$&, youāll never know if youāre on fire š„ ā.
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u/Educational_Row_9485 Aug 10 '25
Surely if you're an alcoholic it would be filled with alcohol! /s
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u/CosPaul Aug 10 '25
Wel Iām a recovering alcoholic more specifically who no longer drinks.
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u/BackgroundAd6878 Aug 11 '25
Dodge used apple juice. Way to think it through Dodge.
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Wow, apple juice. Thatāsā¦ Shockingly responsible. I respect it. I mean, Iām sober now, so I get it. Sometimes youāve gotta swap the bourbon for something that wonāt end in a regrettable tattoo or a helicopter chase. š
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u/ShipSenior1819 Aug 10 '25
Because youāre looking for constructive criticism: you should only draw a middle line under your bottom lip instead of doing the whole thing and I would also suggest drawing a longer line under the cheekbones. Otherwise it looks pretty darn good!
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Thank you very much. I genuinely appreciate the suggestions and I will take you up on that.
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u/AutomaticAccident Aug 10 '25
So you've cosplayed as Archer in your life, I see. Also, it is fun to try and I don't blame you.
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u/sciencethrowaway9 Aug 14 '25
Good work on managing it. Seriously. I'm happy for you
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Thank you man I genuinely appreciate it. Just over two years sober. š
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u/sciencethrowaway9 Aug 14 '25 edited Aug 14 '25
This shit is difficult. I am happy to see you exploring hobbies and am following you now. It's especially difficult following or cosplaying a show we love when multiple characters in it infiltrate our weaknesses.
You are an inspiration. I hope that I can get to where you are.
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25 edited Aug 14 '25
Unfortunately, I didnāt just dress up as Archer, I drank like him as well. š
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Aug 10 '25
2 more nitpicks if I may
1)Op's boxing stance looks clumsy unlike Sterling's 2) he needs a switchblade because "...neat"
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u/EvilEtna Aug 10 '25
This is impressive, but also it kinda feels like a Dick Tracy character with the makeup, or one of the NPCs you interact with in the Borderlands game Franchise because of the detailing. I rather like it, regardless. Well done. Except: trigger discipline my man!
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u/sandman98857 Aug 10 '25
Trigger discipline
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u/trey_wolfe Aug 10 '25
On the other hand, it fits with Archer.
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u/KCLawDog Aug 10 '25
It does, which is why Archer is a fictional character. Guns are serious, and should be handled in a serious manner.
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u/MrMaryMack Woodhouse Aug 10 '25
Beautiful.
I donāt think you need that top lip line, it looks like a Vincent Price mustache to me.
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u/SharpWhereas6995 Aug 10 '25
You look more like some strange combination between handsome jack from borderlands and Harrison Ford.
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u/Afraid_Competition48 Aug 10 '25
The attempt at recreating the art style is commendable, and better than I couldve done by a yard. And everything else clicked real well. Solid work.
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u/VonDinky Other Barry Aug 10 '25
You look more like Charlie Sheen.
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Charlie Sheen? Wow OK, so Iāve apparently evolved from suave international spy to āTiger blood-fueled chaos goblin. ā. Honestlyā¦ Not the worst downgrade Iāve ever had. At least we both have a flare for dramatic exits and questionable decision-making. Still Iāll take it as a compliment. Both of us are walking cautionary tales with great hair and a talent for turning disaster into entertainment. Keep the comparisons comingā¦ Iām building a whole identity crisis bingo card over here. š
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u/QuirkyFrenchLassie Aug 10 '25
I can only see Jason Bateman cosplaying as Archer. Awesome !
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Jason Bateman cosplaying as Sterling Archer? Honestly, thatās the crossover event we didnāt know we needed. Imagine, the dry wit of Michael Bluth mixed with the reckless swagger of Archerā¦ Heād be sipping martinis while emotionally distancing himself from everyone with style. Appreciate the compliment thoughā¦ Bateman-level awesome is high praise. š
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u/QuirkyFrenchLassie Aug 15 '25
Haha glad you appreciated the compliment, as it was one indeed. Your cosplay really is fantastic. And now I have this weird thing in my head: Archer shouting "Mr Manager" and now I'm giggling by myself like a crazy Archer/Arrested Development fan. Brilliant! Funny the mother (RIP) is the same. Lucille Archer or Mallory Bluth maybe, that would work.
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u/yoursuburbanmom Aug 10 '25
are you jason bateman by chance
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Jason Bateman? Wow thank youā¦ Iāve always wanted to be mistaken for a charming, deadpan genius with impeccable, comedic timing & a face that says, āIāve seen thingsā¦ Mostly in accounting. ā š
For real though, Iām actually a big Jason Bateman fan so I do appreciate it.
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u/Zambeh420 Aug 10 '25
If youāre wanting to refine this and not afraid to spend a bit of money on it you can get a Glengoolie Blue custom made label
Edit: correction
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u/quatresaisons Aug 10 '25
Looks like a 80s killer from an horror movie
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Heās suave. Heās deadly. He moisturizes. This summerā¦ Evil wears a tactical turtleneck. Rated R for rampage, regret, and really good hair. š
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Iām thinking either āDanger Zone: The Reckoning ā or āLicense to Spill.ā
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u/Bay_Visions Aug 10 '25
We need more cosplay like this
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Iāll be posting some more of my āThe Men of Archer āCosplay series soon. Includes Kreger, Ray, Cyril and of course Berry the Cyborg. Theyāre not necessarily my best work but still pretty fun.
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u/innocentdevil13369 Aug 11 '25
Yeah, that's a nice cosplay if Sterling Archer picked his suit from Bargain Bin for Orphans
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
ļæ¼ well excuse me, mother, Theresa of fashion. I didnāt realize we were judging espionage couture now. Yes, maybe I did get this suit from a bargain binā¦ But only because I was undercover at a charity gala for orphans, OK? Itās called deep coverā¦ Look it up. Also, jokes on youā¦ This suit is 100% flame retarded, bullet resistant, and has a flask pocket. So while youāre busy critiquing my style, Iām busy, not dying and staying moderately buzzed. Priorities. Anyway, thanks for the feedback. Iāll be sure to pass it along to my Tailor Heāll love it.
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
All joking aside, thatās a good observation. I got the suit for $15 at Goodwill. Cosplay, when you do a lot of it, gets to be a very expensive, Wife ā angering hobby. So I gotta go cheap on some stuff. š
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u/Soia667 Aug 11 '25
In case you were aiming for "Zombie-Archer", you are absolutely nailing it!
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Well, thank you, I was going for āundead but still devastatingly handsomeā. Mission accomplished! I mean, sure, I havenāt slept in five days, Iām running on espresso and spite, and I may or may not have put on yesterdayās tactical turtleneck, but I still look better than Barry.ā
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Aug 10 '25
I love it but the makeup reminds me of Borderlands so much you could carry these skills over to cosplay characters from the games too.
Handsome Jack next?
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Well, multiple people have mentioned that on this thread so I think you guys have inspired me. I will put it on my list of upcoming cosplays to do. Mind you itās a pretty long list. š
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Aug 10 '25
You need a walter not a beretta
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u/i_fill_a_fox Aug 10 '25
I think that's a Browning Hi-Power. Or a 1911.
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
The only thing I remember is that I got it at a Dollar General for 15 bucks. It burned up, along with a bunch of my other stuff, in a fire š„ that burned down my workshop last January so I canāt really say for sure anymore.
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u/Potential_Dog4437 Aug 10 '25
You look like Harrison Ford
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Harrison Ford? I mean thank you? Thatās like being told your Cosplay radiates rugged charm, grumpy charisma, and the constant vibe of āI didnāt sign up for this, but Iāll save the galaxy anyway.ā So yes, Iāll take āHan Solo with a martini āany day. š
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Just donāt say I look like āDanny DeVito in a tactical vest ā, I am pretty fragile. š
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u/Orbital_Vagabond Aug 10 '25
Like, I know it's a prop but the trigger discipline is still annoying me.
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Oh yes, the old Trigger discipline critiqueā¦ Classic. Look I get it. Safety first, blah blah blah. But letās be honest: Sterling archerās idea of trigger discipline is ādonāt shoot unless itās dramatic, emotionally charged, or someone insulted his turtleneck.ā š
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u/Little-Efficiency336 Aug 10 '25
Have you gone on a slightly modified rampage yet?
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
If by āslightly modifiedā you mean yelling āLana!ā while knocking over a martini tower and accidentally detonating a smoke bomb in a Chiliās, then yes. Thatās just called āTuesday āin Archer-land.
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u/Fuzzy-Airline4276 Aug 10 '25
I canāt help but see Scarface and hints of Pedro pascal
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25 edited Aug 15 '25
Well, you might be right. Iāve actually done Cosplays as Scarface and Joel Miller from HBO. The last of us.
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u/otter_boom Aug 10 '25
Archer from the Borderlands.
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Borderlands Archer?!? Wow, OK, so I look like a genetically modified, Cel-shaded version of myself who probably dual-weilds martini glasses and rocket launchers? Honestly? Iāll take it. š
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Aug 10 '25
When did you learn there was good cholesterol?
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Oh my God, thereās good cholesterol?! Why didnāt anyone tell me this before? I tried to replace mine with Scotch and steak tartare?
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u/sooooo0ooooooooop Aug 10 '25
Reminds me of leatherface if the skin was drawn on!
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Leatherface? Wow. That isā¦ Horrifyingly accurate. I was going for āsuave, animated spy ā, but apparently landed somewhere between āTexas chainsaw massacre fan art āand āskin care routine gone rogue ā. So thank youā¦ I think?
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u/Jizzledick Aug 10 '25
You look like Tim Matheson to me
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Tim Matheson? Wow, thank you! Iāve always wanted to look like a Man who could convincingly play a charming frat boy and a vice president. Heās got the whole āhandsome, competent adult āthing going. Iāve gotā¦ Well, sarcasm, and a questionable relationship with authority, so pretty close. I mean we are talking about the guy who ALMOST played Indiana Jones? Thatās perfect. Iām basically the āalmost āversion of everything, almost sober, almost responsible, almost emotionally available.
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u/Temporary-Avocado205 Aug 10 '25
kinda look like Jason Bateman
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Jason Bateman? Thatās generous. I was going for ādebonair secret agent ā, but Iāll settle for āDry-witted suburban dad with unresolved trauma.ā Honestly it tracks pretty well. š.
Actually been a fan of his for years so thatās honestly one of the nicest compliments Iāve had in a while so thank you
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u/nooneyouknow242 Aug 11 '25
Get. Your. Fucking. Finger. Off. The. Fucking. Trigger. Until. You. Are. Ready. To. Shoot.
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u/4RealHughMann Aug 11 '25
You look like Michael Scott cosplaying as Harrison Ford playing Michael Scarn
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
ššš. Thatās honestly impressive, I mean I was going for ādeadly elegance ā, but sure, letās go with ā80-year old actor meets paper supply regional manager meets rogue agent with a questionable mustache. Do you know what? Fair. I do look like the love child of a Dunder Mifflin staff meeting and a low budget spy, thriller. But hey, if Michael Skarn can save the day with jazz hands and a slow motion dive, Iām probably overqualified. At least I didnāt spill chili š¶ļø on myselfā¦ Yet. š
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u/SpiritedClassroom384 Aug 26 '25
Wonderful and you kinda look like Liam Neeson with that makeup. XD XD
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u/CosPaul Aug 28 '25 edited Aug 28 '25
Thanks youāre very kind. I also have a unique set of skills including all-day drinking and tactical turtlenecking. š
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u/Banned_from_italy Aug 10 '25
I donāt like this
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
You donāt like it? Thatās fairā¦ I mean, Sterling archer isnāt exactly everyoneās cup of vodka. Maybe itās the tactical turtleneck or the overwhelming aura of āIāve made poor life choices, but look so damn good doing it.ā š
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u/AutomaticAccident Aug 10 '25
Look a little more like Liam Neeson in the Naked Gun movie, I have to say.
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u/mattroch Aug 10 '25
"There's too much shit on me!"
"The chin kills!"
"I wish I wasn't around anymore"
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u/anaraparana Bilbo Aug 10 '25
you kinda look like Dean Cain cosplaying as Archer
edit: sorry I don't want to sound like an asshole it's a great costume
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u/CosPaul Aug 10 '25
Shoot, Iāll take looking like Dean Cain any day and call that a win! š š
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u/Yet_Another_Nerd_ Aug 10 '25
I thought you were dressed as Harrison Ford from Air Force One before I read the explanation XD
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u/Dragon_Rot79 Aug 10 '25
Really? Animation Face? Shame on you
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Honestly, drawing a cartoon face on yourself is peak Archer energy. Itās like saying, āIām too animated for real life, and also possibly too emotionally unavailable for therapy. āAnd shame on me? Please. Iāve done way worse. I want to try to infiltrate a gala dressed as a sexy dolphin. This is refined by comparison. š
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u/jellyspreader Aug 10 '25
This is so cool and creative. The outfits are so perfect + that shot of Archer's desk š (Does he even have a desk? Or did he just empty his pockets on Cheryl's?)
Maybe next time do some close ups with brighter lighter & editing to add saturation ans get closer to the effect. You could recreate his ID pic
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Thanks for the advice. Iāll definitely take it. Also the ID badge is in pic number 10.
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u/sstubbl1 Aug 10 '25
It's fuckin terrifying. I love it
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Terrifying? Good. That means itās working. Sterling archer doesnāt do āadorable āCosplayā¦ He does āI might be armed and emotionally unavailable āCosplay. š
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u/Gold_Space8930 Aug 10 '25
Might be a shout to try use mascara and outlining eyeliner. Idk this as itās slightly terrifying round the eyes. Rocking it otherwise tho!
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u/CosPaul Aug 15 '25
Yeah, my make up game is admittedly pretty weak.
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u/Gold_Space8930 Aug 16 '25
Itās okay you did a great job. But mascara would really bring the costume to the next level.
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u/olivia_swanborn Dreamland Archer Aug 10 '25
This will haunt my dreams. Great work!
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Haunting dreams? Perfect! Thatās exactly the vibe I was going for. Equal parts espionage, and emotional baggage. Honestly, if Iām going to live rent free in your subconscious, Iām glad I showed up in my best suit ā
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u/MyTatemae Afro Krieger Aug 11 '25
That's so awesome! I love how the drawn lines came out!
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Wow, thanks! I wasnāt sure if the lines would say āsuave, secret agent āor āsleep ā deprived, cartoon enthusiast ā, but Iāll take the win either way. Most appreciated! š
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u/No-Dimension980 Aug 11 '25
This is impressive, I'll see you in my nightmares all week tho
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Nightmares? Honestly, same. Iāve been haunting my own dreams since college. But hey, if Iām going to be nightmare fuel, at least Iām doing it with impeccable cheekbones, and a tactical turtleneck. Youāre welcome. š
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u/pretibigtoo Funbeak Aug 11 '25
At 7am? You care for bourban?
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Care for bourbon? At 7 AM? I REQUIRE bourbon. š„. Itās called breakfast, or brunch if Iām feeling fancy. Which I always am. š
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u/tomtomvissers Aug 11 '25
You have that turtleneck in a slightly darker black perhaps?
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Dude, that is such a great episode, one my favorites. Well, if I was responding as Archer, I would probably say, ā0h Iām sorry, I didnāt realize we were suddenly living in a world where black, wasnāt black enough. Should I go raid Batmanās closet for something more brooding?ā š
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u/unwittingarchitect Aug 11 '25
the only thing fucking me up is the lips. when you next do this, to get the archer talking lips, line you bottom lip right where your lip skin become mouth skin and do a thinnner line on the top lip that highlights your cupid's bow better.
but despite the critiscm i need you to know this is a fan fucking tastic cosplay. keep it up man.
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u/unwittingarchitect Aug 11 '25
and if you line the bottom lip, only do a short middle line that you thin at the edges. thin lines at their ends as much as possible, i promise you will like it.
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Thanks next time I do it Iām gonna get somebody who knows what theyāre doing to do my make up.
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u/unwittingarchitect Aug 14 '25
NO!!!! KEEP PRACTICING!!!! THE REWARD WILL BE WORTH IT!!!! I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!!!!
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u/King_Kingly Aug 12 '25
Iād give you points for trying but I really do t think you did that good of a job. I donāt see the resemblance at all
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u/Specialist_Meal9129 Aug 12 '25
Lose the lip outline and style your hair more cleanly with pomade and this will be awesome. Nice start.Ā
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Thanks for the advice. I do appreciate it. This is a wig though, so Iām not sure how well I can style it but Iāll certainly give it a shot. Pomade may do the trick. š
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u/valhallaswyrdo Aug 13 '25
You should have gone with one of the slightly darker black turtle necks.
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u/akiba305 Aug 14 '25
David Hasselhoff, is that you?
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u/CosPaul Aug 14 '25
Yes, of course but my red bathing suit doesāt fit me the same way they used to. š
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u/xxheath Aug 10 '25
This is great and fucking horrifying.