42. "you're a family man in your 40s, right?" In response to In response to 36
you're not likely to have.
I've seen it on an infrequent but consistent basis, and know of people who participate in cosplay parties on a regular basis. There are folks who make a living or a hobby out of dressing up as various superheroes and attending comic-cons, sci-fi conventions, and whatnot.
And never mind things LIKE comic-cons and anime conventions, where damn near half of the attendants, if not more, are dressed up in costumes. I once went to get some food and notices Ryu and Chun-Li in line behind me and was like "oh, it must be Anime Con time again". And I was right.