More important than any bat'telh, D'Ktahg or disruptor, used in the right hands a camera can do more damage than any weapon. A powerful mechanism of communication, a useful method of bIj ( "No, don't! I look just awful"), and can even be used during intimate sessions parmaq (which unfortunately can be used as bIj if it goes bad too.). What better way to showcase your ship's exploits than with a camera. Imagine having a 8" x 10" glossy of K'Bubba after the Rokeg pie eating contest.

Now as Klingon tourists we should look for the picture spots, the photo ops and the Qo'noS funniest home video moments; but unlike our "human " counterparts we should do it with more style. For example, say you're attending another mega-bucks Deterioration Grand Scam convention and you become bored after roaming the dealers room 30 or 40 times and just can't get excited about seeing the assistant to the assistant janitor on the set of Voyager speak. What do you do? You can go to the mall across the street.

But wait! I spent $30 for the convention, why should I leave it? Believe me we ask ourselves that too, but the answer to why we attend such a convention at all is best left to Vulcans and Ferengi.

Now here is your chance to act just like a fan goober. You can be just as silly with your "ooo look, humans. Can we get our picture taken with you?" or maybe "how long does it take you to get dressed like that?" How about, "aren't you hot in that?" (this one could lead you into some strange answers or places). Once you've had your fun being K'JoH tourist you can return to the con so that all the fans can get their pictures taken with you. After all, we are what the typical fans (and news cameras) expect to see at con, and it is an important duty; like costumed characters at theme parks (House of Mickey comes to mind).

Remember, we promote our group by being out in the open and being Klingon, but most of all by having FUN. Qapla' to the photo hogs!

Capt. K'Han Den (Zantai) Cosmic Menace
aka Wakov Warnok, Klingonmaniac
commanding IKV Stranglehold
Kri'stak Quadrant, Ring of Fire Fleet