Tiffany Perry, 26

Booth girls seem both approachable and unattainable. Is that fair?
I think that kind of depends on the booth girl. The ones that are hired from modeling agencies, most of them have no idea about anything regarding the comic book culture, and they definitely have a strange approach to dealing with people because they kind of treat people as if they were Hooters girls, where they know they have to be nice, but they could care less. They bear it as long as they can benefit financially from it... but then there are some booth girls, and I think I fall into this only because I have a bit of comic book knowledge, who find a genuine joy for dressing as characters. You can't give people an attitude about taking a picture with you while wearing this ridiculous costume.

What could a nerd here at Comic Con do to get your number?
It really all depends on the approach. If they're a little too nerdy in the sense that they start spewing random facts at me, it's a little too intense and I don't find that attractive. But if they're lightheartedly joking a bit about the cuture and showing they're self-aware, and if they know who I'm dressed as, those are usually good signs.

What kind of guys do you go for?
In my past, I've almost exclusively dated death-metal guys. Lately, my preferences have been a little different, because I've realized that my previous choices didn't really work very well. I've opened myself up to different types of guys that I had never considered before.

Do you have any nerdy proclivities of your own, or is this strictly a day job?
I am definitely a lover of fantasy fiction. I always have been. I'm also been into writing and English literature. Honestly, I really loved that Gnomeo and Juliet movie — I love gnomes, but I also loved that they kept dropping these silly puns about Shakespeare. I thought that was fantastic. That means I'm even more nerdy.

You've been spending a lot of time in costume here. What costumes do you find attractive on others?
I like tougher characters. Not so much the stuff where they're overly girly or their costume isn't useful. I prefer a costume with a utility belt, when they've got some realistic props. As if they were really going to walk out to the street and start fighting crime. You can be sexy and be tough.

What's the worst experience you've had here at Comic Con?
I haven't had any really awful experiences yet, but there are some instances where guys will linger and talk to you. That's an awkward situation, because on one hand, I'm representing a company so I can't be rude, but sometimes they refuse to take the hint that I'm not interested in them — I'm just trying to be friendly while they're near our merchandise. There are also some guys who get argumentative because they need to prove that I don't have all the knowledge on my character. Unless I'm saying something glaringly incorrect, I don't think they need to nitpick the details.

Do you ever feel objectified?
Only as much as I've been willing to objectify myself. I understand I look cute and I'm obviously wearing costumes that are fetishized in some way. I don't feel the need to fetishize myself. Overly provocative poses I will say no to, but more playful stuff I don't mind. I haven't felt fully objectified because I've done my best to stop it.

Do you ever get away with anything because of your good looks?
Sure. I mean, I'm a girl, so I definitely get away with a lot more than you think. I believe people are more lenient with me than if one of my male counterparts had said or tried the same thing. One time, I forgot my pass, and things were closing up. I just told the security guy that I had a booth there, and he said, "Oh, okay, keep walking." He didn't care to verify it or anything. If I were a dude, it might have been trickier than that.

Why are booth girls better in bed?
I honesty think it depends on the person. You can't just assume they'd be experienced. Maybe their willingness to be hired as a booth babe means they're willing to experiment a little bit more.

Do you have time for guys, or are you too busy?
I'm fairly busy. I work full time and I take dance classes, and I'm also completing an online masters degree right now. But I've found that if someone is willing to work with my schedule as much as I'm willing to work with theirs, it's doable. Everyone at our age is so overwhelmed with getting ahead, so it's just about the willingness to be flexible.

How can I convince my girlfriend to wear a costume for me in bed?
I feel like that'd be easier than convincing someone to dress up for a Comic Con, just because it's not in public. Just explain why you find that character so attractive, and why you think your partner would make that character better for you.

If someone cheats on you, what should you do?
Oh, I wouldn't handle that very well [laughs]. For me, that's an automatic end of the relationship. I could go into my philosophy about it, but essentially I believe once you've been cheated on, it's over.