Cosplay may seem like one of the nerdiest things a person could do, but the time and effort that some people put into their costumes is absolutely astonishing. Over the past few years, such dedication has become far more accepted: it's no longer about weirdos in costume, it's about seeing some of the best costumes and armor out there done by passionate fans. Of course, the costume itself isn't the only thing required for a successful cosplay - all the armor in the world won't matter if you can't get into character.
That's what makes Robert Franzese such a perfect cosplayer. His costume may only consist of some green pants and a pair of round glasses, but he so perfectly embodies everything about Peter Griffin that it's easy to forget the character stars in an animated sitcom. His 'Real-life Peter Griffin' cosplay has gone viral in recent years, and after watching an interview with Franzese, it's easy to see why:
There's no way around it: Franzese's cosplay is perfect. It's a perfect interpretation of the character, the costume is spot-on (if a bit simple), but most important, Franzese just nails it. The mannerisms, the laugh, the voice, the catchphrases - everything about his performance is amazing.
At the end of the day, Franzese is the perfect example of everything that's great about cosplay. It doesn't matter that the costume isn't super-complex; what matters is that Franzese is just having fun and making other people laugh. A lot of times, it's easy to forget about the 'play' in cosplay, but that's what Franzese's Real-life Peter Griffin is all about.
