Kirk Was Here Cosplay: Captain Baby Daddy

We know that Kirk didn’t discriminate when it came to romancing women, but he especially loved the green-skinned beauties. With that in mind, I present to you the best Star Trek cosplay ever. A pregnant Orion woman with a sign that says Kirk was here.

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Being pregnant doesn’t stop women from attending conventions and cosplaying. It probably wouldn’t stop Kirk either if you know what I mean. This smart woman simply made her baby bump a part of her costume. Poor Kirk. One day he is going to get a bunch of kids showing up all at once looking for their daddy. Imagine the child support payments!

[via io9 via Neatorama]

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