#19: The Yaoi Paddle

Stop Doing That · Oct 15, 2026 · 45m

The bane of conventions everywhere that sprang from a humble craft store paddle. John recounts the story of the Yaoi Paddle and the path of destruction it tore through the convention scene in the 2000s. Mom, I'm sorry.

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Sources used:

Lawrence, B. (2022, March 2). After all these years, I’m talking about yaoi paddles again because of Kickstarter . The Mary Sue. https://www.themarysue.com/yaoi-paddle-kickstarter-ip-dispute/

MacDonald, C. (n.d.). Yaoi paddle…