Jill Smokler, AKA Scary Mommy
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Vampires. They’re everywhere lately; I can’t seem to turn on the TV, pick up a magazine or surf the web without being bombarded by them. The entire world seems to be under their bloody spell, and I just don’t get it. Their recent resurgence in popularity began with the Twilight series, which everyone was (or is) completely obsessed with. It was like the Harry Potter phenomenon with a dash of blood and a heap of sexual chemistry (or so I gather.) Then, HBO came out with the show True Blood, in which vampires live among the rest of us, slurping manufactured blood. It’s hard core, hard to watch television that would freak even Buffy out. I couldn’t get through a single episode.
It’s surprising actually, that I’m not riding the vampire train– it’s totally something that should be up my supernatural alley. Witches, ghosts, paranormal… that stuff I get. Love it, in fact. When I’m at Borders, I seem to be magnetically drawn to the occult section. I could read book after book on near death experiences and communicating with the dead. My favorite TV shows and movies all revolve around witchcraft, aliens or the afterlife. Charmed? I know every episode by heart. Judgement City? I dream of such a place. I’m only mildly embarrassed to admit loving Ghost Whisperer and feel like I’ve struck gold when stumbling upon old episodes of The X Files, Twilight Zone and Roswell.
But for some reason, I just can’t get into the pale, perverted anemics who everybody seems to adore. The frail, fanged look just doesn’t do it for me; I prefer a little more meat on my men’s bones and am a stickler for good dental hygiene. The mere sight of blood makes me squeamish and I have yet to give it without nearly fainting. And the thought of someone sucking it out of my neck? No, thank you.
So, help me out here: Am I alone in wanting my heartthrobs mortal? And, if you are counting down the days until the Twilight movie release, what’s up with this fascination? I doubt I’ll end up joining you on the dark side, but I’d love to at least understand it…
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I can’t help you with this at all. Count Chocula freaks me out a bit.
You are SO not alone. The very idea of vampires completely creeps me out. No chance in hell I’d watch one of the 7 billion ohmygodwhyistherenothingelseon shows about them that are popping up everywhere. Ick. And shudder. And ewwwwwww. Not sexy. Not at all!
I haven’t got into it either…but I am feeling a little left out of the party!
I can’t explain the Twilight thing. I scoffed at those that were singing it’s praises, then I picked up the first book. Just to see what the hullaballoo was all about. It got me. I read all four in about two weeks. Can’t explain it, don’t know why, but I CANNOT WAIT for the movie. The Husband will go with me. He has no choice. I haven’t gotten into any of the other vampire stuff, just the Twilight series though. I think it was the love story that sucked me in.
I really like vampire stories. Probably started with Anne Rice…and then I was “sucked” in. My favorite vampire story is “The Historian” by Elizabeth Kostova. Amazing…very literary…beautifully written…and kinda spooky.
Now, to me Twilight is not a vampire story. It’s a romance. A very sweet, swoon worthy romance. Where half of the couple happens to be a vampire.
If you want he-man vampires…and don’t mind a lot of smut…you must read JR Ward’s series – the first is “Dark Lover.”
I’m not a big vampire fan. I don’t find the concept of them to be terribly sexy, either. Now, Buffy’s one of my favourite TV series ever, but it’s not all “omg hot vampires” either :]
And pale girly-men just totally turn me off. Give me a man with hair on his broad chest and muscles to protect me, then we’re talking.
I read the Twilight series after much coaxing by friends, and I enjoyed them. I am not obsessed, I don’t understand the obsession, but they were entertaining enough and something to read.
I will go see the movie with one of my more obsessed girlfriends, but I could really take the movie or leave it.
I have no idea what the hell all the fervor is about.
Ok. Well. I have yet to read the Twilight books, but I want to.
As for vampires… I don’t know. I love a good vampire story/movie/show. I don’t know what the appeal is, really. I think for me, it’s just the mystique of it all.
Now, don’t get me wrong… it isn’t like I want some vamp coming up to me and making a withdrawal at my blood bank. I kinda like my O- right where it is, thankyouverymuch.
But I, too, am a fan of the supernatural. Ghosts and witches in particular. I love Charmed! I just never got to watch it much because it’s on Tuesdays. I have rehearsals on Tuesday. Sigh.
I did NOT want to read the Twilight books. I thought Vampires? How lame and trendy. Finally I caved to peer pressure and oh. my. gosh. They are so good! I am holding myself back from getting the next one because I need to get some things done. It was not so much the vampires themselves, who I agree can be creepy, but the STORY is great. It is just a good book. So, that’s it for me. Hope it helps?
I'm with you and glad you said something. I was never into the whole vampire stuff. I think that Anne Rice started it all? Wasn't she the one that wrote all those vampires books?
Why can't they just bring back Sex & The City? Hello?
Ghost Hunters is my favorite television show ever. If you tell me you have seen a ghost (which I have by the way), I will listen to your story for hours. Love it.
BUT can’t get into anything vampire or fake monster related at all. Not interested.
Moral of my story, no you are not alone.
I’m with Kat… I read every one of Anne Rice’s Vampire books, and all of her Witch ones too… LOVED them.
The Twilight Vampires are much different, they’re smart, civilized, and oh so sexy. There’s nothing dark or creepy about them.
It really is a great love story.. I hope you cave and at least read the first one….
Pale perverted anemics. You're right, if I looked at it just like that I would not have gotten into Twilight either. Actually, the awful Entertainment Weekly cover with Edward & Bella was what kept me away but then someone told me everyone hated it, even die hard fans. But I finally caved and read all 4 books in 2 weeks as well and just fell in love. It was the story, the fact that they were mixed in with reality and there were no coffins, crosses or piles of broken bones. It was so well done and this is coming from someone with no love for vampire things. And the love story was incredible. So, maybe you should cave one day. (The guy who plays Edward is not my type at all but that did not take away from my loving the series. It's about the story. Plus, it SO did not hurt that I pictured James Franco as my Edward).
I’m particular about my vampires, and the Edward I picture in my mind doesn’t have blood dripping from his lips…..I’ve never been attacted to any other vampire. But, I can see your point……mortals are good. :)
I am not counting down the days but Twilight DID suck me in so bad I had to set the next book aside for a bit so I could recover.
I got into the whole vampire thing when we watched “Buffy” and “Angel” on DVR from Netflix. Totally, totally enthralled with the whole thing. But it was mainly the whole “vampire as a hero” thing that I liked, not the bloodsucking part.
I also really enjoyed the “Twilight” series, although I still don’t think Edward is nearly as cool as Angel. At least I can still see David Boreanaz on “Bones” and get my fix.
I hate vampires! They scare the living daylights out of me. Ewwwwww
It’s always vampire time here at our house.
New Twilight movie, might consider it if I can bring my own latte.
Those vampires are so draining (of blood!)
I haven’t even glanced at Twilight yet, and Buffy is lame as you know what. But True Blood is good. I love HBO Series, well most of them, and this one is no exception. My husband and I sit down and tune in every Sunday night.
So what do you like to suck?
I don’t think I even need to comment. You have already seen my obsession in person haha. For me I think its a scary outlet. I really don’t like scary movies, yet I love vampire stuff. I don’t know what it is, but I can’t get enough of it. I am even contemplating dressing up as one for Halloween haha.
I’m the only person on the planet who can’t get past the first few pages of Twilight. I love Dracula and ghosts and all that stuff. But I can’t get into Twilight. You are not alone!
I don ‘t get it either but I know that the shows Charmed and Ghost Wispher are my faves. They just peak my interest into that side of life or should I say death.
Thanks for your comment. I think tonight’s GNO Twilight discussion will be interesting. People either love, hate, or don’t know about it. I am intrigued with the phenomenon, but didn’t make it past the first book myself. So… we’ll see if tonight’s conversation motivates me to read more :).
Loved your post.
I have never been into Vampires, but a co-worker shoved the Twilight series in my face and demanded I read it. so I did. And it’s actually pretty good. but I’m not counting down the days to the movie, however. ;)
Yeah another Charmed fan, I LOVE Charmed! I am drawn to occult as well, especially Witches & then Fairies. I'm not a huge Vampire fan. I did read Twilight series & liked it (especially #1 & #4). I also read that goofy series by Mary Janice Davidson. The only other series I read is that one about Rachel Morgan (witch) who lives & works with a Vampire.
Twilight is the best! I so cannot wait for the movie. They are like the “normal” vampires.
Not reading it myself. Though I wonder if I would like it. I didn’t think I would but all the lovers are making me second guess myself!
mmmmm, trust me, my dear, do come a bit closer…
The meer sight of blood sends my head into a spin … I am not sure what’s up with this whole vampire movement, but just for safety’s sake, I bought more garlic than I normally do.
Yeah, I like good teeth. Preferably with no blood on them.
I am with you on this one: LOVE Stephen King. LOVE UFO’s. Ghosts. Communing with The Other Side shows. I just don’t get the vampire thing- and I didn’t 10 years ago when I tried an Anne Rice book.
Tried “True Blood” and hated it. Thought the writing and acting was horrendous.
My ideal man is Josh Holloway from Lost: the anti-vampire.
See you in just a bit at the Twilight GNO ;)
My name is Jenni and I am a Twilight-aolic.
I even have my husband into the series now (but don’t tell him I told you!)
I got “sucked” into the Twilight series…I really enjoyed it.
BUT, I hate “True Blood”. Bad acting all around…I also think the Twilight books ruined for me – “True Blood” just aren’t portraying vampires correctly…I know, I know…I’m lame!
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I am with you here. I don’t get the fascination either. My MIL loves True Blood. I have tried, but other than seeing AP naked I don’t get that excited. To be honest AP doesn’t really do it for me either.
Maybe I will try and read the book first.
I have to admit that Buffy was one of my favorite all time shows. I was so sad when it ended. That said, I’m not into the new vampire stuff. I haven’t read the Twilight series. I could never get into Anne Rice. And that True Blood series sounds truly disgusting and scary. Yikes.
I just started the Twilight book a few weeks ago, half way through, and I love it. I have the book with the characters on the cover.
Now I too LOVE a man with some meat on him, and while vampire Edward (main character) is very seductive, and can really charm Bella. I have to say looking at the picture he is too skinny.
I will be watching the movie. I did no such Harry Potter thing, but with this I am sucked in.
I do love Halloween, and the spooky. But unlike you Vampires are one of my favorites, and I love to watch the bats at the zoo. They are amazing creatures.
I think my love of vampire stories started with Anne Rice and Interview with a vampire. I’m not sure why I find them appealing but I do. I guess it is a sort of forbidden unattainable kind of love that is appealing.
Oh and don’t tell anyone but I love Ghost Whisperer too!
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I actually love Paranormal Romance, but I'd say the Twilight Saga is the exception.
Perhaps, it's because I'm reading them with my daughter, or maybe it's because they are so bland & lacking in humor. Either way, they are a quick read – completed all 4 in a weekend – but not really worth the effort.
Still, it did bring up the opportunity to discuss healthy relationships with my 12-year-old daughter. Good thing there is always a silver lining!
I don’t like vampires AT ALL. But I jumped on the bandwagon with these books, and I got hooked. They’re really good reads.
What hooked me, was the love story between Bella & Edward. The idea of such a strong pull of true love, that nothing else could get in the way or matter. The rest of the plot & characters is great too. But the love got me.
So not my typical read, but Twilight totally sucked me in. It is so much more than a vamp story. I devoured the four books. It is something you just kind of have to read to “get”. It was a total page turner for me.
Not a huge fan of Vampire stiuff to begin with but I have had no interest in the Twilight series depsite my mom, sisterm, and friends RAVING like lunatics about it.
Maybe it’s just because I don’t have time to read the label on a soup can let alone an entire novel.
Good luck. Let me know if you get “Sucked” in.
Oh, that was bad. LOL
Well, I am intruged, I’ll give you all that. I’m glad to know I’m not the ONLY person on earth who hasn’t read the series, because it feels that way!
If I ever have the time I may just pick up the book, I am a sucker for a good love story. Seeing as I can’t get through a magazine though, it probably won’t be any time soon!
Are you kidding? You CAN’T understand it unless you read it…but a very good read and EASY read…which makes it popular!
The greatest thing about a book is your imagination!
I for one have a FABULOUS imagination!
So…
The characters are HOT in my mind…and I think everyone else that is obsessed with TWILIGHT!!!
But I’m like you…I do like meat on the bones and warm bodies! :)
Now I need to go check out that HBO series!
I love Charmed. When I stay home sick I watch re-runs in the morning AND the afternoon. lol. When I had Gabby and stayed at home for 6 months I managed to watch every episode from first to last in the entire show!
I haven’t gotten into the Twilight series or the HBO series. I’ve had the 1st book in my desk at work for about 2 months, but haven’t actually picked it up yet. Everyone says, “Oh, you HAVE to read it. You won’t be able to put it down!” Well, so far I haven’t been able to pick it up so I guess that proves them wrong. =)
Sorry, but I love vampires and always have. “Fright Night” is one of my favorite “classic” movies because there is so much humor in it as well.
Just finished the second in the “Twilight” series and yep, they are as good as most people say.
I LOVE Charmed. I have seen True Blood, but it was hard to watch. It’s just a little too intense for me. Were I still in high school, I wouldn’t mind crushing on a Harry Potter, but I’m also not on the Twilight wagon… I did like a bit of Interview with a Vampire back in the day though…
Obsessed! Twilight is kind of cheesy, but the attraction she describes sucks u in. Not very gory.
New moon made me so sad and just long for Edward.
Loved Eclipse and Breaking Dawn.
I dont love R. Patz but love him in that role…..he fits is perfectly.
Stephanie Meyer wrote Twilight from Edward’s perspective called midnight sun. it got leaked. its not finished. she posted it on her website. Im so obsessed, i forced myself to stop reading it so I can have more edward to read if god forbid something awful happens in my life and i need an escape.
Yeah, im that dark.
I have a poster of Edward permanently affixed in my kitchen.
Thank god my husband is ok with it.
He likes the movies but wont read.
If reading isnt your thing, get the app for the iphone. I read all the books in 1 month. I havent read a book in years.
Vampires arent my thing either, but the description of the attraction, the longing, the love and slight eroticism were what sucked me in.
I wanted so much MORE description of the sex when it happened in the book, so Im hoping the movie will deliver.