First, it should be said that this isn't a Twilight-inspired question (you don't want to know my current thoughts on Twilight). It was just next in the card deck. Ironic.
My answer: Of course not. I can think of no reason being a vampire is attractive. I don't eat meat, so I'm not going to drink blood. But speaking of the mythical, I would very much love to be a witch like Hermione, hair and all (frizzy hair in the book, not the movie).
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I think we have the same thoughts on "Twilight". Ooooh! You should do a post and offend the hell out of the Twilight lovers out there.
What kills me is that there is apparently a standard in what a vampire is because of how Sister Meyer wrote it. How do you know I am not a vampire? I could be. Us vampires are so sick of how people think we are pale skinned and that we are all sparkly in the sun. We aren't much different than you Muggles (is that the right word?). We just like our Bloody Marys with real blood.
Have you read Bram Stoker's Dracula? Hell yeah, I'd be a vampire.
When I think vampire I think "Nosferatu." He scares the crap out of me. And he's ugly. No thanks. I'd prefer to stay mortal.
Yes, yes--read Stoker's Dracula. But it's been like 7 years and my memory doesn't go back further than two years.
Only in the supposedly romantic sense. Part of me hears, "yay live forever" and the super strength, speed and agility. But eventually it would get old to see people I love dying while I'm living, nevermind the nasty drinking blood bit. I'd also miss the sun if that whole not going out in the daytime thing were legit.
And if Brad Pitt's a vampire in "Interview," and considering Brahm Stoker's piece, then I'm with Rabid. Hell yes. And Hermione's an awesome witch. I love her.
Agree with Rookie. Write a piece on your hatred of "Twilight." That'll be fun.
Oh, I don't hate it, Megan. My thoughts are more complicated than that. Perhaps I ought to write an explanation. Good things and less-good things.
That would be a no go. Even the thought of getting a blood transfusion is unsettling to me, let alone drinking it. You'd really like Hermione's hair? I felt for her in the books, perhaps it is because I grew up with mum who was at a loss on what to do with a curly top such as myself and so most days it went frizzy. I think her abilities make up for the hair. I wouldn't even know where to begin in that series on which character I would want to be...
No.
I do have to say I agree with you. I would love to be Hermione. Brains, sassy, and volumnious hair...yes please.
I'm with Rookie. I beg you for a Twilight post! That would be the most entertaining thing to read. I just know it. I am maybe one of the very few left who have never read any of the books, or seen the movie. I have ZERO interest and the hoopla is just beyond me.
Who would want to be a vampire? Don't they live forever? No thanks.
I think not. I am scary enough as a mere mortal. I am looking forward to growing old with my Mr. so being immortal doesn't appeal.
I will tell you a secret though... I like the taste of blood, at least my own. I am that weird kid that picked all my scabs just to watch them bleed. I would also pick my neighbors if they would let me. And to this day if I cut my finger I suck on it. But I can taste my own blood without receiving the turning bite.
what an odd conversation card? How long have you had these things, because I'm guessing the cards have been around longer than the Twilight series. Oh, the cheesiness of those books.
Anyway, no on the vampire thing. Unless I can make out with Brad Pitt. Then yes, please.
Vampire: Not a chance
Hermione: Definitely - brains and hair
Twilight Post: Hell yes
Brad Pitt make-out session: Only if he's, like, A River Runs Through It Brad, not vampire Brad
It's rather interesting that a question on vampirism sparked a conversation about Brad Pitt. Pitt Schmitt, that's what I say.
Okay, my issues with "Twilight" are this: 1. Bella makes a terrible heroine. Terrible. She isn't smart, she isn't a great friend, daughter, anything. Yes, she cooks for her dad, but so what? So why do all the boys fall in love with her? I don't get it. She bugs me. 2. Why does every ending of these books end without a huge, all-out "Harry Potter" style battle? Seriously. I put each book down, thinking, "Wait. Seriously? That's it? Lame." We need some crazy intense Dumbledore falling out of windows scenes. Not a "mind battle." Dumb. And 3. Do you really need 300 plus pages to tell me how much you love a vampire. I get it. After the first 50 pages, I get it.
rabid, you don't like brad pitt? not even the crazy fight club version? oh, i love that movie. (well, i mostly love edward norton in that movie).
yes.
better fashion sense (desperately needed). power of flight (despartely wanted). immortality (watch my 401k then). castle crib (uh, yeah!).
in for the day? better for skin. out at night? clubs get rolling after midnight. loved ones dying? already a mortal reality. ethics of blood sucking? renewable resource; create emo buddy program. twilight? not my thing, but w00t for guilty pleasures.
Hmmm... No.
A witch? That's a different story.
Megan N, I agree that Bella is an awful heroine. Megan R, here's another petition for your Twilight post. Though I am so Team Jacob. haha
But, I'm good being a mere mortal.
Megan, can I first say how much I enjoy your blog, witty, insightful and it has kept me occupied for the last hour. I especially enjoy your musings about Whole Foods. I always feel so overwhelmed when I go in there... maybe it is the screaming children that I bring with me and the man that shook his head at me the one time I did go and muttered "breeder" under his breath lol.
I have to say that I do enjoy the Twilight books for easy reading. Something mindless to fill a few days. Mediocre literature and this is being kind. My true love of vampires comes from all the Anne Rice books that I read as a teenager. While I love reading about vampires, I have no desire to bite people though or live forever. I am happy with my imperfect immortal self that has to go to the grocery store instead of a secluded alley for my next meal.
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