I've been meaning to talk on this subject for a while now and sense I don't want to rant about work today (I would just end up using a lot of...bad words to describe it :P ).
Vampires.
There are dozens upon dozens of vampire-like stories in myths across different cultures. Humans have always had a sense of fear to the unknown and, thus, told stories (via mouth) of monsters--again, many of which were vampire-like. So, you can say it's only natural to at least acknowledge such a lore.
Then came along Bram Stoker with his Dracula (the somewhat feminine vampire). He could shape-shift and had powers of seduction--you know, the regular stuff. And, viola, vampires are popular.
And then, after a while, vampires kind of faded with a bit of literature and films related to the theme but nothing dramatic, really.
Of course, like all fads, vampires have re-emerged into popularity. You know, mainly set off by Twilight--the (in my case) not real vampires because, really, what kind of vampire is a vampire who is a DIAMOND but ironically can be BROKEN by [were]wolf's teeth?? In any case, there has been an increased amount of books, mostly young adult based around vampirism.
But, let me point out this: Our youth are EMO (no offense). I mean, I'll admit I'm a fanatic for fantasy and whatnot and I think it would totally awesome for some things to be real. But, even I have my limitations. I have a few younger friends who think they're life is sooo hard because of all the hormones raging in their little teenage bodies (again, no offense) and want a way out of their "hard" life. So, they turn to the awesome world of Twilight and want to be turned into a vampire so they can meet a guy like Edward and live happily ever after (for eternity). I cry at hearing kids say this. Plus side: At least they're not talking about suicide. Down side: They want to be like Twilight vampires.
Is there anything you've seen through the recently regained popularity of vampires?? Anything you like/hate about it?
Showing posts with label twilight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label twilight. Show all posts
15 November 2010
13 November 2010
Crazy Times Alone with Myself
Yeah, like the title states, I am currently alone by myself in my apartment at night, which would currently be about 11:30 p.m. where I live...Did I mention I'm alone? By myself...All alone...
BUT, I'm innocent--for the most part.
Right now, I'm watching T.V. (set on cartoon network) and Fullmetal Alchemist. I have a bunch of anime I'm attempting to watch but I got bored (like usual) and started to rewatch Fullmetal Alchemist. So, like every normal fan girl, there are a couple characters or situations that I have only one thing to say: "OMG! I totally wish that INSERT PERSON/THING HERE was real!" I would be paranoid if I think I was the ONLY person who thought this way, but I'm not. Only because I know I'm not the only one (proof=friends) ;) Admit it.
That plus the fact that I'mweird a somewhat writer who writes mostly on fantasy type stories (and it's one of my favorite genres), I'm in a constant mind of weird things like Fullmetal Alchemist (which is awesome) and other stuff like that. So, I think certain characters or things (NOT zombie/werewolves, please!) would TOTALLY be amazing if they came true.
In the case of Fullmetal Alchemist, Roy Mustang (eep!) and...well, the whole "magic" sense of alchemy that the anime presents. In comparison to real alchemy which is more around the lines of chemistry and nothing like clapping your hands together and touching them to the ground or whatever and making the rare materials change in a blue or red light.
Oh, and to continue my mindless-midnight-ish (it's now 11:40 PM) rambling, I want to say a few other things/characters I would simply scream for (yes, scream--why? I don't know):
1. Sherrilyn Kenyon's world of Dark-Hunters
2. Ability to fly
3. The Uncreation of the Twilight Vampires (ah, the first book was good, though...)
4. An actual hot guy on this island.... (for eye candy only, of course ;) )
Okay, I'm off for now, so let me ask a question for whoever stumbles upon my little blog: What would you want to be real of anything that's fiction (except for zombies and werewolves!)?
BUT, I'm innocent--for the most part.
Right now, I'm watching T.V. (set on cartoon network) and Fullmetal Alchemist. I have a bunch of anime I'm attempting to watch but I got bored (like usual) and started to rewatch Fullmetal Alchemist. So, like every normal fan girl, there are a couple characters or situations that I have only one thing to say: "OMG! I totally wish that INSERT PERSON/THING HERE was real!" I would be paranoid if I think I was the ONLY person who thought this way, but I'm not. Only because I know I'm not the only one (proof=friends) ;) Admit it.
That plus the fact that I'm
In the case of Fullmetal Alchemist, Roy Mustang (eep!) and...well, the whole "magic" sense of alchemy that the anime presents. In comparison to real alchemy which is more around the lines of chemistry and nothing like clapping your hands together and touching them to the ground or whatever and making the rare materials change in a blue or red light.
Oh, and to continue my mindless-midnight-ish (it's now 11:40 PM) rambling, I want to say a few other things/characters I would simply scream for (yes, scream--why? I don't know):
1. Sherrilyn Kenyon's world of Dark-Hunters
2. Ability to fly
3. The Uncreation of the Twilight Vampires (ah, the first book was good, though...)
4. An actual hot guy on this island.... (for eye candy only, of course ;) )
Okay, I'm off for now, so let me ask a question for whoever stumbles upon my little blog: What would you want to be real of anything that's fiction (except for zombies and werewolves!)?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)