You know what I think is hilarious?
This Twilight obsession, and how it’s completely normal for late 20-something girls to be going gaga over a book that was written for 12 year olds. But it is unacceptable for a girl to not really be on this whole Twilight bandwagon.
I know my feed counts will probably drop after this, and I’ll lose tons of blog readers just because I stated that I’m not really on board with this whole gig. (Gasp.) Hell, I’ve already been ousted by people in real life because of this. Girls don’t want to be friends with girls who don’t like Twilight. It’s a proven social experiment that I did for you. You’re welcome.
I attended a party last weekend, and two girls wouldn’t even LOOK at me cause I had previously stated that I thought the whole obsession was ridiculous. They didn’t even acknowledge my presence. Not a thing. All I have to do is say I don’t think Twilight is all that great, and I’m losing friends quicker than the girl in high school who slept with the popular girl’s boyfriend.
Except the latter would be more fun, in my opinion.
I tried to explain this to my boyfriend.
“They don’t like me,” I said.
“Why not?!” he exclaimed. He nearly fell over with shock; I took the wind right out of him! “Bu-bu-but, but, EVERYONE likes you!”
(Okay, that didn’t really happen. But he still asked why.)
“Because I have a negative opinion about Twilight.”
“What the hell is Twilight”? he asked.
“Uh, just this vampire book that’s written for teenagers and all these girls are crazy about.”
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That’s what he did for like five minutes. I wish I could have recorded the look on his face.
Trust me, BF. I think it’s just as crazy for girls to not like me just because I don’t LOVE Twilight. And yes readers, don’t worry, I “tried it before I decided I didn’t like it.” (Just like the damn peas, mother. I tried them, I don’t like ‘em.) I read Twilight in July of 2007, before the sequels were released. I guess that might have been my mistake. I remember it was a super quick read, and yes, I did want to know what happened next. But alas, time passed without a sequel, and it wasn’t long before I was over it. Now I’m stuck reading an Edward Cullen reference at least once a week on a blog, and I REALLY don’t think the book is worth a second read just to feel like I’m part of this trend.
No offense to all my lovely blog friends who have posted about Twilight, but really? I don’t get it. There’s so much talk about wishing our boyfriends were Edward, or dreaming about Edward. Is romance that dead? Can’t we find our own real-life boyfriend who is romantic, HOT and not a tweenie vampire? I feel like this is just yet another set up – we read beauty magazines, and think our bodies, our hair or our lips will never be skinny, silky and plump enough. We see romantic movies, and dream about the Valentine’s Day with red roses leading up to our room, or an insanely over-the-top marriage proposal. Then when neither happen, we feel, uh, a little unsatisfied? And now we read Twilight, and we can’t be happy in our relationship because our boyfriends aren’t Edward Cullen.
Listen, I like romance as much as the next girl. I just prefer to guilt my boyfriend into it via subtle suggestions that don’t make him feel inept because he’s not a vampire, just inept for being male. Please don’t oust me from your social circle because I prefer the latter.
Currently Feeling: Sick from eating my weight in salt water taffy. Damn you coworkers!
Currently Anticipating: Getting my hair balayaged tonight by Bestie Amanda.
Currently Needing: To lock myself in a room between now and Thursday so I won’t spend any of my savings for Mexico.
I completely support this post and your opinions in it. I will also add that any person who relinquishes friendships with people for NOT liking Twilight has serious social issues that need to be explored.
…I went through my vampire phase – it was called 12, and there were book series back then which were examples of better writing, more articulate thought and more interesting.
Oh, you just made my day by posting this. Seriously.
I’m surprised that you disliked Twilight. Don’t you love those Shopaholic books? Talk about cheesy, over-the-top and completely unrealistic plot lines! I’m not judging, I’m just saying – we all need a little escape, no matter how embarrassing.
Have you read any of the “Already Dead” series by Charlie Huston? It’s like “Twilight” for adults who hate “Twilight” and instead like vigilante vampires who drink, smoke and swear a lot. I highly, highly recommend.
@Independently Dependent
LOVE you.
@Write up your alley
Touche, my friend. I thought about that as I was writing this actually, expecting someone to call me out for the Shopaholic thing. But, I rationalized it in my head because while they are silly chic lit books, they STILL weren’t written for 12-year-olds.
I totally understand the fantasy for fun stuff that we need as an escape – the biggest difference is I don’t get pissed at someone for not liking the Shopoholic series. Nor do I reference it once a week on my blog. Nor would I decide I don’t like someone because they don’t like the series.
i’ve never read the books, but i couldn’t agree with you more. i think it’s exceptionally funny when 30-somethings are in love with this edward character. seriously? what happened to the days of calling ourselves mrs. pitt and hating on angie?
Oh. No. You. Didn’t.
I totally can’t be associated with you since you don’t like Twilight.
Next thing you’re going to tell me is that you don’t like McDonalds, or Brownies, or even worse…men!
How DARE you have an opinion differ from mine.
…okay. I’m done.
Still adore you despite your dislike for the Twilight buzz. For me, it was a sex thing. The story was OK, but it was more that I found the actor attractive in the roll. I wouldn’t go as far as getting a poster and putting it on my ceiling to provide “Good Vibrations” but, he did it for me at the time.
THE END.
I read all of the books, and I admit I was slightly “obsessed” for about a week. Then I got over it. I actually re-read Twilight, and I realized that it really wasn’t that great. Sure, it’s a decent storyline, but it’s repetitive and too corny at times. I’ll still watch the movies, probably; but I don’t blame you for not liking it.
@k
Hi! Welcome! I’d call myself Mrs. Pitt, still, any day over this Edward character in the movie. I think he’s just kinda Meh.
@Katie
You are HILARIOUS. Did you really just admit to “pleasuring yourself” to Edward Cullen?? Bwahhaha. Maybe that’s the root of the obsession with this book that I’m missing?
@Megan
Don’t worry Megan, I don’t judge you.
@Write up your alley
Afterthought – it’s the LEVEL of the obsession, I suppose.
Wait, you actually were really into “Twilight.” You even say so above: “I remember it was a super quick read, and yes, I did want to know what happened next.”
Also, at least one of the sequels had been released by the time you read Twilight in 2007 (and the third book came out in August of that year).
I think you wrote this post just to be the anti-cool kid. Just like a vampire can’t hide in the sun, you can’t hide what you truly are Jeanna – a Twilight fanatic.
Personally, I think the ladies should put down the Latter-Day-Saint Twilight books and pick up Already Dead. Now that is a vampire book.
Ewww J$. I don’t ever try to be the “anti cool kid.” That’s why I don’t live on Capitol Hill.
I distinctly remember not being able to buy the next book afterward, maybe it was only in hardback. I save that kind of investment for really great reads. It was almost two years ago, however, so I could be mistaken.
I think everyone is getting my post confused – I’m not complaining necessarily about the books. Hell, I read one. More power to the author too, for finding fame and fortune with a series that everyone wants to read.
My problem with it is the OBSESSION level that some girls take the books/characters to.
Hey Alley recommended the Already Dead series too. I might have to check it out. But to be honest, I don’t really love vampire things in general – Anne Rice books, all the movies they’ve made, etc.
Although, I will say Buffy the Vampire Slayer was one of the greatest 90s movies ever made.
You’re right on the money this one, Jeanna. To be perfectly honest, the only reason I read it is cuz it took place in Washington and I was feeling home sick. I went to the movie because my college best friend went to high school with the actor who played James.
And Alley, I’ll NEVER understand why you loved Edward Culled but hated Becky Bloomwood. You make no sense to me.
Now I’m a Twilight fan myself (yeah and I saw the movie at midnight, whatever)… and for me I don’t really care when friends don’t like it, but I DO have a problem when they express their dislike with a sprinkling of judgement. Like as if I am not smart or cool because I did enjoy the books… which I don’t think is fair. We can all read our heavy stuff and our light stuff… whatevs!
BTW, the Sookie Stackhouse books by Charlaine Harris are better (read: sexy). And True Blood (which was based off those books) is great too!
Dude, you’re entitled to not like it. I do, but that doesn’t mean you have to. Boo on the haters. But yay for vacation! Have fun!
so, i have held off on reading the series. i watched the movie last weekend, twilight, i was cringing the whole time. i’ve never been one for romantic movies, i just don’t feed into them. i do love me some NOTEBOOK though, but thats it. not to get to “deep” here, but sometimes i wonder if my lack of ability to relate to these fantasy ridden love stories has anything to do with my (lack of) religious beliefs???? like, of course i have trouble buying into these fantasies….and now, anyone reading this hates ME?!