dancingcarrot21

Yeah, I have. Everyone has, though. I'm a bottler; I don't lose my temper with most people unless they really, really try to push my buttons. And unfortunately because I tend to be observant of behaviors and recall what people say to me, I can be pretty nasty if I lash out. I've apologized for some things, not for others. It kind of depended on the situation. In retrospect, some that I didn't apologize for such as an ex-friend who did deserve the scolding I still should have said sorry to. Not because he didn't deserve it and was innocent, but because my scolding wasn't the way to handle things. But hey, I was a young, self-righteous teen who thought she knew better. :P

Glad I learned from my experiences.

http://community.livejournal.com/comment_fic/83294.html?thread=19106142#t19106142

A MUCH needed improvement on Bella Swan. XD

Goblet of Fire. It was pretty much Rowling in her prime. No later book has topped its quality. Although the earlier books aren't too shabby, either.

Yes, I know I haven't mentioned Harry Potter for quite some time, but it does cross my mind occasionally. What really brought the subject to light was a recent clip I saw promoting the film coming up in July.

And to be honest, this is perhaps the first Harry Potter film since "Chamber of Secrets" that I'm really, REALLY looking forward to seeing. Sure, they don't have Merope Gaunt (tisk tisk, Yates) or as many Riddle memories that I would have liked to have seen, but I want to give it a chance. For one reason, I still think the actors can do our main villain justice despite the cut screen time, and also...I want to see how they handle Ginny.

You see, when I first bought "Half-Blood Prince", I really didn't care who Harry ended up with. No, really. I was a "drifter" shipper. A multi-shipper who could ship anything if it was written well. I even wouldn't have minded if he was a lone man in the end, since I was treated to an already well-formed Harry/Cho ark, I didn't really care where he went onward. So the thought of Harry/Ginny didn't irk me when I flipped ahead and read the kiss; I was ready to read how they got there.

Well. Then I read it. And I was disappointed. It felt rushed; Harry started acting like a prick to everyone except a few spare moments; and Ginny was a blatant Tsundre Mary-Sue. I soon became anti-Ginny and anti-Harry/Ginny for a while. But at the same time, I felt Ginny and Harry/Ginny could still be saved, you know. I guess I now have a love/hate thing going on with Ginny. Because I hate how she was handled as such a brat with no consequences what-so-ever in "Half-Blood Prince", but I love her potential as a character. And I'll admit it: I can relate to the girl (mostly Lily, though). It's one reason why I could read really good Harry/Ginny fanfics and Zacharias Smith/Ginny Weasley and Neville/Ginny are some of my favorite pairings.

Joe, bless her heart, you could tell she was stressed. There was a Yahoo article a while back about her stressing out majorly over "Deathly Hallows". I could tell she was getting tired of Harry's world by "Order of the Phoenix", but they were still enjoyable books further on. Harry was in a rut plot wise; after we're given a major turn in the times with Voldemort's rise, we still have little Harry who doesn't have a trick up his sleeve to beat him. (Not really, anyway.) But looking back on it, you can't blame her for not getting the shipping perfect and neat. She's just one woman, you know.

Anyway, when I saw the trailer with the Harry/Ginny moments, I was very pleased. Not only is Yates consoling Bonnie and Dan to see how they can work in the chemistry, but they're really paying attention to Ginny's character this time. Another reason why I think the Harry/Ginny ship fits in some ways is because of Harry's Oedipal Complex; it correlates with Snape's and Tom's. Love (or at least respect and gratitude in Tom's case) of the mother, hatred/disgust of the father. Even though Harry is more like Lily while Ginny is more like James, the red hair, "passion for justice", and fiery temper is what Ginny and Lily DO have in common. And I think Joe really wanted to tie in these parallels. I do. Anyway, I can see the potential of this and I think Yates might be able to do it justice. Because of of the messages Joe has stated again and again that is important in her books is the power of love, as after-school special as it sounds.

Ginny is no Bella Swan. She can be salvaged. So bite me, Edward Cullen.

~*~Warning: Spoilers and Details Galore~*~


Now, I'm not going to praise this movie and delude myself into thinking it's the greatest film of all time, nor will I give it an unnecessary verbal lashing. I will simply tell it like it is and give my honest opinion of it, pointing out the pros and cons where I can find them. Anything that I left out, I have either forgotten or have a neutral opinion on it and don't find it worth mentioning.

First off, I'm a complete Anti. What I mean is, I was never fond of the books; I loathe them to be honest and there are only certain characters and scenes that I liked (and they are rare). For the most part, the books make me want to bash something with a bat. I came to the movie only for laughs, because I thought it was going to be that terrible. To my surprise, it had it's moments, and was superior to the books. I still laughed at inopportune moments, but less than I expected to.

Cons

* The Music: The music didn't flow with the scenes 95% of the time and reminded me of something you'd hear while watching a particularly bad Lifetime movie. The guitar alto, drum duet sounded like an 80's music video. There were only a few scenes were the music was appropriate, like when Bella was researching about vampires and the Quileute legends and coming closer to discovering the truth about Edward, or the Clair De Lune playing in the background while Edward gently spins Bella in a twirl. Fortunately, you don't have to hear the music too much and it doesn't blast over the dialog.

* The Meadow Scene: Ridiculous. Just utterly ridiculous. And it's where the, "This is a skin of a killer!" line was born. And Robert yelling, "As if you could outrun me!" on the cliff then jumping down with poor graphic usage did not mesh with his next deliverance of a soft whisper, "As if you could fight me off." It would have been much more rewarding to have a close up, Robert's face inches from Kirsten, while he delivers those lines in a bitter tone. The "skin of a killer" line needs to be eliminated completely from this movie all together.

When it comes to Bella lusting for Edward during the sparkle scene (though they probably should have just cut that out of the movie too), a simple look of disgust from Edward would have sufficed. “Skin of a killer” just makes something that could have been taken seriously into a complete joke. So yes, those scenes made me burst into fits of giggles.

Though I do like how Edward naturally edged away from her; that at least was done properly on Robert’s part. And the tree branch shattering was pretty cool.

* The Graphics: Could they be any cheaper? Robert swinging through the forest didn’t bother me so much, neither did the baseball sequence or Edward climbing up the tree…but really… An example would be when Victoria grabbed hold of the boat; a close-up of her hand (maybe of a sadistic smile on her face), some sound effects of the metal crunching, and the victim’s expression could have easily done the trick. Sure, it should probably be spiced up more than my solution, but you get my point. Making it ‘more real’ by being stingy with how much the film equipment and graphics would cost just hurts the work-in-progress. And good graphics can go a long way for a film.

* James, Victoria, and Laurent’s Entrance...Followed By a Hissy Fit: The entrance itself could have been done better (which ties with my graphic rant). But who could ever take the hissing fight between James, Victoria, Laurent, and the Cullens seriously? It was like listening to pregnant cats. What happened to Edward’s growl back when he scared off those rapists?

* Jasper Jumping With Glee at James’ Burning Corpse: This alone didn’t bother me. It was how it was played out that did. It just looked silly with Jasper’s wooden expression while he jumped up and down. If the director really wanted us to pay more attention to Jasper’s sadistic delight over killing a vampire, he could be shown flashing a grin to Alice or perhaps just a close-up of him smiling wickedly at the fire.

* Stephanie Meyer’s Cameo: Could she be any more conceited? It added nothing to the movie other than to serve as a distraction.

* The Cullen’s First Appearance On Screen: Very dramatic and unnecessary. Soft music in the background while Bella flashes a look at the content Cullen clan at their table, then asks about them would have been adequate. Or better yet, eliminate this kind of introduction all together and have them meet for the first time in Biology class.

* After Bella Escapes from the Rapists: So little time is given for this. Bella and Edward barely even exchange dialog, so you’re not sure how she managed to calm him down. Not to mention the discard of the aftermath of almost getting raped is frustrating in itself.

* Edward’s “Charm”: It was overdone. Like the restaurant scene where Edward ‘charms’ Jessica and Angela and Jessica is batting her lashes like something’s in her eye while Angela licks her lips. Can anyone take this seriously? A simple smile and maybe a pleasant tone from both ladies could have done the trick. Subtlety is part of a charmer’s palate after all.

* Charlie’s Mistreatment: He deserved an upfront apology from his daughter, on screen. For one thing, it would have truly shown how remorseful Bella is for how she treated him and have reaffirmed the audience that Charlie does have unconditional love for his daughter, and that both of them will try to make their living situation work. Thus, building character development.

Instead, we have Bella not even blink when Charlie tells her the news of one of his buddies that he’s known for 20 years was found dead, and not only that, she protests about Charlie giving her pepperspray to defend herself. It’s only natural that he’s more worried for her safety with what’s been going on, but no, it’s not good enough for all-knowing Bella. Then there’s the bickering Bella has over Edward when Charlie’s just concerned. And, of course, the uncalled for reenactment of Renee’s speech (it would have been just as easy to have Edward pack up her stuff quickly while they both run away without Charlie’s notice). The Renee 2.0 scene was harsh.

But at least Bella showed some signs of guilt for it, and some scenes where she cares for Charlie. I’ll give her that.

* The Cullens Meet the Quileute Tribe: The Cullens looked like a bunch of 20’s gangsters, not vampires. Sorry.

* Wooden Dialog: I only caught it once, but it was enough to throw me off. It starts with Bella and Edward pulling over to see what the ruckus is about when they discover Charlie’s buddy got mauled by James, and Bella says in a monotone, “Oh look over there. We should check it out,” or something like that. Her flat voice was not what a suspenseful scene called for.

* The Cullens Joking About Bella Being Dinner: Was creepy. Really, really creepy. Especially the awkward laughs.

* Characters:

- Esme: Her bossy attitude wasn’t really justified in my opinion. She’s less than 10 years old (death wise) than all the ‘younger’ Cullens, and Jasper and Edward are older than her in vampire years. But Esme’s existence is just lack of logic on Meyer’s part, really...

- Renee: I was not fond of how she supposedly ended her relationship with Charlie. At all. Charlie doesn’t deserve it. Also, her, “OH MY GOD LET’S TALK ABOUT BOYS!” attitude was annoying.



Alright, that’s everything I found wrong with the movie. …Unless I’m forgetting something. But then again, if I’ve forgotten it, it’s not that important to point out in the first place.

Now for some things I enjoyed.

Pros

* Bitchy Monologue Free: HALLELUJAH!

* The Ending: Victoria gazing down at Edward and Bella then exiting with a malevolent smile on her face was a perfect cliff hanger in my opinion. It wasn’t overdone or unnecessary, and it gave me small satisfaction in what she plans to do.

* The Edward/Bella Relationship: No, not because it was romantic, but because through many interviews I’ve read with Kirsten Stewart and Robert Pattinson, both are fully aware with how shallow the Twilight book is, and how messed up the two protagonists are consequentially. One interview I remember in particular is Kirsten mentioning how she found the Twilight books shallow and devoid of all deep thought, but after reading the manuscript for the movie, she found it much more dark, twisted, and meaningful.

So, going on my own assessment, I found the people directing this movie going for the, “This relationship is about obsession, desperation, insecurity, possessiveness, delusions, and lust and is NOT about true love,” message rather than Meyer’s intention.

A perfect example is when Bella desperately pleads for Edward to stay with her (at the hospital), demanding it. Another would be Bella calling Edward beautiful and how she’s not afraid when he is CLEARLY trying to tell her he’s dangerous. Or when he drags her to the meadow, and Bella looks frightened. Or even the argument the two had where Bella orders Edward to take her home so she can make sure Charlie will be safe (an improvement from always-obedient Bella). Or when Edward tries to edge away from Bella after the meadow scene in disgust. Or when Edward is hesitant to suck the venom out of Bella, and when he does, he almost loses control, starting to kill her instead.

And the most obvious scene where Bella wakes up in a sweat (after having a lustful dominant/submissive dream) and Edward is staring at her in the corner. I myself felt violated at that scene, so the creepiness was spot on. And I doubt that Catherine, director of the movie “Thirteen”, would honestly shoot this scene while saying, “THIS IS TRUE LOVE IN ITS PUREST FORM, PEOPLE.” I might be biased, but I’m going to go with my gut and say that Catherine was portraying that scene as a sick obsession Edward and Bella have with each other.

And yes, there were rather bitter-sweet scenes like Edward “pretending” to bite Bella at the end, or when he kisses her head at the hospital, or the more tasteful “Clair De Lune” scene (much more than the book, at least). One cheesy kissing scene I can think of though is that long kiss they both share and Edward jumps away from her. But nothing’s perfect. And the last two kissing scenes seemed to actually add to the sick relationship Edward and Bella have for each other, rather than diminish it.

But I might be alone on this.

* James’ Death: It was complete nightmare fuel for me. It might have been cheesy to others when seeing Alice twist off James’ head off like a Snapple cap, but it made me cringe. Especially when he seemed so helpless then. To add more to this, we never did find out what piece of flesh Edward tore off from James.

* The Almost-Raped Scene: Bella kicking one of those creeps in the nuts was great. I liked seeing her actually fighting them off, and how little Edward had to do with her rescue. Also, Edward’s low growl at them was a bonus in my opinion. I smiled when they edged away.

* Jasper/Alice, Emmett/Rosalie: Were cute. I don’t care what people say, Rosalie calling Emmett “her monkey man” gets points in my book. And the short clasp of Alice holding Jasper’s hand in the car while they’re hiding Bella was adorable. The chemistry between these four was great.

* Jasper’s Permanent Expression: Was hilarious. It was great how Jessica joked about it, too.

* The Biology Scene: Was again hilarious. I liked how they do a close up of Bella next to the fan like it’s going to be sexy, then shoot to Edward’s pained expression, with his hand to his nose and everything. And how he passed things to her in Biology.

* Edward Trying to Switch Out: I couldn’t help but feel a tad of sympathy for Bella in that scene. Edward sounded outright vicious.

* Bella’s Remorse: It’s nice to see she had any about the Charlie incident. And how she mentions it in the hospital at least.

* The Ballet Studio Showdown: Was actually very well done. From James’ hovering over Bella’s neck while she attempts to edge away, to her shock about her mom not there, to James’ overall creepiness, to the pepperspray incident, to the Edward/James fight. Well…you get my point; from the moment Bella entered the studio to when she woke up in the hospital was very well done.

* The Hunt: I couldn’t help but want the humans to get away (the construction worker and Charlie’s buddy, though I could tell from the get go that Charlie’s buddy was a gonner). And despite the cheesy graphics of Victoria grabbing the boat, the taunting of James and Victoria with their prey was well played. As well as Laurent’s snark.

* The Quileute Tribe: I laughed when Sam called the Cullens a bunch of freaks. Also Jacob’s warning at the end was decent enough; and Billy’s irritation at Edward. The wolf fangs Jacob had on was a nice touch.

* Characters:

- Eric: He really stole the show. Not only was he adorable with his awkwardness in how to woo Bella, but he also had a quirky sense of humor and sweet nature that made me find this nerd lovable. And a guy waving worms and kelp at people while being totally innocent and not making sexual innuendos about it is a feat in itself. Also, he SURFS.

- Tyler: Poor Tyler gets so abused by the fandom. But he’s been nothing but a nice guy. And his quick smooch on Bella’s cheek was funny. And even when trying to get Bella’s attention, he was just playful. Also, RASTAFARIAN VANS FTW!!!

- Mike: Nothing will ever trump the moment when Mike danced in front of the window right behind Bella in this movie. Besides Mike’s moments of hilarity, he was sweet. Totally huggable.

- Angela: Angela gets added on here for simply desiring Eric on her own accord. Unlike the book where she’s not so keen on him. Apparently Meyer thinks nerds with greasy black hair and pimples can’t find romance with a willing partner.

- Bella: Her movie self was an improvement. You can tell Kirsten wanted changes in her dialog and stated in one of her interviews. Despite Bella acting selfish, reclusive, and a prude, she also had moments where she took control and showed a selfless side. I liked seeing her showing a stronger side than her book self, and her remorse for Charlie.

- Edward: Edward in the books was an abusive, condescending, controlling prat. And Bella lapped it up. Robert showed moments where Edward was indeed a creep, but it actually wasn’t glorified (thank god). And instead of condescending, we got insecure, tormented, obsessive, manic depressive. And Robert was front forward with this. There were actually times where I felt sympathy towards Edward in this movie, rather than wanting to pour acid on his eyes like in the books.

- Charlie: As if I’d forget Charlie. I’ve already got a soft spot for him in the books, but my fondness grew even more in the movie.

- Rosalie: I loved her smashing that bowl into pieces when Bella announced she already ate. And the “monkey man” comment. And when she’s arguing with Edward that he’s endangering the Cullen’s way of life by exposing himself. And the dislike she had for Bella. Just, Rosalie throughout the movie was great.

- Emmett: Emmett was cute when trying to calm Rosalie down.

- Alice: Alice was an improvement for me. I liked that she didn’t gab on about materialistic needs like shopping, cars, and the like. And that she wasn’t obedient to the men in the Cullen clan (her being the boss in the relationship with Jasper was a plus, too). She also had this…Luna Lovegood aura about her. And I liked it.

- James, Laurent, and Victoria: These three were all interesting villains with distinct personalities. And the chemistry between each of them was great. They really set the mood (except for the hissing match).



Overall, I'd give this movie 6.5 out of 10 (1 being terrible, 10 being great). It's something to see in theaters if you're with a group of friends and you're curious. It's not something you'd want to buy on DVD and watch over and over again, but it might be worth a look on HBO or regular television.

Well, that’s it. Take it or leave it, guys.

He's my next door neighbor. He's kind of chunky and has caterpillar eyebrows and a frog-like face (like this! O___O), wears these square sunglasses that he thinks are cool, plays WAY TOO LOUDLY 80's HITS AFTER NINE while leaving beer bottles in his backyard, he's going bald so he wears a baseball cap, he feels the need to snip at me when I don't put on the lid on my garbage can... even when he decides to stink up his garbage with his dog's poo until garbage is picked up. Wonderful man to let it bake out in the blistering heat for anyone within his radius to smell. Good one, Jerry. Good one. YEAH, I'LL USE YOUR NAME.

Anyway, guess what I get near my laundry hamper pushed off in a side corner when he visited last week for my parent's awesome barbecue party? Even when I have a sweetheart of a boyfriend already (love ya, Chris)!


Two nights ago was the first night I came here. I wrestled all night, while watching you sleep, with the chasm between what I knew was right, moral, ethical, and what I wanted. I knew that if I continued to ignore you as I should, or if I left for a few years, till you were gone, that someday you would say yes to Chris, or someone like him. It made me angry.

And then, as you were sleeping, you said my name. You spoke so clearly, at first I thought you'd woken. But you rolled over restlessly and mumbled my name once more, and sighed. The feeling that coursed through me then was unnerving, staggering. And I knew I couldn't ignore you any longer.


GOD, ISN'T HE A CREEP? BASTARD.

Oh wait! That's not Jerry; that's EDWARD CULLEN from Twilight talking to Bella! There is no "Jerry", "Chris", or "awesome barbecue party". My parents are long separated and I'm practically a lesbian (with a few rare occasions of male crushes). Yeah, I made the whole scenario up so I can prove a point.

But --- but Edward's HOT and Bella is his life! :heart: He CAN'T be CREEPY.

At least, that's what hardcore Twilight fans keep on saying. And look, I really don't want to be a bitch about this, because it is a concern to me. It wouldn't be so much if Twilight fans didn't always ask their boyfriends to be like Edward or dump them so they can wait for an Edward who is GORGEOUS!

So listen closely. A creep, is a creep. It doesn't matter if he looks like "Jerry", Freddi Kruger, Edward Cullen, Sirius Black, etc. Looks don't mean squat whether determining how moral a person is. Don't look into those pretty eyes if its followed by an unstable nature that puts you at harms risk. And listen to your friends when they are worried about your new man and how he's treating you. Really.

Don't be insecure enough to think you'll never get better. It's a trap! You want to know the secret to amazing beauty to get a real life partner? Confidence, compassion, real selflessness, and good hygiene (along with a few other kick ass personality traits). So perk up, chin up, and ditch the loser! Slap that pretty Cullen-like face when he tries to control you and LEAVE.

And perfection? Let me tell you of a man who was seen as perfect by various women. He was handsome, a brilliant psychology graduate and later a law student, charismatic, resourceful, ambitious, had an air of mystery to him, and he charmed girls left and right. And that man was Ted Bundy, the notorious serial killer in the 1970's.

Believe me, if a man or woman is perfect. Run away. Run far, far away.

1.) Edward Cullen will tell you, "You are my life now."

A REAL man will tell you, "I love you, honey!"

Real men don't need to tell you you're their whole, entire life. Because a REAL man will know you can shine on your own and you don't need to be smothered, and you're amazing and secure enough to let them have some "me" time, too. That's what love is. It's trust and compromise.

2.) Edward Cullen will say, "And so the lion fell in love with the lamb."

A REAL man will say, "I think I'm falling for you."

Real men don't need cheap prose to show you they care about you. Especially when referring you to a lamb; a sheep; a brainless, timid, and feeble follower. Real men state what they have to say straightforward with no fluff. Because they know you can handle the truth. Real men are honest and they treat you as a responsible equal.

3.) Edward Cullen would kill himself if you left him for good.

A REAL man would pick up the pieces, hope for the best for you, and after some healing move on.

If you REALLY loved a man, you would want him to move on, not wallow in misery and commit suicide! And if he really loved you, he wouldn't do anything to hurt himself because he would know you wouldn't want that. He wouldn't be selfish enough to do something like that. Or mentally unstable enough.

There's a difference between having fantasy crushes or liking characters, and understanding that if they were put in the real world, they wouldn't be so likable (most likely). And then there's trying to find a clone of your character crush. Reality and fantasy aren't the same thing, people. And it can have dangerous consequences if you have these kinds of expectations from potential mates.

Love is about compromise, trust, respect, loyalty, and unconditional caring. Love isn't obsession, lust, jealousy, and abusiveness.

Alright, I'm out.

Oh...and the Twilight passage:

["That was the first night I came here. I wrestled all night, while watching you sleep, with the chasm between what I knew was right, moral, ethical, and what I wanted. I knew that if I continued to ignore you as I should, or if I left for a few years, till you were gone, that someday you would say yes to Mike, or someone like him. It made me angry.

"And then," he whispered, "as you were sleeping, you said my name. You spoke so clearly, at first I thought you'd woken. But you rolled over restlessly and mumbled my name once more, and sighed. The feeling that coursed through me then was unnerving, staggering. And I knew I couldn't ignore you any longer."]

Chapter 14, Mind Over Matter
Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer

Hmmm. How do I say this? The internet...is boring to me. I used to be addicted, going to all these strange sites for shits and giggles because my mind frame was like, "OH MY GOD. THIS SITE!!! THIS SITE IS THE OOOONNNNNE." *CLICK CLICK CLICK* "THIS ANTI/FAN SITE IS SO AWESOME. ALL THE PEOPLE ARE AWESOME. SO FUNNNY!!!!!" Okay, an exaggeration, but you get my point. My butt was glued to my chair.

I checked on some old fan and anti sites I used to visit, and my reactions were...well, there weren't any reactions. Yeah, even Twilight Sucks is making me shrug. Perhaps it's just like one of those fads, like when I had passionate dislike for Ginny Weasley in "Half-Blood Prince" because she was portrayed as a Tsundre Mary-Sue. I used to visit Anti-Ginny sites. But then a few months passed and then my feelings were, "Yeah, Ginny sucked in HBP. Okay." *goes to check email*

And now I'm really looking forward to how Yates is going to portray Harry/Ginny in the HBP film, but I don't go to fan sites to say so.

My time on the internet has pretty much been checking email, AIM, doing a quick search on wikipedia and google (which is rare now), browsing the Zach/Ginny community for new Z/G fanart and fanfics (which hasn't updated since FO' EVAH), listening to a few songs on youtube, and reading katanisk's Anti-Twilight commentary. And that takes relatively an hour and a half...at the most.

Fansites, Wank Reports, and Anti Realms just aren't doing it for me anymore. :-/ Plus, life's been busy.

Anyway, I'M QUITTIN' YEW, INTURNETZ. JUST LIKE I DID TO THEM FANFICTIONS.

Feel free to comment or whatever. Comments get reported to my email. I can't say I'll be updating any time soon, since I pretty much have lost interest in that too. Those who know me know my AIM. So derp derp derp. Toodles.

- Carrot

Just bugs me. It used to be funny (seasons 1-3 for example), but after its renewal, it's just gotten mean-spirited, repetitive, and boring. Family Guy, please shoot yourself and be done with it. It'll save us the trouble of having to do it for you.

http://harvardmagazine.com/go/jkrowling.html

I savored every moment of it. A well done speech, indeed.

I don't want to see it.

No.  I really DON'T.

...

But...

THE POSSIBLE LULZ, MAN!

((What is this about, exactly?))

But THE FANS.

The fans create THE LULZ.

But THE FANS.

THE.  LULZ!!!!!!!!

((Something I have debated over and over in my head for quite a while now.))

It costs MONEY.  Why can't you just go to the beach instead?!

We can SNEAK IN.

That's ILLEGAL.

That's AMERICA.

((Something that I really, REALLY don't want to spend money on.))

Why not wait for HBO or Youtube?!  That way it's free.

HA!  You assume Youtube won't delete its content!  And HBO is never dependable for times!  Plus, we can get popcorn and not have to sit in a sweaty armchair.

YOU WILL BE SITTING IN A SWEATY ARMCHAIR, ANYWAY!

But with popcorn.

SWEATY.  ARMCHAIR.

POPCORN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

((Something that if I don't go to, I will not be able to see and snark at again.))

You'll cause a ruckus if you go.  You know that, right?  With all your damn laughing and snark...

That's kind of the point.  Plus, I'll bring friends.

Who will in turn cause MORE of a ruckus.  And the fans will try to eat you.

Well, I'm a tasty piece of fine ass.  And don't diss the peeps.

You're immature.

You're bored out of your mind and you know it.

((Something that will cause me the deepest chagrin.))

I am NOT PAYING to see that TRASH.

Trash that will be full of crack addicts, cheesy lines, and awkward moments.  Which leads to lulz.

The fans squealing will drive me INSANE.

Throw popcorn at them.

I'm not going.

Unless you bring your best friend.

...

>:3

You can't make me.

Your grandparents will have tickets to the premeire, anyway.  They always do.  And they'll force you to join them anyway.

...

>:3

FREJKREHER#QtI $HT$W*%$(HFDJKFHEREHRERU!!!!!!  SHIT!!!!!

((And that is how one debates with his/herself over going to the Twilight movie.  Which will suck.  Hard.  But might be funny because it sucks so hard.))

Alright, enough chagrin.  Time for links to funny sites.

I like how we turned Edward Cullen into a 40 year old mother on a bad day.

Twilight Trailer Spoof.

We've all seen them on message boards.  We've all heard people's encounters with them.  We've all read or heard at least one of their rants before.

Fans...the batshit kind...

I am not targeting any specific group.  Why?  Because every group has them.  There's that one fan that just makes you embarassed not only to be a fellow fan of a certain pairing/fandom/movie/etc., but embarassed for the fan his/herself.  Perhaps I'm not cut to be a 'one true fan' for these people, because I tend to nitpick even things I love.  An example would be Cowboy Bebop, where even I find Ed annoying and a complete waste of space on the show.  Another example for me would be Harry Potter, where I pretty much have problems with books 5 - 7.  I could go on about problems I have with things I favor.  And heck, even things I don't favor, I can find something worthwhile in that certain pairing/movie/book/author/etc.  I guess I'm just a traitor then.

But there are just those fans who won't let go.  I've met batshit Twilight fans AND batshit Harry Potter fans that disprove of Twilight.  I've met batshit James/Lily, James lovers AND batshit Snape/Lily, Snape lovers.  I've met batshit Harry/Hermione shippers AND batshit Harry/Ginny shippers.  I've met batshit Avatar shippers/fans AND batshit Anne Rice lovers.  You get the point.  Batshit crazy wank and fans know no genre or specific ship.  Each category has at least one of them.

So what makes these people so obsessed and so ticked off at anything and/or anyone that dislikes what they worship?

I have a community for us right here:  oliverw_katieb

Come and join the Oliver/Katie madness and enjoy! :D

I don't know what's in the water, but recently I've just felt like quiting fanfiction once and for all.  It's like, I look at all these authors (REAL ONES) that are getting their works published, then I look at my own original works...which have been put aside...for fanfiction...  I mean, I love writing fanfiction, but...do I want to be doing this my whole life?

No.  No I don't.

I have so many ideas for my own works, but at the same time, ideas keep popping into my head for fanfiction.  And I don't know what to do.  I mean, I'd like to continue, but I don't want to do this for my whole life, you know?  I'm just wondering if there's a way to balance it out or something.

Eh.  I haven't been writing much fanfiction lately, or going onto fandom boards.  I've mostly been looking for work (yeah, THAT'S going well *mumbles* damn economy -___-), drawing, reading, getting sun (O_O), and doing random things with people (friends & family).  Oh, and I've been diving into my old text books! XD

Anyway, opinions?

Alright, I've been holding out on you all.  (For shame, I know.  But I'm busy.)  I hold the link to all the exclusive HBP movie information and still shots.  Yep, that means you get to look at all the pretty pictures that few get to see until much later.  You get to see what Narcissa looks like on screen (yay!) and much more trio still shots.  And the interviews.

It's mostly for visuals, but I'm sure you guys will enjoy it nonetheless.  Though I'm still pissed that Merope got cut out, along with important Riddle memory scenes.  But you know the HP fan in me will still see it to know if it still pulled through.

Linkage:  http://community.livejournal.com/hbpmoviepics/

You can't join the community unless you request to join from the moderator, which I find a pain in the ass.  So, I link you to where you get to see the new photos and such anyway. :p

Here's actual new news on the movie.  From Veritaserum of course.  And WTF a young Lucius Malfoy has been casted for one of Riddle's memories?  He's not THAT old, Yates!

Actual movie info that you have to read:  http://www.veritaserum.com/index.php?a=s&L=10&cid=5
General info:  http://www.veritaserum.com/movies/movie6/

I'm being snubbed by certain people right now.  So there's nothing other to say about it other than, "Fuck it."

If you have a quarrel with me for whatever reason, resolve it here.  Other than that, fuck it.

I don't like hypocrites.  In fact, hypocrites are one of my biggest pet peeves besides arrogant & stupid people, bad grammar, close minded people, argumentative people who will try to debate you in EVERYTHING, and the 'stubborn-as-a-fucking-mule people'. 

Why don't I like hypocrites?  Let's see... Perhaps because they want their ass wiped by others by asking for special treatment because 'someone's bashing my favorite character/pairing/fandom/t.v. show/interest!' yet do THE SAME THING to other people with a slightly different interest than their own.  They feel the need to personally attack people when they don't get their way or when someone's hurt their feelings yet THEY are the ones who instigated the fight in the first place by using below-the-belt insults.  And then THEY complain that life's being unfair.

Fucking hypocrites.

You know, it's one thing to bitch or debate about something and KNOW that what you say might be OFFENSIVE TO OTHERS and are ABLE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS.  It's another to get on a fucking high horse and expect EVERYONE TO SWALLOW DOWN YOUR BULLSHIT no matter who YOU might offend and then when people are offended and do respond to your comments in a matter that you don't like YOU BITCH ABOUT IT.

Hypocrites are like the whiny little brat down the street that you just want to say, "SHUT THE FUCK UP ALREADY!" to.  Except these hypocrites should know better.  But no, I guess they like being compared to a two-year old since they keep on acting like one.

I have one thing to say to you hypocrites:  Grow the fuck up.

WHY?  *babies cry in the background*  Tell me why you two love that Twilight Series!  I've seen segments from the book; I've seen the fans Meyer has; I've seen how the characters in her book are...  And I know you two are better writers than her.

I do not kid.  Maddy, I've seen the chapter from your Bleed Black story.  It was amazing.  I loved every minute of it.  It had subtlety, the details were rich but not overdone, the character interactions were brilliant, the plot had me intrigued, the dialogue stayed with me even after I finished it, and you had an active voice.  You used nouns and verbs instead of too many adjectives and adverbs.  I absolutely loved all of your characters in it; we could see all of their perspectives without it being shoved in our face.  You are outstanding, my girl.

So, why do you like a series that is beneath your own work?  I'm guessing it's your guilty pleasure, but is there more to it than that?  I really do want to hear it from the horse's mouth.

And you, Cuba, why do you like the series so much?  I've seen your work.  I love how you write about characters that I don't necessarily like, and you make me feel for them.  You put in emotion and feeling into your writing; you don't linger on the little things and you make no apologies for it.  You don't mind having Sirius Black or Tonk's ex cuss when they're in the moment.  You don't mind telling it like it is with Severus or Sirius or even Ginny.  You cut right to where it matters, and your intensity in your words lingers.

So I want to know why you like Twilight, my dear.  I want to know why you both do.  Because believe me, Meyer has nothing on you both.  I've seen what she's written.

She has used the description 'ultra-white teeth' to describe one of her main male protagonists so we know he's pretty.  ULTRA-WHITE TEETH!  That screams Stu, man.

"Usually." He smiled widely, flashing a set of perfect, ultrawhite teeth.

Yes.  That's actually from the book.  But it goes on.

His hair was dripping wet, disheveled — even so, he looked like he'd just finished shooting a
commercial for hair gel. His dazzling face was friendly, open, a slight smile on
his flawless lips. But his eyes were careful.

You can't tell me either of you would actually use this to describe one of your characters.

I stared because their faces, so different, so similar, were all devastatingly,
inhumanly beautiful. They were faces you never expected to see except perhaps
on the airbrushed pages of a fashion magazine. Or painted by an old master as
the face of an angel. It was hard to decide who was the most beautiful — maybe
the perfect blond girl, or the bronze-haired boy.

*facepalm*

Here's the segments edited with humor to make it seem less bad:  Uno and Dos.

I'm probably not going to get a reply, but if I do, EXPLANATION IS REQUIRED!  *lulz*