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An intelligent discussion of Twilight
Full disclosure: I have neither seen the films, nor read the books. My wife has seen the first one, and didn't like it.
Can anyone with ovaries explain the appeal behind Twilight? This is absolutely not a bashing thread, as just saying they are 'bad' or 'gay' or whatever doesn't explain them.
From what I have read about them (which really isn't fair, if I'm going to talk about them I really should read them, but I just don't have time lately to spend on something I suspect I won't like), they are very light on the main protagonist details, allowing the female reader to insert herself into the story, and empathize with all the attention she gets from Mr. Superpowerful Ancient Vampire who longs only for her.
Is that the extent of the appeal--that is, that it caters to women's need to feel unique, special, desired, and fought-over? I'd love to hear some defensible analytical opinions from both sides of the fence....if you feel the need to gush or bash, click back and go update your facebook status..
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