my gf keeps asking to see twilight

[lovesmurfs]

i dont mind going to movies but i feel like if she sees this movie she will expect me to be like the characters whoich is unfair because im not a vampire or a werewolf (i know the story i watched the movies by myself to see if it was ok for my gf to see it like i usually do) so i think if she keeps asking me im just going to ban talking about the subject in our relationship or i will break up with her. she also isnt allowed to see it with her friends either since that will have the same effect if not worse. how do the guys feel about what twilight says boys should be like? do you agree its unfair?

What? If you don't love her enough to become a werewolf, I would certainly rethink your relationship. She's probably found someone hairier than you to go with anyway and is just stringing you along.

 

[PlainJane]

I'm pretty sure the original post was making fun of how Edward treats Bella in the books.

If this is the case, I thought it was funny.

 

[TinknBellesMom]

whoich is unfair because im not a vampire or a werewolf

You don't say?!

 

[JohnsPrincess]

You don't say?!

 

[bevgray]

Sigh, I resisted the whole "Twilight" thing for months. My fellah and I even made fun of the cutout posters at Nordstrom's of the "sulky teen boys" when NEW MOON was released.

Then, he saw TWILIGHT, read the books and pestered me for months to do the same. I finally caved when he said he liked them even better than Harry Potter (which got a gasp from me since I KNOW how much he loves the wizard boy). I agree it's tough for a guy to live up to a werewolf or vampire, but how about we ladies who have to live up to the perfection of the female vampires? Ugh. The only thing I have in common with Bella is that I'm a walking disaster too.

All kidding aside, the books really are charming and a very enjoyable read.

 

[LoraJ]

I'm pretty sure the original post was making fun of how Edward treats Bella in the books.

If this is the case, I thought it was funny.

Edward doesn't control what Bellas reads and watches. He just did not like her going to see the rival gang that he considered dangerous.

This probably won't even be an issue by the time the movie comes out knowing how long most teenage relationships last.

 

[bumbershoot]

ROTFL...
Well, just make an agreement with her that she won't expect you to be a vampire or a werewolf if you don't expect her to be a playboy centerfold.

Love it! (would want to add "or any other type of centerfold", just in case there are more eclectic interests going beyond the magazine mentioned)

 

[Heidict]

Good for you for screening her movies, there are some bad ones out there and I would hate for her mind to be corrupted by them. You are a fine upstanding man just trying to do right by your girl. Now, tell her to shut up and go make you a sandwich.

 

[FireDancer]

Is this fad not over yet? I avoided teen angst when I was a teen so I sure as heck won't be going to see a teen angst vampire movie. I'd rather see an internet video of my own beheading.

 

[Jennasis]

And for the love of God don't let her go see Avatar.

 

[r0llerc0aster96]

you guys can't seriously be telling me that you think watching twilight has no effect/has never had any effect on teenage girls?

 

[Mickey'snewestfan]

Edward doesn't control what Bellas reads and watches. He just did not like her going to see the rival gang that he considered dangerous.
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By having her kidnapped and held against her will. . .

Then again, she emotionally blackmails him into sacrifice his family in their hour of greatest need because she doesn't like worrying about him. So, they're pretty even.

I think the thing that annoyed me most about these books (and I admit I read them all) that both of those actions turn out to be the "right thing". They aren't presented as, "well sometimes love takes over people/vampires emotions, and they make mistakes, but we can recover from that". It's actually presented as an asset in a relationship.

 

[laracroft]

you guys can't seriously be telling me that you think watching twilight has no effect/has never had any effect on teenage girls?

It's honestly no different than those of us girls that grew up dreaming of Prince Charming. I don't think I have serious side effects from watching/reading Cinderella.

 

[Butwhyistherumgone?]

you guys can't seriously be telling me that you think watching twilight has no effect/has never had any effect on teenage girls?

It sure effected me! I could almost feel my brain leaking out of my ears it was so horrid.

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

Is this fad not over yet? I avoided teen angst when I was a teen so I sure as heck won't be going to see a teen angst vampire movie. I'd rather see an internet video of my own beheading.

Whatever Debbie Downer . Did you ever think that maybe... just maybe, things that are popular (not just Twilight) for a reason?

Also, I thought you had enough respect for yourself in that watching a 2 hour movie is more important that your own life? At least it seems that would be true with the kind of things you say all the time.

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

you guys can't seriously be telling me that you think watching twilight has no effect/has never had any effect on teenage girls?

I'm sure it does. I think pretty much everything in live has had some effect on someone at some point. It doesn't make it a bad thing.

I'd rather have someone watch Twilight than Saw.

 

[Mickey'snewestfan]

It's honestly no different than those of us girls that grew up dreaming of Prince Charming. I don't think I have serious side effects from watching/reading Cinderella.

Hear that RollerCoaster -- whatever you do, don't let your girlfriend watch Cinderella!

 

[FireDancer]

Whatever Debbie Downer . Did you ever think that maybe... just maybe, things that are popular (not just Twilight) for a reason?

Because popularity doesn't indicate quality. Many sheeple will do/read/see what is popular only because it is popular and not because it is good. We'll see if these books are taught in English class in 100 years or if they are a fad. It is too early to tell but I know which way I am leaning.

Of course I wouldn't forbid anyone I was dating from seeing or reading Twilight or anything else, that is beyond odd. The moment I was forbidden form anything (other then cheating) the relationship would be over.

Also, I thought you had enough respect for yourself in that watching a 2 hour movie is more important that your own life? At least it seems that would be true with the kind of things you say all the time.

Hyperbole: exaggeration for emphasis or for rhetorical effect.

It is right up there with irony and metaphor as one of my favorite rhetorical devices.

 

[Thumbs18]

wow...im not sure if this is even real but im gunna comment anyway!!!! My fiance has a friend who's gf is acting like you are! She doesnt want him hanging around my fiance (who knows why), he isnt allowed to see any movie with nudity or partial nudity or Jessica Alba...the list goes on and on...I personally think its stupid to even set limits like that! If my fiance did to me what ur doing I would probably not be with him! She is your GIRLFRIEND not your child!!!! Sounds to me like you are insecure about those movies so you need to man up or not have a gf.

 

[Thumbs18]

you guys can't seriously be telling me that you think watching twilight has no effect/has never had any effect on teenage girls?

I have a 12 yr old sister who absolutely LOVES Twilight...and my 20 yr old bff LOVES it and went to see it with her fiance...so I'm guessing its just YOU who has a problem with it...