Re: A thesis discussion--place to discuss thesis papers
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:34 pm
+ What is your age and gender?
I will be 36 in just a few days and I am female
+ Would you classify yourself as a 'fan' of Twilight?
I think that's an understatement, but we'll go with "yes"
+ Have you read all the books, watched all the films or both?
All of both, repeatedly, and I've also read the official illustrated guide twice.
+ Do you own any Twilight merchandise? (If so, how much? And what do you own?)
All the books, dvds, the official illustrated guide, a team Switzerland t-shirt, a bracelet and a necklace that I made, a Christmas Tree ornament I made myself, I buy a new calendar each year, and a friend sent me little mini-lunch pail with candy in it that I saved, and by BFF sent me some chocolates wrapped in Bella, Edward and Jacob wrapper...I saved one of each. I think that's it...
+ Why do you like Twilight?
I identify with a lot of the characters...I come from a town even smaller than forks and in a lot of ways it's like reading about people from my high school, but with a much nicer storyline. And I love romance.
+ Do you read or watch any other vampire fiction? Did you prior to watching to Twilight?
I don't...I did try to read the Sookie Stackhouse series after I read twilight, but I didn't like it. I also read a few of the Vampire Diaries books, which I enjoyed, but not on the same level as Twilight. I have watched Interview with a Vampire, a few episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I saw the original movie of Buffy as well, and I read Bram Stoker's Dracula in high school. That's pretty much it.
+ Do you think vampires have changed since Twilight?
I don't really know...I stay away from the genre for the most part because the non-veg vampires freak me out and I find myself comparing things to Twilight and none of it measures up. So it's possible, but I couldn't tell you.
+ Do you write any fanfiction or have you ever made a fan video on Youtube?
No, I don't even read fan fic. It's not my thing...I prefer the stories to come straight from SM.
+ Have you ever participated in a Twilight related meet up? (Such as a book signing, midnight opening etc)
I went to the midnight screening of BD Part 2, but that's the only thing they've had here in the Netherlands that I know of.
+ What do you think the appeal of Twilight is?
I think that depends on who you are talking to....why does chocolate appeal to people? Or Skiing? Or gardening? It's a matter of taste. For some it might be the "love triangle" aspect, for some it might be like reliving the experience of falling in love, for some it's the Happily Ever After, for some it might be the lack of violence in an otherwise violent genre...for some it might be all of the above or some mixture.
+ Do fans use the terms Twi-Hards or Twi-Mums etc, or do you feel they are derogatory?
I've used the term Twi-Hard. I think there are some who use them in a derogatory manner, but I don't think that's always the case.
+ Anything you'd like to add about the fandom surrounding Twilight??
nope
I will be 36 in just a few days and I am female
+ Would you classify yourself as a 'fan' of Twilight?
I think that's an understatement, but we'll go with "yes"
+ Have you read all the books, watched all the films or both?
All of both, repeatedly, and I've also read the official illustrated guide twice.
+ Do you own any Twilight merchandise? (If so, how much? And what do you own?)
All the books, dvds, the official illustrated guide, a team Switzerland t-shirt, a bracelet and a necklace that I made, a Christmas Tree ornament I made myself, I buy a new calendar each year, and a friend sent me little mini-lunch pail with candy in it that I saved, and by BFF sent me some chocolates wrapped in Bella, Edward and Jacob wrapper...I saved one of each. I think that's it...
+ Why do you like Twilight?
I identify with a lot of the characters...I come from a town even smaller than forks and in a lot of ways it's like reading about people from my high school, but with a much nicer storyline. And I love romance.
+ Do you read or watch any other vampire fiction? Did you prior to watching to Twilight?
I don't...I did try to read the Sookie Stackhouse series after I read twilight, but I didn't like it. I also read a few of the Vampire Diaries books, which I enjoyed, but not on the same level as Twilight. I have watched Interview with a Vampire, a few episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I saw the original movie of Buffy as well, and I read Bram Stoker's Dracula in high school. That's pretty much it.
+ Do you think vampires have changed since Twilight?
I don't really know...I stay away from the genre for the most part because the non-veg vampires freak me out and I find myself comparing things to Twilight and none of it measures up. So it's possible, but I couldn't tell you.
+ Do you write any fanfiction or have you ever made a fan video on Youtube?
No, I don't even read fan fic. It's not my thing...I prefer the stories to come straight from SM.
+ Have you ever participated in a Twilight related meet up? (Such as a book signing, midnight opening etc)
I went to the midnight screening of BD Part 2, but that's the only thing they've had here in the Netherlands that I know of.
+ What do you think the appeal of Twilight is?
I think that depends on who you are talking to....why does chocolate appeal to people? Or Skiing? Or gardening? It's a matter of taste. For some it might be the "love triangle" aspect, for some it might be like reliving the experience of falling in love, for some it's the Happily Ever After, for some it might be the lack of violence in an otherwise violent genre...for some it might be all of the above or some mixture.
+ Do fans use the terms Twi-Hards or Twi-Mums etc, or do you feel they are derogatory?
I've used the term Twi-Hard. I think there are some who use them in a derogatory manner, but I don't think that's always the case.
+ Anything you'd like to add about the fandom surrounding Twilight??
nope