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It's kinda weird when some thing becomes a 'phenomenon' and u don't even really 'realize it', kinda like how all of a sudden the Kings of Leon were the new Nickelback. Then u sort of have to 'do a lot of googling' to figure out how/why something became 'culturally relevant' within mainstream tween consumer society. Kinda like High School Musical/Jonas Brothers/SpongeBob Square Pants/Pogs/TickleMeElmo, etc. It's just like 'damn... who are the people consuming this stuff?' Feel most alive when I am trying to understand 'WHY' something is popular.
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From what I understand, Twilight was a 'book', but then became 'a movie series.' I think most successful books are not really '1 book', but a series of books. Not sure if that is because of Lord of the Rings, or Chronicles of Narnia, or for some other reason. Think that in our modern world, ppl want to 'connect with a series.' Don't just want a 'one and done' experience. Also think that books/movies in 'series format' are 'more marketable.' You can make 'mad bank' off a 3 part series, and keep building a franchise with what seems like 'natural' buzz.
Here are the book covers. The artwork 'seems very shitty' but also like something 'very branded.' Like something that you see 'every1 in ur local highschool' reading and talking about.
N e ways... Twilight was written by some broad named Stephenie Meyer. She is apparently Mormon. She looks like this.
As you can see, she is 'sorta chubby, yet confident.' This personal brand is critical in establishing Twilight's 'niche.' Twilight is apparently about some Vampire bro, or something, and this regular girl falls in love with him. I think it is supposed to be 'somewhat sexual', but also romantic. I think it is supposed to tap into 'the lonely teenage girl' demographic.' U must understand that the story of Twilight are the dreams/subconscious desires of this 'pleasantly plump, mildly pretty, sweet heart' of a woman.
It's weird to think that 'kids/teens actually read books' still. I feel like cliched 'good parents' have to encourage their kids to 'read' even though the modern 'literary landscape' is probably 'pretty terrible.' Don't have 'first hand knowledge', but I would just imagine that every is trying to become 'the next Harry Potter' or something, or possibly 'the next Devil Wears Prada.' Seems like books are probably 'fucking garbage', particularly in the teen/tween market.
I'm not sure how I feel about 'reading.' Feel like it is something to do when you are in elementary+middle+high school, but you can build a 'more rewarding intellectual life' build around social media + blogs + the internet + the NYTimes. Unless you are reading 'really good books' that are probably from a long time ago, seems 'not worth it' to even bother reading 'a NY Times best seller' or some other gimmick book. Feel like my brain can only really handle 'a wikipedia entry about a book' as opposed to 'actually reading the book.'
Just funnie to imagine a female whose parents 'don't let her date' and 'are pressuring her to go to a good, yet affordable university' finding some sort of 'dream world' within these books. One where love 'seems real', but is also 'just 4 fun' since it is with a Vampire bro, or something. Feel like while these parents are 'raising a good kid', they are also probably 'buttering them up' to be 'mediocre' and never really 'get' important 'global concepts.' Sort of like being 'lazy parents' when it comes to 'letting them fit in' but at the same time, emphasizing 'positive stuff' like reading, participation in 'the arts/community/team sports', and other 'stupid shit.'
Seems easier to raise a bro than some girl.
n e ways... think that Twilight is trying 2 tap into this 'lonely girl' zeitgeist. Think that lonely girls 'chill on the internet' but also have 'an internet curfew.'
I guess 'being a movie' is helpful in creating an opportunity where 'being a Twilight fan' is something that girls can 'be a part of.' Sorta like how bros are into sports, I think girls are eager to prove that they have 'something of their own' and often get 'too into it' or something.
Think it is also important that they have a 'hot bro' who is the main vampire. Not sure if he is 'hot.' Seems like a teenager who 'just started to learn how to use a hard cock', and has a face of 'being over eager to stick it into some tight lil teen pussy.'
I think the lead girl in the movie, Kristen Stewart, is supposed to be 'edgy.' Like sorta alt, but pretty mainstream. I think that she is the embodiment of how 'fat girls think that they look' when they put on a ton of makeup + eye liner + have a sexie gaze into the camera.
Think that this greasy teen bro is also in it. Not sure what he does/what the story line is, but he is possibly supposed to be a heart throb.
Twilight has also 'branded itself' with the type of music that the band PARAMORE makes. I feel like 'lonely girls' think that this type of music is the only art that can express their sense of darkness+hope. The lead singer is a female, and she also 'dyes her hair zany colors', so I think that is something that sheltered girls do to 'express themselves' while still 'promising to make all A's in school.'
Can't believe this book series is 'culturally relevant.' Think it is one of those things where it is an 'interesting topic' so you'll get 'mad hits' if you cover it, and before you know it, every outlet 'feels pressure' to cover it. I'll bet the book 'reads really easily' or something, so it doesn't isolate teens who have a low reading level. Guess it is just important to 'understand ur audience' so that u can write words + stories that they relate 2.
Maybe everything is the same. Maybe we're all the same.
Does n e 1 know if this book is good?
Are vampire bros capable of 'loving' or do they 'just wanna fuck'?
Should I read Harry Potter?
What book represents U?
When people read a 'popular book' and tell u it is 'actually really good', do u tell them that they need to 'grow the fuck up'?
Wonder if Twilight is the new Catcher in the Cradle (Fight Club--A Seppy Peace).
No matter where you watch, big screen or little, vampires are everywhere. The "Twilight" movies earn millions. "Trueblood" has a huge following. Even the "Vampire Diaries" are popular. And with the abundance of blood sucking entertainment many young people are living out what they see.
The newest craze is biting. The vampire fans are biting each other in a show of affection. But that can be a dangerous thing CBS News health correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton says the bites can cause serious infections.
N e ways, the segment is kinda boring/is all based on circumstantial evidence. They really should have interviewed a few tweens who love drinking blood, and go to local blood banks to ask for free samples. It was sort of a 'mailed in' local news piece that was 'just good enough' 2 go viral. The standard 'interview teen' ---> shots of teens passing thru halls in high school ---> interviewing 'expect blogger' ----> interviewing medical professional.
Here is another 'crappy ass' local news segment. The 'news journalist' does some hard hitting work, and travels to a local movie theatre to interview teens and their parents: the ultimate source of truth.
Might get a job as a local news producer with the goal of covering odd social high school niches, just so that we can go viral and 'save' our local news station.
N e ways, the trend probably isn't even 'that real' and the authentic vampire bros were probably sucking blood way before Twilight. I have heard that authentic Vampire bros started 2 suck blood right after 'The Lost Boys.'
Really feel like the 'wolf tweens' [link] were the best 'profile piece' of an emerging stupid teen trend/subculture. You really got a dynamic view of their 'way of life.'
IF u were tweens, would u be wolves or vampires?
Are local news segments intended 2 scare old people the best content in the history of humanity?
Should I just pick up a copy of the Twilight Soundtrack, murder some1, and drink all of the blood in their body?
Is blood more refreshing than water/beer/Sparks/milk?
Do u think teens really 'bite eachother' or is this 'fucking bullshit'?
Twilight is one of the most successful tween movie franchises in the history of mankind. The story is about some girl who is in a love triangle with some Vampires and Some Wolf Bro. It seems like this plotline lends itself well to TWINKLIGHT: the new porn parody of the Twilight series. Sorta wanna 'experiment with my sexuality', and get into some really dark vampire kinda vibes, then turn ghey, then 'blow my load' while watching these twinks.
R u a homosexual?
R u a vampire?
Do u like fake blood?
Do u like fangs on your penis when it is erect?
Really unsure if this is supposed to appeal to Twilight Fans (who are typically teenage girls) or if it is just supposed to be aimed at hornie gay bros who wanna have this on in the background of their local gay bar.
The characters seem to have 'really good vibes.' They seem like great actors, but also like 'you can pound their lil butt holes and treat them like slaves', which I have read is the most appealing part of a twink.
Glad they have a wolf bro.
Really hope they have this DVD at my local redbox.
Did Twinklight 'get u hard/hornie'?
Is 'gay porn' a more lucrative industry than 'straight porn'?
Would you make love to 'Bella' if she was a twink?
Will the Twilight community of tweenage girls be into this product?
Will Twinklight have an indie soundtrack featuring some of the best homosexual indie artists?
I sorta wonder if headlining a Twilight Soundtrack is the new version of headlining a relevant music festival just because it is pretty mainstream, but also kinda 'indie' in a ceremonial kinda way. From what I understand, Twilight is an international phenomenon because tween girls aren't allowed to date, but they are encouraged to read books, so they kinda 'get wet' when they read about vampire bros who want to make love to loner girls. Seems like they are trying to make the movie brand 'all cool' by harvesting buzzbands, but the bands might become 'uncool' if they end up on too many chunky girls' iPods.
I remember the last Twilight Soundtrack when Grizzly Bear and Lykke Li were on it. Wonder if they are 'less special' now that Twilight just went and got a bunch of other indie ass bands to 'rock' during the movie. Hope these bands are 'getting mad bank.'
Which band seems like the most authentic band on this soundtrack, or do they all 'effing blow'?
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse soundtrack:
01 Metric: "Eclipse (All Yours)"
02 Muse: "Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)"
03 The Bravery: "Ours"
04 Florence and the Machine: "Heavy in Your Arms"
05 Sia: "My Love"
06 Fanfarlo: "Atlas"
07 The Black Keys: "Chop and Change"
08 The Dead Weather: "Rolling in on a Burning Tire"
09 Beck and Bat For Lashes: "Let's Get Lost"
10 Vampire Weekend: "Jonathan Low"
11 UNKLE: "With You in My Head [ft. the Black Angels]"
12 Eastern Conference Champions: "A Million Miles an Hour"
13 Band of Horses: "Life on Earth"
14 Cee-Lo Green: "What Part of Forever"
15 Howard Shore: "Jacob's Theme"
Is this a 'solid ass' soundtrack that will take this movie franchise to the next level?
Will tweens think this soundtrack has gone 'too indie'?
Does alt = mainstream?
Do u think the Vampire Weekend song on this soundtrack will be 'dark', bleepy bloopy, or chamber wave?
Do u think it is 'alt' 2 say that Vampire Weekend 'sold out' or does it not even matter because they are the most successful indie band of the new decade?
Do fans care about 'indie bands going mainstream' or are we used 2 it by now, so the backlash ends up being more of a post-ironic type of event?
Do u think there is a scene in the movie where 2 vampires have sex, then they look at eachother and say "looks like it's gonna be a vampire weekend..." then Vampy Weeks starts playing?
Might just make a mix CD for a fat twilight fan girl and put a shit load of Paramore on it.
Did yall ever sit next to a kid in high school who claimed he was a vampire?
NME is a UK magazine that probably hates Americans and most music from America, except for maybe the Kings of Leon and MGMT. They had some interview with M.I.A. that is getting 'mad blog coverage', from the Pitchfork Media to the Perez Hilton. M.I.A. is probably a D rate artist compared to Lady Gaga's social status perception, so it was probably a 'good move' for M.I.A. to 'talk shit' about Lady Gaga.
Basically M.I.A. called Gagerton an unoriginal copy cat ripoff artist sellout who is part of the major label machine. Both M.I.A. and Lady Gaga are signed to Interscope Records.
I am not sure what M.I.A.'s deal is. It seems like she just likes to 'talk shit' to stay in the news. I think she hates America, capitalism, and most of the people in our blessed nation, even Lady Gaga.
Do we still need record labels?
Are they even interested in making money from music anymore? Lady Gaga plugs 15 things in her new video. Dude, she even plugs a burger! That’s probably how they’re making money right now - buying up the burger joint, putting the burger in a music video and making loads of burger money.Do you think those programmes and the internet have destroyed the mythology around popstars?
I don’t know. Again, there’s Lady Gaga - people say we’re similar, that we both mix all these things in the pot and spit them out differently, but she spits it out exactly the same! None of her music’s reflective of how weird she wants to be or thinks she is. She models herself on Grace Jones and Madonna, but the music sounds like 20-year-old Ibiza music, you know? She’s not progressive, but she’s a good mimic. She sounds more like me than I fucking do! That’s a talent and she’s got a great team behind her, but she’s the industry last stab at making itself important - saying, ‘You need our money behind you, the endorsements, the stadiums’ Respect to her, she’s keeping a hundred thousand people in work, but my belief is: Do It Yourself.How important are image and visuals to your music?
Very. But it’s not like “Haus of Gaga” (laughs). Me blindfolded with naked men feeding me apples and shit.
Would you ever make a record for a Twilight soundtrack?
They asked me. Luckily Jimmy [Iovine, chairmen of M.I.A.’s US label Interscope] had beef with the Twilight people, so he stepped in and told them to fuck off.
Whose side are you on, M.I.A.'s or Lady Gaga's?
Is M.I.A. 'dead on' about Lady Gaga's unoriginality?
Is M.I.A. a hypocrite?
Is Lady Gaga more of a 'genius' for figuring out how to 'stay true 2 ur art' even if you are in the mainstream system?
Is NME an anti-American magazine?
Are yall 'over' M.I.A.?
Is M.I.A. kinda like an annoying blog that is negative about everything and only knows how 2 'talk shit'?
Is Lady Gaga a sellout?
Are all of the indie artists who were on the Twilight Soundtrack 'fucking sellouts'?
Should Americans boycott M.I.A.'s next album?
Should Americans boycott NME Magazine?
Is M.I.A. the poor man's Rihanna or is Rihanna the poor man's M.I.A.?
M.I.A. is known for thinking that the American government is out 2 get her.
