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:s culture Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 the clackamas print 9 mortal love triggers mania mpire genre is given CPR by a of endless romance, capturing generation’s attention By Brian Steele The Clackamas Print pres are make-believe, like elves, gremlins »os. ” - Homer Simpson res are now more popular than ever before, ng love is the modern vampire theme today, ies that seem to captivate us today which [ires, are “Twilight,” “True Blood” and the Diaries.” These stories are all based off d are extremely popular. ght” is well known for its shiny vampires [survive in sunlight. They just sparkle, r series, created by Stephanie Meyer, took by storm. It’s typical story: girl meets boy, [ampire, girl gets into trouble and boy has er. first book and movie, Bella (the girl) moves Is, Wash. She meets the vampire, Edward d falls instantly in love. The story climaxes b being hunted by James, an evil vampire, novie was a box office hit that has merchan- ncludes body glitter that lets you shine like [mself. lend of this week, the “Twilight” saga will next movie, “New Moon.” In this movie, [twist. Edward leaves Forks, and Bella spi lepression. Her cure is hanging out with a werewolves and pulling dangerous stunts, wolves are made up of a handful of Quileute I the nearby reservation, including Bella’s p, Jacob Black. As their relationship grows, pars a rumor that Bella has killed herself and ife in danger and Bella has to save him. he popularity of the books and the first lew Moon” is looking like the smash hit of e season. “Twilight” is not the only vampire craze this year. “True Blood” is a HBO show that is going into its third season and is also based on a series of books. The series that this is based off of is the “Southern Vampire Mysteries,” which is an ongoing book series that follows a waitress named Sookie who can read minds as she tries to be with her vampire lover, Bill, as supernatural bad guys screw with their love. The next book in the series is coming out next year along with the next season. “Vampire Diaries”, is one of the new shows on the CW television network. This too was based on a book series that is ongoing. The story follows Elena, who is a high school student. She falls for a vam pire who also can be out during the daytime named Stefan. Their relationship is threatened by Stefan’s evil brother Damon (yeah, that’s original). The show seems to have gained some of the “Twilight” fans with the show’s similarity to the “Twilight” movie. The next book is also due out next year. The vampire genre has changed over the years since Bram Stroker’s “Dracula” was first published in 1897. “Twilight,” “Vampire Diaries” and “True Blood” are the some of the newest stories to the genre that keep it alive. Photo illustration by Kayla Berge and Brian Steele Clackamas Print ebook and paint by number to your heart’s content 6. Paint every single one of your toe nails a different color. Or nails, whichever you prefer. Boys, this may not be for you, but who am I to stereotype? Maybe even paint your girlfriend’s nails, and you can procras- tinate together. You know what they say: the couple who procrastinates together... / "x \ n Play Fantasy Football or watch real football. Here’s a' good one for the boys. It’s sim ple, just how you like it, and there’s no elaboration or explanation needed. Once you guys get into the “zone,” as I like to call it, there’s no turning back. All illustrations by Brian Steele Clackamas Print i I I 1 x. < \ y' j l \ ' 9. Work out. There’s always some crazy new class at 24 Hour Fitness .I’m just dying to try when I have some- thing due. How else would I have stumbled across “Zumba?” Again, this is positive procrastination, and we’re kind of going for the gets-you-nowhere- but-more-behind-in-life type of procrastination... see number ten. 8. Clean. .Why is it that we always have the insatiable urge to clean things we never normally would when we have homework to do? Although I’m not sure cleaning would really qualify as pro crastination, seeing as how you’re still getting something productive done. Oh well, it’s something besides what you’re supposed to be doing, and I suppose that’s most important in this scenario. 10. Make up a new catchphrase for yourself. How else do you think Paris Hilton coined “That’s hot?” She was sitting around, doing nothing, when it just came to her. (Not that she does much else). Contrary to popular belief, good things do come out of procrastination. A look at a few other catchphrases I’m sure were products of professional procrastinators: “Get ‘er done,” “How you doin’?” and “D’oh!” And a bonus... Three words: Paint. By. Number.
