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Levin · 12-14-2008, 04:59 AM

Haven't read the books, but I liked the movie, and I think I can at least provide a defense of the project.

It's an interesting take on the Adam and Eve story. Eve tempted Adam with sex with the consequence being mortality for them both. Adam gave in. Bella tempted Edward with sex with the consequence being immortality for just Bella. Edward resisted -- b/c Bella's immortality would be in torment as a vampire; mortality was a form of torment for Adam and Eve, and is for us all. But in the end it's worth it. (I predict that in the later books Bella and Edward get married, and then they shag like there's no tomorrow, but not until then; pretty overt moralizing by Stephenie Meyer). But I credit Meyer for providing an interesting take on the Adam and Eve story, even though her original project, it seems, was to tout the virtues (and the capability -- if a vampire can do it, so can you!) of saving the forbidden fruit for marriage.

Plus, it's a nice flipping of the stereotypical situation. The girl wants the sex, but the boy says no. It's this that draws in the teenage girls I'd think. They love to play vicariously the part of the erotic hunter; and they love even more that a boy would say no -- a perfect, glistening, attentive boy.

RockyBalboa · 12-15-2008, 06:41 PM

Homo

Levin · 12-15-2008, 07:18 PM

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Homo

I knew it was coming . . .

Archaea · 12-15-2008, 08:40 PM

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I knew it was coming . . .

So Rocky found a homoerotic element? My gaydar wasn't working, so I missed that element, Rocky. Maybe you can explain.

8ballrollin · 12-15-2008, 10:36 PM

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I knew it was coming . . .

Some of the original responses to this comment were classic..."give me meat!"

RockyBalboa · 12-16-2008, 03:03 AM

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So Rocky found a homoerotic element? My gaydar wasn't working, so I missed that element, Rocky. Maybe you can explain.

Seeing how far you have your dick up Mike's ass I'll let the authority on Bumjugging take over.

Levin · 12-16-2008, 03:41 AM

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Seeing how far you have your dick up Mike's ass I'll let the authority on Bumjugging take over.

With class, generosity, and good humor like yours, it's still a complete shock to me that you are divorced.

Archaea · 12-16-2008, 05:44 AM

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Seeing how far you have your dick up Mike's ass I'll let the authority on Bumjugging take over.

I have no idea what you said but wish you a Merry Christmas nonetheless. Happy Yuletide.

RockyBalboa · 12-16-2008, 01:29 PM

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I knew it was coming . . .

That's what he (Arch) said.

RockyBalboa · 12-16-2008, 01:30 PM

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I have no idea what you said but wish you a Merry Christmas nonetheless. Happy Yuletide.

Thanks and Bless you my son.

12-14-2008, 04:59 AM	#1
Levin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,484	I saw Twilight tonight Haven't read the books, but I liked the movie, and I think I can at least provide a defense of the project. It's an interesting take on the Adam and Eve story. Eve tempted Adam with sex with the consequence being mortality for them both. Adam gave in. Bella tempted Edward with sex with the consequence being immortality for just Bella. Edward resisted -- b/c Bella's immortality would be in torment as a vampire; mortality was a form of torment for Adam and Eve, and is for us all. But in the end it's worth it. (I predict that in the later books Bella and Edward get married, and then they shag like there's no tomorrow, but not until then; pretty overt moralizing by Stephenie Meyer). But I credit Meyer for providing an interesting take on the Adam and Eve story, even though her original project, it seems, was to tout the virtues (and the capability -- if a vampire can do it, so can you!) of saving the forbidden fruit for marriage. Plus, it's a nice flipping of the stereotypical situation. The girl wants the sex, but the boy says no. It's this that draws in the teenage girls I'd think. They love to play vicariously the part of the erotic hunter; and they love even more that a boy would say no -- a perfect, glistening, attentive boy. __________________ "Now I say that I know the meaning of my life: 'To live for God, for my soul.' And this meaning, in spite of its clearness, is mysterious and marvelous. Such is the meaning of all existence." Levin, Anna Karenina, Part 8, Chapter 12

12-15-2008, 06:41 PM	#2
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	Homo __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.