Dust Off Your Body Glitter and Get Ready for TwiCon
Filed under: Romance, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fandom
I have to tell you, when it was announced that David Slade (Hard Candy) would be taking the reigns for the third installment of Twilight, I actually thought there was a chance the franchise could overcome its reputation as a pop-culture punch line. But, just because I'm willing to give the story of Edward and Bella another chance doesn't mean I'm up to attending a four-day convention. That's right Twihards, if you're willing to make the trip to Dallas on July 30th and shell out $255 per person, you can spend four days indulging in all things Cullen at TwiCon, the official Twilight fan convention.So what exactly will $255 get you at the ultra-Gothic location of the Sheraton Dallas Hotel? Well, there will be vendors, panel discussions, a masked ball, Twilight inspired bands, and even some appearances from cast members. But before you get too excited, keep in mind that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will not be in attendance; instead fans can line up for a chance to see Ashley Green (Alice), Peter Facinelli (Carlisle), Kellan Lutz (Emmett), and Jackson Rathbone (Jasper) in the (pale) flesh.
Even though Twilight fans usually get a bum rap, it's not like TwiCon is any sillier than other fan conventions out there. Fandom is a funny thing, and for most of us, how geeky you want to get is a personal choice. I mean, I may have spent more time than I care to admit reading Watcher Junior, but I'm not writing Xander and Spike fan fiction in my spare time (see what I mean about personal choices?). I guess in the end there really isn't that much difference between dressing up as Volturi for a fancy dress ball and getting in touch with your inner Klingon -- well, maybe not to me, but how about you?
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4-25-2009 @ 4:40PM
Cyhort said...
They should be called TwiTards. Seriously, glowing vampires that pick up high school chicks? I'll be the first to admit that Star Trek and Star Wars has it's share of stupidity (Jar Jar and Wesley Crusher circa TNG season 1 come to mind) but at least fans of them can still claim to have dignity and intelligence. It takes a special king of idiot (namely 11-15 year old "goths" who get off on crying) to like a concept at retarded as Twilight.
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4-27-2009 @ 1:57AM
V.M.L. said...
I'm not a TWILIGHT fanatic, but what you said was pretty harsh. :\
4-26-2009 @ 9:29AM
Meredith said...
Oh God, poor Dallas.
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6-03-2009 @ 2:56PM
Amy said...
I think the comments made here are totally ridiculous. The Twilight series has become a generation builder between teenagers and adults. Not to mention, encouraging younger adults to "wait until marriage to have sex". It is hard to believe that someone could think it is just about vampires. The Twilight series is a modern day Romeo and Juliet that teaches morals. If these people would read the books they might "have a clue". Furthermore, Twicon is not just a convention but a literary conference to explore the message the book is sending. There are break-out sessions for teachers on how to bring the book into the classroom and information about the how to become a fictional writer. I think this conference is a great idea. And it will be a great experience of all ages.
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6-09-2009 @ 12:11PM
laila said...
There's a difference between a work which is a literary phenomenon and one which is a work of actual literature. Harry Potter is a literary phenomenon, but we won't be able to assess whether or not it's actually classic children's literature until some time has passed. A lot of fiction that was wildly popular when it was written is barely remembered now. Twilight is interesting as a literary phenomenon, but it's really pushing it to say that it's got any genuine literary value. The book is notoriously difficult to get into, overlong and poorly edited, and where the central character isn't infuriating, she's a cipher. As for Twilight as teaching aid, make it stop.
Also, Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy and their 'love' for one another is based on antisocial obsessive lust, not undying passion. To that end yes, they are rather like Edward and Bella, but Shakespeare's point is that this is bad and unhealthy which is why everyone dies at the end.
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6-11-2009 @ 1:12AM
brinnylynn said...
dude :]
i love me some buffy
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