Aside from being an amazing show, with stellar writing, and a talented, not to mention, sublimely sexy, cast, The Vampire Diaries is also known for its INGENIOUS marketing strategies. Every few months, the CW marketing department releases a few new fabulous posters to promote the show. These posters tend to feature one or more of the cast members in a sexually suggestive pose, adorned by both the TVD logo, and a titillating tagline, which hints a bit at what’s to come on the show.
Here are a few of my favorite promotional posters, from The Vampire Diaries’ recent past . . .
In honor of the upcoming mid-season premiere of The Vampire Diaries, the CW has released three NEW posters, one featuring each of the show’s three main characters. The first poster was released around the time that the show’s mid-season finale, “By the Light of the Moon” aired. Elena was the focus of that poster.
Its tagline, “Death is a sacrifice Elena is not willing to make,” was a not-so-subtle reference to the dangerous deal Elena made with Elijah, in order to release Stefan from the Underground Tomb, where he and Katherine were heretofore trapped. (It also probably referred to “The Sacrifice,” the title of Season 2’s tenth episode.)
The second new promotional poster was released in early January 2011. I’m pleased to report, that it featured my FAVORITE character, Damon Salvatore, in a mesmerizing EXTREME CLOSEUP!
As for its tagline, “Look out Damon, your emotions are showing,” it refers to Damon’s increasing inability to “turn off his emotions,” particularly when it comes to the people he loves (Stefan and Elena), and the friends, who have helped him along the way. Could these not-so-hidden emotions impact his relationship with Elena, in the upcoming episodes? Will Damon’s “forgotten” declaration of love to his brother’s girlfriend, be “remembered,” once again? (MAN, I HOPE SO!)
The third installment of this new poster series, features Stefan Salvatore. According to interviews with Paul Wesley, himself, his tagline, “There’s a reason he always gets the girl,” refers to Stefan’s nefarious, almost Damon-like past, and the one woman in it who deemed him capable of redemption.
This can only mean two things, TVD fans: (1) more flashbacks to 1864; and (2) DARK STEFAN RETURNS!
But why must Elena, Damon, and Stefan be the only cast members of The Vampire Diaries to get their own promotional posters? What about the rest of the cast? Honestly, I think this is a travesty of justice! For this reason, I have decided to create MY OWN posters for some of the OTHER residents of Mystic Falls . . .
Here’s one for our favorite Baby Werewolf, Tyler Lockwood . . .
Not creative enough for you? Perhaps, this one will be more to your liking . . .
But what about Tyler’s new Gal Friday, Caroline? Surely SHE deserves a poster too!
In fact, I don’t think one poster is enough for Caroline Forbes. After all, Vampire Barbie isn’t just a character, she’s a commodity to be “played with” by fangirls (and adoring boys) EVERYWHERE!
Having already covered, Tyler and Caroline, I would be remiss not to create a poster for the third point of that aforementioned Love Triangle. Of course, I’m referring to the Cute but Clueless, Matt Donovan . . .
Speaking of Clueless, what about Aunt Jenna? Doesn’t SHE deserve some poster love too?
While we are on the subject of Jenna, what about her dashing History Teacher Turned Vampire Slayer Boyfriend, Alaric Saltzman? Surely, Damon’s bromantic buddy, and favorite weapons enthusiast is worthy of a poster all his own. Isn’t he?
Hmmm . . . I think I’m missing a new couple here . . . Oh, I KNOW! It’s Mini Gilbert and Bonnie the Teenage Witch!
But enough about all these Good Guys, I need some VILLAIN posters! Let’s start with the biggest villain of them all . . . ROSE! (Hey, she interferes with my Delena Mother Ship! That makes her a BIG BAD VILLAIN, OK?)
But, you know, there are villains I ACTUALLY LIKE on this show. And one of them is Kickass Vampire Katherine. Granted, unlike the other cast members for whom I’ve created posters, Katherine HAS already been featured in promotions before. (See the poster featuring her and Stefan, above). Nevertheless, this Tomb-Dwelling Femme Fatale has never had her OWN poster . . . until now . . .
(It’s a Full House reference . . . just in case you missed it.)
Another villain we all love to hate, is the mysterious OLD VAMP, Elijah. He’s smart, intense, wryly humorous, and scary as ALL HELL! So, I for one, think it’s high time, he got inducted into our TVD Poster Hall of Fame . . .
Well, that about does it for the villains, we KNOW. But what about the ones we haven’t met yet . . . You all know who I’m talking about, right? I’ll give you a hint, he’s a vampire who’s name rhymes with “mouse.” 😉
So, there you have it. Now ALL of the main cast members of The Vampire Diaries have their own promotional posters, just in time for mid-season premiere . . .
Well . . . almost everyone . . .
Speaking of “The Descent,” I am proud to report that my blogging pals, Amy from Imaginary Men and Cherie from My Spidey Sense is Tingling, will be LIVE BLOGGING the entire episode! Be sure to check back here, later this week (probably this Tuesday or Wednesday) to find out how YOU can join in with the fangirly festivities.
As you can see, Caroline is a HUGE LoVe fan! So, she is very excited about this.
(Special thanks for this post go out to the veronicamars tumblr, for many of the fabulous GIFs and screencaps you see here; and to my brilliant blogger pal Cherie, for her inspiration, and for allowing me to pick her brain on many occasions, regarding what makes both of these couples tick. Oh . . . and you know the drill on the YouTube videos. Most of them aren’t embedded. So, just click on the internal links and ENJOY!)
Tyler Lockwood and Logan Echolls — Poor Little Rich Sheep in Wolves’ Clothing
Regarding Logan Echolls, in the pilot episode of Veronica Mars, Veronica can be quoted as saying, “Every school has an obligatory psychotic jackass. And he’s ours.”
Given that Logan bashed in the headlights on Veronica’s car with a crowbar, shortly thereafter, we certainly can’t blame her for making such a harsh comment toward her future soulmate.
One might argue that, had we asked Caroline who the “obligatory psychotic jackass” in her school was, at least during the pilot episode of The Vampire Diaries, she probably would have said, “Tyler Lockwood.”
And though Tyler didn’t bash in the headlights on anybody’s car, he DID bully young Jeremy Gilbert, and date rape Vicki Donovan . . .
Perhaps, Logan and Tyler are such major asshats when we first meet them, because of their startlingly similar upbringings.
Both teens are extraordinarily wealthy. Logan’s father is a famous, award-winning, actor. Tyler’s father is the Mayor of Mystic Falls. Both dads are TOTAL jackasses, who emotionally abuse their sons, and beat the crap out of them, on a regular basis.
At school, Tyler and Logan would both be considered “popular,” though whether said popularity is attributed to their “pleasing personalities,” or their wealth and, tendency to beat up others who disagree with them, is arguable. Nonetheless, at the start of their respective series’, both Tyler and Logan have hot girlfriends, with matching reputations for “putting out.”
Tyler’s girlfriend was Vicki Donovan. She was eventually murdered by Damon Salvatore. Then turned into a vampire.
Vampire Vicki was then murdered again by Stefan Salvatore (but he only did it in self-defense). To make a long story short: Vicki’s DEAD!
Logan dated Lilly Kane.
Lilly screwed Logan’s dad (Ewww!) . . . and videotaped it. So, Logan’s dad killed her.
Unlike Vicki, Lilly only died once . . . (though bloody incarnations of her appeared throughout the series; so, it felt like she died multiple times).
Following the deaths of their first loves (slutty though they may have been), both Tyler and Logan experience a run of bad luck. And each blow they receive causes them to feel even more vulnerable and alone. Tyler’s father dies in what he believes was a freak fire (he was actually murdered by some Angry Tomb Vampires) . . .
Logan’s mom commits suicide, by jumping off a bridge . . .
Logan learns his dad killed his girlfriend. And, to add insult to injury, he just so happened to be porking her at the time. Tyler learns his dad was a WEREWOLF! And, to add insult to injury, because Tyler killed someone accidentally, he’s going to become a WEREWOLF TOO!
As you can probably tell. by now, these are some SERIOUSLY DAMAGED DUDES! And it’s going to take a pair of really special ladies to fix their wagons up right! 😉
Caroline Forbes and Veronica Mars: Spunky Blondes with Major Ass-Kicking Capabilities
In addition to being blonde and petite, Veronica and Caroline possess many similarities to one another. For starters, they were each the daughter of a Town Sheriff.
As for Caroline’s and Veronica’s other parents (Caroline’s dad and Veronica’s mom, respectively), they were more or less, absentee. Caroline’s dad left Caroline’s Sheriff Mom for another man. (Yep! That’s gotta hurt!) Veronica’s mom left Veronica’s Sheriff Dad because she was an alcoholic depressive, who was unable to cope with family trauma.
When their series’ began, both Caroline and Veronica were dating sweet, but kind of bland boys, who just so happened to be best friends with their respective eventual soulmates. Caroline dated Matt Donovan (brother of Dead Vicki) . . .
Matt and Tyler were best friends.
Veronica dated Duncan Kane (brother of Dead Lilly) . . .
Duncan and Logan were best friends.
Before the series began, both Veronica and Caroline were rather naive and innocent, and had little to worry about, aside from what they were going to wear to prom . . .
. . . or whether they would win the local beauty pageant . . .
But then, things happened in both of their lives, that forced them to reevaluate their priorities. Veronica’s best friend died. And as a result of the murder investigation that followed, her father was shunned by the community, and lost his job as sheriff. She was then dumped by her boyfriend, and all of her rich friends, and date raped at a party.
As for Caroline . . . well . . . she was in a near-fatal car accident, then killed by a girl who looked JUST like her best friend. And then . . . she became a vampire.
The teens’ respective experiences forced them to grow up fast. It made them wiser, tougher, and a bit more jaded about the world around them. But it also caused them to become fiercely protective of the ones they love. In other words, Caroline’s and Veronica’s trials and tribulations prepared them for the intensely dramatic (and sometimes traumatic) romantic relationships into which they were about to enter . . .
Love Begins . . .
Tyler and Logan came to Caroline and Veronica, when both were at extremely vulnerable places in their lives. Logan refused to believe that his mother had committed suicide, and, knowing that Veronica had a knack for private investigation, begged her to help him learn the truth about what really happened to her.
Tyler came to Caroline, upon learning that he was a werewolf, because she seemed to know more about his condition than he did himself. Since Caroline was a Baby Vamp (a fact she later reveals to Tyler) she has some idea what he’s going through, and promises to help him cope with his first Full Moon Transformation . . .
Both Caroline and Veronica are there to support Tyler and Logan, when their respective research projects result in them learning some SERIOUSLY BAD NEWS. Logan is forced to come to terms with the fact that his mother has, in fact, committed suicide, and is not merely hiding from her husband, as Logan originally suspected . . .
(Hey, did you catch how Big Sis Trina called Logan’s dad, The Big Bad Wolf? Now if that’s not a Tyler parallel, I don’t know what is!)
For their part, Tyler’s and Caroline’s research turns up a DVD of a VERY PAINFUL werewolf transformation, as experienced by Tyler’s cousin Mason. Tyler realizes to his horror that the awful experience he just witnessed on his computer screen is inevitable for him . . .
On the day of the transformation, Caroline accompanies Tyler to an underground dungeon, and supports him through the whole horrifying ordeal, hugging him, and whispering to him calmly, as he writhes in pain.
Caroline does this, despite the fact that, with every extra second she remains in that dungeon, the amount of danger she is in increases tenfold . . .
When it is all over, Caroline’s is the first name Tyler calls . . .
After going through such intense experiences together, it is inevitable that these two pairs will couple. And so, both women are eventually rewarded for supporting their Vulnerable Bad Boys, with Ambush Kisses . . .
“Our First Kiss Won’t Be The Last”
When a good girl rescues a bad boy, it is only natural that he rescue her right back. In Veronica’s case, Logan beats the crap out of an undercover FBI agent who’s sort of / kind of kidnapped her . . .
The incident culminates in Veronica’s and Logan’s first kiss. She kisses him chastely at first to show her gratitude for the rescue attempt. Logan’s return kiss is MUCH more aggressive (and WAY hotter)!
As for Tyler saving Caroline, and kissing her . . . well . . . neither event has actually occurred on the show as of the date of this blog entry. HOWEVER, during the preview for The Vampire Diaries’ January 27th episode, entitled “The Descent” we DID see Tyler promising Caroline that he would do ANYTHING for her.
Later in the same episode (at least, according to that AWESOME promo), Tyler follows through with his promise, by giving Caroline EXACTLY what she needs . . . a big juicy AMBUSH KISS!
Yes, boys and girls. When it comes to Tyler and Caroline, things are DEFINITELY headed in the direction of love . . . or should I say LoVe!
Other Similarities
Aside from having similar beginnings, the parallels between Logan’s and Veronica’s relationship and Tyler’s and Caroline’s are simply not to be ignored! Check out the couples’ mutual love for “playing dress-up” . . .
. . . and um . . . undress . . .down?
As for Caroline and Veronica, both are VERY feisty! And neither is afraid to kick her boyfriend’s ass, when he deserves it . . .
And I guess . . . on occasion, they also kick the asses of people who aren’t their boyfriends . . . at least, when the situation requires it.
Unfortunately, Veronica’s and Logan’s story is already over . . .
But Caroline’s and Tyler’s is JUST BEGINNING!
And, while we don’t know exactly where Baby Vamp Caroline and Baby Were Tyler will take us in the upcoming TVD seasons, if their predecessors, Veronica and Logan are any indication, we can be sure, that it will be EPIC . . .
Now, I’m not going to name any names, but there are a number of actors out there, who appear to be capable of expressing only ONE emotion, using ONE facial expression. Freddie Prince Jr., Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh, that Creepy guy from the Erectile Dysfunction commercials . . .
“Bueller? Bueller?”
Fortunately for us TVD fans, Ian Somerhalder is NOT one of those actors! In fact, as Damon Salvatore, Ian Somerhalder has portrayed a wider range of emotions in 1.5 seasons of The Vampire Diaries, than some actors twice his age have exhibited throughout their ENTIRE CAREERS! I think that deserves a round of applause. Don’t you?
In celebration of his work, I thought it might be fun to pay a little tribute to some of my favorite “Faces of Damon Salvatore.”
OK, I know it’s supposed to be a “FACE” post, but how could I possibly write a blog entry about Damon Salvatore, without including AT LEAST one BODY SHOT?
[By the way, inspiration for this post came to me by way of two FABULOUS posts, courtesy of my blogging pal, Cherie. Fellow TVD fans should be sure to check out her Damon Salvatore Mixtape, as well as her kickass post regarding the Sartorial Stylings of Stefan Salvatore (a term trademarked by the Always Brilliant Amy, over at Imaginary Men).]
So, what do you say, we stop yapping, and start getting some serious “face time” with our favorite vampire?
Face #1 – Flirty Damon, a.k.a. “Eye-Thing” Damon
No HUMAN girl could resist the charms of Damon Salvatore, when he’s working his Flirt Magic on you. And if his smile alone, hasn’t already melted your heart, his “Eye Thing” most certainly will . . .
When we get to see him: Flirty Damon usually makes an appearance, when he’s trying to get something he wants out of someone of the “female persuasion.”
Early on in Season 1, Flirty Damon came out to play ALL THE TIME, with practically EVERY lovely lady on the show, from Elena to Caroline to Bonnie to Vicki to Aunt Jenna to Matt’s Slutty Mom. Heck, I think he may have even come on to Alaric a few times . . .
And yet, ever since Damon has come to realize his true feelings for Elena, we can’t help but notice that Playboy Damon has been a bit less playful, of late. Love can do that to a vamp, sometimes . . .
Why we love him: Isn’t it obvious? We love Flirty Damon because he’s FUN and SEXY AS HELL! Besides, a guy who will flirt with anything that moves, will surely flirt with us! Right? *nods head, hopefully*
What it says about his character: Damon’s flirty nature definitely gives him an air of confidence. This is a guy who’s hot, and KNOWS IT! Damon is not afraid to use his charm and good looks to get what he wants. Aside from purely strategic reasons, Damon likes to flirt, because it’s FUN! He enjoys spending time with women. And he loves the attention they give him.
However, as we’ve come to learn in Season 2, there is a bit of falseness to Damon’s flirting. When Damon REALLY loves and cares about someone, he finds it much more difficult to flirt with her. Because, while lust may be a game for Damon, LOVE is serious business for him . . .
Flirty Damon Video Tribute:
Thanks sxylilrckstar!
Face #2 – Drinking Damon
When Damon says he likes to drink “Bloody Marys,” he means that quite literally. Nice knowing ya, girls named Mary!
When we get to see him: ALL THE TIME! (Have you ever noticed how Damon drinks both BLOOD and ALCOHOL, in just about every episode?)
Why we love him: Just because Damon is a vampire, doesn’t mean he can’t get wasted, just like everybody else.
And when Damon gets drunk (like most of us), it lowers his inhibitions . . .
Sure, sometimes that loss of inhibitions makes Damon do BAD things (like kill Vicki, and almost kill Jeremy). But it also makes him do GOOD things, like bond with Alaric, or have heart-to-hearts with his brother, or slur out hilarious drunken jokes, or let Elena know how much he really cares for her.
What it says about his character: Damon has always been one to try and “turn off” his feelings — something that being a vampire allows him to at least pretend to do, on certain occasions. Don’t forget that this is a vampire with 140 some-odd years of pain and heartbreak to overcome! He would LOVE to “turn off” his feelings of hurt and anger, over having pined over the same woman for a century-and-a-half, only to find out that she never loved him. He would LOVE to “turn off” his feelings of betrayal over his brother’s decision to force him to become a vampire, so he wouldn’t have to go through eternity alone. And he would LOVE to “turn off” his love for Elena, a woman for whom he cares so deeply, and yet feels he does not deserve.
Damon drinks in hopes of dulling his pain, in a way that just “being a vampire” no longer can. Ironically, however, Damon’s drinking has the opposite effect of what he intends. It actually seems to make him MORE emotional, and, therefore, more likely to reveal his feelings to the very same people he wishes to hide them from.
Drinking Damon Video Tribute:
(click on the embedded link)
Face #3 – Compelling Damon
Yes, Master!
When we get to see him: The power to compel is pretty much the BEST SUPERPOWER EVER! Just imagine the possibilities. Throughout the show, we have seen Damon use his compulsion power for a number of reasons . . .
To be naughty (and get laid) . . .
As part of a Master Plan to vanquish enemies . . . and . . . most recently . . .
To make the ultimate sacrifice for the woman he loves.
Why we love him: This is going to sound totally shallow Then again, most of this post is totally shallow, but did you ever notice how, every time Damon compels someone on TVD, we get to see this AWESOME CLOSE-UP of his EYES?
*Sigh*
On a (slightly) more intellectual level, there is something very frightening, yet, at the same time, intriguing, about falling into someone’s eyes, and allowing them to have total control over you. I think the “compulsion” aspect of vampires is part of what fascinates so many people about them. They also tend to be REALLY hot.
What it says about his character: Damon’s compulsion ability adds an extra layer of danger to a character that’s already pretty darn dangerous. (I mean, this guy snaps necks, with the same ease that most people break twigs.) Human beings are in danger around Damon — not only because he can literally kill them with his bare hands, but because he has the power to basically make them do his bidding, at a moment’s notice.
Damon’s compulsion of Elena was a really turning point in our understanding of his character, because it was the first time, Damon compelled another human being, for completely selfless reasons. He truly believed that making Elena forget that he loves her would be in her best interest. Delena fans obviously VEHEMENTLY disagree . . .
Naughty Compelling Damon Video Tribute:
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Nice (and heartbreaking) Compelling Damon Video Tribute:
(You know the drill!)
Face #4- Enraged Damon, a.k.a. “Crazy-Eyes Damon”
“You wouldn’t like me, when I’m angry!”
When we get to see him: In early Season 1, Damon reserved his Crazy-Eyes for his brother, Stefan. Once Stefan and Damon put their differences aside, however, Crazy-Eyed Damon came out to play, whenever someone (generally a supernatural being) threatened him, or the people he cares about. This includes the Hidey Hole Vamps of Season 1, as well as Uncle John, Mason and Tyler Lockwood, Katherine, and the Originals, so far in Season 2.
“Mason, you’re looking a little tired. Why don’t you lay down, and take a load off?”
Why we love him: Anger can be REALLY sexy, sometimes! Even at his calmest, Damon is a force to be reckoned with. But when he’s MAD? That man is unstoppable! He’s strong, virile, masculine, and SUPER hot. In short, he’s best damn bodyguard a girl could ever ask for!
“I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll BLOW YOUR HOUSE DOWN!”
What it says about his character: On one hand, Damon’s rage, is a source of strength for him. It allows him to defeat his enemies rather easily. Yet, untenable anger can also be a liability. When Damon “Hulks Ou,t” he tends to lose all sense of logical reasoning and control. A perfect example of this can be found in Episode 1 of Season 2, when Damon lashed out at Jeremy, after being rejected by Elena. If not kept under control, Damon’s rage can cause him to hurt the ones he loves. It also might allow those who are more in control of their emotions (like, for example, The Originals) to get the best of him.
Enraged Damon Video Tribute:
Thanks Musicgal777!
Face #5 – Brood and Smoulder Damon
When we get to see him: Lately? Quite often, actually. Damon first started showing signs of Brood and Smoulder around Mid Season 1, when he first learned that Katherine was NEVER locked in that tomb, he sacrificed so much of himself to open. As it turned out, Katherine had been alive all along! She just never cared to see Damon, despite the fact that she was the ONLY person he ever loved . . . well, at least until Elena came along.
This season, Damon’s brooding and smouldering has mostly been over Elena. Despite his being head-over-heels in love with the girl, for the first few episodes of Season 2, she wouldn’t even give him the time of day, due to the whole “Jeremy Incident.” Recently, Elena seems to have, at least partially, forgiven him, thanks to his saving her live NUMEROUS TIMES, and to his performing quite a number of selfless acts for her friends. However, that arguably makes things even more difficult for Damon, who is now frequently treated to a “front-row” seat to the Endless Love Saga that is “Elena and Stefan.”
Why we love him: Nothing in the world is more relatable than a man suffering the slings and arrows of unrequited love. There’s something about a guy who suffers heartbreak in silence that is just so endearing. It makes us want to heal him. Sexual healing?
What it says about his character: What Stefan says about his brother is the absolute truth. Damon’s ability to love, first Katherine, and now, Elena, is the link to his humanity. His love for Elena, in particular, has caused him to do many brave and selfless things. Damon’s ability to love and suffer in silence, on one hand, shows tremendous courage and strength, and on the other, a bit of fear. Remember, Damon has already been rejected by Elena once, and by Katherine multiple times. Clearly these girls are NUTS! Although, much of Damon’s decision not to let Elena know his true feelings has to do with his belief that Stefan is “better for her,” a bit of it might also have to do with his unconscious fear of being rejected again.
Brood and Smoulder Damon Video Tribute:
Thanks again schochokeks1189! (I’ve used your awesome video twice already!)
Face #6 – Smug and Snarky Damon
“Enough with the depressing love stuff, Recapper. You’re boring me!”
When we get to see him: Damon Salvatore has the best one-liners on the ENTIRE SHOW! Never one to spare a friend or family member’s feelings, Damon is always ready with a quick and insulting comeback for even the most banal of remarks. No matter how sweet or broody Damon gets, that awesome mean streak will (hopefully) never go away!
Why we love him: Damon is our ID! He says all the stuff we would LOVE to say to people, but would never dare. Did I mention the dude is FRIGGIN HILARIOUS?
What it says about his character: You can’t be snarky, without being smart. And if his snarkiness is any measure at all, Damon is a GENIUS! He’s also someone who’s got a genuine passion for life (and undeath). Damon has a great sense of humor. He’s not afraid to laugh at himself. And he’s certainly not afraid to laugh at others! Sure, some of that mean-spirited bravado is a defense mechanism to hide his pain and heartbreak (see Brood and Smoulder explanation above). But, in the words of Damon himself, “Ughhh! Who cares?”
Snarky Damon Video Tribute:
(Don’t let the intro fool you, it’s a Damon video, all the way!)
Thanks dafnoille!
And finally . . . (drumroll please) . . .
Face #7 – Hero Damon
“We’re off to save Elena . . . again.”
When we get to see him: For a vamp who started the show off as a Big Bad Villain, Damon sure does spend a lot of time being heroic, doesn’t he? Damon saved Stefan from the Hidey Hole Vamps. He’s saved Elena from . . . well . . . everyone. And without Damon’s blood, Caroline would literally be dead (as opposed to undead). Now, with the Originals after Elena, and at least one new werewolf in town, I’m guessing Hero Damon will be sticking around for quite some time.
Why we love him: Well, geez! Do I even have to answer that? Who WOULDN’T want to be rescued by a big manly vampire, who looks like Ian Somerhalder?
What it says about his character: If Damon’s love for Elena is his link to humanity, than his heroism is evidence of it. Sure, Damon can do some REALLY bad things to people, but he knows how to protect the ones he loves. When the people he cares about are in danger, Damon is intensely determined to do whatever it takes to get them out of harms way. This vampire is definitely not afraid to take some risks and kick some ass, when such things are required of him. Did I mention, he’s also pretty handy with a stake?
“Is that a big stick in your hand, or are you just happy to see me?”
Hero Damon Video Tribute:
(OK . . . admittedly, this is a Team Badass, a.k.a. Damon and Alaric video. But it definitely gives off the hard core hero vibe I was seeking. So enjoy! – Thanks MoraineEllisande!)
Thank you for your faces, Damon Salvatore! We love them ALL!
Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev, and Ian Somerhalder signing autographs at Comic Con 2010!
Yesterday, July 24th, at 4:15 P.M. PST, the cast of The Vampire Diaries literally took Comic Con 2010 by its teeth (fangs?), during a 45-minute panel session. This kickass panel included:
(1) a insightful Q&A session with the shows stars, producers, and writers;
(2) a “sizzle reel” featuring the hottest moments from the show’s first season;
(3) a blooper reel, where the cast discovers the wonders of “gonorrhea” and Nina Dobrev falls on her bum in a fancy dress; and
(4) EXCLUSIVE scenes from the show’s Season 2 premiere, entitled “The Return,” which is set to air on the CW on Thursday, September 9th at 8 p.m.
Nina Dobrev writes “Team Katherine” on Ian Somerhalder’s hand. OMG! These two are SO doing it!
AGAIN . . . I wasn’t there.
HOWEVER, thanks to a little help from my friends, most notably the ALWAYS AWESOME Amy over at imaginarymen (who seriously deserves an award for Fangirl Sleuthing Excellence), I’ve managed to gather quite a bit of fabulous intel about the event, including video clips and pictures galore!
But first: THE SWAG! To promote the upcoming season, the CW offered attendees of The Vampire Diaries panel, THIS:
How cool is that? Honestly, I would cut off the fingers on my right hand to get that bag (I’m a lefty, of course.)
On second thought . . . maybe not . . . Eww!
(Please, don’t take me up on that offer, Vampire Katherine.)
As if that bag wasn’t enough, patrons at the hotel where the conference was taking place, arrived at their respective rooms to find THIS on their door . . .
Adorable . . . but a bit misleading. Imagine getting a knock at your door, and THINKING it’s going to be the enchanting Ian Somerhalder, only to find out that its ACTUALLY a 300-pound maid named Rosa, bringing those extra towels you asked for. That would seriously BITE! (No pun intended).
Misleading or not, the door knocker provides some handy tips on how to view a sneak peek at The Vampire Diaries gag reel, which will be featured on the show’s Season 1 DVD. That DVD won’t be released on August 31, 2010, but it’s available now for pre-order. Fortunately, YOU don’t have to go through the trouble of going to the website and entering the code provided, because I have the video for you RIGHT HERE!
As for the ACTUAL panel event, it featured all of our favorite TVD stars! In attendance at Comic Con were . . . wait . . . Why would I TELL you, when I can SHOW you!
Unfortuately, they haven’t posted the entire panel session in its entirety on YouTube yet. However, you can catch a good ten minutes of it here and get a nice play-by-play, courtesy of the folks from E! Online and Give Me My Remote,here.
But just in case you DON’T have that kind of time on your hands, feel free to just sit back and watch my FAVORITE part of the panel, namely, where Ian Somerhalder talks about his FAVORITE Damon Salvatore Scene (which, also, just so happens to be mine . . .)
And just in case you FORGOT what that scene LOOKED LIKE . . .
You’re welcome!
Then, when it was all over, fans were treated to exclusive clips from the Season 2 premiere episode, “The Return.” Notable scenes from the clip reel included . . .
[SPOILER ALERT, IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW . . .]
(1) Vampire Katherine girlfighting with Witch Bonnie;
(2) Damon telling Stefan that he kissed Elena (complete with kissing noises to demonstrate how it all went down);
(3) Vampire Katherine making out with Damon and then telling him that SHE NEVER LOVED HIM;
(4) Vampire Katherine telling Stefan she came back FOR HIM;
(5) Stefan telling Vampire Katherine he HATES HER; and
(6) Vampire Katherine staking Stefan in the stomach.
Can you say, AWESOME!
Unfortunately, Amy and I were only able to find one video of this clip reel on YouTube. And this one is maddeningly “Shaky Cam”-tastic. For a second there, I thought I was watching Blair Witch Project or ParanormalActivity. But hey, it’s better than nothing, right?
If all this talk about Comic- Con 2010 hasn’t quenched your thirst for The Vampire Diaries, fear not, because there’s going to be a BOOK (well, a magazine)! As it turns out, this week’s issue of TV Guide is honoring the event with FOUR exclusive covers, featuring FOUR different “Comic Con”-ed shows, one of which is . . . wait for it . . . THE VAMPIRE DIARIES!
In addition to the super hot cover, and some sexy photos of the cast (like THIS one) . . .
. . . the magazine will also feature a “Family Tree,” illustrating the various and complicated relationships between all of The Vampire Diaries’ characters.
Pick THIS up at your local grocery store, ASAP! (I know I will . . .)
Did I mention that BOTH Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev are EXPERT Tweeters?
Get info on the show straight from their SEXY mouths (or . . . SEXY computers . . . whatever) on Twitter.com. Click here for Ian, and here for Nina.
That’s all I’ve got for now, but before I leave you, please accept my parting gifts . . .
As a recapper of television shows involving vampires, and a voracious reader of “vampire literature,” people often write to me requesting information on how one should go about turning into a vampire. I always welcome these questions. After all, the decision to make the “human-to-vampire transition” is not one that should be taken lightly. And I’ve seen far too many friends jump into this life choice, without having been truly informed as to all of its attendant consequences.
It’s like my Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandmother Vampire Sara once said: “Life is short, but immortality is forever.”
Don’t believe Vampire Sara? Just ask THIS GUY . . . He’s ANCIENT!
Since, regretably, I do not have the time to answer ALL of your questions (I am only human, after all), I’ve decided to devise this list of Frequently Asked Questions on the topic of vampirism. Hopefully this list will serve to shed some light on this increasingly prevalent issue.
1) How do I go about becoming a vampire?
There are some shows schools of thought that would have you believe that in order to become a vampire, all you have to do is be bitten by one.
Still other movies like The Lost Boys schools of thought would suggest that you can become a vampire, merely by drinking a few sips of another vampire’s blood.
Well GEEZ! If THAT was the case, EVERYBODY would do it, now wouldn’t they? Unfortunately, making the transition is not so easy. For starters, in most cases, it involves you DYING!
NOT FUN!
So, how do you die? Well in most cases, a hot vampire can kill you, by draining all of the human blood from your body.
If you are lucky, he will break your neck first, so you won’t actually feel any pain when he does it. And if you’re REALLY lucky, he’ll let you dance with him, half-naked, first . . .
The next step involves YOU drinking vampire blood. This part can be tricky. Especially, if you are already dead, and therefore, not thirsty. So, I say, drink lots of vampire blood NOW, while you are alive. This way, by the time you want to turn, it won’t be an issue anymore.
Not sure where to get vampire blood? Call me . . . I have some L.A. connections . . .
But don’t wait too long . . . because I have a feeling my “connection” is going to “dry up” real soon.
For those of you with cash to burn, rumor has it that, somewhere in a remote village in Alaska, there is a medical clinic that can perform the procedure in three days. So you can become immortal, and be back at work in NO TIME! The procedure is performed by a well-renown plastic surgeon . . .
. . . and a highly experienced anesthesiologist . . .
All it takes is a simple lethal injection, and a quick-as-a-wink blood transfusion. The best part? NO unnecessary bodily decay or unsightly death scars! In fact, many local celebrities have already been spotted frequenting the clinic . . .
2) All the vampires I know are young and/or hot. I’m old as dirt and ugly as sin. Can I still be a vampire?
First of all, sir. I am SURE you are NOT nearly as old or ugly as you say you are. (pauses to look at the picture included as e-mail attachment – gags reflexively)
Hmmmmm . . . OK . . . well . . . Surely, there are SOME vampires that are neither young nor hot. Let me think about this for a moment . . .
Nope. You are right. Unfortunately, there just doesn’t seem to be a real market out there for old ugly bloodsuckers. Sorry about that. Thanks for playing. Better luck next life time . . .
3) What about that whole “can’t go out in the sunlight” thing? I’m kind of a morning person. So, I’m not sure I could handle that.
I can see how the whole “sunlight allergy” and “dead until dark” thing, could put a real crimp in your social and professional life. Fortunately, today’s vampires have found many ways around this pesky inconvenience. For example, you could, wear ugly sun-repellant jewelry like those boys in The Vampire Diaries . . .
. . . or pour glitter all over your naked body, like a drag queen at a gay nightclub . . .
And if THAT doesn’t work, just suck it up and hang out with other vampires, who keep your same hours . . .
After you’ve become a super cool vampire, you aren’t going to want to associate with us lame ass humans, anyway.
4) I’m a pretty peaceful person. I just don’t know if it’s in me to kill other people for their blood. How would I survive?
Wait . . . you mean to tell me that you DON’T lick and bite people for fun? Clearly, you are missing out.
You see, nowadays, most vampires don’t need to kill to survive. There are lots of other options available to you. For example, you can take a little nip of your lover during foreplay. Very sexy!
You can also “borrow” blood from blood banks, like that dude from Moonlight . . .
. . . Or drink that synthetic stuff that looks like beer, but tastes like orange soda . . .
And, FINALLY, if you HATE little defenseless animals, and have no heart, you can go out into the woods and drink from Bambi’s mother . . .
Personally, I think this is the WORST / most immoral of ALL the above options. However, folks in the literary world seem to equate Deer-Sucking with sainthood. So far be it for me to judge, right?
5) Will I have any special powers when I’m a vampire?
You mean, ASIDE from being IMMORTAL, HOT and TOTALLY AWESOME? . . . Plenty. As a vampire, you will have super-human strength and speed.
You will also f*ck like a rockstar . . .
Some say that you can even fly. But, as far as I’m concerned, the coolest vampire skill of all that you will obtain is your ability to control people’s minds.
Aside from being hot, young, and Olympic-caliber f&ckers, THIS is probably the main reason why vampires ALWAYS get their mate. Call it compulsion; call it “glamour;” call it “persuasion.” Whatever you call it, it always works the same way. Stare at your target with your beautiful eyes. She falls into a deep trance. You tell her exactly what you want her to do. She does it. Now, how awesome is THAT?
6) Do I REALLY need to be invited in EVERY time I want to enter a new human’s home?
The fact that you are even asking this question tells me that you are a completely rude turd, with no manners whatsoever . . . no offense. YES, you have to be invited in! But the better question is, why is that a problem for you? Is it your “thing” to just randomly go barging into people’s houses uninvited? Talk about a BAD house guest.
Fish and YOU smell after three days . . .
Coincidentally, if you REALLY want to get into someone’s house, and the person isn’t inviting you in, just COMPEL him or her to WANT to invite you inside. Problem solved.
7) I’ve been a vampire for many, MANY years now. All my friends are dead. I’m bored. What do I do now?
Ugh! Type O, AGAIN? I just drank that on Tuesday!
Simple. Off yourself. There are plenty of easy ways to do it. For starters, you can, go on vacation someplace tropical . . .
Take a long walk into a short stake . . .
. . . lose your head . . .
(I made this picture small, because it creeped me out too much, when it was larger.)
. . . or just hang out with Buffy . . .
You’ll be chilling in Heaven in NO TIME! Well . . . maybe not Heaven . . .
8 ) Any parting advice before I make “the change?”
Yes . . . invest in some good dental insurance. You are going to have some f*&ked up teeth, for sure!
Well, that’s all I’ve got, folks. See you on the “Other Side.”
What good girl doesn’t secretly want a bad boy by her side to rescue her from the monotony of a life spent being well-behaved? Now, in the real world, dating a guy like this is the quickest way to a broken heart — if you’re lucky — and a black eye, the slammer or the morgue — if you’re not. But in TV land, the girls who win the hearts of the baddest baddies fare quite well, actually (not to mention have the best sex lives)!
For girls like me, who are desperate to experience the thrills of the darkside, without any of the risks or guilt attached, TV Brooding Bad Boys are our salvation. And because I am so grateful to these fictional bad asses, who’s mere existence has managed to keep me on the straight and narrow all these years, I have decided to pay tribute to some of the best ones in this post . . . 10 to be exact. (They are in no particular order. although I may have saved the best for last. After all, playing favorites with bad boys is the surest way to get burned . . . literally.)
1) Don Draper – Executive Bad Boy
TV Show:Man Men
Who plays him? Jon Hamm
What makes him a Bad Boy? Let’s see. He accidentally killed the REAL Don Draper, and then stole his identity. Now, he smokes and drinks like a fish (and usually drives afterward). He also cheats on his (soon-to-be ex) wife . . . ALOT, sometimes with married women, sometimes with coworkers and/or his kids’ teachers, and sometimes with random flight attendants he meets on business trips.
Why he’s broody? On occasion, Don actually feels guilty about all the sleeping around he does (It’s rare, but it happens). He also had a miserable childhood, with a drunken dad who abused him mentally and physically, and a prostitute biological mom who named him after a private part. To top things off, Don’s wife can be a real cold b*tch sometimes. And despite being model gorgeous, she actually strikes me as a kind of snoozy lay.
Why we love him anyway? Don Draper is nothing, if not flawed. But he is also a brilliant ad man, with a keen sense of business acumen. When he wants to be, Don is actually a pretty great dad to his kids. But Don’s “parenting” goes beyond the walls of his home. The advertising executive’s paternal nature extends to his younger colleagues, particularly Peggy Olson, whose ambition and intellect he encourages, and whose career got a jump start, thanks to his willingness to put his own job on the line for her.
2) James “Sawyer” Ford – Castaway Con Artist Bad Boy
TV Show: Lost
Who plays him? Josh Holloway
What makes him a Bad Boy? Sawyer made his living as a con man who bilked little old ladies out of their pension checks, and slightly younger ladies out of their inheritances and hard-earned dough. On the island, he initially kept to himself (aside from the occasional fist fight). Left to his own devices, he survived by hoarding his fellow castaways possessions (including some very pricey drugs, and quite an impressive weapons stash). He also used Shannon’s painful and highly traumatic asthma attack as an excuse to get Kate to kiss him for the first time. It was hot, but kind of heartless too . . .
Why he’s broody? Like Don Draper, Sawyer had a pretty f-ed up childhood. When Sawyer was a little kid, a con man bilked his parents out of their life savings. Sawyer’s father became so depressed as a result, that he killed Sawyer’s mother before turning the gun on himself. To make matters worse, Sawyer is stranded on a deserted island where he is constantly fending off the unwelcome advances of Polar Bears, sadistic birds, black smoke, and those wackadoo Others. Oh, and did I mention the object of his desires keeps ditching him to make out with this lame ass pompous doctor? You’d be pretty pissed off too . . . I bet!
Why we love him anyway? Sawyer may be a con artist, and a thief . . . and he sure likes to beat the sh&t out of people! But he looks GREAT with his shirt off!
As the seasons of Lost progressed, Sawyer also proved himself to be an excellent leader, and a staunch protector of those he loved, most notably, Kate, Juliette, and, yes, even Hurley. He even stopped beating people up so much. (Well, at least he was more selective about it.) Oh, and the nicknames! I loved all those nicknames!
3) Noah “Puck” Puckerman – Mohawk-Wearing Bully Bad Boy
TV Show: Glee
Who plays him? Mark Salling
Why he’s a Bad Boy? At the start of the show, Puck was your basic jock bully (with a mohawk, of course). He LOVED tossing slushees in the faces of the Glee kids, and tossing nerds in the dumpster. He also got it on with a quite a few of his mom’s friends. But Puck’s worst offense, by far was screwing “Celibacy Club President Quinn,” while she was dating his friend. He also kept their rendezvous a secret, even after Quinn became pregnant, and Finn agreed to take responsibility for Puck’s baby . . .
Why he’s broody? You know, I could explain it to you. However this video says it better, than I ever could . . .
Why we love him anyway? Ummm . . . did you WATCH that video? Did it not make you fall in love with Puck, and make you want to give birth to all of his mohawk-wearing babies? By the end of Season 1, Puck came a long way toward redeeming himself. Not only did he stop throwing nerds into dumpsters, he also became really close with the Glee kids, most notably Rachel and Mercedes. And when it came down to it, Puck really stood by Quinn, and supported her throughout her pregnancy, even going so far as to stand by her side, as she gave birth. Now if that’s not a Redeemed Brooding Bad Boy, I don’t know what is!
4) Chuck Bass – Upper East Side Bad Boy
TV Show: Gossip Girl
Who plays him? Ed Westwick
What makes him a Bad Boy? Oh, Chuck! How are you a bad boy? Let me count the ways. Before you met Blair Waldorf, you bedded so many random women, that you made Don Draper, Sawyer, and Puck look like priests.
You tried to date rape Jenny Humphrey in the pilot episode (an incident we ALL wanted to forget about, and almost did, until you repeated the feat during the Season 3 finale.) Along with Blair Waldorf and the rest of your Scooby gang, you have schemed (and succeeded) to ruin the lives of MANY of Manhattan’s elite, sometimes even those in your own social circle. And you’ve callously broken Blair’s heart a few more times than us fans would have liked . . .
Why he’s broody? Despite being born into privilege, Chuck hasn’t had the easiest life. His mother died giving birth to him (or so he thought). And Chuck’s father blamed him for his mother’s absence all his life, constantly denigrating the young man’s worth and ability. Then his father died, which always sucks.
On the romantic side of things, particularly in the earlier episodes, Chuck constantly found his love for Blair unrequited or blatantly ignored. And once he FINALLY got her, Chuck had to keep screwing things up. So he lost her, over and over again, due to his own insecurities, hubris, and fragile ego.
Why we love him anyway? He’s Chuck Bass! The only man who can refer to himself in the third person constantly, without it ever becoming annoying. And as cold and callous as he may sometimes seem, Chuck LOVES Blair, possibly more than any television character has ever loved another. He loves her unconditionally, despite her flaws and idiosyncrasies. Chuck is always willing to sacrifice his own happiness for Blair’s, as he does in this adorable scene.
(Click the internal link to watch.)
5) Ryan Atwood – “Bad Boy from the Wrong Side of the Tracks”
TV Show: The O.C.
Who plays him? Benjamin McKenzie
What makes him a Bad Boy? Ryan hails from Chino. Based on what the show’s writers would have you believe, growing up in Chino makes you automatically bad news. During the pilot episode of the show, Ryan got himself involved in a teensy bit of grand theft auto. (It wasn’t really his fault, but still . . . .).
Oh, and believe it or not, Ryan likes to beat the sh&t out of people EVEN MORE than Puck and Sawyer! In fact, I’m pretty sure he did it at least once during every single episode of The O.C! If I recall, toward the end of the show’s run, he even got into cage fighting for a while, so that he could get PAID to beat the sh*t out of people. Smart business move, Ryan!
Why is he broody? NOBODY does broody like Ryan Atwood! Don’t believe me? Check out this clip from the show’s pilot episode . . .
This guy is the epitome of the strong, silent and ANGRY type. And with good reason! Growing up poor with an absentee father, a drunk mother, and a delinquent brother, Ryan didn’t have many opportunities growing up. At least, that is, until saintly public defender, Sandy Cohen, took him into his home and under his wing . . .
Why we love him anyway? Grand theft auto and butt-kicking notwithstanding, let’s face it, for a bad boy Ryan wasn’t . . . all that bad. He was sweet and protective of his friends, particularly Seth and Marissa, the latter of whom he got out of more jams than I can even count. He also had this staunch code of honor and integrity, that he never seemed to waver from, no matter how far he got from his Chino roots.
Sure, Ryan could be a little stiff and quiet at times . . . . OK . . . most of the time. But every once and a while, he would let loose and show his sweet side. And when that happened, no heart was safe . . .
6) Alex Karev – Dr. McBad Boy
TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Who plays him? Justin Chambers
What makes him a Bad Boy? OK. I’m not going to lie. A lot of times Alex Karev can be kind of a dick, both literally and figuratively. There was that one time, when he posted all those pictures of Izzie in her undergarments all over the hospital. And that other time when he unwittingly gave George syphilis, by sleeping with the nurse he had a thing for. Giving of STD aside, Alex was kind of mean to George in general. He was always calling him names and denigrating his manhood, whenever he got the chance.
Oh, and Alex cheated on Izzie . . . like A LOT!
Why he’s broody? Alex had an abusive father, who beat the crap out of him regularly. (Anyone else noticing a pattern here?) He also has really bad luck with the ladies. His girlfriend Rebecca went all crazy and bipolar on his ass. The other love of his life, Izzie, cheated on him with a ghost (Oh, I am serious!). She also got cancer . . . and he married her, thinking she was dying. But then she went into remission . . . and then she inexplicably dumped his ass. I think Alex has a right to be a little pissed off at the world? Don’t you?
Why we love him anyway? Alex is a fighter. He speaks his mind, and tells the truth, when no one else has the guts to do it. Plus, he’s an amazing doctor, who has a fabulous way with kids and teens, in particular. Unlike some of the other doctors at the hospital, Alex speaks their language, and doesn’t talk down to them. For that reason, they often trust and respect him. And for a D-bag, he can be surprisingly sweet and romantic, as illustrated here . . .
7) Eric Northman – Immortal Viking Bad Boy
TV Show: True Blood
Who plays him? Alexander Skarsgard
What makes him a Bad Boy? Eric is a very old, and very powerful vampire, who always gets what he wants. To him, humans are food to be consumed, and toys to be used for his amusement. Eric is currently involved in the shady and underground business of selling highly addictive vampire blood to humans and other assorted creatures. He’s betrayed his colleague Bill more times than I can count, in order to get what he wants. He kidnapped Lafayette and beat him into submission, until the latter agreed to become one of his blood pedaling minions. Eric also tricked Sookie into drinking his blood so that she would have hot sex dreams about him all the time. (And that’s a BAD THING?)
Why he’s broody? In truth, Eric’s not all that broody. And if he was, he probably wouldn’t admit it. But he does have a very soft spot for one Sookie Stackhouse, which has heretofore remains unrequited. And Eric is not a man used to not getting his girl. At the end of Season 2, we witnessed a vulnerable side to Eric that we hadn’t seen before. He lost his beloved maker, Godric to the sun, and cried tears of blood to mourn the loss. Thus, proving that even a “cold blooded” vampire like Eric can suffer from a broken heart.
Why we love him anyway? Let’s face it. Eric is just super sexy! His witty banter with Sookie never fails to make me drool. Eric also has a great sense of humor, and can lighten even the darkest of moments with his wit and charm. Plus, Vampire Eric is a really good guy to have on your side, when you are faced with a group of evil supernatural creatures who wish you dead. And you never know when that might come in handy. Did I mention he would be an excellent accessory to any bathtub?
8 ) Logan Echolls – Spoiled Little Rich Bad Boy
TV Show: Veronica Mars
Who plays him? Jason Dohring
What makes him a Bad Boy? Logan Echolls takes the term juvenile delinquent to a whole new level. Like many on this list, Logan enjoys giving a good ass whipping, but that’s not anywhere close to the worst thing on his rap sheet. Let’s see, during the show’s three seasons he (1) bashed the headlights on Veronica’s car; (2) brought GHB to a party; (3) blew up the local community pool; (4) orchestrated and videotaped “bum fights” for profit; (5) screwed his good friend’s mom and his girlfriend’s enemy; and (6) got himself arrested so he could beat up a known criminal who hurt Veronica. (I’m sure there’s more, but I only have so much blog space . . .)
Why he’s broody? Logan’s dad was a famous actor, but also a sadistic psycho killer who slept with and then murdered Logan’s girlfriend, Lily. Then his mother promptly killed herself. Logan soon found himself to be a suspect in Lily’s murder. Once he was cleared of that rap, he became a suspect in some gang member’s murder. Then, later, he was a rape suspect.
In fact, every time something bad happened in Logan’s general georgraphic vicinity, he became an automatic suspect. After just a couple of episodes spent hating her guts, Logan fell in love with Veronica. The problem was, there almost always seemed to be another guy (Duncan, Piz), another girl (Hannah, Kendall, Parker), another dead body, or another one of Logan’s bullheaded actions, standing in the way of the couple’s happiness.
Why we love him anyway? Logan and Veronica were made for eachother! Their witty banter was timeless. Logan alone had enough one-liners to fill a Joke Bible . . .
The sexual tension that emerged from Veronica’s and Logan’s once mutual hatred of one another could power cities. No matter what the current state of their relationship was, Logan was always willing to risk everything to save Veronica, be it his happiness, his future, his life, or his freedom from legal prosecution.
And what girl wouldn’t want that dedication in a guy?
9) Pacey Witter – Bad Boy from the Creek
TV Show: Dawson’s Creek
Who plays him? Joshua Jackson
What makes him a Bad Boy? Pacey was pretty much the worst student ever! It was a wonder he even graduated! He was also in many ways the ringleader of the Creek crew. For the most part, they were pretty straight laced to the point of being kind of boring (I excuse Slutty Jen Lindley from this list of course). But Pacey was always the one trying to lure them over to the darkside, with parties (gasp), and drinking (double gasp), and ditching school! (OMG!)
OK . . . so maybe he isn’t that much of a bad boy. But I couldn’t imagine doing a “boy list” without including the boy that officially started my TV fangirl career. And, of course, there was that time he banged his English teacher in the bushes and ended up inadvertently making a sex tape from it . . .
Why is he broody? Like many of the boys on this list, Pacey is a product of a dysfunctional family — a drunken dad who abuses him, a brother who verbally berates him, and a mother and sisters who ignore him completely. Due to his poor grades and upbringing, Pacey believes himself to be destined to a life on the Creek, doing menial labor for minimal wage. To make matters worse, he spends a good portion of Season 3 head over heels in love with Joey Potter, a woman who he believes to be completely out of his league, and who also seems to be very hung up on his best friend, Dippy Dawson.
Why we love him anyway? Pacey is by far, the kindest hearted, most romantic, sweetest, and most loyal boy on this entire list. Not only did he beat up boys for his lover, Joey ( most of these guys did that at one time or another), he also took care of her when she needed a friend, taught her to drive, saved her family’s business, bought her a wall, picked her up from a bad date in the middle of the night, and took her on a three month voyage without ever pressuring her into sex. In short, this man is MY HERO!
10) Damon Salvatore – The “I Like to Bite” Bad Boy
TV Show: The Vampire Diaries
Who plays him? Ian Somerhalder
What makes him a Bad Boy? What doesn’t make this guy a bad boy? He’s a VAMPIRE! He controls humans’ minds and drinks from them regularly. He breaks peoples necks for no apparent reason at all. He made Caroline his feeding vessel and sex slave for a couple of episodes.
(Click the internal link to watch.)
He tortured Vicki and made her think his brother, Stefan, was doing it. Then he killed her.
(No embedding on this clip either. You know the drill.)
After that, he turned her into a vampire and she went nuts. So he had to dispose of the body. He also continually tries to steal his brother’s girlfriends. (But we actually really like him for that . . .)
What makes him broody? Damon has been pining over the same girl for a century and a half! (How’s that for dedication!)
So, he risks his undeath to find his dream girl, only to learn that she doesn’t want to be found. His own brother basically tricked him into becoming a vampire. And now that same brother is dating a woman who looks exactly like the girl he fell in love with all those years ago. Did I mention that Damon is in love with this new girl too?
(Here we go again, click away . . .)
Why we love him anyway? Damon is beautiful and sexy. He is also strong, intensely masculine, and hilariously funny. The elder Salvatore Brother really does try to protect Elena in every way he knows how. Damon knows that Elena can redeem him. And deep down, he truly wants to be redeemed. Oh, and he looks really hot with his shirt unbuttoned. . .
So, there you have it, Ten Brooding Bad Boys viewed from the perspective of the blogger that loves them all. In every life a little darkness must fall. And if you have to have darkness, at least let it come in the form of a hot sexy man who loves you, like no one else will . . .
According to show writer Kevin Williamson, and some maddeningly teasing hints dropped by E!Online’s Spoiler Maven, Kristen, tonight’s Vampire Diaries Finale offers eight cliff hangers, a major death, and, hopefully, more squealworthy Damon and Elena moments, like the one pictured above.
(Ummm . . . hand holding, anyone? :))
Below is the extended trailer for the episode:
So, after much discussion, and an hour-an-a-half long internet conversation to iron out the details, I am happy to report that my fabulously brilliant blogging friend, and fellow Salvatore Brother enthusiast, Imaginary Men, and I will be live-blogging tonight’s finale episode of The Vampire Diaries, entitled “Founders Day,” together, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time!
As you can tell, Damon Salvatore is incredibly excited about this news! So, is Vicki Donovan. Except, unfortunately, SHE won’t be able to watch . . . being DEAD and all . . .
Join us for what will most certainly be an evening filled with good times, sort-of insightful commentary, and, of course, partially incoherent fangirl ravings of the ALL CAPS variety! Shirtless Salvatores Brothers need DEFINITELY APPLY!
Oh, and to whet your whistle before tonight’s show (as if it needed any more whetting!), please enjoy this webclip from the episode, in which Elena calls Damon out on his “eye thing.”
[I just wanted to update this post to offer you all my sincere apologies. If you happened to be online during the past hour, you might have noticed that we TRIED to live blog and ran into some technical difficulties. Please tune in later for your regularly scheduled recap . . . And again. I’m sorry!]
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