Don't Look At Me With Those Judge-y Little Eyes

Basically, that Disney list is over.  I tried, got about a third of the way in, and then more interesting ways for me to procrastinate came about.  Like watching The Vampire Diaries.  I admit it, I actually kind of like it.  I watched the first episode ages ago on GO! but I spent the entire time making up lame storylines for when Van Helsing becomes a science teacher at a high school to try and suss out the vampire student.  But, I gave it another shot, and it gets better.  Like, the writers called a meeting and were like, "How about we stop sucking and get awesome instead?" and then high fived on it.  So, now I give you my thoughts on the first few episodes (because that's all I've watched.)


First off:  Pilot.

• I am actually pleasantly surprised by the fact that I don’t hate Elena. I might even venture to say that I actively like her as a character. also love Caroline
• STEFAN WHY ARE YOU SO CREEPY
• I am loving how Damon’s entrances are always accompanied by like 50 fog machines as if he is David Bowie after a wardrobe change.
• INTENSE VAMPIRE EYELINER
• so much lulz over Stefan having a diary. he is like the creepiest pubescent girl ever. if I were Elena I probably would have maced that mofo like halfway through the episode. also he kind of looks like the muppet lovechild of David Boreanaz and RPattz. (but still handsome!)
• STEFAN YOU ARE STALKING A TEENAGER BECAUSE SHE LOOKS LIKE YOUR EX FROM THE 1800’S. LOOK AT YOUR LIFE, LOOK AT YOUR CHOICES. and damn boy, have you been studying the Barney Stinson Weirdly Intense Eye Contact Method?
• Matt is beautiful.
• Vicky is a dumb bitch.
• HNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG IAN SOMERHALDER FUCK EVERYTHING I ADORE DAMON 
• Ian Somerhalder is an absolute fucking delight in everything he ever does and this is definitely no exception. 
• OHHHH BUT THE LAST 5 MINUTES MADE ME SHIP DAMON/CAROLINE AND STEFAN/ELENA WHOOPS. I mean, I have no idea where this show is going but I know that I’m almost definitely going to change my mind on those ships if the usual contents of the fandom are any indication. 
• Everyone is so pretty.  You're only allowed in this town if you're pretty.
• overall: liked it, excited to see how much better it’s going to get

 Now, Random Thoughts

• I want to have Damon’s evil sadistic vampire babies.  Seriously, look in his eyes.  Sorry, you're pregnant.
• Nina Dobrev makes me want to stop eating forever. I mean, I think she looks like she needs to sit down and have about five hamburgers, but she can pull off the jeans-and-boots combo like I’ve always wished I could.
• It’s a little Twilight-y, but Elena’s teen angst is so much more bearable than Bella’s, because Elena 1) has actually had something really really tragic and damaging happen to her instead of just being a self-important, whiny twat over nothing, and 2) she is actually trying to be happy.
• LOL FOREVER AT STEFAN JOINING THE FOOTBALL TEAM. It’s actually kind of adorable. I like him. Am I not supposed to like him?
• Jeremy, honey. Vicky would apparently rather date a rapist. I want you to go home, write a sad poem in your journal, and move on. Her face is too big anyway. She’s a stupid bitch.
• I still like Caroline, although I’m iffy about her sometimes. I trust that I’m going to really love her later, so I’m holding out.
• MATT. I LOVE YOU MATT.
• Tyler is a giant bag of douche. He is a tumbling dickweed. Tell me something is going to happen to redeem him as a character? Because I want to punch him in the dick.
• Basically: I am enjoying myself and am looking forward to seeing how the season progresses. Even though I kind of facepalmed at Elena being a cheerleader (OF COURSE she’s a cheerleader)
• Oh wait, she quits.  She's a quitter.  
• I like the whole idea of Damon & Vicki getting drunk and half-naked and dancing around in their underwear.  Am I invited?