Pointy Stiletto Nails #MissMe

"Wolverine has nothing on me!"

I think that a woman who keeps her nails done adds to her beauty.  We're far past the days where fake nails are frowned upon.  In fact, I'm sure that many of my readers never experienced a time where fake nails/hair were taboo in most places.

But, despite the fact that I attempt to be open minded when it comes to trends, I sometimes get stunned at what's being called "fashionable."  

Maybe it's the 40-something in me, but there are some things that look like a prank to me until I realize that everyone is doing it.  Like the first time that I saw a guy with sagging pants.  I thought he was just lazy until over time, I started seeing plenty of youngsters doing it.

Well, add pointy stiletto nails to the list for me.  The first time that I saw them on someone, I think it was around Halloween.  So, I assumed that it was part of whatever costume she was wearing to the party that evening.  Boy, was I wrong!

I had no idea that this was a trend.  They're so pointy and look like weapons.  Again, I'm all for nails being done, but I'd like my woman to not look like a vampire if she can help it.  In my opinion, they take away the feminine side to a woman.  When I look at a woman's hands, I want to see softness and elegance, not ferociousness.

If you wear pointy stilettos, then don't feel badly about this blog post.  I'm not your man, so just continue to "do you" and ignore this.  But, as far as pointy stilettos go, you can miss me with that.

What do you think of pointy stiletto fingernails/designs?

Flashback to Vampires

At least once a month, I'm going to flashback to previous posts for my new followers who may have missed out.

Two years ago today, I posted about how I absolutely despise modern-day portrayals of vampires. I thought that vampires should eat people and not co-exist with them. I still feel that way today. I tried watching "True Blood" back on Season 1 only to feel confused. I finally watched the first "Twilight" film and wondered how it made more than $20 at the box office. I just couldn't figure out the allure of these shows... Oh, wait!  I know now! Everyone takes their shirts off on these shows! It has to be the sex appeal because I cannot see any other reason to partake in either of these phenomenons.

Well, I like my vampire movies with a little more bite. Click on the link to open another window and journey back with me to this post to see why I once said that today's "vampires suck."


Vampires co-existing with humans: fair or foul?

Do Vampires Suck Now?

I know that I'm in the minority, but if I never see another commercial for a new TV series or movie about a vampire love story, then I'll be perfectly okay with that.

What has happened to vampires? They used to be so cool and mysterious, but now they're love-sick chumps who will drink synthetic/animal blood to avoid draining humans. Huh?

I know I constantly remind you all that I'm old school and I have a difficult time liking things today just because a bunch of other people like it. I get that. But vampires are so pathetic now! They fall in love with some human and basically risk dying over them every episode/sequel.

Some of you are probably already thinking, "but Q, Dracula was a love story because he wanted a bride". No, Dracula wasn't in love, that dude was selfish. He didn't want to spend eternity with lonely nights in his coffin, so he went to find someone to hook up with for a few centuries. He didn't care if the woman he chose wanted him or not. He made her want him. Even if it meant hypnosis. That's how the Count got down.

Not now though. A series like "True Blood", where vampires live amongst humans and try to fit in, make no sense to me. I watched two episodes and found myself scratching my head. Sookie loves some vampire and he defends her from other vampires. I don't watch the show, so I know little more than that. All of my FB friends plead with me to give it a try, but I simply refuse to do it (Sorry, O. My apologies, Z).

I've never seen a "Twilight" movie (or at least more than 10 minutes of one), but I'm surprised at how many people flock to see these pale, teen-aged guys, with their shirts off, changing into animals. I guess if people can watch four or five movies about a boy wizard, then vampires aren't a far cry from that. Come to think of it, instead of blogging, maybe I should be working on a sci-fi love story about Bigfoot falling in love with a talking unicorn or something. Hmmmm.... No sense in me not getting paid.

Now there are undead shows spawning left and right: "Vampire Diaries", "The Gates" and whatever other vampire soap operas I'm forgetting. A complete 180-degree turn from "Blade" or "Underworld" or even "From Dusk Til Dawn" where vampires are all about the killing. Aren't people supposed to run from vampires instead of trying to co-exist with them?

To each their own. You vampire soap opera lovers have a right to like anything you want just like I have a right to hate on it. Just stop trying to convince me that it's the best show or best movie ever. As far as I'm concerned when it comes to modern-day vampires, I think they suck.

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