From the description:
I was changed after reading the Hunger Games series. I read them while the revolutions were happening in the middle east, and after reading these books throughout the day then seeing the footage of the revolutions on the nightly news, they became so much more real to me. The characters I pictured as I read were modeled after people I really knew, and I felt for them like they were real, too. I cried for them, felt hopeful, was angry at their stupid decisions, and worried when they went away. I guess I can say this for many other books that I’ve read, but none have weighed as heavily on my heart as the Hunger Games trilogy has.
Suzanne Collins, here’s to you. You wrote a series that both broke my heart and gave me hope that not all Young Adult fiction has to be about vampires and young, stupid girls being hopelessly in love. I’ve had friends tell me that as they read the books, they pictured me as Katniss and my little sister, Hannah, as Prim. That’s the biggest compliment to me. I’m really proud to bear this Mockingjay on my skin for the rest of my life.
/book nerd rant
Mockingjay tattoo inked by Nikki Sin at Valor Tattoo Parlor in Reno, NV.
Who do you think would win a battle between Buffy the Vampire Slayer and River Tam? My money is on Buffy.
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If you’re an opinionated vampire who wants to share a message, this interactive “Lazer” t-shirt is for you. Using an ultraviolet lazer (included), you can draw or write anything you wish on the shirt, and when you step into the darkness, your creation will glow for all to see. Over time, the writing on the shirt will fade, and you can start the process all over again.
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“Buffy the Riveter” doesn’t look much like Buffy, but I’m all for a strong woman who is ready and willing to kill Twilight vampires.
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If you thought Bacon cologne was the most ridiculous scent on the face of the earth…read on.
An Italian brand called “Blood Concept” is set to debut with four fragrances based on blood types A, B, AB and O.
Supposedly, O is a leathery scent, AB is a mineral scent, B is a spicy wood, and A is an herbaceous vegetable scent—but all have a “bloody” metallic note as a base.
It’s the perfect scent for sparkly vampires—unless there is a Twilight perfume out there. Somebody check Hot Topic.
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In geeky circles, Nathan Fillion is truly a god among men. So you’ll be happy to know that he is the cover boy for Entertainment Weekly’s latest issue, which hits the newstands today. And you’ll probably want to check it out for more than just the pretty pictures—because he’ll be talking Firefly:
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Or, more accurately, it was the cause of his bad day. He just wanted a good photo for Facebook. Tragic.
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