I have a problem.

No, I don’t consider my Twilight obsession a problem, thank you very much. It’s more of a boy problem. I’m caught in a triangle between two men. Now, it’s not what you think, because neither of them know I exist, but still. I like to consider myself a one man type of gal. But, alas, I just can’t decide.

Just who is my top guy, Robert Pattinson or Jackson Rathbone?

Really, they’re crazy similar, right down to the fact that Jackson, who plays Jasper Hale in case you didn’t know, was Catherine Hardwick’s second choice for the role of Edward Cullen.

Point of interest – that means Kristen Stewart has kissed both of my guys. Jealous!

Anyway. Let’s talk about all the things I love about Rob and Jackson to see who comes out on top (that’s what she said).

The Hair

Rob: Who doesn’t know about Rob’s hair? I mean – it doesn’t matter what he does to it. Since he’s always running his fingers through it (and let us not talk about Rob’s fingers because I could stare at those for days), it constantly looks like sex hair.

Jackson: This boy is always playing with his hair but unlike Rob – for whom it’s a nervous tick – Jackson uses it as another extension of his eclectic style. When he had an odd cut while he was doing The Last Airbender he spiked it up into an insanely high mohawk.

Verdict: Tie – Whatever length, unkempt or slicked back, these boys do not know how to have a bad hair day. It’s ridiculous.

The Smile

Rob: Do you know what I love about Rob? He giggles. It’s utterly adorable. He smiles with his entire face. I love his grin. It was one of the best things about Eclipse – he actually got to use that gorgeous smile of his more.

Jackson: Oh, lord. This boy has the kind of smile where, were he to flash it at you, you would instantly do whatever he asked. What’s that Jackson? You want me to kill the president? Well, yessir. Coming right up. And on top of it, he does this little lip purse. You see it in Eclipse when he’s facing Emmett during training – “Don’t hold back.”

Verdict: Tie – Rob’s grin or Jackson’s lip purse. I just cannot decide.

The Accent

Rob : British. I could listen to him say bouffant, coccyx and nachos all fucking day long tyvm.

Jackson: Texas Twang. Low and deep and just beautiful. Don’t believe me? Try watching him live. Every time he speaks – I swoon.

The Music

Photo courtesy of Jenn Goetz

Rob: Now, generally speaking I am not actually attracted to Edward…unless he’s on that piano. That. Scene. Was. Hot. On top of his extraordinary piano skills, Rob, of course, contributed two songs to the Twilight soundtrack (voice: low, gravely, wonderful) and also wrote the guitar music, which he played, for Never Think.

Jackson:  With his band, 100 Monkeys, I’ve seen Jackson play guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, trumpet, electric ukulele and harmonica and sing. All in one night. Good lord.  ::fans self::

Verdict: Tie – They’re both insanely talented with their instruments (that’s what she said).

The Acting

Rob: Okay – first of all, I agree with his choices as Edward but, that being said, Twilight is just not the kind of movie you want to judge an actor on. Rob is amazing in that he tends to choose scripts that are very character driven. He’s amazing. He disappears into his roles completely. I’m sorry – if you can make me forget you’re 1) Edward Cullen and 2) Robert Pattinson – you are talented. Loved him as a nerd in Bad Mother’s Handbook, loved him as Salvador Dali in Little Ashes (PS – the boy makes kissing look HOT, man or woman), and Remember Me? Good lord. Powerful.

Jackson: Now – when I first saw Jackson it was in interviews and I didn’t know what to make of him. I mean, really, you cannot judge a good actor based off of a look of agony and “Oh, I think we can handle that.” Then I sat down to watch Criminal Minds. Holy. Crap. Y’all. If you have not seen Jackson’s episode of Criminal Minds: Conflicted, watch it. It’s stunning. Just. Stunning. I was literally staring at him gape mouthed. And thus…my Jackson Rathbone obsession began.

Verdict: Rob has a slight edge only because his roles are so character driven and accessible. Jackson tends to choose…odd roles. He’s utterly fantastic, but they’re hard to re-watch (especially Dread. OGOD DON’T MAKE ME RELIVE THE END OF DREAD).

Accessibility

Rob: Ha. The poor boy is mobbed everywhere he goes. Good luck with that.

Jackson: If you’re anywhere on the 100 Monkeys’ touring schedule, Jackson is easy access (that’s what she said). I’ve seen the boy five times in concert and talked to him once – and I’m pretty shy about these things. Most people who go to a 100 Monkeys concert can easily get a handshake, maybe an autograph and possibly a picture. Either way – you can get close to him. And believe me. You want to. He is utterly gorgeous up front and his entire band is talented. It’s a fun show no matter who you are. And Jackson has this way of engaging the audience. If you’re close enough – he will look directly AT you for a moment while he’s singing. And that my friends…that is… just… ungh.

Verdict: Jackson by a long shot.

Winner

None. Well, crap that didn’t help me any. Sigh. I suppose I will have to keep on admiring both of them.

Poor, poor me.

All Robert Pattinson images were gathered from edwardandbella.net and all Jackson Rathbone images were gathered from ifelthope.net unless otherwise noted.

Gratuitous Rob/Jackson action. Jackson interviews Rob – hilarity ensues:

In a recent article from SPIN magazine, about a recent interview on the Daily Mirror (god it’s like a train of articles on other articles) it was revealed the Robert Pattinson had some choice words for Courtney Love following rumors from earlier this year that he may be cast as Kurt Cobain in an upcoming biopic.

In the interview Pattinson was asked, “Is it true you’re going to play Kurt Cobain in the Nirvana movie?”  He responded in the interview by saying that he was a big fan of the band and would be “embarrassed” to play Cobain on the big screen.  Pattinson followed up the question with his opinion on the public bashing by Courtney Love about the rumors.

“And you see all these comments, like from Courtney Love, saying ‘What the fuck! He’s totally wrong for it,’” Pattinson said. “And I’m like, ‘I fucking said no, you dick!’ I didn’t get offered it. For one thing, I’m too tall, and I can’t sing like him, I’m nothing like him! It’s ridiculous.”

When I heard the rumors in April I too thought it was ridiculous.  Pattinson is a talent, but he’s no Cobain.

After the massive success of the Lost In Forks contest post, I figured I would follow it up with the announcement of another Twilight inspired contest, this time from Toys “R” Us.  Today Toys “R” Us announced the Twilight Saga: Eclipse Ultimate Sweepstakes.  The contest allows fans to enter for an opportunity to win movie-inspired Eclipse memorabilia, and one lucky winner will receive a signed Eclipse movie script as the grand prize.

Eclipse Ultimate Sweepstakes Prizes

Enter for your chance to win!

While there are tons of people out there who have their complaints about the Twilight series, one publisher is taking this golden opportunity to turn a fad into something educational.  Mason Crest Publishers has announced they will be releasing a series of books that are due out later this year that will tap in to the current vampire and werewolf phenomenon.

Targeting readers ages 12 and up, the series builds on the current obsession with vampires and werewolves, offering young adults information on the history, the science, and the literary connections behind these fascinating creatures (After all Vampires ARE fictional). Myths and stories about creatures of the night have been popular throughout history, as people are drawn to the allure of the “other.”

The series which is titled, The Making of a Monster: Vampires & Werewolves will include:

• Ancient Werewolves and Vampires: The Roots of the Teeth
• Dracula and Beyond: Famous Vampires & Werewolves in Literature and Film
• Fighting the Fangs: A Guide to Vampires and Werewolves
• Howling at the Moon: Vampires & Werewolves in the New World
• Pop Monsters: The Modern-Day Craze for Vampires and Werewolves
• The Psychology of Our Dark Side: Humans’ Love Affair with Vampires & Werewolves
• The Science of the Beast: The Facts Behind the Fangs
• Transylvania and Beyond: Vampires & Werewolves in Old Europe
• Global Legends and Lore: Vampires and Werewolves Around the World

I’m not a huge reader, but I must say that the mixture of pop culture, werewolves and vampires actually has me a bit intrigued in reading this series.  But the real question is, will our sparkley vampires and shape-shifting Quilieutes make the cut?  Or are these books simply piggybacking off of the success of recent phenomenon’s like Twilight?

At 10:00am Pacific Time Volvo’s final phase of the Lost In Forks game kicked off, but not without its share of problems.  Many Where Is Edward Cullen readers have complained on our Lost In Forks hints post that they are unable to get the game to load or work, even though they were sent a confirmation email inviting them to the final phase.  While many have done everything from switching browsers, to clearing their browser’s cache, nothing seems to be resolving the issue.

Other commenter’s are complaining that the game is experiencing significant lag, which is unfortunate since the ability to win is based on the amount of time it takes to complete the final phase.  However, that being said, we are getting reports of various readers who have already completed the phase and felt that it was much easier than they expected.  One in fact referred to it as “lame”.  Have you played the final round of Lost In Forks?  What are your thoughts?

We’ve also started a new thread in our recently announced forums, that you can comment on here