Why 'True Blood' is Superior to 'Twilight' in Every Way

The latest installment of the "Twilight" series, "Breaking Dawn Part 1" has made over $283.5 million in world-wide ticket sales. That proves that a cadaverous, pale, but moral vampire and his zombie-like bride appeals to a lot of people.

I, however, tend to like my vampire stories to have a little bite in them. That's why I prefer the "True Blood" vampires.

Think about this for just have a second, ladies, if you can. Whom would you want to greet with open veins? Would you prefer Edward, the nice guy, boyish blood sucker who is stuck in High School forever? Or would you prefer Bill Compton, the southern gentleman vampire with the dark past and possibly dark future? Or would you even prefer Eric Northman, the Viking who became a vampire and all that implies? Your answer will determine your level of maturity and you discernment of who makes a more exciting undead lover.

For my part, the one thing that appeals the most about "True Blood" and makes it superior in every way to "Twilight" is Sookie Stackhouse, the human (who is also part fairy; long story.) Sookie has everything that Bella Swan lacks. Those qualities include a personality, a feistiness that has intimidated many an occult creature, and a sexiness that that would stir the lust of a Franciscan monk.

In short, Bella is an emotionally drained child. Sookie is a well rounded woman. There is no contest there.

Besides, the environs of Bon Temps have amenities that sadly Forkes, Washington State lack. Merlott's seems to be a pleasant place to have a drink, eat supper, or get into trouble. Fangora, the vampire bar in nearby Shreveport, is the sort of place that even some bikers avoid. Also the weather is just more pleasant in the bayou than it is in the Pacific North West.

Finally, can you imagine a "Deadliest Warrior" type contest between-Eric and Alcide, the main werewolf character on "True Blood" and Edward and Jacob? It would be no contest. The southern lads would defeat the northerners in detail and leave their blood stained corpses on the ground.

Source: 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1' is Excruciating Tedium, Mark R. Whittington, Associated Content, Nov 19, 2011

'Breaking Dawn' rises to $283.5M worldwide debut, Associated Press, Nov 20, 2011

True Blood Home Page, HBO