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No, I'm not a squealy "Bella" / "OMG HES SO HOT111" kind of girl. I've never met him. I've only seen tiny pictures of him online.

Anyway, it's my first date ever in existence and we're going to see new moon!! But I'm nervous!! I don't know how much he actually dislikes it! gonk

I know his little sister is a huge fan, and I heard from his uncle that when he found out I was anti-Twilight, he said it was "good". Is that "good"?? What does that mean??

So how far should I go? There are three main options:
1. Dress up as Edward and Bella and make a scene.
2. Wear anti-twilight shirts and make a scene.
3. Diss the movie ... and make a scene.

But there are many things to consider:
1. It's a first date. We've never met each other before.
2. What if he doesn't want to dress up or diss the movie?
3. How many fans will still be going to see the movie, now that it's the third-or-so week the movie's been out?
4. Would it be a good first impression?

Well, please help and give suggestions. I've never, EVER had a date/boyfriend before, I've never kissed a guy (or a girl, for that matter), etc. Advice, please? tyvm.

I think wearing the shirts would probably be the best option.

But I reeeaaaly wanted to use this Edward Cullen wig I bought after Halloween.

1. It's a first date. We've never met each other before.
If you think you there might be a change that you will be interested in the guy, I wouldn't go for any options that involve making a scene unless you're 100% sure he will be okay with that.

2. What if he doesn't want to dress up or diss the movie?
I think it is odd to go see a movie that you know you are not going to like, more so if it is a first date. The idea of a date is that it should be an enjoyable experience for both people involved and most people don't want to spend $15+ to see a movie just to play Mystery Science Theatre 3000 while watching it. I would assume that someone would not want to dress up unless they are one of those fans that are obsessed to the point of it being freakish.

3. How many fans will still be going to see the movie, now that it's the third-or-so week the movie's been out?
Assume that they will still be there. If you remember the movie Titanic, I ended up seeing it at least 5 or 6 times in the theatre just because I liked the movie enough to be willing to go each and every time someone invited me to come along.

4. Would it be a good first impression?
Some people [myself being one of them] would be mortified to be seen with someone who is making a scene [regardless of why they are doing it] to the extent that you would have made a very bad first impression.

Okay, okay, I get the idea. I won't take it too far... BUT I'm still going to see that movie. I mean, it might help me with my trauma. Think about it: I dreaded the first movie when it came out in theaters. I was depressed. And now that I'm having the first date of my life (Jesus, I've never even had a crush since third grade), it's something to look forward to. I want it to be a happy experience. And I don't want to embarrass him if he doesn't want to do anything too silly.

Sooo... I suppose a t-shirt would be enough. sweatdrop

Oh, and about sharing my life with everyone... well, first of all, I suppose I just want people to actually care about my life. I know, it sounds emo and depress-ey, but I like sharing my adventures and getting advice. I feel comfortable in this guild. It's one of the few places where I can be myself.

And my laptop's been broken for over a month and that's where I keep my journal lol. Ain't gonna put none mah stuff on the home 'puter. ... Then again, I fail at using a journal anyway.

And I like the fact that I actually get feedback for crazy things I might do. For example, the time I almost went to school wearing a shirt that says "I kill boys who sparkle," when you guys told me it sounded too violent for a Catholic school. So it helps me cope with reality. Yes, this is getting even more personal, I know. It's 'cause I have no life. mrgreen

I second that, don't forget to let us know how it goes!

Be kind and cordial, then crack universally-hilarious jokes and innuendo once you think you've got him warmed up. Maybe he can relate, and then you two can just be on your merry way with the fun conversations. Good luck, bro.

Good luck... I went on my first date a few weeks ago, we went to see 2012. Let us know how it goes...

Wow, well - update! - I just got through with the date... and, it was like the minimum of my expectations. Not that it was bad, but that I expected it to be at least somewhat good.

Anyway. He didn't say anything. Like, at all. No personality, no anything. He was the definition of average.

When I went to the movie it felt like he wasn't even there. I tried every anti trick in the book... I got more reactions from the rest of the audience than I did from him.

The highlight of the experience was when Bella said she was too old for him and he said he was 108... I coughed very loudly, *cough!******* and pretty much every person in there who wasn't a fangirl got a good laugh out of it. (Except my date, of course.)

So it wasn't a complete failure, I suppose. I just don't think he understood the whole anti- thing enough to get it.

Oh, yeah, the movie was hilarious. I laughed at inappropriate times, too. (Just as a side note: There were about three seconds when it was honestly funny - Vampires in an elevator.)