As I headed up Westwood Blvd today, I surmised - at first - that the tough economy was taking its toll.
But, a smattering of bed rolls, blankets, and half-asleep bodies bundled up in layers of raggy clothes turned out to be the first signs of a long vigil by Twilight fans expected to explode into ecstasy come Friday (Nov. 20th) when the 3rd feature film in the Vampire series unfolds on the silver screen (at the stroke of midnight in a handful of theatres around the country).
The world premiere kicks the saga off on tomorrow on Nov.16th at two Mann's Theatres in Westwood (The Village Theatre and the Bruin) were the hearty die-hard fans are pining for a glimpse at a star or two.
Amused - I strolled by and tried to get a gander at the spoils of Pattinson's besotted admirers who waited patiently for the much-anticipated blood-sucking event - sure to make temperatures rise and pubescent young ladies swoon (and faint) when their young Lothario - Robert Pattinson - makes a devilish entrance at the theatre next week.
Last year, when Pattison's character appeared from off-camera into the glare of the floodlights, excited teens let out a chorus of orgasmic screams the likes of which I'd not witnessed in many-a-day.
None of their affections have waned; in fact, they appear to have been escalasting to a fever pitch in recent days as they wile away a few hours in the sizzling-hot mid-day sun - and in the interim - proudly share their coveted memorabilia with fellow Vampire aficionados in a line that snakes from Weyburn @ Westwood - up to Le Conte to the edge of the UCLA campus - and around the corner (and beyond to the Theatre) in a pilgrimage not terribly unlike the long and arduous one that Dorothy made to the "Emerald City" (Wizard of Oz).
As I strode by somewhat amused, the occasional fan gave me a cold stare; after all, I was over thirty.
How could I possibly feel their longing, understand their all-consuming passion?
The adoring fans appeared to be mostly in the twenty-something demographic - with ubiquitious streaks of pink hair, black T's etched with haunting images of Pattison worn over torn jeans - the entire scintillating V-garb sparked up with a smattering of intriguing trinkets that have sprung up from a culture currently in Vampire Vogue.
The Twi-hards (as they're known to exasperated parents & greedy studio suits) are lovingly adorning their bodies with Volturi pendants, engraved rings worn on the fourth finger (!), and eye-catching jewelley crafted with black diamonds (Liz would be envious!) curdled with blood-red gems that underscore the awful truth.
Vampires are stalking our children and luring them into the blood-sucking fold!
Meanwhile, mainstream retailers are getting in on the action, too.
At Nordstroms, for instance, they're flipping a bevy of t-shirts etched with quotes from the film, plaid jackets, and shirts that tease "Bet you can't read my mind."
But, I can, darling!
Love sick young fans are pining for a roll in the hay with their pin-up flavor of the month, the ever-sensual vamp-charistmatic, actor Robert Pattinson.
In the alternative?
A signed poster - with sexy stud's mug splashed all of it - would suffice.
Thank you very much!
The ultimate?
Young Pattinson hopefuls are dashing off to beauty salons, plunking down hard-earned cash, and splurging on eye-catching "Twilights" in a witchy-effort to emulate Kristen Stewart's and her vampy femme fatale "do".
If Pattison comes calling, it will bring a whole new meaning to the phrase - fashion victim - eh?
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