it saddens me that this is apparently necessary...

[rivendellrose]

From the Seattle PI: Tribe takes on Twilight silliness - "We do not turn into wolves."

Excerpted quote:

In addition to shedding light on the appropriation of Quileute culture, we wish to expose how the Twilight saga has presented a skewed version of modern Native American life and to offer visitors to this site an alternative perspective with links to resources for a more meaningful understanding of Indians in the modern era.

They also note that ""Twilight’s" portrayal of the Quileute wolfpack as "over-sexualized, exoticized, and macho" beings is culturally insensitive, especially when compared to the refined vampires." Yeeeeeeeah. Ain't that the truth.

Comments

[seachanges.livejournal.com]

So not surprised given the sheer amount of cluelessness and crazy exhibited by many Twilight fans.

[rivendellrose.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the crazy is really, impressively strong with these ones. :P

[gaslightgallows]

It's just like Cleo said. Vampire love is sexy, werewolf love is disfiguring. Ergo, sexy love has to be sparkly and non-ethnic. Barrrrrf. >:(

[rivendellrose.livejournal.com]

Sparkling and uber-white and non-ethnic, don't forget that.

...Draco is a hilariously appropriate icon for this discussion. ♥

[hoperomantic.livejournal.com]

I'm just.. I'm... *HR bangs head to desk at a loss for words*

[rivendellrose.livejournal.com]

It's totally crazy.