Warning, Warning! DO NOT STRIKE UP ROB CONVO WITH THIS WOMAN!
Everyone needs a friend in this world of Robsession/Twilight Disorder. But you can’t just approach the crazies wearing the “Mrs. Robert Pattinson” shirts and make buddies. You need people like yourself,
the hardcore crazy fan who is perfectly sane on the outside.
Last week, we went through some tips and tricks to keep all the crazy contained, but no matter what you do, you are going to drop hints. But that’s okay. The only way we are going to find the normal fans is to know what to pick up on. So, I give you, my tips and tricks for spotting the closet/casual Rob-Twilight fans.
1. Look for the Bella saints bracelet.
No one just buys these bracelets. Yes, they are super cute and I love mine, but it also like a small bat signal to other Twilight fans. You see one, you look 
at that person, you nod once they acknowledge yours, then you move along. I’ve seen them in several places, including even on the wrist of the girl cutting my son’s hair. Need a new partner in Twi-crime? This person may be the real deal.
2. Go to a Sunday 10:30 a.m. showing of New Moon.
Every woman there is a closet fan, showing up at the time least likely to be filled with tweenies. But not only that, Sunday morning matinees are also least likely to have anyone else in the theatre for other movies. This “safe time” at your local theatre is the best time to scope out the “casual fans.”
3. Look for the “eye flicker” in Borders (or any other local book store!)
What is the “eye flicker”? Any time even the most casual or closet fan goes into a book store, they cannot help but scope out the table full of Rob & Twilight gear. But they don’t always run over there and start pawing over everything. No, they approach it like some kind of timid kitten. Slowly, they go to another table in eye sight and then you see it. The “eye flicker”, right over to that table. Yep, that’s one of the closet ones. She probably comments over at Random Acts of Rob every day!
4. Anytime the words “unicorn” or “kitty” are mentioned, giggles ensue!
This is mainly for the fan fiction ladies, but we all know that any good, respectful non-crazy Twi fan has most likely dabbled in the world of fan fiction. I won’t share why the words are giggle inducing because it will not be fair if you have not read these stories, but I also know that almost everyone has read these two! Try working these words into a sentence in a room full of women and see what happens!
What other tips and tricks do you have for spotting the “casual” fan?
September 15th, 2009 at 1:36 am
*puts hand in the air and waves like a loon* thats me the eye flicker and yes i do post on RaoR everyday jag totally owns me lol
and my mates and i have already planned to go to the 10.30 showing of new moon its on the 19th of november at our local cinema which just so happens to be a school day and we know from experience no tweens will be there
September 15th, 2009 at 7:37 am
OMG! #3 is so definitely me. Although, I will admit, I’m rather creeped out by some of the merchandise. Feel bad for Rob/Kris/Tay that they have to have their likeness on some of that stuff. I’d think three times before signing that contract.
As for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday showing, that’s my preferred movie time ANYTIME for the same reasons, plus it’s just a heck of a lot cheaper. Not sure i can do that with New Moon. Am still trying to decide if I can stomach a Midnight showing, or if I’ll hold out and wait till the next day and go at an obscure time. The Harry fans are less squee-ish a and as a fanbase, more demographically diverse, so there’s not nearly as much shrieking during the film as there would be with NM.
September 15th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
I plan on seeing the midnight showing, then going with my hubby the next day (since we both took the day off!) and see it at some random time during the day to avoid the tweenie drama!
September 15th, 2009 at 10:42 am
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September 15th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
#3 – OMG have you been following me?
September 19th, 2009 at 4:13 am
You know she has, Annie. I saw her following me a few times, too…
September 15th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
o0o!! Add another!
The “Hale Yes” window decal! Yes, I have one and yes, I have it on the back window of my car down in the bottom left corner. The only people who will understand this sticker are Twihards! That’s why I am not ashamed of it
September 15th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Oh, that made me remember my TheShagDaddy’s “Jasper Says Relax” t-shirt. People are always asking who Jasper is, but I see those girls that totally giggle!
September 15th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Love you gals! Mean it!
September 19th, 2009 at 4:12 am
I’ve been wanting one of those stupid bracelets. Because, yeah, I kind of want to show my Twilight love… but I don’t really want to walk around with Edward on my chest. Well, not in shirt form, anyway… if he wants to walk out of the book and come hang out on my chest for reals, I have no issue with that.
Jasper Says Relax… I like that. A lot.