Sex Appeal in Fantasy Fiction

Hey, Pop! I have a good topic for us to discuss. I've had this epiphany for years but now I can see it clear to the core now.

Just last night, I finished watching Legend of the Seeker and of course I'm in love with the actress, Bridget Regan who plays Mother Confessor, Kahlan Amnell. She has ditched her original white gown for a dark brown leather outfit and uses weapons along with her abilities. Imagine how a straight 20 year-old male feels seeing this upgrade of this character he likes. Now the character, Sister Nicci is now replaced by a much younger and attractive actress, Emily Foxler. Without spoiling anything, I'll say that in this episode whenever she's hurt, Kahlan is also. Halfway through, Richard finds her being hurt by a man and after he deals with him, Nicci comes on to him (with blood dripping from the corner of her mouth and that look in her eyes). She says, "Why don't we make her feel better?" in a seductive voice and Richard replies "What kind of monster are you?" while she keeps on with this hot stare. It's evident to say that she's not right in the mind and evil. Anyway to make a long story short, I see her killing her sisters, becoming empowered and looking badass...I wanted her!

Alright, the point I'm trying to make is this. When we see a beautiful person playing a role in the real world, we'll echo the words, "He/She is hot" or whatever. But seeing beautiful people in a fantasy world playing playing an edgy villainy role makes your desire for them even higher. What also makes this a plus is for example, Battlestar Galactica's environment. Dr. Gaius Balta has a chip in his head where the smoking hot Number Six, Tricia Helfer is seducing him in his mind. Which man would not want to be in that position to see what it's like and which man would not want to sleep in a bed with a naked Tricia Helfer and D'Anna Biers, Lucy Lawless on a Cylon ship in space as a rebel? Love and lust interests involving a character who has extreme attitudes and behavior as a villian is always intriguing. I hope I'm making myself clear as I understand this.

This is the reason why I adore imagination and why it's influenced me so much in what I do whether it be writing, drama or music. We love to see the darkside more than the light of characters in fiction. Even though I'm not a fan, I can understand why girls love the Twilight series because seeing beautiful like Robert Pattinson or Taylor Lautner as a vampire and werewolf is sexy to them. I'll admit I want to see the films just because of Kristen Stewart, Ashley Greene and Justine Wachsberger! I don't know what one word to describe this topic but hopefully you all get what I'm trying to explain because we've all felt this and it's really amazing when you think about it.

Kahlan's Before and After-

This thread has given me the confidence to declare my desire for Saruman. I want to eat chocolate out of his beard.

Joshua wrote:This thread has given me the confidence to declare my desire for Saruman. I want to eat chocolate out of his beard.

Joshua wrote:This thread has given me the confidence to declare my desire for Saruman. I want to eat chocolate out of his beard.

his crotch beard.

Joshua wrote:This thread has given me the confidence to declare my desire for Saruman. I want to eat chocolate out of his beard.

SamaeltheDestroyer wrote:

Joshua wrote:This thread has given me the confidence to declare my desire for Saruman. I want to eat chocolate out of his beard.

True or not, it's no different from what I explained...no matter how awkward that sounds.

(._Y_.) wrote:

Joshua wrote:This thread has given me the confidence to declare my desire for Saruman. I want to eat chocolate out of his beard.

his crotch beard.

Alright, forget what I said above this-that's just weird.

It's entirely subjective. Fantasy, in its most basic form, can add glamour onto anyone, being that they're this character that is easily read and understood. That's stories in general. As for the "Dark Side," it is that forbidden fruit. When you question what exactly is right and wrong. Why is this person bad for me? They're fun, or seem fun. Curiosity and guilty pleasures drive us, whether we know it or not.

Makes for good discussion, though. Why do we go against the grain--when it comes to anything, really?

BlueMaxx wrote:It's entirely subjective. Fantasy, in its most basic form, can add glamour onto anyone, being that they're this character that is easily read and understood. That's stories in general. As for the "Dark Side," it is that forbidden fruit. When you question what exactly is right and wrong. Why is this person bad for me? They're fun, or seem fun. Curiosity and guilty pleasures drive us, whether we know it or not.

Makes for good discussion, though. Why do we go against the grain--when it comes to anything, really?

We can post examples all day like these-

Hot.

I always thought that Prince Phillip should've gone with Maleficent over the sleeping bimbo. I mean, she's by default appealing, but is powerful and can become anyone or create anything you desire. Maleficent FTW.

You didn't really get Sleeping Beauty, did you?

^ Maybe you only think you do? Hrm.

^ If only. *sigh*

Awesome, BluuMaxx! Hey here's what I was talking about in Legend of the Seeker

Kahlan's Before and After-

I get what you mean. She gives that air of confidence and sexiness with the latter look. Seems more accessible with her other look too.

Not sure if I worded that the way I wanted, but close enough.

ChrisToPhenom wrote:Awesome, BluuMaxx! Hey here's what I was talking about in Legend of the Seeker

Kahlan's Before and After-

I love her so much. She's currently on the top of my "entertainers I want to do" list.

BlueMaxx wrote:I get what you mean. She gives that air of confidence and sexiness with the latter look. Seems more accessible with her other look too.

Not sure if I worded that the way I wanted, but close enough.

Sh-t, you're speaking my language-I understood everything.

Batman25JM wrote:
I love her so much. She's currently on the top of my "entertainers I want to do" list.

You also, eh? You know what, when I look at Bridget Regan, I always repeat, "Where did this goddess come from?" She's so beautiful...I'll say she's the best I've seen in fantasy. Her future looks bright and I hope Maxim has her on their list to photo-shoot.

ChrisToPhenom wrote:

Batman25JM wrote:
I love her so much. She's currently on the top of my "entertainers I want to do" list.

You also, eh? You know what, when I look at Bridget Regan, I always repeat, "Where did this goddess come from?" She's so beautiful...I'll say she's the best I've seen in fantasy. Her future looks bright and I hope Maxim has her on their list to photo-shoot.

Yep, me too. I LOVE Legend of the Seeker and she is a big reason why. She's definitely my favorite fantasy actress.

I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to see her to do a Maxim spread.

Batman25JM wrote:
Yep, me too. I LOVE Legend of the Seeker and she is a big reason why. She's definitely my favorite fantasy actress.

I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to see her to do a Maxim spread.

I just posted a thread on the show's IMDb profile to see the demand. I mean, even if she doesn't get a cover after a while, an article inside would be a good start.

Badassery, the femme fatale, can be a hot look.

BlueMaxx wrote:Badassery, the femme fatale, can be a hot look.