Monsters as metaphors in BTVS and Supernatural

I like supernatural creatures. Partly I like them because they are a testament to human inventiveness in the face of the unknown and inexplicable. They're beautiful creations of folk logic ["Well, if it looks like the corpse's nails and hair are growing and it's in a pool of blood when we dig it up, that means it must be alive and feeding on blood!"], fear and wonder. That's why I will devour stories about them: because, as human creations, they are clever, rich and powerful, full of meaning... They've got a hold on us.

I also like supernatural creatures because they work as lovely metaphors, which partly explains their continuing fascination, even to people who do not believe in them.

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Monsters as metaphors in BTVS and Supernatural

I like supernatural creatures. Partly I like them because they are a testament to human inventiveness in the face of the unknown and inexplicable. They're beautiful creations of folk logic ["Well, if it looks like the corpse's nails and hair are growing and it's in a pool of blood when we dig it up, that means it must be alive and feeding on blood!"], fear and wonder. That's why I will devour stories about them: because, as human creations, they are clever, rich and powerful, full of meaning... They've got a hold on us.

I also like supernatural creatures because they work as lovely metaphors, which partly explains their continuing fascination, even to people who do not believe in them.

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Power of love?

So Dollmore, known for its slightly silly names [see Pubis Club outfit], has just issued a new male Model Doll named Huey Lewis. All you children of the '80s must agree that this begs the inevitable question: But where's the News? :p