Team Jacob discussion
why do people like ed more than jake y
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Jul 15, 2008 08:04PM

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Intelligence: you gotta admit, he's smart. Sure he's had the odd 100 years or so to get that way, and the added bonus that he can read minds, but no matter what, even if not the wisest (decision to leave Bella and all, which I, too, blatantly disagreed with), he's still intelligent about situations, logic, people and most other things. If Edward was a slack-jawed, stupid idiot with dazzling good-looks, then I'm sure a lot of people wouldn't think the same about Edward. Shallow people might still like him...but taking away his intelligence just makes him a whole lot less 'sexy'. Plus he talks intelligently, in a mature, sophisticated manner. He thinks about what he says and just doesn't spurt out incoherent nonsense. And who can resist a smooth talker?
Decency: he's an absolute gentleman, that's undeniable. Some people don't like that about a guy, but I do. It goes along with the whole sophistication thing. He's romantic, sweet and protective(flaw? I beg to differ). He's polite, as he opens the door for Bella when she gets in the car, and he's tactful, knowing the right things to say and when to say them. That and he restrains from saying terrible things about Jacob and the wolves. He respects them for what they are even if he doesn't like them.
Unselfish/Altruistic: he loves Bella so much he'd do anything for her. Even agree to her being with Jacob if that's what she wanted. He let Bella cry over another man in his arms. What guy would do that for you? It's just like going to your boyfriend/partner/husband and crying/whining to him about some other guy that you are in love with too. Edward sure can take a beating. If I were Edward I would be so hurt...my soul mate, the only girl I'll ever love in my entire existence is in love with another guy and is crying in my arms because of her dilemma about choosing between us...like wow? He would do anything for Bella; leave her alone so she can be with Jacob, die for her or love her forever. He's just selfless beyond words. All my Jacob-loving friends hate that about Edward...because they reckon that he's too 'perfect'. Well get this, no one can be too perfect. It's impossible to exceed perfection, because perfection is the best, the top, the end of the ride. There's nothing higher than perfection. And Edward is NOT perfection. If he were truly perfection no one could say anything bad about Edward, but I'm sure a lot of you can. =P
Humour: he's funny and snarky, sometimes it's snide and often it's a kind of deadpan humour. But I love that. He can joke about what he is, he can tease Bella and he can say things that just come off as funny, even if he's not intentionally going for humour. It gives him more personality, and makes him less dark, broody and serious, which leads to my next point.
Dark/Broody/Serious/Sense of Danger: haha, this point is pretty much contradicting my earlier point but whatever, afterall Edward is a double edged sword, ouu how delightful. But basically he's dark, gothic even. Well all vampires are technically meant to be gothic, being shadowy creatures of the night and all. You know he has a dark jaded past and that gives him a element of danger and mystery, keeps you on edge when you're with him. That and the fact he could potentially rip your throat open and drink of your flesh and blood...yummy. Seriously, maybe that's why I don't like the "La Push" werewolves, because although I LOVE werewolves, I just don't like Stephanie Meyer's werewolves. They seem like such push overs (la push XD?), they're not even scary. Why have mythical creatures of the night that don't even make the hairs of your nape prickle? They're pretty much over-sized guard dogs (remember Bella petting Jacob as a werewolf? Here, Spot?). Because that's all they are, I mean, even dogs can turn on you and bite, right? That doesn't keep you on the edge of your seat, you're not gonna fear your dog because you think it might bite you. What happened to the tearing of flesh, the devouring of entrails, the bloody mess, and then waking in the morn to find the grotesque remains of your victim strewn over your hands, face and body. ...wait wait! I'm getting out of hand, I shouldn't compare >
Yeah that's it for now, I probably have much more, but I'm tired, and the other points include the possible degrading of a certain puppy that is adored in this particular section of Goodreads, so I shan't continue, because I argue enough with all my rabid Jacob-adoring friends. Hurrah. And there you have it, why I like Edward, stepping away from the shallow aspects of his physical appearance! Never liked pale guys anyway...ew.

I find just the idea of Jacob a lot more interesting and appealing.
He's the best friend that you love but some days he can be a total idiot where you just want to hit him but you still love anyway.


weras jacob is just like any other teenage guy,stupid and sometimes irresponsible. edward is like every parents dream boy for there daughter. jake is the exact opposite and thats why i like him because hes edgy and truthful.




edward is noyt super hott he is ice cold and he sparkles who would wanna date that
i think they like edward because he is like MACHO. protective, beautiful, BLAH BLAH BLAH. but he is so heartless. I mean, its almost that he's OBSESSED with bella, not in love with her.


i dont think hes heartless just overprotective. he loves bella soo much he tries to leave her to protect her, i guess if i was him id do the same id rather leave my hubby then be the reason he died! but people like ed cuz they make him seem like the ideal guy plus he the main character

Syd Wrote:: edward is noyt super hott he is ice cold and he sparkles who would wanna date that
I Agree!!

I agree with you, to an extent. In the books, Edward is all of that and more, but in the movie, (technicaly, that's part of twilight now.) he looses most, if not all of those traits. It's almost as if he gives it all to Jacob in the movies. So, if you know what I mean, I am Team Switzerland!









btw, i'm in nyc and I JUST SAW THE ACTUAL MOTORCYCLES AND VOLTURI THRONES FROM NEW MOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well i think people like edward more because his is the first one that bella likes in the book
i dont like edward.........jacob is sooooooooo much betta.........and people who like edward have no taste! thats my answer

well i still lovveeee jacob .. in newmoon wen he told bella not to leave i was gonna start crying...seriously i was gonna punch bella in da face...but still she loves edward soo u cant do nothing....well it is good tht she likes edward coz jacob will be all mine

no way. jacob will be mine. my best friend knows taylor lautner.
Really !!!thts sooo cool did u eva see him?