Are You Still A Hunger Games Junkie?

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Did you see the trailer for Catching Fire?!?!

Of course you did. Why else would you click on a blog post titled, "Are You Still A Hunger Games Junkie?" if you weren't?

If you haven't taken the original Hunger Games Junkie quiz, you should click here.

Okay, now you're ready for the next step.

You're STILL a Hunger Games Junkie if...

#1. You've done this to all of your t-shirts.

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#2. You refer to your neighborhood as the secret district 14 (even more secret than district 13. Shhh).

#3. You cheer everytime Katniss kisses Gale, even though you're rooting for Peeta.

#4. The scary bagpipe music has made you leery of any Scottish holiday festivals.

#5. Donald Sutherland's beard is the stuff of your nightmares.

#6. You set your alarm for 5 AM, in order to have enough time to braid your hair like this.

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#7. You've forgotten all about that sparkly vampire dude that you wanted to marry and have vampire babies with.

#8. You re-read the entire series and try to ignore the bits the movie gets wrong.

#9. You go 'aw' when you see little yellow flowers growing in the ditch and immediately get an appetite for homemade bread.

#10. You've started building a time machine with the sole purpose of making it November 22 sooner.


If you said yes to any two of these questions, congratulations! You're STILL a Hunger Games Junkie and in the company of a lot of cool people.

See you in the line up!

If The Hunger Games Movie Was Cast With Literary Characters

Okay, so unless you've been living in a cave the last month, The Hunger Games movie comes out this weekend. And if you're a HGJ (Hunger Games Junkie), you've read the book more than a few times and know the characters pretty well. If you're not sure if you're a HGJ, click here to take the test.

But let's not forget in the beginning, it was a book. So, in a nod to all the other awesome books out there, just for kicks, here is my list if The Hunger Games was cast with literary characters.

Cato
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Bill

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Cato—Bill Sikes from Oliver Twist.

Bent into a cruel killing machine by ways of their environment. Enough said.

Primrose
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Jane Bennet
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Primrose—Jane Bennet from Pride And Prejudice.

A quiet beauty with a need to help everyone. Constantly supported by her gusty and more outspoken sister.

Cine
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Fairy Godmother
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Cinna—The Fairy Godmother from Cinderella. Even the spelling is close!

Who else could pull off a fashion miracle of turning the dirty tomboy into a gorgeous champion for the people.

Rue
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Simon
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Rue—Simon from The Lord Of The Flies. Both represent reason and the potential for goodness in humanity, however both met violent deaths.
Seriously, you knew they we're going to last long, even with the protagonists help.

Haymitch
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Mad Hatter
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Haymitch—The Mad Hatter from Alice In Wonderland.
Both like to drink and talk in riddles. However, approach with caution, silly as they may seem, underneath is an unstable man.

Gale
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Dally
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Gale—Dally from The Outsiders.

A rebel, but handsome enough to make him less threatening and likable. He takes care of those who rely on him and is a natural leader.

He enjoys being outspoken, but keeps his feelings for Katniss low key and platonic. Only when her life is in danger, does her realize all his anger and good looks can do nothing to help her.

Peeta
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Pip
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Peeta—Pip from Great Expectations. Impoverished and unappreciated by his own family, he falls in love with a girl who, at first, is only pretending to share his sentiments.

His gentle and kind nature stand out in contrast to Dally's (Gale's) confidence and strength.

Katniss
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Laura
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Katniss—Laura Ingalls. Okay she was an actual person, but is still a literary character...sort of.

Besides, who else would be prepared to survive in the wilderness and battle the elements than a spunky pioneer girl.

Not only can she sew a plaid shirt, skip rocks the most times across the creek, and know where the best blueberries are, she also stood up that meany Nellie Olsen.

And let's not forget about the braids, people. The hair should count for something.

Who else would you cast?

Next Monday I'll be blogging the latest episode of Once Upon A Time.

Cheers!

Are You A Hunger Games Junkie

Originally posted November 17, 2011


On March 23, I'll be standing in line with my tub of popcorn (minus the "golden topping", thank you very much) and a package of nibs licorice. Like most fans of the series, I'll be dissecting the trailer by pointing out all the differences between the movie and the novel—Hollywood and books aren't always a good combination. You saw The Cat In The Hat, right? I rest my case.

But there will be some people in line who haven't read the books. Avoid these people. They will ask stupid questions during the movie. "Um, okay. So...like what is the deal with the girl with the bow and arrow? And why is...oh my gawd, that guy is soooo hot."

See? She will ruin the movie for you. I know I'm not the only fan with this legitimate concern. I dare you to take the challenge. You may be a Hunger Games junkie if...

1. The number of times you've watched the trailer is greater than your age.

2. After seeing the actors you switched from Team Peeta to Team Gale.

3. You've given yourself the name, Marigold White-Pine

4. You've taken up archery.

5. Every time to see a Blue Jay you do a salute. Then your friend points out it's not the same type of bird.

6. You booed the trailer when Katniss and Peeta's costumes were only red and black. NOT black with real flames of fire. *rolls eyes*

7. You bought the t-shirt, gold-colored pin, mug, pen, and hardcover boxed set.

8. You were disappointed in the third book, but you'd NEVER admit that.

9. With all the money Lionsgate spent on special effects, you argue they could have thrown in a pair of brown contacts for Katniss.

10. And finally, you know you're a Hunger Games junkie when you click on anything about the Hunger Games... including this blog.

Are you a HG junkie? Did you find any other differences in the trailer?

Next Monday, I'll be blogging the latest episode of Once Upon A Time.

Cheers!