Who’s your favorite Vampire Diaries vampire? – Poll

I suppose I should feel proud that one of the shows I’m missing the most this summer is the well-written and exciting The Vampire Diaries, but truth be told, I’m a little ashamed. Probably because that TV snob brother of mine, Bob, is always lambasting me about my taste in television. Case in point: While trying to decide what to write about for this week’s Quibbling Siblings, Bob had this to say:

“We could try for a GoT post, or a Teen Wolf one, though I don’t think either of us will be able to convince the other [to watch] (I’m not a 12 year old girl … and from your TV viewing habits, apparently you are).”

So amidst airing my family issues publicly, I partake in my tweenybopper fantasies, trying to decide who my favorite Vampire Diaries vampire is. Again, I’m a little ashamed because I immediately thought of only the men, first forgetting Katherine’s existence, then completely neglecting Caroline, who is probably the best vampire on the show, whether or not she’s your favorite.

Here’s what the select elite on the CliqueClack team has to say … yes, the only ones who watch along with me, or wish they did!

Carla:

While a lot of fans have a favorite, I don’t. Though, if I had to pick one, I’d have to choose the one I’ve enjoyed watching the most and that’s been Caroline. It’s been an interesting ride seeing her get turned, deal with her blood lust and then mature as a vampire quickly. She’s had to keep the secret from those closest to her and deal with the ramifications of them finding out. When she was first turned, I was a little disappointed, but it has been handled amazing well and now, I’m so glad the writers went in that direction.

Debbie:

OK, now this is really interesting, because I accidentally left her off the list … as in, I totally forgot about her! I think that really speaks to what you’re saying, Carla — her character isn’t defined by her vampirism, like Stefan, Damon and pretty much all the others. Maybe it’s because she’s such a new vampire, but I have to think you’re on to something and that she’s just plain special.

Brett:

I simply haven’t seen Vampire Diaries. Although, after hearing you go on and on, and reading a pile of articles that say how great it is, I’m sure I dropped the ball in skipping it. I’ll catch up with it eventually.

With that in mind, the best I can offer is a nomination for Katherine, because every bit of press and advertising continues to show that Nina Dobrev is ridiculously pretty.

Chuck:

I have to agree with Carla. I thought Caroline was almost disposable when the show started. She was just too ditzy, but as the character grew, I grew to like her more and I was sad for her when she was turned and then all she went through trying to control the urges and keep her new condition from her mother and boyfriend. But Caroline grew up and now, out of all the vampires, she seems to be the adult of the group … or even the mom, sometimes cleaning up someone else’s mess or just being the one with that mothering nature. She’s grown to be one of my favorite characters, and a lot of credit goes to Candice Accola for showing the growth, the pain, the sadness, the strength, and making it totally believable.

What about you — who’s your favorite Vampire Diaries vampire? We were all pretty mature about our evaluations, but feel free to leave comments about who looks best shirtless and such.

Vote once a day! Voting ends Wednesday, July 13!

Clacked by Debbie McDuffee
on Jul 06, 2011 @ 11:00 EST5EDT