Perhaps some of the appeal of the dangerous-but-yummy paranormal anti-hero lies in his scorn for societal expectations. Yes, women have come a long way, but there are still some cultural stigmas more associated with women than men.

I love the Underworld movies because the vampires arent automatically evil, yet neither are they basically humans with fangs.

Ask me if I sparkle and I’ll kill you where you stand.” (Bones)

Yes, but you are still only human.” I laughed, the sound of it drowned out by the crunch of rocks as the mountain continued to shudder as though in the throes of birth pangs. “So was Van Helsing, yet in every movie, he beat the vampire in the end. Never underestimate the power of humanity.

Before you go,mate,turn on the telly. Something raunchy too. Think I'll rub off one before I go to sleep

He had black hair anybody could see was dyed, and even had one long piece wrapped around his head in that way some men did to fool no one into believing they weren't bald. I resisted a sudden strong urge to tug away that piece and scream peekaboo! at his bare crown underneath.

Some things we need to talk about, but not here. I'll see you later, darling." "No you won't, nut muffin!