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'Supernatural's Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles don't get 'Twilight' treatment, do get used underwear

By Carina Adly MacKenzie

    

August 31, 2010 11:55 PM ET

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supernatural-jensen-jared-2.jpgWe're all TV fans here, Zappers, but just how low would you go to get the attention of your favorite leading man?

Zap2it was on the scene in Vancouver at Creation Entertainment's Salute to "Supernatural" on August 29, where stars of the CW's horror show mingled with fans.  Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki have always been vocal about thanking their considerably obsessed admirers.

"The fans of Supernatural' are pretty cool. They're not crazy 'Twilight' fans. They actually have some self-respect," Ackles jokes. "I think we're lucky in that aspect."

Jensen may want to be extra-nice to those "Twilight" obssessors, because he's likely to face their wrath when "Supernatural's" latest vampire episode - titled "Live Free or Twi-Hard" airs this fall.

Though Ackles and Padalecki may not have reached Edward Cullen levels of adulation yet, they have had their fare share of disturbing fan experiences. "I've gotten some pretty interesting presents in the mail," Ackles admits. He sighs. "God love them, my parents receive stuff."

Addressing his fans, he says, "I'm sure none of you are, but -- look. Don't send my parents stuff. Especially spells. With, like... used underwear."

Padalecki, always ready with a retort, pipes up, "I sent it anonymously though, and the underwear was just slightly used. Used sounds so bad. They were loved."

For the most part, the guys say that their fan encounters have been pleasant. They credit "Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke for not selling out the show.

"This isn't a show that's out there to be famous or to elicit more response from certain demographics," Padalecki says. "We have a very strong creator, and Kripke stayed true. We had offers from Coca-Cola who wanted to put stuff in the episodes, and he was like 'No, I want to stay true to my story, true to my characters.'"

As much as we're happy with the show's lack of commercialization - give or take a few well-placed cell-phone GPS plugs - we wouldn't mind seeing more of its stars. Padalecki says we shouldn't hold our breath for that - he and Ackles aren't interested in being commodities for the sake of ratings.

"You're not going to see Jensen and Jared on the red carpet of some body spray," he explains. "That way, people who are fans of us are fans of our work. They're not like 'Oh my god, I think I've seen you on the cover of something! Aren't you famous or something?' So the fans we meet say, 'I dig your show, I dig your work,' as opposed to... 'Let me smell your used underwear.'"

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Love them. They really do seem like very genuine guys. :)

Mikaylah | September 1, 2010 12:54 AM

God, I am so sick of people ragging on Twilight and its fans. I'm a fan of Twilight and I'm not crazy. I've never sent anyone underwear in the mail either. I also love Supernatural. I just wish people wouldn't try to prop themselves up by stepping on something else people love. Really? Is that necessary?

Mud | September 1, 2010 8:04 AM

Mud, I think that they know that not all Twilight fans are like that. But there are many many. He's not disperpect you but they're more like "Thank God, we don't have these reactions"

Chrisa | September 1, 2010 10:11 AM

While I,m still on an Emmy jag, the Emmy people need to remember how many fans this show has & not overlook them the way they did Ghost Whisperer.

jod | September 1, 2010 11:54 AM

I could care less about 'Twlight' at all. I'm not a 'vampire fan'. I prefer 'Supernatural' because they deal with different situations along with fighting demons and such. Plus hearing about what fans may sent them in the mail is truly unreal(if it is true) Only thing I'd ever sent to either actor would be a b-day or Holiday card.

lyn | September 1, 2010 1:16 PM

I like Twilight, am not crazy, but I love Supernatural. It's just so awesome xD I can't wait for the new season.

A.R. | September 6, 2010 10:55 AM

I love Supernatural, and I agree that is great that they didn't sell out, because they really didn't need to. It's a strong story with compelling actors and that sells itself for what it truly is. That said, you cannot claim to love sparkly vampire stalkers with manic depressive girlfriends AND say you're not crazy. Sorry, just not possible. Unlike Supernatural, Twilight never has and never will be a good role model or even send a gof message to young teenagers everywhere.

Destinyrko | September 22, 2010 3:58 PM

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