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There was no recap of last week's episode, but if there had it would have read something like this: "There is a boring speech and then another boring speech, and OH, GROSS! Yuck! Something really…   Read Story »
Oh no, the Vampire King of Mississippi has his doubts about Vampire Bill's loyalties! Haha. Just kidding. WHO CARES?! Someone should strap everyone on this show together and drive a stake through ALL…   Read Story »
After a two week hiatus, we are back. Are you sure, True Blood? You look tired! Take the rest of the year off. Oh well. So: Vampire Bill calls Sookie on the phone. (Do Vampires have roll-over…   Read Story »
When I was a kid, if I was listening to a particularly racy serial on the old crystal radio kit, I'd keep my hand on the dial so that if Ma or Pa walked in, I could change the channel quickly and…   Read Story »
Last week, in the comments, someone pointed out the part where Jessica uses her Blackberry to look up ANCIENT NAZI WEREWOLF RUNES, or whatever, on her ANCIENT NAZI WEREWOLF RUNES APP. That, like…   Read Story »
Oh wow. Oh no! "Oh Sookie": This is easily the best thing that has ever come out of True Blood. Obviously. Because that show is stupid and terrible, and this is stupid and AMAZING. "Leave a…   Read Story »
Oh man. This show. It is BACK. All our old pals! Sookie and Bill and Tara. I PRACTICALLY FORGOT ABOUT TARA. It seems impossible, now, of course, since all my old Tara wounds are itching like crazy.…   Read Story »
You know, now that it's over, I think I'm actually going to miss this show. It is terrible, yes, and completely coconuts, and the rules change from one episode to the next. But, it kind of grew on…   Read Story »
Vampire Bill goes to see the Vampire Queen, who is played by Evan Rachel Wood. She is either a terrible actress, or a great actress who is using all of her talent to match the tone of this terrible…   Read Story »
At a certain point this season, I was momentarily won over by this show. I'm not afraid to admit that. It was just as ridiculous as always, but there was something endearing in how bad it was. You…   Read Story »