True Blood - HBO

[Lady*Sub]

I thought I would start a thread regarding this topic so we don't have to hijack anyone's posts - I'm a TRUE TRUBIE so whenever ya'll wanna discuss this shit with me I'm here and ready LOL

[Poppylvr]

I thought I would start a thread regarding this topic so we don't have to hijack anyone's posts - I'm a TRUE TRUBIE so whenever ya'll wanna discuss this shit with me I'm here and ready LOL
Very good idea, Lady Sub.:)
Ya'll have convinced me now that it is the REAL Lafayette. I cannot WAIT to see what a gay vampire hooker/dancer does for his tricks!
And WTF is up with MaryAnn? Hubby & I cannot figure her out at all. Theories?

[Lady*Sub]

And WTF is up with MaryAnn? Hubby & I cannot figure her out at all. Theories?


I'm thinking (just me thinking now bc she's got me for a total loss also and I haven't read the books) but I think she can make ppl do things, well now that I typed that out I'm sure that was already a f'n given, eh? She's called a Maynard (said like that I think not spelled like that haha)

but, she FREAKS ME OUT - and also I'm wondering if Eggs is playing like he don't know anything about MaryAnn?

Also, me and my hubs guessed it from the last show of season one that Jess and Hoyt were going to hook up - I can't wait bc she's sooooo new that when they do hook up she might fly off the deep end, know what I mean?

[Lady*Sub]

Here ya go, I just had to go look it up ;)



True Blood Maryann Forrester Mystery - What The Heck is a Maenad? (http://bestfantasystories.com/true-blood-mystery-what-the-heck-is-a-maenad/)



http://bestfantasystories.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/panandmaenad.jpg Pan and Maenad

In one of the trailers for True Blood Season 2 you see Sookie being chased at night through the woods. Several people have asked what’s chasing her so I thought I’d address it before the first episode.

If you’ve read the Sookie Stackhouse books you know that the creature chasing her is a maenad.
So What Is A Maenad?
If True Blood follows the book a maenad is a creature that requires offerings (or tributes) from other supernatural creatures who serve alcohol. If they’re not properly honored they tend to get angry and cause madness in people (supernatural and human) or even kill them. In the book the maenad attacks Sookie as a way of sending a message to Eric, the owner of Fangtasia (a bar that serves alcohol). This is the maenad’s way of telling Eric that he has to pay her a tribute. Eric knows all too well how vicious a maenad can be - several years earlier he’d experienced a maenad who caused madness in a vampire. The vampire went on a crazed rampage and eventually had to be staked.
Here’s how the maenad is described to Sookie in the book Living Dead in Dallas:
Bacchus was the god of the grape, of course, so bars are very interesting to maenads. In fact, so interesting that they don’t like other creatures of darkness becoming involved. Maenads believe that the violence sparked by the consumption of alcohol belongs to them; that’s what they feed off, now that no one formally worships their god. And they are attracted to pride.”

Here’s more:
“What’s she gonna do if you don’t pay her tribute?” Sookie asked.
“Send her madness.” Bill sounded worried.
“Into the bar? Merlotte’s?”
The vampires eyed one another.
“Or into one of us. It has happened. The Halloween massacre of 1876, in St. Petersburg.”
They all nodded solemnly.
“I was there,” Eric said. “It took twenty of us to clean up. And we had to stake Gregory, it took all of us to do that. The maenad, Phryne, received tribute after that, you can be sure.”

In the books, the maenad travels with a large hog. Sound familiar? Yes, we’ve seen Maryann Forrester with a hog more than once in True Blood Season 1.
That’s why Sam (a bar owner) is so spooked when he sees Maryann Forrester. Remember the scene where he takes money from his safe, as if he’s planning to leave? In all likelihood, he’s planning to give the money to Maryann (the maenad) as a tribute.
And that’s your Maenad 101 lesson for the day!

[barbiegal]

Aha,now I see. Thanks for the lesson. I had no idea that the tv series were books first. I love Lafayette and can't wait to his vampire transformation. is it just me or is the opening song super cool?

[Lady*Sub]

Aha,now I see. Thanks for the lesson.

I had no idea that the tv series were books first. I love Lafayette and can't wait to his vampire transformation. is it just me or is the opening song super cool?

girl, I just copied and pasted that yea, lol just wanted to make sure ya'll didn't think I typed all that out haha I'm not that much of a trubie to know all of that

I love the song too ;)


Oh and about the books, I read the first one, I didn't care for it much at ALL!!!! The books are COMPLETELY diff. from the show - well, Alan Ball follows the books to a certain extent but most of the show is HIS work not by the book

[southernbelle]

I have to disagree...the books are WAY better than the show, IMHO. They explain a lot that the tv show doesn't. But I don't have HBO, so I have to wait till it comes out on dvd. I just watched the 1st season this weekend, and I have to say, I LOVED it! Anybody know who does the opening song, cause I like it too.

Wait a minute, who said Lafayette gets turned?

[barbiegal]

I haven't read the books but its been my experience that books are usually better. How can we find out more about the opening song?
On last nights episode lafayette was getting attacked by a bunch of vamps. Was cool. I like him and Tara.
Is it just me or was Sookies hair a bit much last night? With all the curls and weird bun in the back?? She's so cute,I like her dressed down better.
and Bill? Eh,not my idea of a heart throb. I hate the way he says "Sookie". It's like "suck-ie"...;)

[Lady*Sub]

I haven't read the books but its been my experience that books are usually better. How can we find out more about the opening song?
On last nights episode lafayette was getting attacked by a bunch of vamps. Was cool. I like him and Tara.
Is it just me or was Sookies hair a bit much last night? With all the curls and weird bun in the back?? She's so cute,I like her dressed down better.
and Bill? Eh,not my idea of a heart throb. I hate the way he says "Sookie". It's like "suck-ie"...;)



ahhaha I'm lmfao at your last statement, it gets on my nerves when tv shows/movies try to put such a strong ACCENT on us Louisiana ppl, sure some have that heavy accent but not that bad... I sound like I'm from brooklyn so I'm definetly not like bon temps ;)

and here ya go girls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmZUcY7LBKs - music by Jace Evertt

[ohamber]

I have to disagree...the books are WAY better than the show, IMHO. They explain a lot that the tv show doesn't. But I don't have HBO, so I have to wait till it comes out on dvd. I just watched the 1st season this weekend, and I have to say, I LOVED it! Anybody know who does the opening song, cause I like it too.

Wait a minute, who said Lafayette gets turned?


The song is by a guy named Jace Everett, and the song's under "Bad Things" in my iTunes, I'm not 100% that it's the correct title, though.

Ugh, love True Blood, the books, and the show!

[Poppylvr]

I have to disagree...the books are WAY better than the show, IMHO. They explain a lot that the tv show doesn't. But I don't have HBO, so I have to wait till it comes out on dvd. I just watched the 1st season this weekend, and I have to say, I LOVED it! Anybody know who does the opening song, cause I like it too.

Wait a minute, who said Lafayette gets turned?
SB- Hubby & I both think the vampire feeding frenzy will end with him being turned.
I DO love the song, it gives me the eekie creeps!:p

[barbiegal]

lady-s-thanks for the song link. I love it. it's kinda spooky/eerie. Totally gets me in a vampire kinda mood. Hey girls-anyone know where to cop some "V?"...lol

[lilred0005]

Hey fellow True Blood freaks, thanx for starting this thread. I think I'm almost as addicted to TB as to Opies, lol. I was wondering, if Maryanne just wants tribute then why did she refuse Sam's money? She also forced Sam into dog form. I love Sam, anybody else think he's hot? I just wish he would forget the Beagle/Colie thing & turn into a Rottwieler or Pitbull & kick some ass! What do you guys think? Oh, Lafayette as a vamp: two thumbs up!

[Deadfiend]

Some days I wish I could read like y'all smarts peoples...........:(

[barbiegal]

Sam...Mmmmmmyummy. i love him. He's one hot shape shifter. I can't figure maryanne out yet. Lafayette as a vamp will be way cool. You guys think Tara will move in with Sookie? OMG..what about the guy that Tara is "doing".Damn that man is HOT...talk about a 6 pack. I need a six pack to cool down after just seeing him.
I'm getting a kick out of Bill as a mentor. It was stupid for Sookie to take her home,can't believe she didn't cry blood tears. Looks like her daddy is gonna git sum payback,eh???
Oh,btw-Bill glamoured jessicas little sister to get in the house,right?

edit for deadfiend: it's not rocket science,honey. They're just your garden variety vampires!! You dont gotta read,do you have HBO? Or do I "need to spell it out for you?"

[PdoubleE]

I want to Do Bad things with you =)


Maryann comes off to me as an Ancient , Very powerful almost goddess like creature that can manipulate anything less powerful than her. And no I haven't read the books. THIS SHOW IS AWESOME!!! When the Very first rounds of trailers came out I was like Wait.. are there Really vampires? They were like talking about how vamps and humans can coexist and shit. I am addicted to true blood.... Now they Must make the drink. I would buy it!!!

[Poppylvr]

[QUOTE=barbiegal;394017] OMG..what about the guy that Tara is "doing".Damn that man is HOT...talk about a 6 pack. I need a six pack to cool down after just seeing him.
^^^^^^
100 ++++
Oh,btw-Bill glamoured jessicas little sister to get in the house,right? Yes

[Lady*Sub]

HOLY SHIT - not sure if ya'll knew or not but Bill and Sookie are together irl

wait till I tell my hubs - he loves the "buff" scenes ;)

o'well just wanted to share it's tripping me out

[barbiegal]

yeah,I knew were together. Have you guys ever noticed Taras arms? Talk about buff! lol...yep,that was quite the steamy love scene between sookie and bill,talk about make-up sex!!

[Lady*Sub]

:( why didn't I know about this before dammit ;)

it's so funny bc my hubby is always saying "I wanna see Suckeees ninnys" like, prob. the whole hour it's on and then when I watch the re-runs during the week he wonders why - UGH duh bc you ruined it for me by screaming for tits the orignal show

:)

I love my hubs a lot but he irks my everlasting nerves

[barbiegal]

actually,my eyes even popped open when Sookies boobs made an appearance. I love the butt shots of the guys too. Especially Sam. I love him. I want Sookie and Sam together.

[southernbelle]

I can't wait till Sookie and Eric get together.....now HE"S sexy....:D

[barbiegal]

ya think sookie and eric are gonna get together? Hmmm..never thought of that. Eric and bill dont do it for me. I like Sam the shape shifter!!!

[southernbelle]

If they follow the books like they should, they will. But they'll only be together briefly...;-)

[Lady*Sub]

I definetly think Sookie and Eric will get together ESP. after watching scenes for this weeks - I think Bill and Sookie will break up and then eric is going to swoop his sexay ass in and ask her to go to Dallas to investigate...

btw I just started Club Dead (I think?) the 2nd book of sookie stackhouse series I love it already except... this is for ya'll that didn't read the books
Lafayette is dead in the car and they didnt' even know him well he was just a cook and Tara is yet to be seen in the books...

I like the books but for some strange reason I'd rather the tv show... which is ODD bc 99% of the time the books are always better then the show/movie etc...

[barbiegal]

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH...my eyes!!! No spoilers!! I dont' wanna know. My husband always blurts out the ending to movies. Even if he's just guessing. He's usually right. pisses me off-:mad:

[Lady*Sub]

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH...my eyes!!! No spoilers!! I dont' wanna know. My husband always blurts out the ending to movies. Even if he's just guessing. He's usually right. pisses me off-:mad:


girlfriend - how is any of what I said spoilers? the first part was just my assumption of what's going to happen - I haven't gotten to far in the books to know if Eric and Sookie hook up
and as for the Lafayette - well the TV show went a whole notha direction by putting Mrs. Jeanette in the car instead of Lafayette...

I am not that kind of person ;) but if you wanted me to give out lil hints.. maybe I would... or maybe not

[barbiegal]

Whew...I'm sorry girl,I thought you were saying that Lafayette was gonna die. Ok,sorry. Jumped the gun. But it was kinda weird how Ms.Jeanette kinda looked like a dead Lafayette. I was confused at first.but thats easy to do. It sounds like the books veer off from the show. No spoiler alert needed...;)

[Lady*Sub]

Whew...I'm sorry girl,I thought you were saying that Lafayette was gonna die. Ok,sorry. Jumped the gun. But it was kinda weird how Ms.Jeanette kinda looked like a dead Lafayette. I was confused at first.but thats easy to do. It sounds like the books veer off from the show. No spoiler alert needed...;)


lol yes that's EXACTLY what I meant, and it's funny bc in the book they say how his painted toe nails were showing... that's exactly what they wanted the ppl that read all the books to believe at that last episode of season one...

I sure hope he don't die on the series i friggin love him - one of the attys I work with (I got her hooked on this also) told me that if they killed him off she would quit watching, surprisingly enough A LOT of ppl has said that same statement...

[southernbelle]

I hate to break it to you ladies, but the books have been around for years....but I'm VERY proud they've made a series out of them and that it's going so well. Charlaine Harris deserves the recognition! She's a great author.

[Lady*Sub]

I hate to break it to you ladies, but the books have been around for years....but I'm VERY proud they've made a series out of them and that it's going so well. Charlaine Harris deserves the recognition! She's a great author.


I knew this already, it's just I didn't know about them until the ads for it on hbo... i never was into vampire books so I just didn't know

does charlaine harris live in Louisiana? just curious

[southernbelle]

No, she lives in AR of all places! But she grew up in the MS Delta and went to college in Memphis. She has another series you might like. It's the Harper Connelly series. It centers around a woman named Harper Connelly who can sense the dead (she was hit by lightening). You might go to Charlaine's website and look at some of the stuff she's written.

I *love* vampire books! I was introduced to them with Laurell K. Hamilton's books and I just couldn't stop after that. I know my local BookStar loves me....it seems like there's a new book out every month...

[barbiegal]

I had no idea they were books until this thread was started. Thanks for the heads up. I love vampires too. Now I don't want to read the books because I always like books better and I don't want to be comparing.
BTW- Do any of you like Zombies?:D

[Lady*Sub]

No, she lives in AR of all places! But she grew up in the MS Delta and went to college in Memphis. She has another series you might like. It's the Harper Connelly series. It centers around a woman named Harper Connelly who can sense the dead (she was hit by lightening). You might go to Charlaine's website and look at some of the stuff she's written.

I *love* vampire books! I was introduced to them with Laurell K. Hamilton's books and I just couldn't stop after that. I know my local BookStar loves me....it seems like there's a new book out every month...


AWESOME that other series sounds good too - i'mma have to ck it out... my babysitter prob. owns them I always seem to get books for free I never even go to book stores I'd prob. be even BROKER then I am on the norm ;)

I don't care for zombies Barbie - not even movies

have any of ya'll read the twlight series?

[southernbelle]

Memememememe!!! I did. Although my step-daughter had to talk me into it. At first, I wondered why there was no cussing, but I figured since it was geared to young adults that was why. But then after Edward & Bella had done the nasty (and the author walked ALL around that scene), I found out it was written by a Mormon woman...go figure. I'll definately see the next movie, but I'll have to wait till all the tweens see it. Can't deal with all the screaming kiddies...;)

[barbiegal]

Never heard of the twilight series. Is it about vamps too?

[southernbelle]

Yeah, it's written by Stephanie Meyer. And I *know* you've heard of the movie, Twilight? The one with the yummy vamp played by Robert Pattinson?

[Lady*Sub]

Yeah, it's written by Stephanie Meyer. And I *know* you've heard of the movie, Twilight? The one with the yummy vamp played by Robert Pattinson?


yep, i've read them all in like 3 weeks maybe less - I didn't care for the movie that much I thought Alan Ball should've produced it his graphics are better then twilights

and yes robert pattinson - yummers for sure

I can't wait for the second movie to come out :D

[Lady*Sub]

Never heard of the twilight series. Is it about vamps too?

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND reading them - shit it's even worth BUYING them instead just going to Library they're the kind of books you read them so fast the first time bc they're sooooooooo good that you wanna read it again right after finishing... seriously it's prob. one of my faves besides "White Olendar"

[Lady*Sub]

Just wondering what ya'll thought of last night's epi?

I'm wayyyy pissed that it's going on break already i mean damn after 3 episodes WHAT DA FUCK!?!?!?!! UGH guess I'll just have to wait till the 12th just seems so far away...

Oh and Southernbelle, i read books 2 & 3 over the weekend - I told my babysitter this a.m. I'd be finished book 3 by end of today (which I am) and she better have book 4 ready
I'm FUCKING LOVING THE BOOKS so I'm thanking you bc if you wouldn't have said how good they were I prob. wouldn't have gave it a second thought..

[LongKissGoodNite]

I really really like this show. My wife and I cant wait each time an episode airs. I loved the mystery in season 1 and the episodes with the V? Classic shit. I am not one to watch tv shows like this so the fact that I'm hooked is saying a lot to me. And I'm sorry ladies but that you find the 'Eric' character 'hot'? I think I must have puked in my mouth a little ;)

The bull head monster has got me interested. I am looking forward to more. When season 1 ended we were so pissed off. We had watched all the episodes back to back on demand .. and well .. when the last episode finished we felt like we were going through withdrawal :)

[barbiegal]

What do you mean a break already? Really? I hate when series do that. I always have a hard time getting back in. Thats what happened when we tried to get into "Lost". They started abd stopped so much.
Anyway...poor Lafayette he was really beaten down. Do you guys think maryanne is the creature in the forest that chased Sookie.I love the way the relationship between Sookie and Jessica is evolving.Whats up with Daphne and (hunka hunka) Sam?

[Poppylvr]

Going on a break so soon? That ain't right....
Here's my dumb question. How is it Sookie drinks Bill's blood & he bites her & she hasn't turned into a vampire? Please 'splain.

[Opiofiend]

In order to be turned the vamp had to completely drain the human of blood and then replace it with v blood entirely. Then voola-blood suckn sookie

[southernbelle]

Just wondering what ya'll thought of last night's epi?

I'm wayyyy pissed that it's going on break already i mean damn after 3 episodes WHAT DA FUCK!?!?!?!! UGH guess I'll just have to wait till the 12th just seems so far away...

Oh and Southernbelle, i read books 2 & 3 over the weekend - I told my babysitter this a.m. I'd be finished book 3 by end of today (which I am) and she better have book 4 ready
I'm FUCKING LOVING THE BOOKS so I'm thanking you bc if you wouldn't have said how good they were I prob. wouldn't have gave it a second thought..

You're most welcome sis. Have you read any of Laurell K. Hamilton's books? You might enjoy those. Since I don't have HBO, I'll have to wait till this season comes out on dvd...:(

[Lady*Sub]

What do you mean a break already? Really? I hate when series do that. I always have a hard time getting back in. Thats what happened when we tried to get into "Lost". They started abd stopped so much.
Anyway...poor Lafayette he was really beaten down. Do you guys think maryanne is the creature in the forest that chased Sookie.I love the way the relationship between Sookie and Jessica is evolving.Whats up with Daphne and (hunka hunka) Sam?



I KNOW RIGHT, the Daphne part at the end FREAKED ME OUT - Maryanne got to her that's all I can think - I guess that's a big fat DUH thou huh lol since it's the same marks Sookie had on her back except Sookie got saved by the dwarf dr. and Daphne didn't AHAAAA ;)

I love Jessica also, she's a HOTTIE FO SHO - I think it was odd how Hoyt was all IN LOVE right off the bat but I thought that was predictable from the first season when he asked Sookie if she knew any "nice" vampire gals

and to Longkiss ------ I'm ashamed to admit but I watched it so much back to back (first season on demand) that I almost broke it and lost my hubs forever he was sooooooo sick of that season by time June came but it was almost like I had to watch it to keep up with it and not miss it and about the "V" how frickin sweet would live really be
OH AND ONE MORE THING you can :peeonme: all you want I'm a HUGE Alexander Skarsgard fan {eric}

You know how most ppl say if I could cheat on my s.o. with one or two celebrities and get away with it - it would be.....

[Lady*Sub]

SOOOO did anyone watch last night's episode????

Hands down best one yet!!~ I'll keep my mouth shut until I see if anyone else watched I don't wanna give anything away ;)

~LS

[Cherry's Jubilee]

I just got hooked last week and I'm seriously fucking die-hard hooked. Holy shit! I had no idea what I was missing. Jason Stackhouse makes me want to do bad things. We're finishing the first season DVDs tonight and I've heard the sex scenes are even more graphic in season 2 AND that Sookie and Bill are now fucking in real life? Can anyone confirm?

Haha my fiance is just as hooked as I am. He watches the whole episode with his mouth hanging open and he's one of those people it's really hard to shock or intrigue. Awesome show.

[Lady*Sub]

I just got hooked last week and I'm seriously fucking die-hard hooked. Holy shit! I had no idea what I was missing. Jason Stackhouse makes me want to do bad things. We're finishing the first season DVDs tonight and I've heard the sex scenes are even more graphic in season 2 AND that Sookie and Bill are now fucking in real life? Can anyone confirm?

Haha my fiance is just as hooked as I am. He watches the whole episode with his mouth hanging open and he's one of those people it's really hard to shock or intrigue. Awesome show.


ahaha lmfao - my hubby loves it and like you said YES VERY GRAPHIC SEXUALITY IN SEASON 2 and last nights was only epi. 4 sooo fucking good I know I'm so obsessed it's not even funny I read all the books in 3 weeks 8 of them lol
yes they're doing the deed irl Bill and Sookie that is

Let me know what you think of episode 4 last nights IT WAS AWESOME!!!