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(This started as a thread on the Discussion Forum under a different title...) violetmaster Sep 7 2008, 10:37 PM EDT umm... ok, I am a Louisiana resident. NO ONE talks like that. It was so embarrassing to watch a show so rife with cliche. I was really looking forward to the show, and will give it only one more chance, but man, it was absolutely ridiculous. The acting is atrocious, and I expected WAY more from the creator of Six Feet Under, one of my all-time favorite shows. Try harder! Lose the fake accents! No One calls anyone chere'. No one! My friend and almost vomited from that. Awful! ScarltsMmy Sep 7 2008, 10:41 PM EDT You have to look past the accents. The Closer has the WORST attempt at an Atlanta accent ever!! I'm in Atlantas..never heard that before. I thought the show was great!!. funkyspunky871 Sep 7 2008, 10:54 PM EDT Whew. The accents were pretty bad. (I'm from Mississippi, baby! lol) And, damnit, Anna Paquin made a horrible Sookie. She just can't act! Stephen Moyer... Was amazing, though. Especially considering he's English! Sieraa Sep 7 2008, 11:23 PM EDT I found it somewhat difficult to understand even twlight Sep 7 2008, 11:28 PM EDT ok, I live in Louisiana too and I do have to agree that the accents were a little much. However, I live in Lafayette and around here people do say Chere' and they say Sha a lot too. So that part is possible. Im kinda annoyed by the accents, but this isnt the first show or movie to portray south Louisiana as having hick accents. At least no one was wearing those "Bubba Teeth." All and all, Anna was awesome and Im looking forward to this series! and i cant believe her brother killed that girl! surprise! gothicfan Sep 7 2008, 11:38 PM EDT Not impressed with the show in general- accents suck and the acting isn't much better (from any of the cast members). I'll give it one more try. After that, back to the Buffy reruns. FeyGirlz Sep 7 2008, 11:39 PM EDT In the books Rene is acadian so he talks that way, chere. Yes, I know some of the thick accents were bad but this is supposed to be a very rural place - give the first book a try and see if it makes more sense to y'all (by the way I'm from rural Tennessee - you've not heard hick till you come here!). I really enjoyed this 1 episode and hope they keep it up (literally) - pretty true to the books, sex & all! FantomAngel Sep 7 2008, 11:55 PM EDT I've read the entire series through 3 times and of course nothing is ever as great as the books, however I'm capable of appreciating the adaptation of the Sookie stories. I'm surprised at anyone who would expect that hollywood would portray us southerners (from Tennessee here) with a true southern accent. We've been the butt of those hick stereotypes and will probably continue for some time. Looking past the obvious I really enjoyed the show! No it's not exactly like Charlaine's original stories but that's what keeps me watching and not being able to completely predict the story line. If I want the original I only have to read the books again but I found this show extremely entertaining and can't wait until next week's show. Loosen up folks and just enjoy the story line this was only the first episode and all stories have to start somewhere. SouthernRoots Sep 8 2008, 12:32 AM EDT I'm a Louisiana resident also from a great little rural town in the northern part of the state....and unfortunately, some of our accents actually DO sound a little like those on the show. LA is a diverse State with all kinds of cultures and accents.....even some who say "chere". Keep in mind that just because you live in the South - that not all southern accents (even in the same state) sound the same! Besides isn't the author, Charlaine Harris from rural south Arkansas? Maybe that is how the accents sound in her town???? sookierocks Sep 8 2008, 12:57 AM EDT I don't normally post on discussion forums. All this lovely negativity is so thrilling, not! I personally like it. And I went truck driving with my dad one summer when I was a teen and most of the rural areas of the southern states, i did find people who talk like that! I appreciate that everyone has a opinion and hey for those who posted on this thread that said the show was crap, then please don't watch the show and please dont come here spewing your venom, if you dont like it, then dont watch and dont spoil the peacefulness that has been this site and forum since I started on here last week. Warmsunshine Sep 8 2008, 1:30 AM EDT Have to agree with everyone here saying that the accents were completely stupid. It's like they just decided, "hey, let's just say everything with a twang, that's Louisiana enough!" and went on about their business. Maybe TPTB aren't paying the actors enough to do any actual research about the South. They certainly doesn't seem like they are paying the writers enough. About the only actual "Louisiana" stuff I think got put into the show was the fact that we use Parishes rather than Counties. I would have rathered the characters have no accents rather than the garbage they were using. Best actor this ep? Sam. He was one of the few people other than Bill not taking large bites out of the scenery in every scene he was in. Worst? Tara. Hands down. Sucked. Dial it back to a 9, sister. You got the job. It was like watching Over the Top Acting 101. By they way, why couldn't they give us a butt shot of Jason though? That would have been at least somewhat interesting. Finally, it was a bit too confusing with Sookie's "impressions". I wasn't sure whether people knew that she was telepathic or not. Some scenes implied that they knew, and then right afterwards, the opposite was implied. Confusing and annoying. Overall, I give it a 4 out of 10. I'll stick with it for another few eps, but it had better start getting better, and soon! Plumtoad Sep 8 2008, 1:51 AM EDT "Finally, it was a bit too confusing with Sookie's "impressions". I wasn't sure whether people knew that she was telepathic or not. Some scenes implied that they knew, and then right afterwards, the opposite was implied. Confusing and annoying. "Actually, it started like that in the books too. Sookie, quite understandably, doesn't talk about her ability, and in fact tries to hide it. It makes people uncomfortable. Its sort of an open secret, I guess. (Would you want to be around someone who could read your thoughts? Gives me the creeps just thinking about it.) I thought they did the mind reading thing very well. I was afraid it would be completely over the top and impossible to deal with, but they kept it sort of low key. I really enjoyed the show. It was fun seeing the other characters brought to life. But I hope they make sure the vampires are clean eaters. I enjoy vampire shows, but I HATE that they make them sloppy eaters. So many vampires we see are clean and stylish and whatnot, but they dont know how to use a napkin. I mean really, after 500 years (or however long), they haven't learned to not dribble down their chin? (sorry, big pet-peeve) Memnoch9 Sep 11 2008, 12:00 AM EDT Wow! So many people sweatin' the small stuff....who cares about the accents (only people from the south I'm guessin'). I agree accents should be correct but as stated in this discussion, some people actually talk like that. So, for the sake of this fictional show, lets say that the people in this part of the south speak like that and move on to more important topics. I thought all in all the show was great. I haven't read any of the books which leaves my expectations wide open. I always think it is better to read the books second cause the books are usually better. I thought the actors/actresses where great. A little bit of cheese in there but pretty good I thought. Also, so many people complaining about the sex. This is a show for grown ups. Your little ones should be nowhere near when you watch. That's why they put the warning on before the start of all shows....you know nudity, violence, sexual situations, etc...... m.kenney Sep 11 2008, 12:28 PM EDT I was shocked at the vulgar and unnecessary cursing and sexual innuendo. This is really supposed to be a love story in a relatively kinky way. What HBO can do does not necessarily mean they should. OHHHHH I can say FUCK!!! Yepee!!! Harris could also be crude, however she just choses not to be because that is not the development she wants to create within the characters. Ball should respect this. Harris created a sensual atmosphere in her books without the use of cursing and gratuitous sexual innuendo. Ball has created crude language and gratuitous sex scenes which makes the viewer looks upon the story with a feeling of dirty tawdriness. ICK! Perfect example: What was with the talk about pussy in the kitchen? I was disappointed in this and in the Tara character who was completely unlikable and a woman Sookie would have NEVER been friends with. And completely unrealistic. It is very rare that a southerner would be so rude, especially at work, to a total stranger! Hopefully Ball will kill her off soon! Other than that, it was fun watching and I can't wait for next week even though I know what's coming. Ball, please stop with the crude remarks!!! rcm35 Sep 11 2008, 12:52 PM EDT "Harris created a sensual atmosphere in her books without the use of cursing and gratuitous sexual innuendo. Ball has created crude language and gratuitous sex scenes which makes the viewer looks upon the story with a feeling of dirty tawdriness.Contrary to your statement above, the books had their fair share cursing and quite a few fairly explicit sex scenes. Granted some of those shown in Episode 1 did not come from the book, however we have to expect 'artistic license' and we all know know that 'sex sells'. I don't think that the show would be worth watching if it had been adapted to run on the Family Channel. As for your comments regarding southern manners, I grew up in the deep south and southerners are just as capable as anyone else of incredible rudeness and crudeness in public or private. I have been all over this country and have found that no one region is more polite than another. Some accents are merely harsher than the southern drawl and may not sound as friendly and inviting to someone who listens only to the accent and not the content. m.kenney Sep 11 2008, 1:13 PM EDT "Contrary to your statement above, the books had their fair share cursing and quite a few fairly explicit sex scenes. Granted some of those shown in Episode 1 did not come from the book, however we have to expect 'artistic license' and we all know know that 'sex sells'. I don't think that the show would be worth watching if it had been adapted to run on the Family Channel.So sorry to disagree. But here, in Charleston, THAT IS SOUTH CAROLINA, I have NEVER heard anyone speak the way this character did at her job in the hardware store. And I am 48 years old. Maybe you just surrounded yourself around rude and crude people. And you obviously did not read the same series as I. Harris did not feel the need to curse in her books moreover, Sookie loathed it. It's very childish to used constant and uncalled for foul language. And as far as the sex goes.....Sookie made love to her partners, it was NEVER dirty or gratuitous. It was erotic (a little wild) without being dirty. Maybe you do not know the difference.....Too bad. drazzil Sep 11 2008, 2:22 PM EDT SAM Calls sookie chere in the books that wear that came from but only a few times.Yes the accents were a little fake but then they are becouse non of the actors are southern so i think they will mellow out one they get used to speaking that way. ( Hope) But I do Like the show though. I am willing to give it a chance. I love the books and was so excited about the show so I am very optimistic that it will be a great show once it is fully up and running. Reginabee Sep 11 2008, 2:24 PM EDT "So sorry to disagree. But here, in Charleston, THAT IS SOUTH CAROLINA, I have NEVER heard anyone speak the way this character did at her job in the hardware store. And I am 48 years old. Maybe you just surrounded yourself around rude and crude people. And you obviously did not read the same series as I. Harris did not feel the need to curse in her books moreover, Sookie loathed it. It's very childish to used constant and uncalled for foul language. And as far as the sex goes.....Sookie made love to her partners, it was NEVER dirty or gratuitous. It was erotic (a little wild) without being dirty. Maybe you do not know the difference.....Too bad."Uh-oh! Sookie cussed! Living Dead in Dallas, Chapter 2, Page 23, Sookie Stackhouse: "Shit, Bill!" She also scrumps: Living Dead in Dallas, Chapter 9, Page 228: "As I unlocked the front door, Bill came out of the darkness. Without a word, he grabbed my arm and turned me to him, and then he kissed me. ....... We stumbled into the house, and he turned me to face the couch. I gripped it with my hands and, just as I'd imagined, he pulled down my pants, and then he was in me. I made a hoarse noise I'd never heard come from my throat before. Bill was making noises equally as primitive. I didn't think I could form a word. His hands were under my sweater, and my bra was in two pieces. He was relentless. I almost collapsed after the first time I came. "No," he growled when I was flagging and he kept pounding. ...." I'd just love to see a director translate that into a screenplay and keep it from being dirty. LOL! Oh, and I'm from Aiken, THAT IS IN SOUTH CAROLINA (:-0) and I have friends and family in CHARLESTON, HILTON HEAD and various and sundry locations throughout the state and I can assure you that I HAVE heard people speak that way. Granted, there are not very many store employees who would dare to speak that way to a customer, but then again, Tara knew she was going to lose her job anyway so it hardly matters. Docwindy Sep 11 2008, 2:47 PM EDT I TOTALLY agree. This show took the sensuality and yes sex from Harris' books and made it lewd and tawdry. The horrible accents and over acting only added compounded both. It came acros cheap and just plain nasty. I will also give it one more try and if it doesn't get better I will stick with the books. Vampbiatch*69* Sep 11 2008, 3:20 PM EDT First and fore most I dont care if u think it was total crap...its t.v. get into the books they dont have to be on all of the ways things really are..be serious we know Vamps dont exist so live out of the box instead of in it! LOVE THE SHOW CAN'T wait for more!!!!!!!! MireilleJ Sep 11 2008, 4:00 PM EDT I Lived in a small province in Canada called New-Brunswick and in that itty bitty place, every area had their own accent. And talking as a Cajun cousin, (I'm Acadian) I believe that there probably is small towns with thick accents in Louisiana. I've already met people from there with very thick accents. Also I adore this show, its quirkiness. The only acting that I have an issue with is Anna Paquin, as I said in another thread, she tries too hard to be the southern belle, but I see a great future to this show if people give it a chance. Also, if you hate the show...why are you on this site? MireilleJ Sep 11 2008, 4:02 PM EDT I love how trashy this show is!!! I found it hilarious. I never got attached to a show so quick. Probably comes from being from a small town myself and recognizing its corniness. Sookie's brother is a whore mongler, therefore the sex should be seen as cheap and plain nasty...shouldn't it? mrsgillespie Sep 11 2008, 4:35 PM EDT I am a big Sookie fan and reread the books this summer to be ready for the show. I think it's going to be good, it just wasn't all that great the first ep. A lot of shows aren't -but years later you laugh at those first eps on dvd cause they are so cheesy. The only character I wasn't that impressed with was Tara. I don't know why, but I always pictured her as the one with class. She had a truly traumatic childhood but grew into a wonderful woman. The character in the show is just trash. And why is she at Merlotte's? Did HBO run out of set money? Just seems strange to me. That being said, I am excited about this show and plan on watching it this season. rcm35 Sep 11 2008, 5:21 PM EDT "So sorry to disagree. But here, in Charleston, THAT IS SOUTH CAROLINA, I have NEVER heard anyone speak the way this character did at her job in the hardware store. And I am 48 years old. Maybe you just surrounded yourself around rude and crude people. And you obviously did not read the same series as I. Harris did not feel the need to curse in her books moreover, Sookie loathed it. It's very childish to used constant and uncalled for foul language. And as far as the sex goes.....Sookie made love to her partners, it was NEVER dirty or gratuitous. It was erotic (a little wild) without being dirty. Maybe you do not know the difference.....Too bad."JEEZ m.kenny, no need to get personal! It's just books and a TV show! We are all here to share our opinions and there is no need to get nasty just because someone disagrees with yours. Your personal attack statements just go to show that people from Charleston can be downright rude and the fact that you didn't curse does not make it less rude. I happen to have grown up in Sumter, and yes that is in SC as well. deadindixie Sep 11 2008, 6:59 PM EDT one everybody i dont think they were trying to make pun of accents its a tv show there actors i have read all the books an so far the show good ya the cursing is more then the book but all the people who r watching didn't read the books its hbo what did u exspect relax its all good trinitygood Sep 11 2008, 10:29 PM EDT "I'm a Louisiana resident also from a great little rural town in the northern part of the state....and unfortunately, some of our accents actually DO sound a little like those on the show. LA is a diverse State with all kinds of cultures and accents.....even some who say "chere".I agree with SouthernRoots my father is from shreveport la and he has quite a twang, he sounds more cajun, his wife is from a different part of the state and has a totally different infelction in her accent. I don't think i ever heard my dad say "Chere", but i have gotten quite a few "purt nears" and "fixin to". And have heard several of his relatives sound quite hick-ish. The south is like say china with different dilects, the south has many different accents ALANAIELENTARI Sep 11 2008, 10:57 PM EDT Well when it comes to accents and such, I find it very easy, to listen to someone elses manner of speaking. TAKE ME FOR INSTANCE: My parents were second generation Basque, on the island of Puerto Rico. I mastered my english so well, I now think in english, although I can speak fluent spanish. My accent is picked up as Slavic, by most persons...imagine that...! I am blond, with brown eyes, and created three children with blue eyes, since I have the genes for blue eyes. I love people and all their differences, if we all looked or sounded alike this would be a dull world. My daughter is totally a Southern Belle in Florida--she does not sound slavic-thank God. Enjoy it all! Bloodsister Sep 11 2008, 11:24 PM EDT I'm sorry, if you believe the accents were wrong... I live in the South, too, and I understand. The cliches about Georgia are stereotypical too, and do not represent the majority of the people who live here. ("The Dukes of Hazzard" and "Gone With The Wind are obvious examples.) I read the books,(FUN series!!) and I can say that they got the plot of the story right, and I have to say most of the characters are how I pictured them. One of the preview shows for "True Blood" said that the majority of the actors are from other places- England, Australia, New Zealand- so I can let it slide that their accents or dialect isn't perfect. I'm into the STORY.... Read the books, if you haven't, and you might see the difference...Charlaine is from the South, and I don't believe she ever wrote a word that made me think she was insulting the people of Louisiana. Also, Sam Merlotte is in love with Sookie, and I think that "chere" is just his endearment for her, personally, not a culturally definitive word. Just some friendly food for thought, no offense intended, I promise!! Take care! Have a great night! Sookie Sep 11 2008, 11:33 PM EDT I completely understand people having problem with the accents but that's just the way the public opinion will always be of Louisiana. I am from Dallas and when I tell people that they immediately ask me if I have a horse, whether I wear cowboy boots or cowboy hat, and I can almost tell that they are waiting for me to say things like "Ya'll" and "Reckon". I do not speak like that at all but I have come to terms that people will always think that Texas is like that as a whole. Bloodsister Sep 11 2008, 11:47 PM EDT "I completely understand people having problem with the accents but that's just the way the public opinion will always be of Louisiana. I am from Dallas and when I tell people that they immediately ask me if I have a horse, whether I wear cowboy boots or cowboy hat, and I can almost tell that they are waiting for me to say things like "Ya'll" and "Reckon". I do not speak like that at all but I have come to terms that people will always think that Texas is like that as a whole."You are so right! I have met people new to the Atlanta area who think we are all like Jeff Foxworthy's "Redneck Jokes"!! I personally don't use the phrases "Y'all" or "Fixin to" and I don't know anyone who met their spouse at a family reunion!! (HAHA!) but it's comical, and I take it in stride...Most people from outside the South have no other picture of us than what they see on TV or in the movies, so we all should show our good sense of humor and graciousness that are also well-known traits of Southerners, so they can get a more positive picture of who we are! nynygurl Sep 12 2008, 3:29 PM EDT Okay, I totally don't agree with you about the acting. Both the characters who play Tara and Dawn went to Julliard, the best place for acting. I think everyone else did really well. You have the right to say things about Louisiana because you're from there. nynygurl Sep 12 2008, 3:30 PM EDT "Whew. The accents were pretty bad. (I'm from Mississippi, baby! lol) And, damnit, Anna Paquin made a horrible Sookie. She just can't act! Stephen Moyer... Was amazing, though. Especially considering he's English! "I thought Miss Paquin nailed it as Sookie. At first I didn't think she would be good but when I saw her, blonde hair and all, she is completely Sookie Stackhouse. nynygurl Sep 12 2008, 3:32 PM EDT Word!!! This show rocks!!! nynygurl Sep 12 2008, 3:33 PM EDT Totally. This show is on HBO, not prime time. There will be boobs, there will be sex. nynygurl Sep 12 2008, 4:06 PM EDT That was hot! nynygurl Sep 12 2008, 4:20 PM EDT it's part of Jason's character makeup. MireilleJ Sep 12 2008, 10:28 PM EDT Reginabee, Bravo...You just pulled a Tara, putting someone who sounds stupid in their place. Hahaha. I can't wait to read the books, I haven't yet, but I ordered the first three. The first episode was great! R-Rated Sep 12 2008, 10:56 PM EDT I think they are trying to be alittle funny and serious at the same time and besides its Hollywood when have they not used stereotypes to make a movie,tv show and commecials. prettered1977 Sep 13 2008, 12:21 AM EDT I do like the sexiness of this show; However, I'm from Mississippi and have relatives in Louisiana as well. People can debate all they want but, this show has the worst accents I've ever heard in my life. I was watching it and hoped that someone would come in and say, "Cut! We we're just kidding; Now, the real show will start!" I am African American as well and for the African American girl, best friend of Sookie's, to have that accent is totally unrealistic! I love the plot and storylines. I hate the accents! arete66 Sep 13 2008, 12:43 AM EDT Eh, I'm over worrying about such kind of crap in a show that's about vampires and psychics. Yeah, other than the accents, the show was entirely believable! Get over it. I live in the Silicon Valley and whenever it's portrayed, everyone is a geeky computer programmer wearing a pocket protector, or if they're from San Francisco, they're gay. All regions suffer from stereotyping in TV shows. As for Anna Paquin not being a good actor as others have said in this thread, what TV show are you watching? To me, she's nailing the innocent, small town waitress thing perfectly. You want to see bad acting by a woman in a lead role on a Sci Fi series? Check out the cardboard cutout on "Fringe" or harken back to that poor excuse for estrogen on "The Bionic Woman". Now *that's* crap. nynygurl Sep 13 2008, 7:11 PM EDT i totally agree but ahhh, i loved the actress on the bionic woman! But yes, Anna Paquin nails the innocent and naive Sookie. :) nynygurl Sep 13 2008, 7:12 PM EDT "I think they are trying to be alittle funny and serious at the same time and besides its Hollywood when have they not used stereotypes to make a movie,tv show and commecials."I found the books to be funny and serious, so HBO is doing a good job. dallasmc Sep 14 2008, 1:20 PM EDT Ms. Charlaine is actually from Mississippi although she now lives in Arkansas. rubyeuropa Sep 14 2008, 7:35 PM EDT "I was shocked at the vulgar and unnecessary cursing and sexual innuendo. This is really supposed to be a love story in a relatively kinky way. What HBO can do does not necessarily mean they should. OHHHHH I can say FUCK!!! Yepee!!! Harris could also be crude, however she just choses not to be because that is not the development she wants to create within the characters. Ball should respect this.I'd not heard of this author/series of books until I heard about this show, so I don't know about any comparisons, but as someone coming in 'blind' to the show, I thought it was a great debut. Intriguing, the right amount of creepiness and spookiness, and very vivid, quirkly characters. The sex didn't bother me; this is HBO, after all. Were they gratuitous? I guess that depends on your point of view, and your own comfort level with sex scenes? Given the context of the episode, setting up the characters, and the out-there quality of the show and the characters, I didn't see it as gratuitous. I also thought the cursing wasn't overboard. They all work in a bar, not the local library, lol. As for Ball respecting the author's wishes, why should he? Any adaptation of a book, to the big screen or the small screen, is the producer's and director's interpretation of the story and the characters, not the author's. All viewers can hope for (whether you are coming to the show fresh or having read the books first) is that the characters and the story developments are credible, believable. And only ratings will tell if they succeed in that regard. As far as rudeness, the south isn't any more immune to rudeness than anywhere else in the United States. Or the world for that matter. Sadly. Now my dilemma is, do I dive into the books now, and then be spoiled for the show? Or wait until at least this season ends, and then be spoiled for the books? :) tomsan Sep 14 2008, 7:43 PM EDT "umm... ok, I am a Louisiana resident. NO ONE talks like that. It was so embarrassing to watch a show so rife with cliche. I was really looking forward to the show, and will give it only one more chance, but man, it was absolutely ridiculous. The acting is atrocious, and I expected WAY more from the creator of Six Feet Under, one of my all-time favorite shows. Try harder! Lose the fake accents! No One calls anyone chere'. No one! My friend and almost vomited from that. Awful! "another la resident right here and i couldnt agree more. its set in benton and they pronounce it like "bon temps"...total bullshit. and the supposedly cajun guy sounds like a complete jackass. you think with all the money they've got that they could do a bit more research Stace34 Sep 14 2008, 7:50 PM EDT I liked the show. I realize the accents are probably over done, but on most shows accents are over done. Plus whether you want to admit it or not you know someone who talks like that. I am from MN and we don't speak like the do in Fargo, but I know people who do, so I can't fault the director for using it. coagulate987 Sep 14 2008, 8:48 PM EDT HEY VIOLET MASTER!!!!! GUESS WHAT? MY FAMILY'S CAJUN AND THEY TALK LIKE THAT!!! so is Sam so there!!! stick that up your fangs and suck it! coagulate987 Sep 14 2008, 8:49 PM EDT "First and fore most I dont care if u think it was total crap...its t.v. get into the books they dont have to be on all of the ways things really are..be serious we know Vamps dont exist so live out of the box instead of in it! LOVE THE SHOW CAN'T wait for more!!!!!!!!"you're totally right! I'm backing u up on this one! coagulate987 Sep 14 2008, 8:51 PM EDT hey tomsan! have u read the books? It's spelled B-O-N T-E-M-P-S!!!! Not benton! 1911a1zombie Sep 14 2008, 11:57 PM EDT "umm... ok, I am a Louisiana resident. NO ONE talks like that. It was so embarrassing to watch a show so rife with cliche. I was really looking forward to the show, and will give it only one more chance, but man, it was absolutely ridiculous. The acting is atrocious, and I expected WAY more from the creator of Six Feet Under, one of my all-time favorite shows. Try harder! Lose the fake accents! No One calls anyone chere'. No one! My friend and almost vomited from that. Awful! "I am a born and raised Louisiana resident. While I was growing up I thought just like you, but ever since Katrina I have been all over the state. All the way from Violet, to Shreveport, Ruston, Denham Springs, Avondale, Alexandria, Ball, Tioga, Pineville, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, Krotz Springs, Lebeau, Deville, Lecompte, Woodworth. The list can go on for the places I have been within the state and I have to say, YES people do talk like that. Every last person in the episode i watched does sound like someone from some part of the state. This is a very diverse state with many different people and backgrounds, If you are wondering about mine you can trace my family all the way back to a French Governer. If yall would actually travel your state you would see that its much more than the little bit you see each and every day. Oh and my grandmother who died with in the past few years who was in he late 80's would call everyone, "chere" mrsgillespie Sep 14 2008, 11:57 PM EDT Episode 2 was definitely better than Ep 1. The characters seemed a little more comfortable in their skins and even the accents were less pronounced. I think this show is just going to get better and better. Hurray! brboone Sep 15 2008, 1:30 AM EDT I'm from Louisiana ,actually lived all over La and some our accents do sound like that . I think the books are great and the show just tickles me to death. arete66 Sep 15 2008, 1:56 AM EDT "another la resident right here and i couldnt agree more. its set in benton and they pronounce it like "bon temps"...total bullshit. and the supposedly cajun guy sounds like a complete jackass. you think with all the money they've got that they could do a bit more research"Well, I've read the first book, "Dead Until Dark", and guess what. The character of Rene, the Cajun dude, fakes a Cajun accent in the book! So the actor is actually playing the character as written! "Rene played the role of crazy Cajun some of the time, though any Cajun accent he might assume was faked. His folks had let their heritage fade. (p.42)" In that light, he's doing an excellent job, don't you think? Sookie&BillLover Sep 15 2008, 1:11 PM EDT let me just say, for you people to get all hung up on accents, and the culture of Louisiana your really missing the boat!!! Are you not even paying attention to the story line of this series. Get over it, don't you see your in the very small minority of the opinions on this Wiki. Please this show will not miss either of you try to bash it. It will be number one for many years to come!!! 4j's Sep 15 2008, 1:20 PM EDT I can't vouch for LA but here in Southern Illinois, and even Southwestern Illinois, there is a hint of a southern accent. Also, this accent changes depending where you are in the state. I live close to St. Louis and have most of my life, several years ago I moved to Chicago and everyone pointed out my "accent" I of course had no idea what they were talking about! 1Duckie Sep 15 2008, 1:23 PM EDT "I TOTALLY agree. This show took the sensuality and yes sex from Harris' books and made it lewd and tawdry. The horrible accents and over acting only added compounded both. It came acros cheap and just plain nasty. I will also give it one more try and if it doesn't get better I will stick with the books. "I like a bit of "rumpy pumpy" but dang Jasons do dads are going to rupture. sugarboots Sep 15 2008, 1:25 PM EDT Maybe we need a page teaching how to really do a Louisiana accent - something with the phonetic pronunciations and also with some Louisiana slang that the rest of the country may not be familiar with (i.e. "chere" or "sha"). What do you guys think? 1Duckie Sep 15 2008, 1:31 PM EDT "Maybe we need a page teaching how to really do a Louisiana accent - something with the phonetic pronunciations and also with some Louisiana slang that the rest of the country may not be familiar with (i.e. "chere" or "sha"). What do you guys think?"Well doesn't Jeff Foxworthy already have a dictionary? I think we use it when be play Scrabble. Reginabee Sep 15 2008, 1:36 PM EDT "Maybe we need a page teaching how to really do a Louisiana accent - something with the phonetic pronunciations and also with some Louisiana slang that the rest of the country may not be familiar with (i.e. "chere" or "sha"). What do you guys think?"I think it wouldn't matter because there are still going to be people who just want to bitch about it. Also, since there are just as many "true southerners" who think the accents are fine as there are those who think the accents are wrong, who is going to be the definitive source for correction? :-)) veinambitions Sep 15 2008, 1:42 PM EDT "another la resident right here and i couldnt agree more. its set in benton and they pronounce it like "bon temps"...total bullshit. and the supposedly cajun guy sounds like a complete jackass. you think with all the money they've got that they could do a bit more research"Yeah...the book is set in the FICTIONAL town of Bon Temps...not Benton, that's why they're not pronouncing it like Benton. Please do a little homework on a subject before you decide to bash it. speare Sep 15 2008, 2:06 PM EDT "Maybe we need a page teaching how to really do a Louisiana accent - something with the phonetic pronunciations and also with some Louisiana slang that the rest of the country may not be familiar with (i.e. "chere" or "sha"). What do you guys think?"Again, exactly which Louisiana accent do you think people need to know. It's a big state. I live in a much smaller one, and if you go twenty miles either north or south from my town the accent changes. Go fifty miles east or west, it changes again. Unless you live in Bon Temps in Renard Parish ( in which case you are a fictional character) you really have limited standing to complain about the accent. delish7 Sep 15 2008, 2:18 PM EDT I pick up what you are laying down and understand what you are saying but you have to remember this is all fictional and I am from MN and let me tell you - any movie that is made about us, in our state, etc, all have Minnesotans wrong... I used to get upset about it, but try to look past the accents and cliches are typical from people who dont live there. Give the show a few more episodes before making up your mind... :) gambit571423 Sep 15 2008, 3:48 PM EDT "I pick up what you are laying down and understand what you are saying but you have to remember this is all fictional and I am from MN and let me tell you - any movie that is made about us, in our state, etc, all have Minnesotans wrong... I used to get upset about it, but try to look past the accents and cliches are typical from people who dont live there. Give the show a few more episodes before making up your mind... :)"for real man! its a fucking tv show!! god i'm from wisconsin! what movie doesn't either say we're the worst place or make us look awful? if we're not a bunch of farmer hicks that eat cheese all the time we're a bunch of drunk assholes that eat cheese all the time which is pretty far from the truth! my best friend is lactose intolerant! she can't even eat cheese! gambit571423 Sep 15 2008, 3:55 PM EDT "So sorry to disagree. But here, in Charleston, THAT IS SOUTH CAROLINA, I have NEVER heard anyone speak the way this character did at her job in the hardware store. And I am 48 years old. Maybe you just surrounded yourself around rude and crude people. And you obviously did not read the same series as I. Harris did not feel the need to curse in her books moreover, Sookie loathed it. It's very childish to used constant and uncalled for foul language. And as far as the sex goes.....Sookie made love to her partners, it was NEVER dirty or gratuitous. It was erotic (a little wild) without being dirty. Maybe you do not know the difference.....Too bad."dude i totally disagree! i was kinda taken off guard sometimes by the sex scenes in the books! sugarboots Sep 15 2008, 4:42 PM EDT ""Again, exactly which Louisiana accent do you think people need to know. It's a big state. I live in a much smaller one, and if you go twenty miles either north or south from my town the accent changes. Go fifty miles east or west, it changes again." "I guess maybe we could make something up for the way we *think* the people in Bon Temps should sound - looks like we have a lot of really opinionated fans and a ton of discussion on this topic. It could be an interesting page.... brboone Sep 15 2008, 4:57 PM EDT Well , I guess if there was no cussing and no dirty sex and on at 7pm it would be CBS. What fun would that be ? gambit571423 Sep 15 2008, 5:09 PM EDT "Well , I guess if there was no cussing and no dirty sex and on at 7pm it would be CBS. What fun would that be ? "hahaha i agree with that! i mean dude have you guys ever watched a show on hbo before? cause that's kinda what they do! i mean one of their biggest hits was called SEX and the city! KCNICKLES Sep 15 2008, 6:22 PM EDT if you don't like it, don't watch it! gmcintosh Sep 15 2008, 6:36 PM EDT I think they are doing a good job on most of the accents except for Tara. I really don't know any Southern Black women who speak like that. She's a bit nasal if you ask me. Other than that I love the show!!!!! ttummo Sep 15 2008, 7:24 PM EDT I love the show, but hate the accents. It's true, no one says chere. It is pronounced " sha", like in shasta. Almost every movie filmed in or about Louisian messes up the accents. Aside from that, I LOVE this series. Isah1 Sep 15 2008, 8:32 PM EDT Do you think Sarah Michelle Gellar is a better actor than anyone on True Blood? I've heard so many times she can't act her way out of a paper bag. No harm intended, I even have the buffy series and adore Joss Whedon's vision. Honestly i think everyone on True Blood is of a higher caliber. But I will say that Anna Paquin has some growing to do as an actress. Although I have seen great improvement between X-Men and this show. FantomAngel Sep 15 2008, 9:08 PM EDT "I think they are doing a good job on most of the accents except for Tara. I really don't know any Southern Black women who speak like that. She's a bit nasal if you ask me. Other than that I love the show!!!!!"Actually I think she sounds a bit like Wanda Sykes who is a black comedienne/actress from Virginia. rcm35 Sep 15 2008, 9:36 PM EDT "another la resident right here and i couldnt agree more. its set in benton and they pronounce it like "bon temps"...total bullshit. and the supposedly cajun guy sounds like a complete jackass. you think with all the money they've got that they could do a bit more research"The story is set in the fictional town of Bon Temps, not Benton. gmcintosh Sep 15 2008, 10:15 PM EDT "Actually I think she sounds a bit like Wanda Sykes who is a black comedienne/actress from Virginia."you know, I think you're right. She does sound like wanda Skyes. But i mostly know people from Georgia so who am I to judge. LISA8457 Sep 15 2008, 10:27 PM EDT LIKE I SAID BEFORE I AM A RESIDENT OF SOUTHERN LOUISANA FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE AND THESE ACTORS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES MIND YOU ARE DOING THE BEST THEY CAN. THEY ARE GREAT AND THEY ACT JUST FINE. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY JUST STOP POSTING COMMENTS. brboone Sep 15 2008, 10:49 PM EDT "LIKE I SAID BEFORE I AM A RESIDENT OF SOUTHERN LOUISANA FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE AND THESE ACTORS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES MIND YOU ARE DOING THE BEST THEY CAN. THEY ARE GREAT AND THEY ACT JUST FINE. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY JUST STOP POSTING COMMENTS. "I agree. When listening to myself (fellow Louisianan) on voicemail, or answering machine or talkiing to relatives and friends up north I sound like all of those accents and you know what I think we sound ok. I believe they could have had every single actor or actress from my neck of the woods and some people would still complain. rocketgrl Sep 15 2008, 10:55 PM EDT "LIKE I SAID BEFORE I AM A RESIDENT OF SOUTHERN LOUISANA FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE AND THESE ACTORS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES MIND YOU ARE DOING THE BEST THEY CAN. THEY ARE GREAT AND THEY ACT JUST FINE. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY JUST STOP POSTING COMMENTS. "I'm with Lisa8457. I'm going to keep on watching this show, because i loved Ms. Harris' books, and looking forward to seeing more episodes. I could care less about the 'unacceptable accents' because, frankly i can't tell the difference. I found the 2 episodes entertaining, and pretty much the same as the books except for a few liberties that Mr. Ball has taken in changing the story & the characters. I find Ms Paquin's performance to be a breath of fresh air, and loved her chemistry with 'Bill' and have nothing negative to say about the other characters either. Of course I found it strange at how much Tara's character in the show differs from the books, and mostly laughed at how 'dumb' Jason is, but will that stop me from enjoying the show. Hell no! Am i going to dissect every little thing, including accents, the acting etc? Hell no! I'm going to keep on watching in spite of the negativity, and looking forward to seeing more ofSookie, Bill, and all the others. sarahchristine Sep 16 2008, 12:33 AM EDT HONESTLY THAT IS SUCH A WONDERFUL SHOW AND THE ACTING IS AWSOME AS FOR THE ACCENT WHO CARES I REALLY AM GETTING INTO THIS SHOW, HEY I NEED MY ESCAPE JUST LIKE THE NEXT GUY OR GAL AND GUESS WHAT I DON'T THINK IT IS REAL BUT I SURE DO GET INTO THE SCENES AND BILL IS AWSOM YUMMY. ALAN BALL IS A WONDERFUL. CREATOR YES HE DID SIX FEET UNDER AND I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT SHOW IT LOOKS AWSOME AND SOFT PORN I JUST SAY IT'S A HARD R LOVE IT ALL OF IT. m.kenney Sep 16 2008, 7:30 AM EDT They need to lose the Tara character. There is way too much time spent on her and I find myself doing dishes, cleaning or reading my mail at everyone of those scenes. What was with the ghetto party? Not relevant at all. BORING. Who cares about her? Why not concentrate on Bills background instead? Reginabee Sep 16 2008, 9:20 AM EDT "I believe they could have had every single actor or actress from my neck of the woods and some people would still complain.You are absolutely correct. . nikilynne Sep 16 2008, 9:42 AM EDT If you read the series, It's easy to point out all of the differences and feel some disappointment when seeing the show. I am one of these people. But... I am not letting my high hopes ruin my opinion of the show. Although, there are some things that I don't care for in the show that I would feel the same about even if I hadn't read the books. I don't like that they mentioned Hurricane Katrina in the very beginning, that didn't come until later in the series, that kinda threw me off and made no sense to me. I agree that Tara's character is too over the top and the change to her character vs. the book version of Tara is not a positive one. I am well aware that Alan Ball has the liberty to basically do what he wants with the show, it's just a tad bit annoying to see her so uppity and intolerant. I agree with those who say they are putting way too much emphasis on her character. And the "black and oppressed" attitude is obnoxious. The over-acting is obvious, it may not be so bad if it was a bit more inconspicuous. I guess that he may be trying to appeal to a larger audience by adding elements that really didn't exist in the books. (i.e. the "ghetto" party, the excessive use of sex scenes, some of the exaggerated vampires, etc...) Overall, I enjoy tuning in on Sunday nights. I will continue to watch it. I think things will smooth out over time. I do like how it is sticking to the book for the most part. That makes me happy. I think they did good with the casting. I guess a unexpected turn or event here and there is good for those who have read the series. :) I just can't wait to meet the other characters, especially Eric. :) audra54 Sep 16 2008, 11:48 AM EDT OMG its a TV show. My daughter attends school in the south and the accents sound like the people I have talked to in Mississippi and Louisiana. If you don't like the show, change the channel. Reginabee Sep 16 2008, 11:55 AM EDT "OMG its a TV show. My daughter attends school in the south and the accents sound like the people I have talked to in Mississippi and Louisiana. If you don't like the show, change the channel. If they stop watching the show, they won't have anything to complain about. I would much rather they KEEP WATCHING and KEEP COMPLAINING and KEEP THE RATINGS UP, than stop watching altogether. sipsie Sep 16 2008, 12:31 PM EDT I lived in Leesville many years ago, and I have cousins of the Cajun persuasion, and believe me, they are odd even for my family. Their parish built a fence around their property which is bounded on all sides by public roads, and the family joke is that the fence was built to keep them in,lol. They lived pretty much IN the swamp, and a lot of their speech had Cajun accent. If you listen closely enough, and know people from both areas, you can hear distinct similarities between the standard Brooklyn accent, and the accent of New Orleans residents whose families lived close to the docks sound very similar simply because many of the original dock hands came across the Erie Canal to the Ohio River to the Mississippi River to New Orleans, and settled there, bringin' their accents with them to the docks. The point here is that whether y'all like it or not, a certain subsection of the demographic in your area are going to have a very identifiable accent. As a native TEXAN, I will never be able to speak acceptable French (unless I pretend to be Pepe LePew!) because the accents conflict, but my Spanish accent is very good whether I speak Northern Mexico Spanish, Tex-Mex, or Castilian. My Russian, Romany (NOT ROMANIAN) and Yiddish accents are pretty good because I heard a lot of these languages as a child. While visiting in Atlanta, and Gainsville, and Marietta, and Alpharetta GA, I heard a variety of accents from college English professors to folks who'd never been off the farm. sipsie Sep 16 2008, 12:33 PM EDT Truly though, my grandmamå (don't know how that looks, it should be an accented lower case a) lived in Lafayette and called me 'cher' all my life. COnsider too that the accent coaches may not be the greatest in their field; I suspect the complaints will reach Bell and HBO, and the coaches/actors will have to work harder. As for Tara's character, if you were an extremely intelligent young black woman in Bon Tempes LA, you might feel the need to say a lot of expletives yourself. And you can't compare Sookie to Tara in terms of vocabulary. What y'all have missed by not reading the books (some of you) is that SOokie has a word of the day calendar, and tries to work the word of the day into her conversation every day. And there is a lot of detail about Tara that hasn't been enacted yet; I don't want to spoil it for you, but if you want to email me, I will be happy to tell you what it is, and my thoughts on how it happened! And finally, if the accents bother you that much, well, it's that much more bandwidth for the rest of us, and I doubt that there are enough folks who will drop the series on that basis to affect the ratings very much. mrsgillespie Sep 16 2008, 12:44 PM EDT "They need to lose the Tara character. There is way too much time spent on her and I find myself doing dishes, cleaning or reading my mail at everyone of those scenes. What was with the ghetto party? Not relevant at all. BORING. Who cares about her? Why not concentrate on Bills background instead?"I agree. Maybe not lose her but tone her down. In the books she is scarce. Sookie has had to live in her head all her life and having a best friend that's always there just wouldn't have made sense. Hopefully she'll get a little more comfortable in the role (Tara) and end up not so irritating- or boring (sonehow she's both!). I do like the show a lot. I think Ep 2 was much better than 1 and that tells me that they're just going to get better! Can't wait! rocketgrl Sep 16 2008, 1:23 PM EDT "too true. lol! happylilvampyr Sep 16 2008, 2:53 PM EDT Hate to burst your bubble but a majority of the country believes otherwise. ELizzabeth Sep 16 2008, 5:45 PM EDT I lived in southern Louisiana (NOLA) for 5 years , and I heard all different southern dialects. I DON'T think all of the character's ascents are spot on (Anna Paquin & Rutina Wesley), but they're not too far off! The guy in episode II who stood up for Sookie after she had her ass grabbed sounded pretty legit! In regards to a previous post about the word "cher" being used. Sweetheart I have been called Cher several times while living in LA. Stop off on 190 between Baton Rouge and Opelousas and I wouldn't be shocked to hear it! audra54 Sep 16 2008, 6:09 PM EDT Thank you. It's a TV show. I like everything about it and can't wait for more. shelli74 Sep 16 2008, 8:16 PM EDT "I pick up what you are laying down and understand what you are saying but you have to remember this is all fictional and I am from MN and let me tell you - any movie that is made about us, in our state, etc, all have Minnesotans wrong... I used to get upset about it, but try to look past the accents and cliches are typical from people who dont live there. Give the show a few more episodes before making up your mind... :)"I think that most Minnesotans find the "minnesotan" accents in movies like Fargo to be hillarious, Marisa Tomei in Untamed heart was the only one in the movie who attempted to use an accent, she really cracked me up. Even though most minnesotans will say they don't know anyone that talks like that since they tend to be exagerated the shows wouldn't be the same without them. I really really hope people here will lighten up and let the show just be what it is and enjoy it, if it's a little over the top then just have a good laugh about it or something Everyone has some sort of an accent and how it sounds can change from one town to the next, from one family to another. Even if you don't notice it someone else will. Everyone has a different ear, you might hear music a bit differently than someone else and the same goes for how you hear someone's accent. Just reading what people here are saying about how they feel about it should prove that. Personally, I am watching the show for the story and I could care less about how bad or good their accents are and I wouldn't let it get to me so much that I eventually just ruin the shows appeal and not like it. Bluefire29 Sep 17 2008, 1:08 AM EDT I grew up in the Florida panhandle and have traveled all over the Gulf Coast and I HAVE heard people talk that way. I have family in Ark and LA and they all have accents that sound slightly like the show. In fact, the show has brought back my accent and I am glad about that( been in CA 34 yrs). I LOVE THE SHOW !!! It is so great to hear those soft spoken words again and seeing the trees with moss hanging down. Listening to sounds of the bayou is music to my ears. It all makes me want to move home again!! I want more of the show and can hardly wait for the 9th book!!!!! sarahchristine Sep 17 2008, 10:26 AM EDT r u kidding everyone is valuable and I love Tara she is so darn funny u really need to lighten up and follow the show maybe if you would do cleaning at another time you just might catch on to the theme of the show don't be such a tard anangell23 Sep 17 2008, 11:56 AM EDT I Love the books and I love the series. This show is FANTASY not real life. Give it up. Find something else to complain about. It is a really good show and it is even funny at times. Live a little. It's nothing personal. m.kenney Sep 17 2008, 1:52 PM EDT "r u kidding everyone is valuable and I love Tara she is so darn funny u really need to lighten up and follow the show maybe if you would do cleaning at another time you just might catch on to the theme of the show don't be such a tard"Okay, look what thread you are commenting on. "Total Crap"! If you just come on this thread to criticize our right to air our complaints you are the one who needs to lighten up. I know much more about the show then you probably do considering I read all of the books three times. There is nothing wrong with constructive criticism of the actors portrayal, the story line and the series thus far as a whole. So if you want to get personal and call the rest of us names; who looks like the "tard" here. Or maybe you are 15, (It looks like that may be the case from your lack of proper grammar and your intelligent spelling technique) in that case does your mama know you are on the computer too much? This is America. Is it not? m.kenney Sep 17 2008, 1:55 PM EDT "I Love the books and I love the series. This show is FANTASY not real life. Give it up. Find something else to complain about. It is a really good show and it is even funny at times. Live a little. It's nothing personal."Well, gee. And here I thought I was for real!!! Damn. You just burst my bubble!!! gmlawrence Sep 17 2008, 2:45 PM EDT "I was shocked at the vulgar and unnecessary cursing and sexual innuendo. This is really supposed to be a love story in a relatively kinky way. What HBO can do does not necessarily mean they should. OHHHHH I can say FUCK!!! Yepee!!! Harris could also be crude, however she just choses not to be because that is not the development she wants to create within the characters. Ball should respect this.Well since you read the books you should know that Jason was fing everything that moved and you have to show that some how on tv. I guess you could just talk about it but you put things from a book on the real screen it is going to be visual. gmlawrence Sep 17 2008, 2:49 PM EDT "So sorry to disagree. But here, in Charleston, THAT IS SOUTH CAROLINA, I have NEVER heard anyone speak the way this character did at her job in the hardware store. And I am 48 years old. Maybe you just surrounded yourself around rude and crude people. And you obviously did not read the same series as I. Harris did not feel the need to curse in her books moreover, Sookie loathed it. It's very childish to used constant and uncalled for foul language. And as far as the sex goes.....Sookie made love to her partners, it was NEVER dirty or gratuitous. It was erotic (a little wild) without being dirty. Maybe you do not know the difference.....Too bad."Sookie and Bill have yet to have sex so I am not sure where you are getting your info from. Perhaps you have not seen episodes we have not? As for the sex again it is about Jason and his way of life. He is different. I know that when Sookie and Bill are intimate it will be different. Oh and there is swearing in the book because I have been looking over the chapter they cover after the show and there are a few f words in there. sarahchristine Sep 20 2008, 12:48 AM EDT sorry if I offended you don't take it personal wasn't meant that way and I never read the books just the show and that is what I am commenting on. I've seen the 2nd part at least 7 times and I seen different things on it with each showing and if my grammer is not correct it has nothing to do with nothing just getting ahead of myself in my thinking ok empee722 Sep 22 2008, 3:24 PM EDT Texas gal here... and you should know by now that NO ONE in Hollywood gets the accent right. You would think they could just take a listen to one of their own, like Tommy Lee Jones or Mathew McConahey and figure out ... it's not that big a deal! The accents are a little pushed... I thought she called Bill - Bell the first time I heard her (Sookie/Anna Paquin) say it. But I like her in general. Bill does well I think... you hear the southern in him as well as the old southern from when he first became a vampire. Forget the accents - it is definately worth watching every episode! m.kenney Sep 22 2008, 4:49 PM EDT Well, I think they may have totally lost me with the last episode. BORING!!!! They actually spent more time on Tara and her life rather then concentrating on Bill & Sookie. How about delving into Bills past? How about introducing Eric and Pam already? Who gives a damn about Tara and Lafayette who play such unimportant rolls in the books??!! I actually switched to football during those scenes even though she screwed the boss. Total Crap is about right!!! sarahchristine Sep 23 2008, 4:32 PM EDT "Texas gal here... and you should know by now that NO ONE in Hollywood gets the accent right. You would think they could just take a listen to one of their own, like Tommy Lee Jones or Mathew McConahey and figure out ... it's not that big a deal! The accents are a little pushed... I thought she called Bill - Bell the first time I heard her (Sookie/Anna Paquin) say it. But I like her in general. Bill does well I think... you hear the southern in him as well as the old southern from when he first became a vampire. Forget the accents - it is definately worth watching every episode! "I totally agree. vamppixie Sep 25 2008, 3:43 AM EDT "umm... ok, I am a Louisiana resident. NO ONE talks like that. It was so embarrassing to watch a show so rife with cliche. I was really looking forward to the show, and will give it only one more chance, but man, it was absolutely ridiculous. The acting is atrocious, and I expected WAY more from the creator of Six Feet Under, one of my all-time favorite shows. Try harder! Lose the fake accents! No One calls anyone chere'. No one! My friend and almost vomited from that. Awful! "ITS BASED ON THE BOOK.....IF YOU DONT LIKE IT TURN IT OFF! QUIT COMPLAINING. ALOT OF PEOPLE LOVE IT shahrizai Sep 25 2008, 5:57 AM EDT "Well, I think they may have totally lost me with the last episode. BORING!!!! They actually spent more time on Tara and her life rather then concentrating on Bill & Sookie. How about delving into Bills past? How about introducing Eric and Pam already? Who gives a damn about Tara and Lafayette who play such unimportant rolls in the books??!! I actually switched to football during those scenes even though she screwed the boss. Total Crap is about right!!!"Sorry, but I can't agree with you. Even though tara and lafayette play unimportant roles in the books I personally really like them in the show. Tara is funny and interesting and the same goes for lafayette shahrizai Sep 25 2008, 5:59 AM EDT "ITS BASED ON THE BOOK.....IF YOU DONT LIKE IT TURN IT OFF! QUIT COMPLAINING. ALOT OF PEOPLE LOVE IT"second that! If you don't like it don't watch and get off this site shannonegeland Sep 25 2008, 9:21 AM EDT Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I have to agree that this is a fan site, so if you're not a fan please don't bother. The show is fantasy, and it is written, directed, and acted brilliantly. If you think you could do better, please do so because I am so addicted to this show that anything better and the universe may implode. msladybuggg Sep 25 2008, 10:53 AM EDT This comment was pointless if you knew what you were talking about! Like everyone has told you the show was based on a book series and Ball is doing a great job in capturing the characters that Harris describes for the readers,sometimes it's creepy how correct he is. The books are Sookies story but the show is about everyone, Tara is a diff character so is Jason they had to put more of a spin to make it more complex than jut Sookie and Bill. rubyeuropa Sep 25 2008, 10:32 PM EDT "Well, I think they may have totally lost me with the last episode. BORING!!!! They actually spent more time on Tara and her life rather then concentrating on Bill & Sookie. How about delving into Bills past? How about introducing Eric and Pam already? Who gives a damn about Tara and Lafayette who play such unimportant rolls in the books??!! I actually switched to football during those scenes even though she screwed the boss. Total Crap is about right!!!"We're just 3 episodes into a brand new series. Have some patience, lol. Of course the show isn't going to give us everything about Bill's history in the first 3 episodes. It's a television SERIES. Isn't the point of any weekly show to keep the drama going week after week? What's the point otherwise? sarahchristine Sep 25 2008, 11:08 PM EDT thank you finally someone who gets it. mrsgillespie Sep 26 2008, 1:46 AM EDT "Well, I think they may have totally lost me with the last episode. BORING!!!! They actually spent more time on Tara and her life rather then concentrating on Bill & Sookie. How about delving into Bills past? How about introducing Eric and Pam already? Who gives a damn about Tara and Lafayette who play such unimportant rolls in the books??!! I actually switched to football during those scenes even though she screwed the boss. Total Crap is about right!!!"They haven't lost me. I have high hopes for this series - I truly love the books. I am sorry that they spend soooo much time on Tara. Such a minor character in the books and yet she's got more airtime than Sookie. I was sad to see Tara sleep with Sam. He's Sookie's knight- very loyal-just don't see him banging her best friend even without strings attached. I know they're building a foundation for the series- just hope they don't spend too much more time on the minor characters. Guess we'll just have to stay tuned in. rclaurel Sep 26 2008, 2:07 AM EDT there in a small town in New Orleans and yes people do talk like that, their in the swamp lands shahrizai Sep 26 2008, 2:11 AM EDT "there in a small town in New Orleans and yes people do talk like that, their in the swamp lands"People even talk like that in small town Missouri speare Sep 27 2008, 8:45 PM EDT "there in a small town in New Orleans and yes people do talk like that, their in the swamp lands"Actually the fictional town of Bon Temps is located in the fictional Renard Parish in the northern part of the state, much closer to Shreveport than to New Orleans. But yes, in small towns they do talk differently than in cities, and Louisiana is a big state. krazy4bill Sep 27 2008, 8:58 PM EDT "I have a feeling the ratings w/ be fine even w/out the naysayers Fetisharose Sep 27 2008, 9:50 PM EDT I am not so bothered by the accents, but Ive lived in Chicago my whole life and have barely traveled to the south...I have noticed the change through the episodes though, I think they are falling into the characters and the accents a bit more, its nice. xCaptainMorganx Oct 13 2008, 12:48 PM EDT Old topic, but wanted to say I'm from Boston, and I totally pronounce my 'r's' as if I'm not from Boston... so it's only humorous to me when I see a show based around Boston and they have these ridiculous accents... the point is, the show is so much more than accents. Get over it. blaquanmile Oct 13 2008, 1:27 PM EDT hi let me start by saying i have family from your home and theres nothing wrong with the way the talk they actually don't talk any different from anyone thats from the south and did you see the series from part 1 until now i think you should give it a chance its actually entertaining come on give it a chance MsBtrfly75 Oct 13 2008, 1:41 PM EDT I'll admit I haven't read the books which is cool because I don't know what to expect. BUT hang in there people! It's a brand new series and from other shows you'll notice that it takes time for actors to "become" their characters. Look at everyone in the 1st series of Six Feet Under compared to the last series. The only reason I gave True Blood a try is because I loved Six Feet Under so much. Now I'm totally obsesses w/ True Blood. I love vampire stories, and yeah Jason's sex-capades are completely over the top...but I love what's going on w/ Bill & Sookie. And for those of you complaining about the accents...it's a show..it's not a documentary. I'm from Chicago and no one here calls the Chicago Bears "Da Bears" LOL Abizzygyrl Oct 13 2008, 6:37 PM EDT m.kenney I understand how you feel about the accents. I'm from Kentucky and we get slammed all the time. However if you can get through it without concentrating on the accent (it's hard I know) the show is actually really good. And this is coming from someone who only got HBO a year ago because I knew the series was in progress and believes books are usually always better but I still enjoy seeing the characters I've grown to love come to life. Ber*Lynn Oct 13 2008, 8:04 PM EDT i'm from WV and i understand were your coming from but other then the accents the show is good you just got to get past that. denniskeithley Oct 16 2008, 10:16 PM EDT "umm... ok, I am a Louisiana resident. NO ONE talks like that. It was so embarrassing to watch a show so rife with cliche. I was really looking forward to the show, and will give it only one more chance, but man, it was absolutely ridiculous. The acting is atrocious, and I expected WAY more from the creator of Six Feet Under, one of my all-time favorite shows. Try harder! Lose the fake accents! No One calls anyone chere'. No one! My friend and almost vomited from that. Awful! "I just read your thread & was encouraged by it. I started a thread titled the acting that you may want to check out. I think that we are on the same page & that makes me wonder what these people are watching!!!!!! billandsookiefan3 Oct 16 2008, 11:17 PM EDT You really don't have to watch the show! Really it is a SHOW not real life, they do make things a little different in the movies. They also have to have the accents because most of the actors and actresses in the show are from london and that would sound wierd since they are supposed to be living in Louisiana. You should give it another try though it really is a good show. ScarlettDream Oct 16 2008, 11:25 PM EDT If you don't enjoy it, don't watch. And if you hate it so much what are you doing on this site anyway? Just change the channel and shut up! No on e here wants to hear it Sistermoon Oct 16 2008, 11:28 PM EDT I love that people here are freaking out about this accent now you all know how everyone from Fargo,North Dakota like me felt when the movie Fargo came out their accents were horrible, however if you can put that aside it gets a lot better. redtulip Oct 17 2008, 12:06 AM EDT Uh could it supposed to be.......CAMPY...maybe... djben4 Oct 17 2008, 12:12 AM EDT I'm also a Louisiana resident and my father called me "chere'" until the day he died. If no one calls you that, perhaps its because they don't think of YOU in that way. And as mentioned by others... it's a show, not real life. Either enjoy it or change the channel. I'll bet the patrons from Mulottes (restaurant & dance hall) watch the show & enjoy it. Lighten up. Lezesse le bon temps roulee djben4 Oct 17 2008, 12:21 AM EDT No one from the south is so rude??? Born & raised in SW Louisiana & I come from a family of tough women. We don't have to curse to get our point across, but sometimes... look out. Personal info aside - have you been shopping lately??? People EVERYWHERE are rude. I like Tara. She's honest and to the point. Plus, she's not a wallflower who will let others walk on her OR her friend. We should all be so lucky to have a friend like her. djben4 Oct 17 2008, 12:34 AM EDT "I am a born and raised Louisiana resident. While I was growing up I thought just like you, but ever since Katrina I have been all over the state. All the way from Violet, to Shreveport, Ruston, Denham Springs, Avondale, Alexandria, Ball, Tioga, Pineville, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, Krotz Springs, Lebeau, Deville, Lecompte, Woodworth. The list can go on for the places I have been within the state and I have to say, YES people do talk like that. Every last person in the episode i watched does sound like someone from some part of the state.You are so right. Friends from other states helped me to recognize that even across the southern part of the state it is as though visiting 3 different countries. Lake Charles, Lafayette & New Orleans are the 3. Although separated by only an hour or two of driving time, the accents are totally different. Drive north to Alexandria - another country. Go northwest & northeast to Shreveport & Monroe - 2 more countries. Everyone speaks differently, behaves somewhat differently. I love "Rene's" accent. My grandmother's first language was French & she spoke English exactly as he does. It makes me miss her. lovelynBloody Oct 17 2008, 2:09 AM EDT umm...Isn't Paula dean from a certain cooking show from Louisiana?? has anyone ever heard her talk? total accent just my POV recentlyobsessed Oct 17 2008, 2:11 AM EDT "You are so right. Friends from other states helped me to recognize that even across the southern part of the state it is as though visiting 3 different countries. Lake Charles, Lafayette & New Orleans are the 3. Although separated by only an hour or two of driving time, the accents are totally different. Drive north to Alexandria - another country. Go northwest & northeast to Shreveport & Monroe - 2 more countries. Everyone speaks differently, behaves somewhat differently.I think they're doing a great job with the accents. I'm from texas and granted that's different somewhat from La, but they got backwoods country down. At first I didn't like AP's, but then I reazlied it's just the tone in her voice. m.kenney Oct 17 2008, 8:50 AM EDT "umm...Isn't Paula dean from a certain cooking show from Louisiana??She lives in Savannah, Ga. leahcullen Oct 17 2008, 11:03 AM EDT give me a break its a FANTASY show/story you wierdo! Maybe people who havent been there have a fantasy of the the south and the way they would sound! Either way the show is a paranormal show so dont get your panties in a bunch. I was also a HUGE fan of 6 Feet Under and True Blood is AWESOME! Maybe you should watch all the episodes before you judge it! justbecauseudo2 Oct 17 2008, 11:14 AM EDT "I love that people here are freaking out about this accent now you all know how everyone from Fargo,North Dakota like me felt when the movie Fargo came out their accents were horrible, however if you can put that aside it gets a lot better."fargo is one of my favorite movies of all time. i had no idea their accents were off at all, having never been there... the wife running around blindfolded was a hoot!!! the characters in that movie were just priceless. and to make this be about true blood in some way, shape or form... if u stick a vamp in a woodchipper, could he/she still live??? LOL Reginabee Oct 17 2008, 11:16 AM EDT "give me a break its a FANTASY show/story you wierdo! Maybe people who havent been there have a fantasy of the the south and the way they would sound! Either way the show is a paranormal show so dont get your panties in a bunch. I was also a HUGE fan of 6 Feet Under and True Blood is AWESOME! Maybe you should watch all the episodes before you judge it!"But don't you get it? That's what is so funny! Here we are in Episode 6 - almost Episode 7 - and people who say they can't stand the show are STILL WATCHING IT. Who in their right mind keeps watching something they don't like? . BlasianBeauty Oct 17 2008, 11:24 AM EDT "umm... ok, I am a Louisiana resident. NO ONE talks like that. It was so embarrassing to watch a show so rife with cliche. I was really looking forward to the show, and will give it only one more chance, but man, it was absolutely ridiculous. The acting is atrocious, and I expected WAY more from the creator of Six Feet Under, one of my all-time favorite shows. Try harder! Lose the fake accents! No One calls anyone chere'. No one! My friend and almost vomited from that. Awful! "Canadians do not talk that way either. I'm not sure where the eh, and don't ya know come from?? I still like TRUE BLOOD. I find the show entertaining even though the accents are not that great. I do not think this series is total crap. Quit being so hard on the creators. Get over it or stop watching!! I can't stand negative people!! m.kenney Oct 17 2008, 1:27 PM EDT "Canadians do not talk that way either. I'm not sure where the eh, and don't ya know come from?? I still like TRUE BLOOD. I find the show entertaining even though the accents are not that great. I do not think this series is total crap. Quit being so hard on the creators. Get over it or stop watching!! I can't stand negative people!!"Then don't come on a thread labeled "Total Crap". Duh!!! KristinCP Oct 17 2008, 1:41 PM EDT "But don't you get it? That's what is so funny! Here we are in Episode 6 - almost Episode 7 - and people who say they can't stand the show are STILL WATCHING IT. Who in their right mind keeps watching something they don't like?HA. That's funny! hauoligirl98 Oct 17 2008, 2:04 PM EDT "But don't you get it? That's what is so funny! Here we are in Episode 6 - almost Episode 7 - and people who say they can't stand the show are STILL WATCHING IT. Who in their right mind keeps watching something they don't like?Because they just gotta keep some kind of tension going, gotta keep arguing. If you don't like the show, don't watch it. If it disappoints you, write a letter to the creator of your "favorite show ever". Why can't the haters just let the rest of us enjoy ourselves? And for those of you who are trash talking the accents, I have to say that I give and Englishman, an Australian and a Kiwi mad props for even just losing their original accents, let alone attempting a southern one. I've also read comments from some people from the south saying that the characters REMIND THEM OF PEOPLE THEY KNOW!!! Kinda hard to do if everything's so "fake", right? Furthermore, no one ever said this was supposed to be a TRUE STORY!! So relax, drink some wine, and watch the dern show! SHADE,1%er Oct 17 2008, 2:10 PM EDT Apperently you do not have a open mind as far as the script goes it is a awsome show one of the best i ever seen hope he keeps this on going longer than six feet under it is the best show on tv right know !!! SORRY YOU HAVE NO TASTE IN GOOD STORY EVEN IF THE AXCENT IS OFF!! LISA8457 Oct 17 2008, 2:22 PM EDT Here I am still kind of upset that people are still saying the accent is off. I am from south Louisiana all my life and last night on the local news an old man was talking about someone "getting shot" and him "going in his house to grab his pistol". The accent on the show is "dead on" . Trueblood has the best accents mimmicking our true accents. It's a wonderful show and if you don't like it don't watch. Wait too many people say that. Keep watching the show if you don't like it. It will just help the ratings. rclaurel Oct 17 2008, 2:47 PM EDT Does it matter what they sound like, I just like watching the actors don't listen, just look at thye bodies. alot of good looking men. sablenaffesa Oct 17 2008, 5:03 PM EDT Calm down,, Im from Oklahoma and they do the same thing to us. O YEAH, Saving Grace based in OK… they have talking like a bunch of damn hicks. SO I really do feel ya.. BUT Bill’s accent is really sex… I swear if a southern guy talked like that to me my clothes would probably fly right off… billandsookiefan3 Oct 17 2008, 8:36 PM EDT "Well, I think they may have totally lost me with the last episode. BORING!!!! They actually spent more time on Tara and her life rather then concentrating on Bill & Sookie. How about delving into Bills past? How about introducing Eric and Pam already? Who gives a damn about Tara and Lafayette who play such unimportant rolls in the books??!! I actually switched to football during those scenes even though she screwed the boss. Total Crap is about right!!!"Maybe you should keep it on football all the time! Tara is an important role and so is Lafayette and besides they are Sookies friends and that is what the books are about is Sookie!!! kendravamp Oct 17 2008, 9:04 PM EDT OMG! I couldn’t disagree with you more. I haven’t been disappointed in any of the True Blood episodes thus far and in order to make a good story, the writers must lay some kind of a foundation for the viewers to reference. True Blood R-O-C-K-S, big time!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please keep up the good work HBO!! I literally just added HBO to our home cable JUST so I can watch True Blood more frequently. Is True Blood worth an extra $20 a month? HELL YES IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With many thanks (for True Blood!!), KendraVamp **Chomp, Wink** denniskeithley Oct 17 2008, 9:17 PM EDT "OMG! I couldn’t disagree with you more. I haven’t been disappointed in any of the True Blood episodes thus far and in order to make a good story, the writers must lay some kind of a foundation for the viewers to reference.What the HELL you must be a backdoor representative for HBO. Sell your stuff some where else. Loser! cjanerun Oct 17 2008, 9:46 PM EDT "I agree with SouthernRoots my father is from shreveport la and he has quite a twang, he sounds more cajun, his wife is from a different part of the state and has a totally different infelction in her accent. I don't think i ever heard my dad say "Chere", but i have gotten quite a few "purt nears" and "fixin to". And have heard several of his relatives sound quite hick-ish. The south is like say china with different dilects, the south has many different accents"I definately agree with you to an extent. I was in New Orleans back in the 90's for a Catholic Conference and I heard "chere" so much it drove me nuts but then I hung out with some cab drivers from different parts of Louisianna and your right I think America as a whole is swimming with different dialects. I go and visit some family members in NC and almost anyone over 60 I can't understand a word they are saying b/c they speak so fast. I look at my mother like, what did he say, and then they laugh slow their speech down and I might be able to decipher it, on a good day m.kenney Oct 17 2008, 10:00 PM EDT "Maybe you should keep it on football all the time! Tara is an important role and so is Lafayette and besides they are Sookies friends and that is what the books are about is Sookie!!!"What are you 12? Get a life! kendravamp Oct 17 2008, 10:26 PM EDT Wow. There's no need to be nasty! kendravamp Oct 17 2008, 10:32 PM EDT I don’t think their accents are critical, but I do believe they sound like they come from a small town somewhere, which I guess, is the primary goal. Morgaine Oct 17 2008, 10:53 PM EDT "What the HELL you must be a backdoor representative for HBO. Sell your stuff some where else. Loser!"Moderator here - let's keep it civil, please. Dissenting opinions are fine, insults are not. Sistermoon Oct 18 2008, 12:40 AM EDT "OMG! I couldn’t disagree with you more. I haven’t been disappointed in any of the True Blood episodes thus far and in order to make a good story, the writers must lay some kind of a foundation for the viewers to reference.I did the same thing, lol I talked my hubby into getting HBO just so I could watch True Blood too. I love it!!!! and as I said before justlike I hated the accents in the movie Fargo because being from there I know we don't sound like that after you get over the accents both shows are totally great!! vampire_Becca Oct 18 2008, 11:58 AM EDT "I know i am kinda late in saying something about this, but apparently you do not work in a kitchen. I am a culinary school graduate and everyone i went to school with had a dirty mind and boy did we talk like it too. Its the same way in the kitchen i work in now. I think it was a great scene because it is like that in the real world in a kitchen. They nailed that one. panthere Oct 18 2008, 5:47 PM EDT Actually, I've got close friends in n'orleans and they're born and bred there. They do have rather heavy accents and call me chere all the time. They're Cajun, perhaps that's the difference. I'm a NYC native and lots of productions made in NY go for the really heavy stereotype, but there are many that really DO speak like that. Please try and get over this dialect thing and watch the series- it's really terrific!!!!! KitzumiA Oct 18 2008, 7:38 PM EDT Well, while the accents may be distracting to you, you have to understand it is a show and what the director did was totaly his call. If you hate the show so much why be on the fan site? Reginabee Oct 18 2008, 7:42 PM EDT "Well, while the accents may be distracting to you, you have to understand it is a show and what the director did was totaly his call. If you hate the show so much why be on the fan site? "Narcissism :-)) :nic: Oct 18 2008, 11:15 PM EDT "umm... ok, I am a Louisiana resident. NO ONE talks like that. It was so embarrassing to watch a show so rife with cliche. I was really looking forward to the show, and will give it only one more chance, but man, it was absolutely ridiculous. The acting is atrocious, and I expected WAY more from the creator of Six Feet Under, one of my all-time favorite shows. Try harder! Lose the fake accents! No One calls anyone chere'. No one! My friend and almost vomited from that. Awful! "i beg to differ! i live in southern louisana and some of "us" do sound that way. People hear do still speak cajun french, hello! chere' , which sam did not pronounce right, is still spoken by alot of the older people around here. our accents change depending on where you are. i live 30 minutes from new orleans and their accent is total different from my own. i absolutely love this show, and i feel that all the actors are doing a great job! Fangs4daMemories Oct 18 2008, 11:34 PM EDT "NarcissismROFLMAO.... well said... and so true IloveBillC Oct 18 2008, 11:44 PM EDT "i beg to differ! i live in southern louisana and some of "us" do sound that way. People hear do still speak cajun french, hello! chere' , which sam did not pronounce right, is still spoken by alot of the older people around here. our accents change depending on where you are. i live 30 minutes from new orleans and their accent is total different from my own. i absolutely love this show, and i feel that all the actors are doing a great job! "Here here !! VampLadyX Oct 19 2008, 2:00 AM EDT Jason didn't kill either girl. VampLadyX Oct 19 2008, 2:09 AM EDT "I know i am kinda late in saying something about this, but apparently you do not work in a kitchen. I am a culinary school graduate and everyone i went to school with had a dirty mind and boy did we talk like it too.My husband is a kitchen manager. The whole restuarant talks about dirty stuff like that (and worse)all the time. Besides this is HBO... what do you people expect? asb413 Oct 19 2008, 12:13 PM EDT I too lived in the area and parts of it are right on, lol.... DoBadThingsWithBill Oct 19 2008, 12:22 PM EDT I grew up in Maine, and a lot of actors slaughter the accent -- make it sound like some weird parody of a southern accent. Some do a great job, though (Kathy Bates, Ellen Burstyn). I can usually tune it out unless it is truly grating. I lived in the southern midwest for three years while I was in school and heard a lot of different accents. Even in the same state, they can vary by area. Reginabee Oct 19 2008, 12:51 PM EDT "My husband is a kitchen manager. The whole restuarant talks about dirty stuff like that (and worse)all the time. Besides this is HBO... what do you people expect? "You think that's bad? You should hear a room full of staid faculty members when there are no students present. [:-0 . asb413 Oct 19 2008, 1:51 PM EDT I agree...it is late night HBO....if you're looking for tame tv you might want to tune into the Disney Channel = ) I think it's fabulous but I don't spend all my time judging the "morality" of the content...I enjoy the complexity and intrigue of the story...I always find it interesting that if someone doesn't enjoy something that they take the extra time and energy to complain about it...it's pay per view and you can always turn the channel. I think they're doing a great job wth it!! asb413 Oct 19 2008, 1:52 PM EDT I'm wondering if the people who don't like the content but continue to watch live in the bible belt? DoBadThingsWithBill Oct 19 2008, 1:56 PM EDT I just wonder why one would expect HBO to do anything but push the envelope? Hello, Sopranos, Sex and the City, Rome?! asb413 Oct 19 2008, 2:02 PM EDT "I just wonder why one would expect HBO to do anything but push the envelope? Hello, Sopranos, Sex and the City, Rome?!"It's the total truth!! = ) Reginabee Oct 19 2008, 2:03 PM EDT "I'm wondering if the people who don't like the content but continue to watch live in the bible belt?"*I* live in the bible belt and I love the show.
. asb413 Oct 19 2008, 2:21 PM EDT "*I* live in the bible belt and I love the show.Cool! I like your picture = ) I think it's neat! starrangel85 Oct 19 2008, 6:04 PM EDT I live in a small town in TN, not so deep south. But I think this show is great. It is obvious they are playing up the southern portion of it. (it is about vampires. We can't stretch our imaginations so much as to imagine there are people who talk like that?) I think the dynamic of the different characters is amazingly accurate of the small town South. onemfox Oct 19 2008, 7:42 PM EDT It is a shame your unable to enjoy the show for what it is and it is also a shame the show couldn't have done something to the accents. 6 ft.under was one of my favs. too. I do however think the characters and the subject of this show is f in kewl and sexy. It keeps you wondering,well, I think it is Sam, Tara is a handful and funny. I wish I had a dead icated friend who was like that in my life watchin my back. Forget the accent. Or a vamp for a boyfriend,sorry you are disapointed,but there is one thing you can do if you hate the accents so much,, turn down the volume and just see the eye candy,or change the station. Either way I think you'd be sorry for not watching this show. I hope you find a way to change your mind and just ignore the accents enough for you to enjoy it for what it is. We haven't had a sexy vamp show since Buffy and Angel,,, which I miss. It is a vampire show,hello,,,no such thing and your mad over the accents? Come on,, it is fantasy not real. They never said it was real,only entertainment. Try to chill and enjoy. Cheers onemfox Oct 19 2008, 7:46 PM EDT Tex. v LA. Not the same,, valid point on the accents,but not for this show. T.Jones and M.McConahey don't speak with a Louisiana accent. Apples and oranges. Just enjoy the show yall. GeorgiaJaslene Oct 19 2008, 8:35 PM EDT I really can't complain, I live in Georgia, but I'm not from here, nonetheless I rarely hear a hard southern accent, however I have traveled to more rural areas where it can get difficult to understand them. Let's face it T.V. tends to stereotype people, I mean look at the Spranos. I'm Italian and it disgusts me the way they portray Italians, but it's entertainment, so what can I say! ;) truecajunblood Oct 19 2008, 10:06 PM EDT Just so you know...SOUTHERN BELLE is normally considered from GEORGIA not Louisiana. As a fellow Cajun from the true DEEP SOUTH Louisiana. I do agree that we can have some thick accents but the show tends to cliche a lot of the accents. truecajunblood Oct 19 2008, 10:07 PM EDT "umm... ok, I am a Louisiana resident. NO ONE talks like that. It was so embarrassing to watch a show so rife with cliche. I was really looking forward to the show, and will give it only one more chance, but man, it was absolutely ridiculous. The acting is atrocious, and I expected WAY more from the creator of Six Feet Under, one of my all-time favorite shows. Try harder! Lose the fake accents! No One calls anyone chere'. No one! My friend and almost vomited from that. Awful! "I agree 100%. frenchfriedshrimp Oct 19 2008, 10:07 PM EDT Oh, come on! It's just TV! Welcome to the world of Hollywood stereotypes. It's still a damn good show. Bet you tuned in tonight! Not only was I born in Louisiana, but I am of Mexican descent. How's that for knowing hollywood stereotypes! Get a grip. Lakin21 Oct 19 2008, 10:09 PM EDT Omg, why did bill do that ? is he for real? i mean he just up & left Sukey. i think he is just doing it i think he has a plan? i dunno no tho? a real attention grabber tonight's show was wasnt it people. what do you think? frenchfriedshrimp Oct 19 2008, 10:10 PM EDT That's the truth (the teacher part) missallison79 Oct 19 2008, 10:13 PM EDT i live on the texas/la border and my boyfriend is 100% coonass (people in LA will get that) he calls me sha or cher all the time and his whole family talks with a thick accent (they are from Eunice, LA). The accent is more of a drawl and not so much twang though! ELLASOSOPRETTY Oct 19 2008, 10:16 PM EDT Real life, and or TV entertainment its comical to hear you NEW ORLEANS talk period. Isn't (LIL WAYNE) from New Orleans, my point exactly its TV entertainment. I don't believe the director wanted to do a series focused on how NEW ORLEANS PEOPLE TALK. TRUE BLOOD ALL THE WAY!!! kristabf Oct 19 2008, 10:19 PM EDT I'm in south Louisiana, and we say Chere, but we say "sha". However it's not as frequently used as it was when I was younger. It means dear. We used to mix up with all kinds of things, IE: sha baby, sha bebe, sha boo boo. We say it to be silly, comforting, you know, the run of the mill endearments. "Me, I'm signing off now." billandsookiefan3 Oct 19 2008, 10:23 PM EDT "Omg, why did bill do that ?OMG!!! I love it! Bill just wanted to get those A$$holes away from the bar it will be ok! frenchfriedshrimp Oct 20 2008, 9:28 PM EDT "Wow! So many people sweatin' the small stuff....who cares about the accents (only people from the south I'm guessin'). I agree accents should be correct but as stated in this discussion, some people actually talk like that. So, for the sake of this fictional show, lets say that the people in this part of the south speak like that and move on to more important topics. I thought all in all the show was great. I haven't read any of the books which leaves my expectations wide open. I always think it is better to read the books second cause the books are usually better. I thought the actors/actresses where great. A little bit of cheese in there but pretty good I thought. Also, so many people complaining about the sex. This is a show for grown ups. Your little ones should be nowhere near when you watch. That's why they put the warning on before the start of all shows....you know nudity, violence, sexual situations, etc......"People from the south probably don't realize they speak this way themselves. Maybe they do. Who cares? It's a hell of a series. hot4bill Oct 20 2008, 9:34 PM EDT i lived in Louisiana most of my life (now in NJ), and the accent is pretty dead on......especially in the small northern towns.........and yes, chere is common, my father and grandfather call me chere bebe.....its a sweet endearment bloodysweet Oct 21 2008, 1:30 AM EDT I also thought the accents were pretty dead on. (Puns were the highest form of humor.) Stephen Moyer's accent is really impressive considering he's English, and I like how his accent is in accordance with his antebellum age. Moving to south Mississippi, it took a long time for me to even understand some people. I think that some people don't realize how their accent really sounds. The actor who plays Jason is apparently Australian, but I could swear we're related he looks and sounds so much like all my cousins! Trixie08 Oct 21 2008, 1:36 AM EDT "I also thought the accents were pretty dead on. (Puns were the highest form of humor.) Stephen Moyer's accent is really impressive considering he's English, and I like how his accent is in accordance with his antebellum age. Moving to south Mississippi, it took a long time for me to even understand some people. I think that some people don't realize how their accent really sounds. The actor who plays Jason is apparently Australian, but I could swear we're related he looks and sounds so much like all my cousins!"I think its funny that people would critique the accents so much. I think all the actors are fantastic. Trixie08 Oct 21 2008, 1:38 AM EDT "I also thought the accents were pretty dead on. (Puns were the highest form of humor.) Stephen Moyer's accent is really impressive considering he's English, and I like how his accent is in accordance with his antebellum age. Moving to south Mississippi, it took a long time for me to even understand some people. I think that some people don't realize how their accent really sounds. The actor who plays Jason is apparently Australian, but I could swear we're related he looks and sounds so much like all my cousins!"LOL..just so you know...I was agreeing with you bloodysweet. I didnt know if that came across as I wasnt...but I agree sookie_grl26 Oct 21 2008, 9:42 AM EDT I don't think the accents are really that bad at all. None of the actors ,except sam tremmel are southern, so i give them a lot of credit for putting in all the work they have to w/ language coaches to deliver those lines. ease up a bit!! it's a tv show! and a damn good one, too!! fangtastic Oct 21 2008, 9:49 AM EDT "I think its funny that people would critique the accents so much. I think all the actors are fantastic."I read in an interview with Stephen that everyone was supposed to have more of a southern Louisiana accent, but his was like the Scarlet O'Hara accent since he was from the older south sexyvampaddict Oct 21 2008, 9:59 AM EDT I live in Louisiana currently, and I've always livedin the south. I personally believe that they are doing a wonderful job with the accents and acting abilities. Not everyone has the same degree of accent in real life. My best-friend sounds and looks eerily similar to sookie. And, I have less of an accent, meanwhile I know a man that is barely understandable because he is cajun. Just because they live in the same town doesn't mean they are supposed to all sound the same. :nic: Oct 21 2008, 12:46 PM EDT Thank you!!! i live in southern lousiana and as i stated before, its all on where you are in the state the type accent you have. i think they are doing a great job!! MommaBat Oct 21 2008, 1:38 PM EDT You expect everyone to sound like yourself? *snort* The variations of a southern accent are as diverse as the areas surrounding you. Bill's accent is a form of very proper southern english, civil-war era. Upper class. Tera actually sounds like someone I grew up with. Jason sounds like my cousins. That's actually one of the most endearing things about TrueBlood. Jason's escapades actually remind me alot of some of the stupid things that my relatives have done that they try to keep secret! I live in the Charlotte area of North Carolina. Since people interact so much nowadays, the more singular accents are not so common anymore until you get into the backwoods. The more isolated, by either class or distance, the more diverse their speech. One thing that I would like to say, that the behaviorisms of the charcters and little eccentricies (Gran, God love her) are so typical of southern lifestyles. My sister likes to say that in the South, we don't lock-up our eccentrics, we present them with pride for all the world! nightbloodrose Oct 21 2008, 2:02 PM EDT "You expect everyone to sound like yourself? *snort* The variations of a southern accent are as diverse as the areas surrounding you. Bill's accent is a form of very proper southern english, civil-war era. Upper class. Tera actually sounds like someone I grew up with. Jason sounds like my cousins. That's actually one of the most endearing things about TrueBlood. Jason's escapades actually remind me alot of some of the stupid things that my relatives have done that they try to keep secret! I live in the Charlotte area of North Carolina. Since people interact so much nowadays, the more singular accents are not so common anymore until you get into the backwoods. The more isolated, by either class or distance, the more diverse their speech. One thing that I would like to say, that the behaviorisms of the charcters and little eccentricies (Gran, God love her) are so typical of southern lifestyles. My sister likes to say that in the South, we don't lock-up our eccentrics, we present them with pride for all the world!"I agree. I cannot believe somebody would actually get upset over this. I have lived in the south all my life and everywhere I have been has a little different accent. There are no two small towns anywhere in the south that have the same accent. Everyone has a little different way of speaking. I am proud of my accent and I think the actors are going a great job since there is only one actually from the south. Jamaican1979 Oct 23 2008, 7:38 PM EDT I have been to Louisiana many times and while i am not expert on the matter; the accents are not that bad! GET OVER IT! This show has so much more to offer than a spot on Louisiana accent! True Blood is captivating and well written, just enjoy it and try and block out the accent thing! southernvampfan Oct 23 2008, 8:23 PM EDT WHATEVER.... GET OVER YOURSELF!! None of them have the same accent anyway, just like it should be. I absolutely love the show. deedeelight Oct 24 2008, 4:36 AM EDT hey i'm from CALI and the people in the OC are hardly like the show... SmokinDad Oct 24 2008, 10:00 AM EDT To KRISTABF... Thats how they speak in the books so even if you don't use the accent, the characters in the books DO! pegva Oct 24 2008, 3:05 PM EDT "GOD, I love that scene!!! hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm sorry, lost in thought for a moment. trueblue64 Oct 24 2008, 4:00 PM EDT Chill! It's just a show, and pure entertainment. I enjoy the escapism. I live in AZ, and tv and movies always show us with Texas drawls, when in fact, we are one of the few states in the country with what is called a "general American" accent, which is no accent at all! truebloodfanatic0747 Oct 24 2008, 11:53 PM EDT WOW you couldnt be more worng.!!! this showis FANTASTIC!! the dynamic on screen relationship between paquin and moyer makes the show then you add the awesome supporting cast with Allan Ball = GREAT SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the accents are in character with the book........and the chere is part of the dialect from a different time............hello they are 173+ years old. DaveTheVamp Oct 25 2008, 12:19 AM EDT People in Acadiana use "Sha" aka "Chere" all the time. I guess it depends on where you go. Sometimes they even say "You" at the end of a sentence. Nothing wrong with it at all, I personally like accents and different terminology. asb413 Oct 25 2008, 11:28 AM EDT "hey i'm from CALI and the people in the OC are hardly like the show..."I'm from Ohio originally but spent 15 yours in the South...I live in Southern California now...I embrance my differences here...they are little or no accents here...love the weather here but love my Southern influences I brought with me. pegva Oct 25 2008, 12:28 PM EDT "I think its funny that people would critique the accents so much. I think all the actors are fantastic."I think it's commendable they TRY to recreate the accent... have you ever noticed Kevin Costner never even TRIES !?.... seems weird to me. VampNurse Oct 26 2008, 10:10 AM EDT well, i live here in southern missouri and we have some diverse "hick" accents, i didnt thinks the accents on the show were that bad. I,ve herd worse!!!! I love TB!! Abizzygyrl Oct 26 2008, 12:05 PM EDT "well, i live here in southern missouri and we have some diverse "hick" accents, i didnt thinks the accents on the show were that bad. I,ve herd worse!!!! I love TB!!"I've heard worse too and I just go with the flow and embrace them all. Life would be pretty boring if we all talked and thought the same. I love TB too... Nine hours and counting! Yipee-ki-ya! Michalrose Oct 26 2008, 12:18 PM EDT I have no problem with the accents. Maybe I'm deaf. redcoat7 Oct 26 2008, 12:53 PM EDT Totally agree Memnoch. Sex should be in this show and lots of it-this is about vampires after all. I agree with the cheese comment-it is what makes the show great. IncubusDreams Oct 26 2008, 1:35 PM EDT No, I don't live in LA... in fact, I'm CA grown and live in NV... so I don't have much info. Yes, the accents are a bit strong, I agree. Very theatrical. As for "chere"... some do say that. I've only met one or two people from LA, and maybe one of them was cajun, even. But all it is is French. A French endearment. People outside of LA say it a lot... over half the people I know do. I dunno. That's just me. Maybe it's just your part of LA as well, I have no way of knowing. Anna Paquin isn't the best actress, by any stretch. I mean, look what she did to Rogue in the XMen series *shudder* (that entire series is screwed over). But I do enjoy some of her work. As I haven't yet read the books, I don't know how well the casting is... but I find it enjoyable on the whole. The dialogue is very cheesey and extremely lacking in places. But I have to admit, hands down, that Lafayette is the best character there. And I'm an avid Vamp groupie. jasonaddiction Oct 26 2008, 3:44 PM EDT Then just stop watching the show! I too am from the South and our dialect is ALWAYS slaughtered in tv shows, movies, etc.....The show is still very entertaining and the men are just HOT! asb413 Oct 26 2008, 8:48 PM EDT In the first book..it states that Rene is "faking" his cajun accent..and that bill's accent depends on the accent of the time period he is recollecting... WHAT A GREAT SHOW...even the intricacy of that is amazing...I think it ROCKS Fixxin2 Oct 26 2008, 8:57 PM EDT "Then just stop watching the show! I too am from the South and our dialect is ALWAYS slaughtered in tv shows, movies, etc.....The show is still very entertaining and the men are just HOT!" TOTALLY AGREE. This thread is no fun. I'm going back to BillOnTheBrain3...lol. Some of these posters need to go watch America's Funniest Videos or something 'cause they sure don't get True Blood. Abizzygyrl Oct 26 2008, 9:04 PM EDT "RIGHT THE FRIG ON! My Gawd... I'm off watching TB!! This is nuts. :) blackcrowesgirl Oct 26 2008, 10:24 PM EDT I have to laugh at the whole discussion of whether the accents sound genuine or not. We're talking about a show featuring vampires, weres, shape shifters, and we're complaining that the ACCENTS aren't genuine? I'm not making fun of anyone, it's just that most of us are sensitive about our accents to some degree. I can tell you that as a native New Yorker, I can discern the difference between a Brooklyn accent and one from Queens but most movies make us all sound like ungrammatical cretins ("dese" and dose") without distinction. I just don't pay attention anymore. Besides, to us Northerners, one Southern accent sounds the same as another, even though I know accents can vary from county to county, let alone state to state. Throw in an occasional "y'all" and I'm ready to fall for anything south of the Mason-Dixon line (even though I know better)! Miz_Fangtasia2011 Oct 26 2008, 10:47 PM EDT umm, you're concentrating wayyy too damn hard on some accents and F.Y.I i know people from LA that actually speaks like that. You need to just take the show for what it is: which is a GOOD drama, with a little comedy series! Kariann71 Oct 26 2008, 10:50 PM EDT I honestly don't give a darn how authentic their accents are. The gorgeous men on this show could run around bleeting like sheep and I'd still tune in! IRONMADONNA Oct 26 2008, 11:12 PM EDT been known for realism-that's what documentaries are for...as for the entertainment aspect of TRUE BLOOD, you're watching it 'chere' (yes people do still call each other that, as well as bebe)go to puerto rico and Haiti sometime to hear it...Try not to be so narrow, after all, this series is based on a comic book/series of fictitious stories...they are meant to entertain, provide clarity in a make believe place and maybe stir something in the way of ratings???..take it for what it is: sexy funny dysfunctional and meaningless entertainment... fairygal Oct 26 2008, 11:16 PM EDT then dont watch it and get off our site . we dont need people like you in our community,your way toooooo negative for our blood! daddyslittlegurl Oct 26 2008, 11:28 PM EDT I'm born and raised in Louisiana and been to many different Parishs here and all of the areas have different accent. If you never travel around louisiana you won't know any of the accents we have down here, so shut the up about it. Rene has a nice bayou accents or cajun accent. truebloodfan101 Oct 27 2008, 9:36 AM EDT umm yea....you might live in a big town or city in louisiana....but do you live in a small town....practically village....surrounded by a bayou??? stop blogging and go outside learn about your state geez Fangels Oct 27 2008, 9:41 AM EDT "I think it's commendable they TRY to recreate the accent... have you ever noticed Kevin Costner never even TRIES !?.... seems weird to me. ":::::::putting on bullet proof vest:::::::: Kevin Costner can not act which is why he is incapable of any accent other than his monotone voice! As for the TB accents...I have no problem with them! zengirl Saturday, 9:38 PM EDT Wow! So many people sweatin' the small stuff....who cares about the accents (only people from the south I'm guessin' I'm with you. who cares. plus if u go thru the south there's a million different accents, just like if u went thru new england. so a tv series has to just to the best it can and pass on the rest. there's no way they can win in that dept. LoveBloodSookie Saturday, 11:53 PM EDT Your total crap, so get lost you loser, this is the fan site, get lost you moron, this show makes your shitty state cool, so deal with it.... LoveBloodSookie Saturday, 11:56 PM EDT "umm... ok, I am a Louisiana resident. NO ONE talks like that. It was so embarrassing to watch a show so rife with cliche. I was really looking forward to the show, and will give it only one more chance, but man, it was absolutely ridiculous. The acting is atrocious, and I expected WAY more from the creator of Six Feet Under, one of my all-time favorite shows. Try harder! Lose the fake accents! No One calls anyone chere'. No one! My friend and almost vomited from that. Awful! "IU love sookie the acting is great and your a loser so go die, I dont see you doin nothin to better than this, so sit your dumbass on your couch and watch the show, leave your compliants in your fat head!!! stinky ass stacy87 Yesterday, 12:01 AM EDT lol, Why are u on this fan site if the show is so crappy......seriously, stop complaining and dont watch the show. Dont complain on a fan site....kinna stupid. rysky142 Yesterday, 10:18 AM EST Yes I lived down in the south for ages, but I learned that many people moved down there and so the accents changed considerably. Being from a military family with many Navy and Airforce bases, it's hard to avoid. Therefore, I don't care about the accents. The show is so good that the accents are a minor problem and acctually a true part of the show, how can everyone talk the same when it's a melting pot? When I lived down south I heard all kinds of accents, people don't all talk the same, and that's a fact. rysky142 Yesterday, 10:26 AM EST Don't forget these vampires are supposed to have lived over hundreds of years through hundreds of accents, not just the recent accents duhhhhh, you are supposed to be smart enough to have figured that out. Each person has picked up their own version of how they wish to speak by now. The locals in New Orleans even talk different as I've lived there too, it depends on your ancestry many people have moved there or are stationed there from Military Bases etc. I've heard many different dialects and not all are the same. The show is showing the different dialects. HeatherInSC Yesterday, 12:56 PM EST I find it comical that you actually went through all that trouble to find this site and join it so that you could put this show down based on their dialect. WHO CARES if they don't "sound" like you or your neighbors! Considering that "Bill" is from England and speaks with an English accent normally and "Jason" speaks with an Australian accent, I think they do a FINE job with sounding like they are from the deep south. So relax, and let your imagination run with it! You may actually like it! RedMercury Yesterday, 4:41 PM EST LOL, I love this thread.... points; 1) EVERWHERE people will speak with great irregularity in accents per region per state. 2) The books DO NOT speak of sex in delicate terms but VERY explicit ones - they very use of the words "inside me" automaticly takes you outside the realm of delicate sensibilities. 3) The books are told from a FIRST PERSON PERSPECTIVE, and the Show is told in THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT, therefore characters like Tara etc, WILL receive more attention than in the books because from a story telling function it builds a better and more realistic emotional terrain that our LEADS exist in - and MAKES SENSE. You know what we would have IF the producers and writers decided to do the Show in First Person like in the books???? Sex in the City , meets Vampires, meets the Bayou. Not exactly Green Light worthy.... Morgaine Yesterday, 6:47 PM EST Hey, everybody - just dropping in to remind y'all that we need to be civil to each other on this site. Dissenting opinions are fine, personal attacks are not, so let's have an end to the name-calling and relax. We're all here to show some love to the show - if not, we're in the wrong place. If someone is acting as a troll, send a message to one of we moderators, instead of taking it on yourself - we'll handle it and you can relax and have fun. Abizzygyrl Yesterday, 7:12 PM EST "I have no problem with the accents. Maybe I'm deaf. "Michalrose that is without a doubt one of the most wonderful, hilarious statements! Hear, hear! lmao :) I meant to respond earlier but I've been painting my daughters room. Just call me Joe the Plumber or er Painter! Less than two hours an counting! thisISstoopid Yesterday, 7:13 PM EST 1st: we are not all here to show love for the show. Welcome the the wonder of the internet. 2nd: the thread's name is "total crap" maybe you are in the wrong thread. Yes the accent is atrocious. The writing is pathetic. The concept of vampire as parody for race relations is juvenile, and horribly transparent. I can only imagine this appealing to little gothie children, or the adults to pathetic to grow out of it. Look, I was punk as F#@K in the 80's, and still have my own childish ways that I haven't grown out of (punk music, love of anime, still skateboard, etc...), but bad is bad. Compared to the other HBO originals this show is a zero. billandsookiefan3 Yesterday, 7:33 PM EST "1st: we are not all here to show love for the show. Welcome the the wonder of the internet.Well just in case you haven't noticed this is a true blood fan site and maybe you shouldn't be on here in the first place!! If you don't like the show or anything about it you shouldn't be replying to anything on this True Blood fan site!!! So leave! thisISstoopid Yesterday, 7:45 PM EST @billandsookiefan3 well you have a keen eye for the obvious, yes this is a fan site, but no I won't leave. This is a wonderful freedom of the internet that I am enjoying. I can only guess that the black hair dye has soaked through your skull and seeped into your brain. I looked around the internet at a few fan sites, and have found very few that have threads declaring the subject of the site "crap". That ought to stand as evidence to the quality of this body of work. chobitz Yesterday, 8:04 PM EST "umm... ok, I am a Louisiana resident. NO ONE talks like that. It was so embarrassing to watch a show so rife with cliche. I was really looking forward to the show, and will give it only one more chance, but man, it was absolutely ridiculous. The acting is atrocious, and I expected WAY more from the creator of Six Feet Under, one of my all-time favorite shows. Try harder! Lose the fake accents! No One calls anyone chere'. No one! My friend and almost vomited from that. Awful! "Um I am from Shreveport and some cajuns (especially small town cajuns) DO say 'chere. My father in law i 100% cajun and he calls me his petit chere all the time. Wanna tell him no one says that? Oh and in the book it says Renee's accent is suppose to be put on. But yeah besides that the accents ARE not NW La. Anyone from this area sounds more Texan w/ some southern drawl.. Valkyrja Yesterday, 8:42 PM EST I asked my friend from Houston about Shreveport if it existed and he was like it sure does. I asked him to take me there next time I am down south and he just laughed like um ok. I am a Yank and until I read this thread i would have believed the accent was correct, because I didn't believe it at first, but I asked a girl from Alabama and she said hillbillys talk like that. I know when I say I am from Western New York people wonder why I dont have a NYC accent tho. I guess it is one of those things unless you were familiar with the area you would never realise the accent wasn't quite right. I like it when they say Chere, i think that is so adorable. thisISstoopid Yesterday, 8:44 PM EST "Um I am from Shreveport and some cajuns (especially small town cajuns) DO say 'chere. My father in law i 100% cajun and he calls me his petit chere all the time. Wanna tell him no one says that?Well I am from a New Orleans family, and my wife and her family are from Acadiana. My family speaks French amongst its elder members, and my wife had to learn English to start 1st grade (her family speaks the Acadian French) Acadian, from which one derives 'Cajun do not sound that way. Yes they do say 'chere, but not in the context that the show insist. And, they do not pronounce the 'r' in 'chere. It sounds like: "SHA" the A sound is as the A in "at" or "cat". That said, people from SE Louisiana (like me: family came from France on a boat) and people from SW Louisiana (like my wife: family came down from Canada, the Acadianians) both agree that anyone in Louisiana that is from north of I-10 is not Cajun. Hell, I don't even think that they're southern, just some kind of hill Yankee. RedMercury Yesterday, 8:59 PM EST "thisISstoopid" - honest question; Would you say your dislike of the show is rooted in a sense of offense as a southerner? Or is it the general story and characters? There is enough snark on here - lets here some intelligent break down beyond just the whole accent thing. thisISstoopid Yesterday, 8:59 PM EST Sorry, I invented a word. "Acadianians" should read "Acadians". thisISstoopid Yesterday, 9:02 PM EST ""thisISstoopid" - honest question;Why can't it be both? But, a good story redeems a bad characterization. RedMercury Yesterday, 9:12 PM EST "Why can't it be both? But, a good story redeems a bad characterization."out of curiosity then; What would you say are VERY good shows? thisISstoopid Yesterday, 9:21 PM EST I guess I'm the only one here due to the new episode. Let me say this to the people that say that this is a fan site, and people who are not fans should 'go away'. Take a good look at the bottom of the page. This fan site is hosted by HBO. A service that is paid for, and because in that manner time is money, and some of my money pays for this show. So, I'll complain as much as I like, and if you don't like it go read another thread. thisISstoopid Yesterday, 9:26 PM EST "out of curiosity then;As far as HBO goes: OZ, Six Feet Under, and Carnival. Seinfeld was funny (yes I lived in L.E.S. Manhattan and know that it wasn't typical) All kinds of good shows, this ain't one. chobitz Yesterday, 9:49 PM EST "Well I am from a New Orleans family, and my wife and her family are from Acadiana. My family speaks French amongst its elder members, and my wife had to learn English to start 1st grade (her family speaks the Acadian French) Acadian, from which one derives 'Cajun do not sound that way. Yes they do say 'chere, but not in the context that the show insist. And, they do not pronounce the 'r' in 'chere. It sounds like: "SHA" the A sound is as the A in "at" or "cat". That said, people from SE Louisiana (like me: family came from France on a boat) and people from SW Louisiana (like my wife: family came down from Canada, the Acadianians) both agree that anyone in Louisiana that is from north of I-10 is not Cajun. Hell, I don't even think that they're southern, just some kind of hill Yankee.Actually my husband's family is from South La. Only my husband is from Shreveport and yeah they do not have the shreveport accent right. But you are right its not CHER like the singer.. But then again Ann Paquin sucks with accents. She blew as Rogue in Xmen. But then again bad casting is another thread LOL... chobitz Yesterday, 9:51 PM EST "As far as HBO goes: OZ, Six Feet Under, and Carnival.I'm curious if you have read the books? Its a totally different feel. Sookie is better but Bill is still as lame. I wonder how close to the books they will go. If so we will see less and less of bill as the seasons go by thank god! nikki86diva Yesterday, 10:05 PM EST A vampire only needs one invitation and doesn't need to be renewed nikki86diva Yesterday, 10:09 PM EST "A vampire only needs one invitation and doesn't need to be renewed"I love it, I love it, I love it... RedMercury Yesterday, 10:17 PM EST "As far as HBO goes: OZ, Six Feet Under, and Carnival.Seinfeld? ouch... I NEVER got why every one like that show so much...it just never hit me right. I never got a chance to see OZ , but Six Feet Under and Carnival I loved. Dead Wood too, wish that would made it to a 4th season. As far as Paranormal shows go I haven't found anything to dislike with TB (BUT - I am a northerner, so...) The "What if" is different enough, and i think the character development is good. Compared to such crap on a stick as Ghost Wisperer, or HALF the stuff on Sci - Fi network - this show is a blazing star of awesome. lol... I will also say I am a sucker for production values - and the show has great "looks", lighting, set design, set dress, costuming - I think its all pretty high quality. divinesorceress Yesterday, 11:29 PM EST I for one like the show. I am not an expert on accents but that doesn't matter much to me. I like the characters and the plots. My daughter and I applaud Tara and her attitude. It's great. I think Anna is great as Sookie. I have yet to read the book, it's sitting on my shelf because I'm reading the Brisingr book right now, but will be next. Bill to me is a hunk but something is missing. Not sure what yet. Everyone has their own opinion, I respect that, but don't put down what I think. You can make your points and arguements. I welcome those. But don't be nasty. Let's have fun. FangObsession Today, 12:03 AM EST I think, if you don't like it, then don't watch it. I live up north, I don't know the difference between accents. So personally I don't care. I don't turn on TB to rip the show apart over accents. It's a REALLY good show, I've been watching since day one, and if you don't like..you could always turn the channel. Abizzygyrl Today, 3:41 PM EST "I'm curious if you have read the books? Its a totally different feel. Sookie is better but Bill is still as lame.I have read the books and only kept HBO because I heard the series being in production. I was very interested to see where AB would take us. Even though I like the way the books head better, I thoroughly enjoy the HBO series. It's interesting to watch and compare to what I've read. Things are really taking on a life of it's own and staying very far from CH view of life in Bon Temps. I plan to continue to watch. Thought last nights show was really good even if I couldn't stand to see Amy so self righteous and all knowing, yet hurting Eddie for her own pleasure. I can't figure out though why this thread is still talking about accents. Things that make you go hmmmm? lol montbriac Today, 5:17 PM EST I've read multiple criticisms from Southerns about the accents on True Blood and it occurs to me that there are nuances to reigional accets that only locals will pick up. As a Yankee, I can tell the difference between a Boston accent and a Brooklyn accent in a New York minute so to speak, but how many people outside the Northeast can do this (particularly in the South)? Likewise, living in the Midwest, I can tell a Chicago accent from Indianapolis or Dubuque, but how many people outside these areas recognize the differences? A very dear friend is from Northern Louisiana and to my ears, he sounds eerily like the accent and cadence in speaking that Lafayette uses. Abizzygyrl Today, 6:27 PM EST "A very dear friend is from Northern Louisiana and to my ears, he sounds eerily like the accent and cadence in speaking that Lafayette uses.At the risk of sounding really immature, that is awesome. I bet it is a little eery! Love Lafayette, he brings such a diverse character to life brilliantly. Sampanther Today, 6:55 PM EST bad acting? come on! please dont even join if you hate the show! booo! Abizzygyrl Today, 7:06 PM EST "bad acting? come on! please dont even join if you hate the show! booo!"Who are you talking to? I'm trying to scroll up... xCaptainMorganx Today, 7:13 PM EST "Who are you talking to? I'm trying to scroll up..."Don't feed the trolls. Yea, you may pay for HBO, but it's choice to cancel it whenever you wish, and it's widely accepted that anyone doesn't like a show, someone that has some sense of rationality, doesn't go off and join a discussion forum to hate on the show unless they have some vendetta against it, which is what trolls do. If you really don't like show, then take your beef up with the writer, director and producers by writing to them personally expressing your feelings - don't come to a "Fan Site" - get it? "Fan" site? don't come here to troll, cuz that's what your doing. rclaurel Today, 7:17 PM EST "As far as HBO goes: OZ, Six Feet Under, and Carnival.ALL I CAN SAY EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN VIEW< AND IF YOU DON"T LIKE IT DONT WATCH, why are you on these boards this is true blood.l rysky142 Today, 7:46 PM EST I'll say this one more time, these are Vampires and Shifters, Werewolves, and people that are not even real we are talking about here. Duhhh and you people are talking about accents? haha They transported themselves to the south after living elsewhere for hundreds of years. Sure there are a few locals, but like others are saying, they are a mix of blacks, french, and other ethnics. Lets lighten up Abizzygyrl Today, 9:19 PM EST "Don't feed the trolls. Yea, you may pay for HBO, but it's choice to cancel it whenever you wish, and it's widely accepted that anyone doesn't like a show, someone that has some sense of rationality, doesn't go off and join a discussion forum to hate on the show unless they have some vendetta against it, which is what trolls do. If you really don't like show, then take your beef up with the writer, director and producers by writing to them personally expressing your feelings - don't come to a "Fan Site" - get it? "Fan" site? don't come here to troll, cuz that's what your doing. "Ummm I'm like SO confused. Never said acting was bad. Love the show, love the books. Was just trying to figure out who Sampanther was referring to. Don't know what's going on at all at this point. Hmmmm xCaptainMorganx 38 minutes ago "Ummm I'm like SO confused. Never said acting was bad. Love the show, love the books. Was just trying to figure out who Sampanther was referring to. Don't know what's going on at all at this point. Hmmmm"Sorry, but I wasn't talking directly to you, I was referring to the folks that don't like the show and come here to bash it, which in my opinion is wrong since this is a "FAN" site. Moreso, I was agreeing with you but the less you talk to the trolls the better off we'll all be, so don't be confused. :) Andrianee~ I Love this show, ok, its alittle out there but come on its a show! I live in the south and hear folks with a real think accent it usually becomes thicker the more they drink get over it! Must say so glad Alexander Skarsgard is a part of the show, he is so talented. I must say the best episodes were the ones that Alan Ball wrote, and I wish he would take that back! |
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