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An Open Letter to the Horrible Final Season of Dexter

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Let me start out by saying that I have been a fan of Dexter since season one, episode one. I followed him as he battled the Ice Truck Killer (which sounds like an Insane Clown Posse diss track), the explosive confrontations between Dexter and Sergeant Doakes, the unforgettable moments created by the Trinity Killer, and, of course, the heart stopping decision Deb had to make when she had to choose between her brother and Maria LaGuerta.

On the other side I've stuck with Dexter through some absolutely horrendous plots. The whole "Julia Stiles in a barrel" season, whatever it was that Mos Def was doing, and every, single idiotic Quinn storyline I've persevered. But I looked past all of that nonsense and filler because this season was announced to be the final season of Dexter. This was going to wrap up everything and, with the unbelievable ending of season 7, I was ready to be completely blown away.



Uh, what happened?

This has been possibly the most uninteresting final season ever for a show with such an exciting premise. I find my eyes wandering from the screen during episodes over to my Blu Ray collection and staring at an unopened copy of You, Me, and Dupree that I received as a white elephant gift and thinking, "I wonder if that's more exciting than this?" Really Dexter? A wacky Owen Wilson rom com looks more appealing than you?

In the beginning, the stakes were high every episode. Was Dexter going to get caught? Was someone close to him going to be killed? Now we get questions like "Where did Harrison hide the remote control?" or "Why does Doctor Vogel have the same old lady voice on those 30 year old tapes as she does now?" Let me clarify, I'm only this upset because I'm a big fan, but seriously, what is going on?


I think I speak for most people when I say that I don't care about any Quinn storyline that's ever been created. Yes, I'm still calling him Quinn, instead of Joey because he's not a 12 year old trying out for junior varsity basketball. Great character development giving him a name that sounds like an Archie comic. We've spent more time this season following Quinn's journey to getting a promotion and his dating life with Batista's sister than we have developing an actual nemesis for Dexter to pursue! Give him the promotion or don't, I honestly thought that character would have been killed off last season when we got a hefty helping of him battling international pimps and courting strippers.

WHO CARES?

In another riveting storyline, we get to watch Masuka hang out with a young lady who claims to be his daughter. Wow! Can't miss a moment of that riveting tale. The big question there is whether or not she's just after him for all the money he makes working in the lab of a police station. Maybe on the next episode we'll get to see them go to Chili's and study her eyes as she peers over the menu. Is she going to get an appetizer? Is she planning on paying for it? Why would she get the chicken crispers in the Choose Any Three appetizer when she ordered them as her entrée? I have to watch again to find out! The only way this storyline could be remotely interesting is if she is actually a medical experiment and switched faces with the Trinity Killer a few days before Dexter finished him off and now she/he is getting in with Miami Metro in order to kill Dexter. Yes, I would prefer that convoluted, idiotic storyline to whatever is going to come out of this awful Maury episode.

Oh, and I get that Deb no longer works for Miami Metro. That gives you a lot more freedom with her character and we can see the toll that LaGuerta's death had on her. BUT IT'S GOING NOWHERE! I don't care if the guy from "The Boondock Saints" is hitting on her. What was the point of that whole storyline with the drug dealer who was hiding jewelry? Character development? We get it, she's downtrodden. You've made that point abundantly clear. Maybe next week have her go to a pharmacist and ask for pills that make you forget you committed a murder. That would be a great way to show how remorseful she is for killing LaGuerta.

Any moment of actual excitement is immediately suffocated. It's like this season is being made so the preview for each episode will look cool, but nothing is actually going to happen. For example, a few episodes ago Deb found out Dexter was the reason for her father's suicide so she flips out and grabs the wheel of the moving car, causing it to crash into a river. Holy cow! Is Dexter dead? Is Deb dead? Are they both alive but now mortal enemies set to destroy each other? Nope, they're fine. Deb pulled him out of the lake and they're cool now. WHAT? Here's another example of big moments going nowhere: the return of Hannah McKay. I use "big moment" liberally there because it's not like some forgotten, dreaded character for seasons ago that finally made a return. She was there like 7 episodes ago. It's like everyone gasping when Newman showed up on Seinfeld. It's Newman, we know him. He was just in Jerry's apartment four scenes ago. Hannah makes her grand entrance by drugging Dexter and Deb! Oh man, this is going to be nuts! She hated Deb so it looks like she's going to kill her once and for all! What about Dexter? Oh she's after revenge, isn't she? This is what I've been waiting for all these weeks. Let the fireworks begin!



There were no fireworks. There weren't even sparklers.

Hannah goes through all this and she leaves Deb sitting on the floor. That was a waste of drugs, to be honest. Then, to make it even better, she dropped Dexter off on the side of the road a few miles away. Wow, what a minor inconvenience. He probably got his khaki pants dirty as well. That's a trip to the cleaners, you sinister monster! You have this huge moment and literally nothing happens? Hannah does come to Dexter later and asks him to kill her new husband, which makes sense except for the fact that Hannah has killed seven people on her own without Dexter's help. What a stupid way to ask for a favor. What if I wanted to borrow my friend Greg's baseball glove so I put a roofie in his drink, dropped him off at the Wendy's in between our houses, then called him up and asked for the glove? Is this how things work in the world? Am I the only one not doing this?

This is the FINAL SEASON. Things should be going absolutely insane. I watched the first episode of the final season of Breaking Bad and they furthered the overall storyline of the show more in 40 minutes than the first half of the season of Dexter. I'm not comparing the two because they're very different shows, but you both have plots. Can you move your plot along also? On one, I see Hank finally confront Walt on being a kingpin drug lord while on Dexter I get to see Batista announce that it's half price drink night at his terrible restaurant! What will the Yelp reviews say? Will the health inspector notice the kitchen violations? Tune in next week to find out!



With only a few episodes left I really hope I'm wrong about all of this and it was an elaborate rope a dope to set me up for something unbelievable, but I swear, if this series ends with some thrown together, ambiguous, garbage ending, I will complain about it continuously every time one of my friends mentions the show. That's basically all I can do, it's a weak threat. Seriously Dexter, we've stuck with the show thing long, blow us away with the last few episodes. If not, then I volunteer to be placed on Dexter's murder table if it gets me out of another useless storyline. Good luck, Dexter.

 

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You Want This Whisky: Johnnie Walker Platinum Label

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johnnie walker platinum labelThe name Johnnie Walker has been synonymous with the word "exclusive" since the Walker family first started blending whiskies. In addition to all of the labels you are familiar with, the Walker family has crafted many exclusive Scotch whiskies for private gatherings that are never sold. Now the family has found a way to open up a similarly unique blend to their fans.

With the launch of Johnnie Walker Platinum Label, Scotch whisky enthusiasts will be able to enjoy Johnnie Walker's most preciously crafted 18-year-old blended Scotch whisky. Johnnie Walker Platinum Label is a complex, delicate smoky blend that emphasizes a taste that could only come from combining single malt and grain whiskies that have each been matured for a minimum of 18 years.

Platinum Label is drawn from a limited number of casks, between 20 and 25 distilleries that were chosen based on their exceptional character. The blend is characterized by a sweet yet elegant Speyside style contrasted with a subtle Islay smokiness and is best enjoyed either neat or with only a few drops of distilled water.

Johnnie Walker Platinum Label officially joins the U.S. lineup this month, so you should definitely keep it in mind for the next special occasion in your life.

 

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100 Fantastic Unused Band Names

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One of the hardest parts of being in a band - besides singing well and learning how to play your instrument - is coming up with a cool band name that will make you stand out from the crowd. Don't cripple yourself by going with something lame and unimaginative - be extraordinary. If you're stuck on a name, don't worry, we're here for you. Here are 100 unused band names that will be sure to get the record labels drooling over you.

1. Sunny D & the Purple Stuffs

2. The Mamas and the Papa Shangos



3. Diaper Flight

4. The United States of Triceratops

5. AirBloods

6. Mean Gene Wilder

7. RandyGrams

8. The South Bend Shovel Slayerz

9. Da Booty Pinchers

10. Where is Harold Minor?

11. Borat Voice



12. Karrotz

13. Kelery

14. Whoop, Here We Are

15. Great Dane Choo-Choo Train

16. Shaq Quan Do

17. Feline Aidz

18. Donkeyyyyyyyy

19. John Candy Crush

20. πcrust

21. Simon Says ... Enjoy Our Music!

22. lowercase g

23. Hangin with Mark Curry

24. L.L. Cool Pant Leg

25. Donnie Drako Malfoys

26. Cactus Jack-O-Lanterns



27. Candy Crotch

28. Lime's Disease

29. Krumpa Claus

30. Krumpzilla

31. Sir Krumpington of Krumpsville

32. Shawn Kemp's Kids

33. The Handlebar Moshtashes

34. Uncle Frank's Sweater

35. Packard Bell Sexy Time

36. Steve Harveyy Express



37. Snake Patch: The Band

38. The Evil Ted

39. Matchbox 21

40. Rob Thomas 20

41. Lil Jeff and the Boyz

42. Pinkie Ring Paint Job

43. Syrup & PanQUAKES

44. LOG OFF

45. Bobby Hurley's Shorts

46. Cabbage Patch Boyz

47. The Erik Spolestra Reading Levels

48. ROCK-y Dennis



49. BLIMP

50. Pistols and Tulips

51. The Civil Kites

52. Shark Tits

53. Shrek Tits



54. Ja Rulez

55. Will Ferrell Parody Band

56. The Interrupting Co-MOOO

57. Ska-Hum Bug

58. Shark Pants

59. The Tipos

60. PopKorn

61. Game of Tongs

62. The Band Formerly Known as Shrek Tits

63. Kathy Bates Sex Scene



64. Stanky Legolas

65. Sexy John Madden

66. False Blood

67. Octovagina

68. Donkey Lip Gals

69. Mike & the Awkward Pauses

70. The Goldusters

71. Poop Sock

72. WAAAAAAAALLT! the band



73. Perms4Werms

74. The Manual Retweets

75. Great Charlotte

76. Grumpy Skats

77. Draft Plump

78. Dustin Diamond Dallas Page

79. Little Tony and the Music Players

80. Morgan Free Men

81. FaceBrook

82. Mama Roach

83. The Cash Crabs

84. Hope, Jobs and Cash Attack

85. Flop Tit

86. Undercover Pug Lovers

87. The Jeff Golden Blums



88. Greg: The Band

89. Mr. Klean

90. Is This Good Enough, Dad?

91. Front Butt

92. Geocities Homeboys

93. Stankky Gregg

94. Dharma Peanut Butter

95. Over-Political Movie Review

96. The Kidney Rocks

97. Flannel Cutoff Jeanz

98. Cropdust Flight Path

99. MisterCarriage

100. Maroon 1-4

 

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The 10 Worst Changes to Spider-Man in the Comics

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A Ranking of Every Will Ferrell Movie Ever Made

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Hot Dogs or Legs: Can You Tell The Difference?

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The very enjoyable Tumblr Hot Dog Legs wants to make fun of every single girl who has ever posted a Instagram picture with her knees popping into the shot. Can you tell which photos below feature a pair of legs and which are just a pair of franks? Good luck. It's not as easy as you think.

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All images via Hot Dog Legs

 

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Today's Funniest Photos 8-20-13

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A Q&A With Lovely Activist Brittany Mason

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Melanie Iglesias Eating Ice Cream is a Sexy Good Time


Nikki Leigh is a Sexy SoCal Playmate

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Famous Male Actors Who Don't Seem to Age

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Cocktail Recipes: Gin Edition

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Although it's already late August - to many that feels like the end of summer, the truth is we still have a full month of the season left, so we damn well better make the most of it. One way to do that is by enjoying a couple simple summer cocktails. The following recipes from NOLET'S Silver Dry Gin are super easy and delicious; three ingredients and three steps each. Basically, you can't go wrong.
nolet's silver dry gin, gin cocktail
Created by Nolet Spirits USA mixologist, Jaren Singh

NOLET'S SILVER BUSINESS

Ingredients:
1.25 oz. NOLET'S Silver Dry Gin
1 oz. Honey
1 oz. Lime Juice

Preparation:
Shake ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and ensure honey is dissolved well. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with a twist of lime.





nolet's silver dry gin cocktail, gin cocktails
NOLET'S SILVER HANKY PANKY

Ingredients:
.5 oz. NOLET'S Silver Dry Gin
.5 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes Fernet-Branca(R)

Preparation:
Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

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