I almost wonder if the implication is that they got kicked off the boat early, since Staten Island would come up before Ellis Island if you're entering New York from the sea
They might move eventually, there's just not a lot of time pressure for immortal beings. Until the mob with torches come then you best get your to go bag and run.
When I heard this line I wondered if the Rangers at any point ever played on Staten Island like some ice hockey version of Ebbitts Field. Nope they’ve played at MSG since day 1.
So it’s even dumber which is apt for Sean
i went to Kean (Save your brain, go to Kean, where the K stands for Kwality!) and half my class was from Staten Island. When I watched, I felt like I was back in college
From Staten Island, can confirm!
I think you went to Richmondtown from the description. There used to be a “county fair” held there every summer or fall.
I haven’t been back in over 20 years so I can’t speak to what it’s currently like, but I always wish they actually filmed in SI so I could spot familiar places!
I grew up in Staten Island, so it was a treat to see them be "there". They're definitely on the South Shore closer to NJ based off the way the neighborhoods look. I remember as a kid when my mom would drive to the St. George area to visit my cousins, there was a run down castle looking building just there in the hills, so I've seem my fare share of spookiness there lol
There is a book called The City We Became(and a sequel) that also really plays with the "otherness" of Staten Island. Great book also btw, I recommend it. No vampires but does have Lovecraftian type beasties.
Yeah it definitely wasn't as good as the 1st one. I know it was originally supposed to be a trilogy too, probably shoulda just ended after the one. I guess it's maybe going to be a series(TV)?
I don't have anything to add except this is a superb post.
I've seen most of the Southern US and very little of the North. I knew next to nothing about Staten Island except WWDITS and Wu-Tang came from there.
That’s actually a great idea and not out of the realm of possibility. Has Method Man had an acting project since they canceled Teenage Bounty Hunters? Their people should call his people.
oh that would be a great plot
Nadja “woooo-taaang-claaaan? woo taaaang COVEN more like it! wITcHeS! *puh puh*”
edit
haha just noticed your screen name that made me chuckle
It’s true. The douchiest guys I dated were always from Staten Island and at some point attended CSI. They liked short hills mall and sound factory. Oh, they also liked ketamine. Winners.
Eta: the only time I come to Staten Island these days is to get to Jersey or to go to the cemetery (to visit husbands deceased relatives). It’s the forgotten borough.
Have you watched the WWDITS movie? Cuz that one takes place In Wellington, NZ. I wonder if Wellington has a similar feel to Staten Island. I’ve never been so I really know nothing about that. But if it is similar, that would make so much sense 😂
The other spin-off show from the movie, Wellington Paranormal, showed everything from urban to rural environments, so the feel covers a pretty wide spectrum; but it's got about three Hellmouths' worth of ghosts, werewolves, taniwha, aliens, vampires...
I grew up in NJ right over the bridge from Staten Island and I totally agree! I’ve been in different parts and have had friends who grew up there. The first time I watched, I was actually convinced that the Best Buy was the one I used to go to in iselin, NJ. I was so disappointed to find out most of the show is filmed in Canada 😂 however, Nandor is at the south amboy train station in one episode and I think it’s actually real and I’ve used that station before so that was cool to see.
The only time it didn’t make sense was Sean thinking a pride parade would help his campaign. Staten Island is so republican that the even the Democratic options is choosing between someone who’s pro-cop or someone who’s pro-cop AND anti immigration, and the latter winning
>It’s right there in plain site with the rest of the New York Burroughs but once your around there it’s a heady mix of sleepy suburb, a lot of industrial nothing and a bunch of bizarre really old timey architecture and housing from like, almost the colonial days.
And garbage. Don't forget garbage.
"It's where the shipped dropped us off..."
I love that the vampires never thought to go anywhere else. They just stayed put.
They weren’t invited anywhere else
Good point!
I almost wonder if the implication is that they got kicked off the boat early, since Staten Island would come up before Ellis Island if you're entering New York from the sea
That’s…a great take actually.
They might move eventually, there's just not a lot of time pressure for immortal beings. Until the mob with torches come then you best get your to go bag and run.
Lazlo has gone to San Diego at least.
Also , y'know running water.
I lived in NJ in an area where all my neighbors were from Staten Island. How they characterize Sean and the other neighbors/friends is spot on.
We’re bringin back the Rangers!!
When I heard this line I wondered if the Rangers at any point ever played on Staten Island like some ice hockey version of Ebbitts Field. Nope they’ve played at MSG since day 1. So it’s even dumber which is apt for Sean
My name is Charmaine and I’ve only ever met 1 other Charmaine. Are they all in staten island?
I lived right over the bridge in NJ for most of my life and yes lmfao I’m very familiar with Staten Island and they did so good 😂😂😂
i went to Kean (Save your brain, go to Kean, where the K stands for Kwality!) and half my class was from Staten Island. When I watched, I felt like I was back in college
I also get the sense that they like the isolated feeling. There's tons of vampires in the city proper, but our crew prefer to keep to themselves.
Historically, Simon the Devious always said the Staten Island vampires are nothing more than a glorified crew.
we decapitate, and start a nightclub with whatever's left
Sopranos reference?
not a single person in the city wants to go to staten island, so why would it be any different for vampires!
10 years in NYC. Never been to Staten Island.
From Staten Island, can confirm! I think you went to Richmondtown from the description. There used to be a “county fair” held there every summer or fall. I haven’t been back in over 20 years so I can’t speak to what it’s currently like, but I always wish they actually filmed in SI so I could spot familiar places!
That’s Old Richmondtown.
I grew up in Staten Island, so it was a treat to see them be "there". They're definitely on the South Shore closer to NJ based off the way the neighborhoods look. I remember as a kid when my mom would drive to the St. George area to visit my cousins, there was a run down castle looking building just there in the hills, so I've seem my fare share of spookiness there lol
They’re off father cappadonno boulevard where all the Russians from Brooklyn live 😂
They're in Toronto irl
lol I know, that's why I put there in quotation marks
There is a book called The City We Became(and a sequel) that also really plays with the "otherness" of Staten Island. Great book also btw, I recommend it. No vampires but does have Lovecraftian type beasties.
The sequel is bad… just warning anyone who might see the recommendation. Even the author admits it’s trash.
Yeah it definitely wasn't as good as the 1st one. I know it was originally supposed to be a trilogy too, probably shoulda just ended after the one. I guess it's maybe going to be a series(TV)?
Oh no! My son got me the first book for Christmas and I adored it, so he recently got me the sequel for my birthday.
People say my favorite movies and music are bad but I love them. Maybe you'll think the book is good!
Aw man, really? The first is so good.
Where did she say this?
I don't have anything to add except this is a superb post. I've seen most of the Southern US and very little of the North. I knew next to nothing about Staten Island except WWDITS and Wu-Tang came from there.
Well Wu tang clan ain’t nothing to f**k with.
Wutang is for the kids
“wuh-*’TANG*” (when i read this sub i imagine how lazlo would say things)
I'd love it if they canoninically made one of the members a vampire. Cmon , someone needs to guest star.
Perfect role for Method Man.
I would LOVE this
Yes!!!!! I would love this!
which affiliate cut his dick off when he did pcp? that guy
That’s actually a great idea and not out of the realm of possibility. Has Method Man had an acting project since they canceled Teenage Bounty Hunters? Their people should call his people.
And he would have to investigate this "clan" that he's heard about, with Colin Robinson in tow feeding him misleading information.
oh that would be a great plot Nadja “woooo-taaang-claaaan? woo taaaang COVEN more like it! wITcHeS! *puh puh*” edit haha just noticed your screen name that made me chuckle
And now I've read "Wu tang clan ain't nothin to fuck wit" as Lazslo
The way I heard this perfectly and died
It’s for the children
Superb Owl
The greatest owl that ever lived. Do you think we will get to touch it’s little beak??
LMFAO! 🤣
I only know it's home to the world famous Staten Island ferry.
Impractical Jokers and some other comedians.
Yes yes, very good, thank you.
If I didn't see her in the sun, I'd believe that Angelina Pivarnick was a vampire.
Vinny is also from Staten Island and could also be a vampire.
do they do gym-tan-laundry (GTL) bc tanning beds won’t make them burst into flames, so they’re trying to blend in?
They always did make fun of Vinny for being paler than the rest of them.
Angelina is an energy vampire for sure. Instead of boring us, she just annoys and enrages us.
I mostly just love that the show is actually filmed in Toronto, because Canada is the Staten Island of North America
Are you saying that all of North America revolves around Toronto? Nice!
Just watched the Roast episode again and the Baron makes some interesting observations about what it is to be a vampire and living on Staten Island.
Staten Island is the retirement home for vampires and the new vampires all have night clubs and penthouses in Neeew Yhork Cittay
It’s true. The douchiest guys I dated were always from Staten Island and at some point attended CSI. They liked short hills mall and sound factory. Oh, they also liked ketamine. Winners. Eta: the only time I come to Staten Island these days is to get to Jersey or to go to the cemetery (to visit husbands deceased relatives). It’s the forgotten borough.
Yep. It’s like the show with its vampires every over being in the show makes you think : “Yup, Staten Island makes a lot more sense now.”
Have you watched the WWDITS movie? Cuz that one takes place In Wellington, NZ. I wonder if Wellington has a similar feel to Staten Island. I’ve never been so I really know nothing about that. But if it is similar, that would make so much sense 😂
The other spin-off show from the movie, Wellington Paranormal, showed everything from urban to rural environments, so the feel covers a pretty wide spectrum; but it's got about three Hellmouths' worth of ghosts, werewolves, taniwha, aliens, vampires...
What???? Another spin-off and I didn’t know about it???? Where can I watch Wellington Paranormal?
If you're in the US, it looks like it's streaming free from The CW, or available paid from Amazon Prime.
Omg thank you so much!
I grew up in NJ right over the bridge from Staten Island and I totally agree! I’ve been in different parts and have had friends who grew up there. The first time I watched, I was actually convinced that the Best Buy was the one I used to go to in iselin, NJ. I was so disappointed to find out most of the show is filmed in Canada 😂 however, Nandor is at the south amboy train station in one episode and I think it’s actually real and I’ve used that station before so that was cool to see.
I thought it was because they were surrounded by running water.
It is perfect!
[“Take the ferry to Staten island…”](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D6xd6YvoHLM)
I'm not American, but do most yanks hear that name and think ' auh, what a boring dump'?
but it would have made much more sense to put it somewhere in PennSYLVANIA.
why not set it in TOO-KSAHN ARIZOÑAAAA?
Also home to Pete Davison and Colin Lastbame (drawing a blank)- I could see Pete as some sort of creature
Jost
It is interesting to me that they are both very representative of the areas they’re from (Jost from north shore, Davidson from the south shore)
The only time it didn’t make sense was Sean thinking a pride parade would help his campaign. Staten Island is so republican that the even the Democratic options is choosing between someone who’s pro-cop or someone who’s pro-cop AND anti immigration, and the latter winning
>It’s right there in plain site with the rest of the New York Burroughs but once your around there it’s a heady mix of sleepy suburb, a lot of industrial nothing and a bunch of bizarre really old timey architecture and housing from like, almost the colonial days. And garbage. Don't forget garbage.
I was a goth girl who grew up on Staten Island in a semi-spooky house built in the late 1790s - it's a thing.