Inspired by Andrew Lincoln, who plays all American lawman Rick Grimes on The Walking Dead , being a filthy limey. These are all television actors who play Americans or characters who talk American , but weren’t born in the U.S. of mother effin’ A. They’re takin’ our jobs!

1. Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes, "The Walking Dead), England

2. 2. Anna Paquin (Sookie Stackhouse, "True Blood"), Canada

3. 3. Alexander Skarsgård (Eric Northman, "True Blood"), Sweden

4. 4. Stephen Moyer (Bill Compton, "True Blood"), England

5. 5. Ryan Kwanten (Jason Stackhouse, "True Blood"), Australia

6. 6. Ed Westwick (Chuck Bass, "Gossip Girl), England

7. 7. Simon Baker (Patrick Jane, "The Mentalist"), Australia

8. 8. Matt Passmore (Jim Longworth, "The Glades"), Australia

9. 9. Jessalyn Gilsig (Terri Schuester, "Glee"), Canada

10. 10. Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson, "Gelee"), Canada

11. 11. Idris Elba (Stringer Bell, "The Wire," and Charles Miner, "The Office"), England

12. 12. Dominic West (James McNulty, "The Wire"), England

13. 13. Anthony LaPaglia (Jack Malone, "Without A Trace"), Australia

14. 14. Hugh Laurie (Greg House, "House"), England

15. 15. Linus Roache (Michael Cutter, "Law & Order"), England

16. 16. Elisabeth Röhm (Serena Southerlyn, "Law & Order"), Germany

17. 17. Alfred Molina (Ricardo Morales, "Law & Order: Los Angeles"), England

18. 18. Cobie Smulders (Robin Scherbatsky, "How I Met Your Mother"), Canada

19. 19. Johnny Galecki (David Healy, "Roseanne," and Leonard Hofstadter, "The Big Bang Theory"), Belgium

20. 20. Nicollette Sheridan (Edie Britt, "Desperate Housewives"), England

21. 21. Sandra Oh (Cristina Yang, "Grey's Anatomy"), Canada

22. 22. Kevin McKidd (Owen Hunt, "Grey's Anatomy"), Scotland

23. 23. Damian Lewis (Charlie Crews, "Life," and Richard Winters, "Band of Brothers"), England

24. 24. Taylor Kitsch (Tim Riggins, Friday Night Lights), Canada

25. 25. Rose Byrne (Ellen Parsons, Damages), Australia

26. 26. Anastasia Griffith (Katie Connor, Damages, and Nancy Carnahan, Trauma), France

27. 27. Zeljko Ivanek (Blake Sterling, The Event, and many other shows), Romania

28. 28. Allison Mack (Chloe Sullivan, Smallville), Germany

29. 29. Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lang, Smallville), Canada

30. 30. Erica Durance (Lois Lane, Smallville), Canada

31. 31. Laura Gansevoort (Kara, Smallville, and Lisa, V), Canada

32. 32. Glenn Howerton (Dennis Reynolds, Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Japan

33. 33. Will Arnett (Gob Bluth, Arrested Development, and Steven Wilde, Running Wilde) Canada

34. 34. Michael Cera (George-Michael Bluth, Arrested Development, and Sal Viscuso, Childrens Hospital), Canada

35. 35. Charlie Hunnam (Jackson Jax Teller, Sons of Anarchy), England

36. 36. Tommy Flanagan (Filip Chibs Telford, Sons of Anarchy), Scotland

37. 37. Kim Coates (Alex Tig Trager, Sons of Anarchy), Canada

38. 38. Donal Logue (Hank Dolworth, Terriers), Canada

39. 39. Malin Akerman (Valerie Flame, Childrens Hospital), Sweden

40. 40. Anna Torv (Olivia Dunham, Fringe), Australia

41. 41. Joshua Jackson (Peter Bishop, Fringe), Canada

42. 42. Morena Baccarin (Anna, V), Brazil

43. 43. Rachel Griffiths (Sarah Walker, Brothers & Sisters), Australia

44. 44. Matthew Rhys (Kevin Walker, Brothers & Sisters), Wales

45. 45. Stana Katic (Kate Beckett, Castle), Canada

46. 46. Nathan Fillion (Richard Casle, Castle, and Malcolm Mal Reynolds, Firefly), Canada

47. 47. Justin Bieber (Jason McCann, "CSI") Canada

What do River Tam, Kaylee Frye, Chewbacca, Dante and Spike all have in common? They actually believed I was a legitimate journalist. Bless their hearts.

Summer Glau - How do you feel about Black Walnut Ice Cream?

Editor's Note: Really Gavon? That was your question?

Jewel Staite - You're always so nice and bubbly. Give us your best rage face!

Peter Mayhew - What are your thoughts on Man Leia?

Brian O'Halloran - How do you feel when fans quote "Clerks" at you?

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That’s getting into the spirit! Sort of. Is that a “come hither” or “murdered filled rage” expression?

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Here are 17 sites that are still being hosted by Angelfire and indexed on Google. If you visit them, just make sure to sign their guestbooks.

Here's a dial-up sound, to get in the mood before you look at any of these

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http://www.angelfire.com/co/cisco/

An insane, rambling webcomic hosted on Angelfire is nothing new, but what's noteworthy about this one is that according to the header, this comic was put up in 2010. That's amazing.

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http://www.angelfire.com/comics/gameroom/

Shockingly, this is the only Yugi-Oh! web comic on this list.

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http://www.angelfire.com/comics/gnlib/

GNLIB's layout is probably the most complicated, I mean, look at that table. That has like 5 rows in it!

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It’s a golden age of True Pairings: there’s the public coupling of Michael and Jackie (That 70’s Show), as well as Jon Snow and Ygritte (Game of Thrones), plus unsubstantiated rumors of a romance between Mulder and Scully (The X-Files), and most recently, flirty pictures of a reunion between Dylan and Kelly (90210). Who would you be the most excited to see k-i-s-s-i-n-g in real life?

Jerry and Elaine

Seinfeld

Kevin and Winnie

The Wonder Years

Sam and Diane

Cheers

Angela and Jordan

My So-Called Life

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Friends don’t let friends date the undead.

OK, there's a new vampire on your radar.

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You're thinking about asking him to prom.

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Or at least to make out a bunch.

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Believe me, I get the appeal.

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From Jesse and the Rippers to Dr. Funke’s 100% Natural Good-Time Family Band Solution, these are the best fake bands that were ever on television.

Zack Attack, "Saved by the Bell"

The Be Sharps, "The Simpsons"

Pusswhip Banggang, "Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job!"

Literally the best band ever, on television or off of it.

Dingoes Ate My Baby, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"

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Smash and Glee aren’t the only TV series that have expressed themselves in song.

"Oz"

The episode: "Variety"
Why they're singing: There's a variety show. But that only accounts for the diegetic songs. The rest are performed in place of the standard narrator segments, just 'cause.
Why it's WTF: Oz is a gritty prison drama, one of TV's first MA-rated series. Also B.D. Wong does Tori Amos' "Leather."

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"7th Heaven"

The episode: "Red Socks"
Why they're singing: Because it's Valentine's Day. There's no better way to express your feelings for someone than through song. Even poorly sung song!
Why it's WTF: Aside from the fact that there's not a whole lot of singing talent here, this is another musical episode without any real explanation.

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"Scrubs"

The episode: "My Musical"
Why they're singing: The patient has (spoiler alert) a brain aneurysm that makes her imagine the doctors at Sacred Heart are performing a musical for her benefit.
Why it's WTF: Music and medicine generally don't mix. On the other hand, Scrubs' addition to the genre is still less out of place than the subsequent offenders.

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"Chicago Hope"

The episode: "Brain Salad Surgery"
Why they're singing: Wouldn't you know it? Another brain aneurysm. Seeing the doctors treating you as musical theater performers must be a standard side effect.
Why it's WTF: At least Scrubs was already a wacky series — Chicago Hope was a more straightforward drama, which makes these musical sequences all the more bizarre.

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In 2003 I took to LiveJournal to rank my favorite hotties.

This is my contribution to What's Something Awesome You Made When You Were a Kid? (Assuming 17 still counts as a kid. It does, right?)

In November of 2003, there was a LiveJournal hotness ranking meme: the goal was to pick 20 of your crushes and rank them according to sex appeal. Before you judge my list, keep in mind that it was 2003. And that, as my friend Anna noted at the time, my taste is "whack."

Shia LaBeouf

This was pre-Transformers. I was weirdly obsessed with Project Greenlight and The Battle of Shaker Heights.

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Peter Krause

I wasn't really watching Six Feet Under, but I had leftover feelings from Sports Night.

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Mo Rocca

I loved I Love the '80s. More importantly, I loved the men of I Love the '80s.

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Ugh, so much homework. Gotta read The Hobbit , write a dissertation about the evolution of zombies in media, and watch Season 4 of Buffy before Monday!

Myth and Science Fiction — Centre College

Myths aren't just ancient stories about Greek heroes and Norse gods, but contemporary tales from the likes of Tolkien, George Lucas, and the Wachowski siblings. The class compares mythological motifs from classic literature to the likes of Doctor Who and The X-Files.

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Simpsons and Philosophy — University of California, Berkeley

After two decades and 500 episodes, The Simpsons is less a cartoon television show and more a prism reflecting the complex human condition. The class curriculum asks questions such as "Can Nietzsche's rejection of traditional morality justify Bart's bad behavior?"

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The Vampire in Literature and Cinema — University of Wisconsin-Madison

Not to be confused with the modern de-fanged protagonist vampire, this class is steeped in how vampires are an illustration of the way one culture is transmitted to another. Through Bram Stoker's classic novel and the 1922 Nosferatu, students will see how the vampire myth colored Western views of Eastern Europe as backward.

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Exploring "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" — Portland State University

From arguing for and against Buffy as a feminist role model to the value of metaphors in the series (drunk college kids turn into Neanderthals in one episode) to the impact fans have on the direction of a series, this class covered it all.

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Because Kickstarter isn’t always an option.

The Veronica Mars movie looks like it's happening thanks to fan persistence and an incredible influx of financial support. But there's more than one way to bring a dead TV show back to life.

Comic Books

Buffy the Vampire Slayer ended its television run with Season 7, but Season 8 continued the story — provided fans were willing to switch mediums. Buffy wasn't new to comics, but Season 8 was unique in that it was canon: Joss Whedon's stamp of approval assured that whatever happened to the characters in the comics actually happened. (Read: a lot of death.) Though perhaps not as satisfying as watching an eighth season would be, the comics were a great way to continue the story on a much, much lower budget.

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Netflix

Diehard Arrested Development fans never gave up hope that the series would return, however unlikely that seemed. And look, now that long overdue wish is coming true! The idea that Netflix can bring classic shows back is an exciting one, although few series would inspire the same enthusiasm that Arrested Development and Veronica Mars have. Netflix also encourages binge-watching, which is ideal for these cult series, most of which people discovered by marathoning episodes long after the shows had been canceled.

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New Network

For shows like Damages and Friday Night Lights, the wait wasn't even very long. Both series looked like they were done for until DIRECTV snatched them up. In addition to permitting more bad language and gratuitous nudity, the network switch allowed DIRECTV to establish itself as a sanctuary for fallen shows. And yes, they could totally spice things up with a liberal sprinkling of f-words. Honestly, it's strange to think of a time when Damages had to censor itself. I'm pretty sure Patty Hewes was born cursing like a sailor.

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In high school, you were totally the Zeppo.

You make questionable romantic choices.

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Sometimes REALLY questionable.

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And you're not always great with boundaries.

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You know when to run and when to fight.

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From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Angel , Darla was one of the most consistently vicious vamps to stir things up. In honor of Julie Benz’s 41st birthday, here’s a look at Darla’s most impressive attributes.

She was the first vampire EVER to appear on Buffy. Infinite cool points.

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She took a cutesy name and she OWNED it.

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She uses that baby voice to lure you in. Once you realize what she really is, it's too late.

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She's all about female empowerment.

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They made high school hell for our heroes, but beneath their harsh exteriors, these bullies were just tortured souls.

Logan Echolls ("Veronica Mars")

Before he was Veronica's main squeeze, Logan was just your typical rich kid jerk. He even organized bum fights — BUM FIGHTS, you guys. But it turned out he had an abusive (homicidal) dad and a fractured home life that made him such a dick. And love cures all!

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Paris Geller ("Gilmore Girls")

By the end of Gilmore Girls, Paris and Rory were so close it's hard to remember where they started off. Yes, Paris was the worst kind of mean girl — a super smart competitive one. But wouldn't you know it, a lot of that fear was really just social anxiety.

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Sadie Saxton ("Awkward")

Sadie is never going to stop being awful to Jenna: that's just not in her nature. At the same time, she's a bitch, not a heartless bitch, and there's a lot of depth and pain to Sadie that only her closest friends (namely Matty) get to see. She's hurting, too, even as she's dishing out her "You're welcome"s.

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Nelson Muntz ("The Simpsons")

Of all the bullies on The Simpsons, Nelson is the one with the most heart. Maybe it's because we saw his depressing home life when Bart went to visit, maybe it's because he and Lisa shared a brief romance — regardless, Nelson's laugh is clearly the best thing he's got going for him.

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Jonathan Rhys Meyers will be donning fangs in NBC’s upcoming limited series Dracula , but he’s far from the first to play the Count. Here’s a look at some of the more memorable portrayals through the years.

Max Schreck (1922's Nosferatu)

Technically, Max Schreck played "Count Orlok" in Nosferatu, but that's only because they couldn't get the rights to Bram Stoker's Dracula. Regardless, this remains one of the most iconic versions of the character. And after nearly a century he's still terrifying, showing how much you can do with some makeup and a legitimately creepy actor.

Bela Lugosi (1931's Dracula)

Undoubtedly the most famous Dracula of them all, Lugosi's portrayal established many of the conventions that we still see in movies and TV — the style, the charm, the accent. The line "I never drink ... wine" was unique to the film but has been added to subsequent Dracula adaptations. Lugosi's Dracula has also been parodied endlessly, as on Sesame Street with Count Von Count.

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Gloria Holden (1936's Dracula's Daughter)

OK, so she's not the Dracula, but she's a Dracula, and that has to count for something. As Countess Marya Zaleska, Holden is every bit as seductive and intimidating as Lugosi. I mean, those eyebrows alone! There's also plenty of lesbian subtext — this vampire prefers the ladies, too — which has helped make Dracula's Daughter something of a cult classic.

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Christopher Lee (1958's House of Dracula)

Christopher Lee earns the distinction of playing Dracula more times than anyone else on this list. He started with House of Dracula (simply Dracula outside of the U.S.) and continued in Dracula: Prince of Darkness, Dracula Has Risen From the Grave, and Taste the Blood of Dracula, among others. None of these captured the spirit and horror of the character like Lee's first Dracula film, though.

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Can you believe it’s been 10 years since “Chosen” aired?

When Buffy just wanted to bask.

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And the subsequent cookie dough analogy.

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When Dawn kicked Buffy for sending her away.

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Monogamy is hard, especially when everyone around you is TV-level attractive. To celebrate the premiere of ABC’s Mistresses , let’s take a look at other depictions of infidelity.

Fitzgerald Grant with Olivia Pope (Scandal)

Cheating on your wife is bad enough, but doing it when you're the President of the United States is especially dangerous. Fitz's affair with Olivia has dominated much of Scandal's run, even as both parties have tried to move on.

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Alicia Florrick with Will Gardner (The Good Wife)

Let's not forget that Alicia's husband Peter cheated first — with hookers! Still, Alicia's on-again off-again relationship with Will was never really kosher, especially since he's also her boss. They're on the outs now, but who knows what the future holds.

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Dylan McKay with Kelly Taylor (Beverly Hills, 90210)

Oh, sure, Dylan and Kelly were always meant to be together. But before they were a couple, Dylan was very much involved with Kelly's best friend Brenda. If it helps, Brenda also had a fling while she was away in France.

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Rayna Jaymes with Deacon Claybourne (Nashville)

Rayna and Deacon hooked up before Nashville started — and again well into its first season — but their dalliance resulted in an illegitimate daughter and a long, tumultuous unrequited love situation. Sounds like a country song.

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Not all bloodsuckers are created equal: check out this ranking of Buffy’s fanged enemies, allies, and occasional boyfriends.

The Anointed One

First appearance: "Never Kill a Boy on the First Date"
Number of episodes: 6
Remember when Spike called him "The Annoying One" and it was the most accurate assessment ever? Aside from the terrible child acting — seriously so bad — The Anointed One never really did anything. OK, he led Buffy to The Master, but literally any vampire could have done that.

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Lyle and Tector Gorch

First appearance: "Bad Eggs"
Number of episodes: 2
I could have ranked Lyle and Tector separately. I could also have included an entry for gone-too-soon Candy Gorch. But honestly, the less time we spend on this family, the better. While they only appeared briefly, they left an impression as the most annoying vampires Buffy ever encountered.

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Andrew Borba

First appearance: "Never Kill a Boy on a First Date"
Number of episodes: 1
Andrew Borba is kind of cool in that he was a religious zealot psychopath before he got turned. But he's also a red herring who distracts Buffy from the identity of the real Anointed One. If he lasted longer, maybe he'd be higher on the list, but as it stands, he's hardly memorable.

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Luke

First appearance: "Welcome to the Hellmouth"
Number of episodes: 2
Early on, Buffy didn't seem to realize that vampires could be threatening without looking like total meatheads. Luke was a little too thick to be taken seriously — Brian Thompson did a better job playing The Judge in Season 2. (And a Super Soldier on The X-Files.)

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Let’s put it this way: Father’s Day isn’t something they look forward to.

Tyrion Lannister (Game of Thrones)

The dad: Tywin Lannister
The issue: Tywin believes that Tyrion's birth defect brings shame to the Lannister name. Oh, and his wife died during childbirth, which shouldn't be Tyrion's fault but he's an easy target.
How it's resolved: Read the books, or keep watching Game of Thrones.

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Meredith Grey (Grey's Anatomy)

The dad: Thatcher Grey
The issue: He's an alcoholic with a mean streak. He also blames Meredith for his wife's untimely death during routine surgery.
How it's resolved: Thatcher goes to rehab and returns a new man. He apologizes to Meredith (and his other daughter, Lexie) for years of bad behavior.

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Jeff Winger (Community)

The dad: William Winger
The issue: William hasn't been around much. Or at all.
How it's resolved: The father and son finally reunite on Thanksgiving Day. Jeff gets to bond with his half-brother over what a lousy dad they have.

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Kate Austen (Lost)

The dad: Wayne Janssen
The issue: Kate's creepy, abusive stepfather turns out to be her biological father. Gross.
How it's resolved: She kills him, shortly before learning the truth about her parentage. The dad who raised her is forced to call the cops, but he's kind enough to give her a head start.

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We were all a little disappointed when we walked into our high school library on the first day of school and we learned the harsh truth: we weren’t the “chosen one.” Here, let me break it to you and Mr. Pointy slowly.

First, how stoked were you to see this every week? Amiright?

You get a cookie if you played air guitar along with the tune.

Alas, you didn't have a destiny chosen for you, ergo, you never got your membership card to the slayer club.

Your Scooby Gang wasn't nearly as cool as these guys.

Your librarian wasn't nearly as hot as Giles was.

New drinking game: drink every time Giles sips from his green mug.

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