If Not For You

“If Not For You” or The anti “Lowly Sidekick” song Recently, there were a lot of very negative comments following Comic Con. Some of them made me mad and inspired me.   I “borrowed” this song from George Harrison to demonstrate just a few of the many many reasons why Dean Winchester will NEVER be…

Survival of the Kindest: The Healing Power of Kindness in Supernatural

We love our show, don’t we? ‘Thank you, Captain Obvious!’ Yes, it is obvious, but why? We have spoken about our reasons on this site frequently. I have done so, too, in various articles and comments. But because the show is so multi-faceted, the reasons for my love of Supernatural and its extraordinary, human heroes are, too. …

Part Two:  Meta Fiction As A FunHouse – Seasons Five and Six

Part Two: Meta Fiction As A FunHouse – Seasons Five and Six

“The Real Ghostbusters,” mirrors the first ever direct meta episode, “Hell House,” in almost every way. It starts off with a massive prank—on Sam and Dean. They rush to a hotel because Chuck has sent out an SOS message. Upon their arrival, Chuck is surprised. The culprit behind this prank is their super fan, Becky,…

Meta Fiction As a Funhouse: How Supernatural Smashes and Distorts The Fourth Wall

Meta Fiction As a Funhouse: How Supernatural Smashes and Distorts The Fourth Wall

As a television program, “Supernatural” has never been afraid to take dares. It’s tackled the Apocalypse. It has sent both of its main leads to Hell—and brought them back. It has had a main lead without a soul for half a season. It’s looked at all those things that go bump in the night and…