DiamondAngel 5,044 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Did they ever explain why Gaga's character was called the Countess? They never showed her being an actual countess....this has always bothered me. Maybe it will be explained in the last 2 episodes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,379 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Her character is loosely based on an actual countess (and serial killer): Elizabeth Bathory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haroon 49,685 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 The vampire Dracula was Count Dracula, so I'm putting my money on that she's a descendant of his Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondeQueenOfGGD 25,454 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Cuz all she does at the hotel is walk around and have sex and kill people Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creyk 17,730 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 1 minute ago, Majora said: Cuz all she does at the hotel is walk around and have sex and kill people And reminisce over her long gone, forever lost lover. How Lana Del Rey of ha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOLANTIS 16,374 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 6 minutes ago, Didymus said: Her character is loosely based on an actual countess (and serial killer): Elizabeth Bathory. And also maybe because she inherited the virus through Valentino who contracted it from the guy who made Nosferatu. So maybe the term is Sentimental to her. She is the Modern Equivalent of Count Dracula. I'll lift you 3 inches off the ground and drag you to a meter and a half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,379 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, VOLANTIS said: And also maybe because she inherited the virus through Valentino who contracted it from the guy who made Nosferatu. So maybe the term is Sentimental to her. She is the Modern Equivalent of Count Dracula. Elizabeth Bathory was also named Countess Dracula so there's already a connection between her and Dracula outside of AHS. More interestingly, "The Countess", a biographical film about Bathory was released in 2009. Ryan might have seen it. Probably a combination of all things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcina Dimitrescu 1,156 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 36 minutes ago, Didymus said: Her character is loosely based on an actual countess (and serial killer): Elizabeth Bathory. Yes, thats from the metaperspective but from the in-universe perspective we dont know why is she called a Countess. Although iirc only Iris and Liz have done it so perhaps it's them referencing the vampire archetype Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOLANTIS 16,374 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, SecretWeapon said: Yes, thats from the metaperspective but from the in-universe perspective we dont know why is she called a Countess. Although iirc only Iris and Liz have done it so perhaps it's them referencing the vampire archetype Its like how we call her "Mother Monster" Her Fanbase consists of Liz, Iris, Ramona and Donovan. I'll lift you 3 inches off the ground and drag you to a meter and a half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcina Dimitrescu 1,156 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Oh Donovan and Ramona did it too? Yeah i guess it could be it someone should tweet it to Ryan tbh by someone i mean some hundred of people :proud: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,379 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, SecretWeapon said: Yes, thats from the metaperspective but from the in-universe perspective we dont know why is she called a Countess. Although iirc only Iris and Liz have done it so perhaps it's them referencing the vampire archetype I don't see why there should be an in-universe perspective at all. The show makes several historical references and "The Countess" is obviously one of them. Without that nickname only people well versed in history would ever think of Bathory. I can't think of any good in-universe reason for anyone calling her "countess". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whis 2,920 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 If they don't use her real name once in this season than I will be pressed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijahfan 25,841 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 It's basically a title she gave herself. She was an actress, it's in her blood to play roles and be basically whatever she wants. Also, this is a cultural reference to real-life Countess Bathory, on whom The Countess character is loosely based. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djBuffoon 12,098 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 On 1/3/2016 at 1:09 PM, elijahfan said: It's basically a title she gave herself. She was an actress, it's in her blood to play roles and be basically whatever she wants. Also, this is a cultural reference to real-life Countess Bathory, on whom The Countess character is loosely based. Correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,379 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 3 minutes ago, djBuffoon said: Correct. So you don't think there's a connection to Bathory? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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