It was a funny, campy episode. The best part, however, was when Eric was looking at the two little kids...the (as he put it) "teacup humans". And then seeing the queen vamp for Lousianna...perfect casting there.

How do you think that they are going to get rid of Maryanne? I mean...even Buffy had troubles with the big bad every few seasons.

I think that Sookie has some kind of special power that will be able to defeat Maryann. I have to say for most of the season I hated the Maryann part of the plot and can't wait for it to be over.
But I did love the vampire queen and Eric is always great.