I think I'd forgotten how funny this episode is, which is silly, because it centers on Butters, one of the most consistently hilarious characters in the show. The way he takes the vampire scene so seriously, and is so committed to vampirism as it exists in myth versus a teenage fad is adorable and hilarious. Plus his interactions with his parents, his mishap with his tape recorder, and his scene in Cartman's bedroom were all very funny (especially Cartman's exchange with is mom.)
And the Goth kids' storyline was very funny too. I especially enjoyed the scene where they revert to their pre-Goth look, get insulted by the soccer players and say "so it's back to this then." It's a fun look at sub groups having their style co-opted, and given the show's prior use of Robert Smith, I think Trey and Matt sympathize more than a little with the goth kids. The way that the two stories dovetailed at the end was perfect as well. Just a great episode.
"Well Mom, it appears that Butters is gay, finds me very attractive, and, confused about his sexual identity, puked all over the floor"
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A Butters story within a goth+vamp kid story? A dream episode come true.