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Bad Lip Reading, Ciarán Hinds, Game of Thrones, Jon Snow, Kit Harington, Mance Rayder, Medieval Land Fun Time World, parodies, sandwiches
Season 4 has just premiered in the US, but I’m still catching up on Season 3. To be frank, I am becoming fatiguée with the blatantly gratuitous sex scenes, and even more so with the torture. Still, I sit up and take notice every time Peter Dinklage comes onscreen. Or Mance Rayder (all too rare) or Jaime Lannister. Stay tuned for Friday’s post: “If Linnet Wrote Game of Thrones.”
It is a little-known fact that this poster has a misprint and was originally supposed to read, “Did you see where they put the mustard?” Click for source (fanpop.com)
There’s a hilarious parody of Game of Thrones out there that dubs the actors’ voices with people saying silly things, perfectly timed to their lip movements. It comes ever-so-close to making sense, but never quite does.
I noticed that the makers of this video neglected my favorite scene from Season 3, which comes when Jon Snow is taken to meet Mance Rayder, the King Beyond the Wall. So I created my own non sequitur dialogue (with a food theme, natch) to fit the scene! Lines in parentheses are the actual lines, followed by my new and improved version.
Mance Rayder: (So, you’re Ned Stark’s bastard.) So, you like ballpark mustard .
(He learns that Jon killed Qorin Halfhand) [He learns that Jon Snow quit the Night’s Watch because you couldn’t get a decent sandwich there].
(He was our enemy, and I’m glad he’s dead.) Try a hoagie, with sourdough bread.
(They shake hands.) [They shake hands.]
(He was my brother once, back when he had a whole hand. What were you doin’ with him?) We have other ones, even green eggs and ham. What’ll you have with it?
Jon Snow: (The lord commander sent me to the Halfhand for seasoning.) Malt vinegar, and some Marmite for seasoning.
Mance Rayder: (Why’d you come here, Jon Snow?) Why d’you want to eat here, Jon Snow?
Jon Snow: (I want to be free.) I want souvlaki.
Mance Rayder: (No I don’t think so. I think what you want most of all is to be a hero.) No, I don’t think so. I think what you want most of all is to eat a hero.
Watch the original scene here.
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Bonus photo: this selfie photo was tweeted by Belfast man Rob Miller. I think Rob is the guy at front right with the big axe.
I just love the way Mance handles his hilt. Photo: Rob Miller. Click to enlarge.
Linnet Moss 
You’re nuts 😉 But funny nuts!
Ha! Thanks.
Well that was just hysterical. I needed that this morning. Certainly not something i would expect on an elegant blog such as yours, but Yay! all the same.
And yes, once Peter Dinklage is on screen, I sit up straight for sure. I thought the season opener was good, albeit a tad clunky. But it was first time directing for writer, D.B. Weiss, so that is probably the best explanation. And with that the case, then it’s not bad at all considering first time obstacles. Helped him greatly that the actors already have there characters down. The rest is just mechanics and scene construction nuances. The scene in the woods tavern was rather quietly powerful, I thought. Arya has come into her own in a big way.
Thanks! I do have a campy, gonzo side that pops up every now and then. Becoming a fan really brought it out in me:) I’ve not seen the season opener yet since I don’t have HBO, but I love the idea of Arya having a more substantial storyline. To me she is more interesting than Daenerys or the other female characters. Except Brienne, whom I really like.
I am pretty enamored with all the female characters and the strengths they are given. Brienne is exceptional casting. I hope I didn’t give too much away re the scene with Arya. I think the actress, Maisie Williams has come a long way, essentially growing up before our eyes. Cersei is my favorite female character to love to hate.
Yes, I am rather fond of Cersei in spite of her awfulness!
agree w/the sentiment re: ‘gratuitous’ (?) sex and XXXplicit torture. (y a w n).
WE NEED MORE DRAGONS (& nude Queen-of-Dragons. sigh).
Betty & I are long over-due (1) a MAP of where whatever’s where (2) a list of the NAMES of HOOZE HOO & how they are (allegedly) related. (3) i’m sure we need more help…
and WHERE in and amongst these closed-in and dingy (“din-gee”) castles and environs do these HUGE ARMIES come from?
HOW IN THE HECK can they (the axual people) stop the white-walkers?
oh well. i’ll pour a stiff (a) whiskey and/or (b) beer and watch when the next episodes appear …
Yes, I’m really sick of the icky torture scenes. I don’t mind the nudity, but just wish it would be more equal opportunity.