HBO's Game of Thrones

[Eddie]

I haven't ever seen this show. But it can't help but want to participate in the discussion!

The gay guy I work with watches the show and LOVES it.

He tells me that the one thing he's learned from this show is that us heterosexuals have WAY more backdoor sex than he ever imagined.

Should I have used spoiler tags for that?

[Commando]

I haven't ever seen this show. But it can't help but want to participate in the discussion!

The gay guy I work with watches the show and LOVES it.

He tells me that the one thing he's learned from this show is that us heterosexuals have WAY more backdoor sex than he ever imagined.

Should I have used spoiler tags for that?

Tell your gay friend that we straights don't count doggystyle as backdoor sex.

[Paperback Writer]

Okay, what exactly is Mance's motivation here? He was entirely planning on going south and starting a new life for the wildings anyway! He vehemently denies it is pride that prevents him from bending the knee to Stannis, but I can't see it any other way.

If Mance bends the knee to King Stannis, he loses all respect from the Wildings and they probably kill him before they start warring again among themselves like they had been doing for generations. But if Mance is a martyr, maybe the Wildings stay united.

I feel like Jon gained a lot of goodwill from the wildings by mercy killing Mance... maybe if he approaches them they'll help him re-take the North?

Agree. Will be interesting to see how Stannis manages the Wildings. Stannis is pragmatic so I think something will be worked out. The Wildings know the only chance they have is getting south of the wall. Stannis knows he cannot control the North without help from the Wildings and will soon learn of the realities of the White Walkers. What's the saying, "the enemy of my enemy is my friend?" I don't see a major confrontation between Jon Snow and Stannis and the Lady in Red will probably factor into it.

If you think a Cersei who had never heard the prophecy would be super nice to the younger, hotter women who come to marry her sons, you are crazy. She would have hated Sansa and Marjorie from day 1 regardless.

You miss the point. It's too simplistic to think Cersei hates the future wives of her sons because she's mean to everyone. Otherwise, why make enemies with your future in-laws? Even Cersei would know that will cause problems down the road - unless she knows in advance that one of them will cause her downfall. In my view, it provides greater explanation on Cersei's character and motives.

[Sullyute]

He tells me that the one thing he's learned from this show is that us heterosexuals have WAY more backdoor sex than he ever imagined.

Yes, sexual relations as depicted on a fictional HBO TV series are a direct reflection of the sexual habits of the general public.

[Eddie]

Yes, sexual relations as depicted on a fictional HBO TV series are a direct reflection of the sexual habits of the general public.

You'll have to forgive him. He's a 40 year-old virgin with no prospects (active LDS and wants to stay that way).

So his only context for human sexuality is what he see's on fictional HBO TV series.

[woot]

I'm not aware of a single instance of anal sex on GoT.

In the books, the prophecy given to young Cersei includes something about a younger brother causing her great harm as well, which explains some of her paranoia about Tyrion. It seems they're down-playing that angle in the show.

[SandYFan]

I'm not aware of a single instance of anal sex on GoT.

In the books, the prophecy given to young Cersei includes something about a younger brother causing her great harm as well, which explains some of her paranoia about Tyrion. It seems they're down-playing that angle in the show.

Oh, now that's interesting. Is Jamie younger than her?

[Paperback Writer]

Oh, now that's interesting. Is Jamie younger than her?

SPOILER: Cersei and Jamie are twins.

[SandYFan]

SPOILER: Cersei and Jamie are twins.

SPOILER: With twins, one is born before the other one.

[Commando]

Oh man this thread just turned into a regular Spoilerthon.

[Paperback Writer]

SPOILER: With twins, one is born before the other one.

To answer your question: Yes, Jaime is the younger of the twins. But it's hard to picture Jaime as the "younger" brother that would cause Cersei harm; at least Cersei doesn't see it that way. But the story isn't finished yet so maybe that would be an interesting story line. If it becomes important, wonder if there will be another flashback (with that part of the witch's fortune telling included) since they've opted not to include that part in the show for now (per Woot).

[Color Me Badd Fan]

The prophesy about the end of Cersei coming from another queen, I don't think, is referring to Marjory Tyrell. They're going to save Cersei's demise for Dany Targaryan.

[Flystripper]

for those of you who have read the books I am very happy with the way they altered Tyerion's post-patricide story arch. It looks like a big departure from the books, but very necessary considering how awesome Peter Dinklage is (an no, I am not talking about any possibility of Tyrion being killed and this is not a spoiler). There are several pretty big departures that were set up last night but I think all of them potentially will make the story much better. I am looking forward to seeing where the HBO writers take this.

[MartyFunkhouser]

for those of you who have read the books I am very happy with the way they altered Tyerion's post-patricide story arch. It looks like a big departure from the books, but very necessary considering how awesome Peter Dinklage is (an no, I am not talking about any possibility of Tyrion being killed and this is not a spoiler). There are several pretty big departures that were set up last night but I think all of them potentially will make the story much better. I am looking forward to seeing where the HBO writers take this.

I'm excited to see where they take the story. Since we will never get another book, I'm okay rhay they are going to start moving past the books.

[old_gregg]

i haven't read the books, is t worth reading them after watching the show?