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WiCnet Awards Season Two: Best Line

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Another week, another WiCnet Awards category. This week it is best line. This is a really tough category to narrow down to only five nominees. There are so many great lines in this show. Take a look at the five we have selected as nominees and vote for your favorite. Then discuss in the comments below!


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138 Comments

  1. Posted August 18, 2012 at 11:40 am | Permalink

    Varys 4 lyf.

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  2. glenn
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 11:40 am | Permalink

    out of those, tyrions!

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  3. Posted August 18, 2012 at 11:44 am | Permalink

    None of the above!

    “Where is the god of tits and wine?” : Tyrion

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  4. Arkash
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 11:45 am | Permalink

    “ANY MAN DIES WITH A CLEAN SWORD…. I’LL RAPE HIS FUCKING CORPSE !”

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  5. Rygar
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 11:53 am | Permalink

    My favorite line in the books made it to the show but it wasn’t used half as well (sorry GRRM, you wrote the episode but it lacked something for me).

    Still, I love the line and the context in which it is used in. Tyrion’s “those are brave men, now let’s go kill them” gets my vote.

    I predict that there is going to a lot of people voting for lines not on this poll

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  6. EponymousMe
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 11:58 am | Permalink

    Um, where is Cersei’s line, “If the city falls, these fine women should be in for a bit of a rape.” Fantastic line, and my favorite scene from the entire season.

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  7. Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:00 pm | Permalink

    Yara’s line about “The Sea Bitch”.
    I liked how they managed to get it in, but in kind of the reverse of the books…

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  8. MATTHEW
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:03 pm | Permalink

    when are the winners announced? how many categories are there? i must know!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Dornishman
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:04 pm | Permalink

    Asha:
    “Are you the dumbest c*nt alive?”

    Theon:
    “Don’t call me a-”

    Asha:
    “C*NT. A dumb c*nt”

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  10. Jason
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:08 pm | Permalink

    I don’t think I can vote for one of those when the best line of the season was, “There’s no cure for being a c**t.” – Bronn

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  11. patchy face
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:13 pm | Permalink

    All of the above AND

    Tyrion to Lancel- “Even torturing you is boring.”

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  12. andrea
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:14 pm | Permalink

    Voted for the last one (Tyrion) but none of these I like. I want to nominate Balon´s line to Theon “And what do you feel about that?”: literally doesn´t say much but implies everything. Very good writing.

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  13. Sir Gallahad
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:15 pm | Permalink

    Tyrion.

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  14. Lord Bloodraven
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:17 pm | Permalink

    No Stannis.
    No Vote.

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  15. young stark
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:17 pm | Permalink

    1st pick tyrion 2nd catelyn……..king of the north!!!!!!

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  16. The Dragon Demands
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:19 pm | Permalink

    Write-in vote: “We’ve had vicious kings, and we’ve had idiot kings, but I don’t know if we’ve ever been *cursed* with a VICIOUS IDIOT FOR A KING!” — Tyrion

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  17. Al Swearengen
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:26 pm | Permalink

    Why isn’t Balon Greyjoy’s fantastic line up ?

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  18. Al Swearengen
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:28 pm | Permalink

    This one.

    We are ironborn. We’re not subjects. We’re not slaves. We do not plow the field or toil in the mine.

    We take what is ours.”

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  19. Alan
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:34 pm | Permalink

    Voted for the Hound — in context it was great.

    Probably my personal favorites:

    “God help you, Theon Greyjoy. Now you are truly lost.”

    “Anyone can be killed.”

    “You may be right. But I’ve gone too far to pretend to be anything else.”

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  20. Sayslah
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:36 pm | Permalink

    “I will hurt you for this. The day will come when you think you are safe and happy and your joy will turn to ashes in your mouth and you will know the debt is paid.”

    ^^ Best line, how this is not up there is a travesty.

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  21. The Young Wolf
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:36 pm | Permalink

    Had to go with Tyrion. That whole speech was amazing.

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  22. Alan
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:41 pm | Permalink

    “Without question? No. I’d ask how much.”

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  23. giselle.g
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:56 pm | Permalink

    Omar Brown,

    Totally agree with u there, there were much better lines than the ones chosen… “no cure for being a c*nt” gets my vote…. lol

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  24. Dave Brownell
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 12:59 pm | Permalink

    Arkash,

    This line, tbh, is my most memorable line of all. it was like :O :L BRUUUUTAL!!

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  25. Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:04 pm | Permalink

    “ANY MAN DIES WITH A CLEAN SWORD…. I’LL RAPE HIS FUCKING CORPSE !” [x2]

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  26. TheFlayedLady
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:06 pm | Permalink

    The Hound. Always choose The Hound.

    Next year I’ll be saying that about Ramsay but only cos he’ll

    flay my foot

    if I don’t.

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  27. Macha
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:07 pm | Permalink

    Heh, I’m abstaining this time, as I would have obviously picked “Fewer.”

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  28. Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:08 pm | Permalink

    Can’t believe Renly’s line about Stannis being a ham wasn’t included.

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  29. Rygar
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:10 pm | Permalink

    Honestly, I got sick of the over useage of “we are Ironborn” sentiments. It seemed like that was all Balon had to say.

    Al Swearengen:
    This one.

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  30. Brickleberry
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:10 pm | Permalink

    The selection is horrid, none of these lines are the best. Whoever picked these obviously forgot about the Tyrion scene where he sends Janos Slynt to the wall, cause it is hilarious.

    “I’m not questioning your honor, Lord Janos. I’m denying its very existence.”

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  31. Greatjon of Slumber
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:14 pm | Permalink

    Too many great lines to count. WiC has done a nice job but I wonder if there is room for a category of just comic lines.

    The only miss I see is the line from Ser Rodrik: “Gods help you, Theon Greyjoy. Now you are truly lost.”

    There are plenty of other greats. But that one ia devastating.

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  32. Mustafa
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:17 pm | Permalink

    How can you miss “You know nothing Jon Snow”
    It doesn’t even require an explanation for its awesomeness.

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  33. Ours is the Fury
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:25 pm | Permalink

    There ARE two line categories, one more comedic.
    And if you choose not to vote, it’s your loss. :)

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  34. João Amaral
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:28 pm | Permalink

    “Because they are the knights of summer, and winter is coming.”

    Perfect quote is perfect.

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  35. Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:28 pm | Permalink

    Don’t feel like the best lines were chosen here. What about the riddle lifted directly from the book posed by Varys to Tyrion? What about the “God of tits and wine”? Ah well, I’ll have to give this some thought.

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  36. Nezzer
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:31 pm | Permalink

    Stannis: Most of those lords should consider themselves lucky I don’t hang them for treason. Hard truths cut both ways, Ser Davos.

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  37. David the Grey
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:31 pm | Permalink

    Dayo Hernández: Can’t believe Renly’s line about Stannis being a ham wasn’t included.

    Ha ha, that WAS a funny line! Mostly because you just know it prickled Stannis to no end. Younger siblings are good at that!

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  38. Red Priestess
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:35 pm | Permalink

    In my mind it’s a battle between mrs. Stark and the Hound. Though I’d have loved to see Sir Rodrik’s line in there as well. But yeah, torn between those two…

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  39. Varamyr Fourskins
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:38 pm | Permalink

    As much as I like Varys’s big fish/little fish spiel, I had to go with the Hound. I want that on a t-shirt.

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  40. New Wolf
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:41 pm | Permalink

    Voted for Varys. Though that was not my favorite. My favorite (also from Varys) is “Power is a curious thing…” etc. Gives me chills every time. The way he says it… the actor is perfect.
    Cersei with “If the city falls, these fine women should be in for a bit of a rape.” is also great.
    And so much more… it’s really difficult to pick. You should have given us more choices!

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  41. Tír Airgid
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:42 pm | Permalink

    Hard to choose… There’s too many lines I’ve liked better than those on offer. Chief among them:

    Brickleberry:
    “I’m not questioning your honor, Lord Janos. I’m denying its very existence.”

    Will have to muse for a while longer before casting my vote this time.

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  42. Sandy
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:42 pm | Permalink

    Varys….are you fond of riddles my lord

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  43. 3eyes
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:50 pm | Permalink

    So many to choose from – but Bronn: “Don’t feel sorry for him, he’ll be halfway up you @$$ before the night’s over.” still makes me laugh :D

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  44. darquemode
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:51 pm | Permalink

    Of the 4 listed I liked Varys’ line. Even if we heard it (or part of it) a few pre-season promo videos, I still liked it when I saw it in the episode.

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  45. Joshua Taylor
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 1:51 pm | Permalink

    I love this site. But I really want to get an idea of the nomination process because many of these nominations are like the Emmys: hit and miss.

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  46. Draig
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 2:01 pm | Permalink

    I love the knights of summer line but I really didn’t think it was done justice. Not Ms Fairley’s fault at all, there wasn’t much she could actually do with it in the given context. My favourite line of the season:
    “HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN ME SIR? I AM THE WIDOW OF YOUR LIEGE LORD EDDARD STARK AND THE MOTHER OF YOUR KING!”

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  47. sunspear
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 2:09 pm | Permalink

    Of those, had to go with Tyrion, but a few honorable mentions:

    “Is he a ham?” -Renly Baratheon

    “Is that a woman?” -Jaime Lannister

    “Come with me and take this city!” -Stannis Baratheon

    “I’m not joking, a man can go kill himself.” -Arya Stark

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  48. Brickleberry
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 2:13 pm | Permalink

    I only see one poll with 5 lines. Where is the comedic line poll?

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  49. Lana
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 2:13 pm | Permalink

    These can’t really count, I realise, since they are not stand-alone lines, but, to my mind, they are the two most affecting ones spoken this season:

    (“Some of those boys will never come back.”)
    “Joffrey will. THE WORST ONES ALWAYS LIVE.”

    (“What killed him?”)
    “LOYALTY.”

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  50. Posted August 18, 2012 at 2:15 pm | Permalink

    Come with me and take this city! Too bad Stannis’ well thought but lengthy speech hasn’t made it in. :D
    Voted for Varys’ which is also awesome.

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  51. Jill
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 2:23 pm | Permalink

    “And whoever kills that fucking hornblower, will stand in bronze above the shores of Pyke!” – Theon Greyjoy. Perfectly delivered at the height of a scene that was full of emotion, a bit of gallows humor, and I thought true to Theon’s character at this point in the story. I loved Theon so much this season it’s not even funny. Seriously Jon who? Theon stole the show this year.

    However, seeing as how this is not an option, I went with “Fuck the King”. It had a lot of impact and broke some barriers for next season. Earlier this year, Joff’s own mother was frightened of his power. Now his “dog”, basically the hired help and his main source of personal protection, was able to tell him off and walk away unscathed.

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  52. Jill
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 2:29 pm | Permalink

    oh oh oh, I forgot my favorite Arya quote this season, “Have you known many stone masons m’lord?”

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  53. Tír Airgid
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 2:36 pm | Permalink

    Jill:
    Seriously Jon who? Theon stole the show this year.

    Absolutely. Couldn’t believe he wasn’t nominated for an Emmy.

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  54. King of Boredom
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 2:46 pm | Permalink

    Where’s the best line “I’m not questioning your honor, Lord Janos, i’m denying its existence.”?

    Or at least “It must be hard for you, to be the disappointing child.” or “Someone once told me the night is dark and full of terrors”‘

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  55. Eleanor
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 2:47 pm | Permalink

    Call me vulgar but it’s “Any man dies with a clean sword and I’ll rape his fucking corpse!” for me.

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  56. Maciej
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 3:01 pm | Permalink

    “You’re just like me… Only smaller.”
    - Hound

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  57. Lex
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 3:27 pm | Permalink

    Hmmm… I wouldn’t consider any of the above to be the “best line”. I think there are some glaring omissions here. But anyway, I went with the Hound’s line.

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  58. Topdecker
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 3:28 pm | Permalink

    Sandor to Bronn : You’re just like me….. only smaller.

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  59. Mrs. H'ghar
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 3:32 pm | Permalink

    Those are all great lines, a woman will have to ponder to decide between those choices. Of course there were too many to choose from and many of my favorites aren’t there. Since we’re all discussing those omitted that we loved as well, I have to mention mine. Particularly favored are those that show the evolution of a character’s thoughts in addition to the reflection of their current reality.

    Bran: “Did you hate us the whole time?” (to Theon, showing Bran understands what’s going on and the reasons for the actions, much deeper thoughts than you would have expected for his age)

    Sansa: “Will you be in the vanguard in the battle? I hear my brother Robb’s always in the vanguard with his men” (Pushing the envelope, knowing all she has left to fight with are her words, nobody can fault her for asking a stupid question since they all think she’s stupid anyway, she can goad him into getting killed)

    Jaqen: “Why is this acceptable for you but not for me?” (paraphrasing, after Arya stated “I should have killed you, you’re one of them now”…don’t judge me as a traitor when you’re doing the same thing to survive)

    Jaqen: “The gods are not to be mocked. Un-name me. Please. A girl has no honor.” (That whole encounter is priceless, Arya’s shrug after he says she has no honor is priceless, reflecting how she realizes honor has less value in the world after Ned’s beheading)

    Jaqen: “Valar Morghulis” (he knows Arya will be curious to find out what it means someday, he could have told her what it meant but didn’t, leaving her another lesson)

    Yoren: (Pure badassery) “Get up, you sons of whores, there’s men out there that want to f**k your corpses.”

    Yoren: “I always hated crossbows. Take too long to load.”

    The Hound: “They’re all killers, your father was a killer, your brother’s a killer, all knights are killers.” (Paraphrasing, trying to awaken Sansa to the reality of their world).

    The Hound: “Take the little bird back to her cage.” (after the riot)

    Tyrion: “Tell Lancel to tell the King I’m busy.” Later, “Then I’d be the Quarterman, it doesn’t have the same ring to it as Halfman.” (Tyrion trying to defuse the tension of the battle situation with his humor, which is not always understood by those around him.

    Seconding:
    Arya: “Anyone can be killed” (to Tywin, you see the evolution of Arya’s relationship with reality here, but she’s always pushing the envelope)
    Arya: Loyalty (answer to “what killed your father” by Tywin)

    So many greats, will probably go with Catelyn, love her and she gets only a few great lines between all the expository ones. That’s one of her best, and her face when she says it shows the depth of her pain.

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  60. Landis
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 3:37 pm | Permalink

    “POWER is power.” – Cersei

    Sit down.

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  61. John W
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 3:40 pm | Permalink

    Wow this one is hard. I have to go with Catelyn.

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  62. Ash
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 4:15 pm | Permalink

    Sansa: how silly of me, of course the king will be fighting in the vanguard (to Joffrey)!!!!

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  63. Rygar
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 4:17 pm | Permalink

    Best line not on this poll

    “Where’s the fucking Morphine?!” – Mel to Davos while birthing the Shadow Baby.

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  64. LionOfLannister
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 4:25 pm | Permalink

    “Did you hate us the whole time?” -Bran

    Absolute crime that this wasn’t included. Why even bother having a category like this without having a nomination process? If you truly want this to be this website’s specific awards voted on by the fans of the site, let the fans nominate the nominees. Or else you might as well leave the fans out because they’re only able to pick what’s offered.

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  65. Choukai
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 4:32 pm | Permalink

    As mentioned in a few posts above, my favourite isn’t there. When I saw the title I was hoping ‘there’s no cure for being a c*nt’ would be there.
    Out of the ones available I went with the Hound.

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  66. YvyB
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 4:34 pm | Permalink

    Ahhh tooo too many to choose, ( I did tho, went for Tyrion above)
    Bron’s ” no cure” is listed on my FB page :)
    Also love ” Don’t feel sorry for it…”
    Love Stannis …. but only after he pulls the face … “hundreds will be killed”.. Meh! face “thousands”.
    “Where are the gods of … ” Tyrion.
    “The God’s don’t have mercy, that’s why they’re Gods” Cersei.
    I could go on and on and on ….

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  67. Tír Airgid
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 4:37 pm | Permalink

    YvyB:
    “The God’s don’t have mercy, that’s why they’re Gods” Cersei.

    oh, that’s such a good one too! It’s funny, when you start thinking of ur favourite ones, they just keep on coming :)

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  68. Always Winter
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 4:46 pm | Permalink

    Hands down my favourite (pair of) line(s):

    “Do you want to be a queen?”-Littlefinger
    “No. I want to be THE queen.”-Margaery

    But I went with Cersei in the end.

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  69. The Greatjon
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 5:22 pm | Permalink

    Stannis: *views carnage after wildwire* Prepare to land.

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  70. Mrs. H'ghar
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 5:32 pm | Permalink

    Landis:
    “POWER is power.” – Cersei

    Sit down.

    This.

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  71. Mrs. H'ghar
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 5:36 pm | Permalink

    LionOfLannister:
    “Did you hate us the whole time?” -Bran

    Absolute crime that this wasn’t included. Why even bother having a category like this without having a nomination process? If you truly want this to be this website’s specific awards voted on by the fans of the site, let the fans nominate the nominees. Or else you might as well leave the fans out because they’re only able to pick what’s offered.

    A woman and others have suggested a nomination process before, but WiC probably is trying to keep it simple with this method. After all, we’re not the Emmy’s or Oscar’s or anything like that, so it’s just for fun anyway. It is pleasant to have a place to comment on our individual favorites though, don’t you think that’s a plus?

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  72. ph2586
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 5:57 pm | Permalink

    I went for the Hound but it should have been Arya : ‘anyone can be killed’…

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  73. Frost Nocturne
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 6:03 pm | Permalink

    Went with Varys, but it was close.
    More lines that easily deserved this recognition:

    Tragic lines:
    “Did you hate us the whole time?” – Bran, to Theon.

    “Gods help you, Theon Greyjoy; now you are well and truly lost.” – Ser Rodrik, before his beheading.

    “You’re not the man you’re pretending to be.”
    “Maybe, but I’ve come to far to pretend to be anything else”
    - Luwin and Theon

    Jaime’s speech on vows in ep. 7 to Cat.

    Badass lines:
    “I always hated crossbows…take to long to reLOAD!” – Yoren, in his final act of heroism.

    Almost everything said by Stannis in Blackwater.

    “It must be strange, to be the disappointing child” – Tyrion to Cersei

    Humorous lines:

    “I like to keep me hands clean.” – Bronn to Tyrion.

    “Where did you find this beast!?” – Jaime, to Catelyn, about Brienne.

    And of course, Varys’ riddle on power in ep. 3.

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  74. Rygar
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 6:04 pm | Permalink

    “There’s no cure for being a cunt”

    Although not a line, I do love the exchange between Tyrion and Bronn trying to pronounce the author of the war tactics book they are reading and then having Varys pronounce it correctly. Great moment and Dinklage’s facial expression is priceless!

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  75. Ours is the Fury
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 6:08 pm | Permalink

    Like I said before, there’s another category for lines that have a more comedic edge. We only do one poll per week, so you’ll just have to wait, but a lot of the lines y’all are talking about are in another category.

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  76. WildSeed
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 6:15 pm | Permalink

    Al Swearengen:
    Why isn’t Balon Greyjoy’s fantastic line up ?

    Andrea’s got you covered. Much of the Kraken scenes were perfect, the writing superb.

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  77. loco73
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 6:21 pm | Permalink

    Got to with The Hound on this one! To see the man who at times personifies fear, a walking, talking nightmare, be undone by the sight of wildfire…was disconcerting and fascinating at the same time!
    While his line might not have been the most high minded or witty, the raw and brutally honest manner in which it was delivered, made it the winner in my mind! For a close second I would go with Varys and Cercei, and third Catlyn!

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  78. Onac
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 6:48 pm | Permalink

    Varys: I’ve always hated the bells. They ring for horror, a dead king, a city under siege.
    Tyrion: A wedding. * foreshadowing Tam-Tam-Tam! *
    Varys: Exactly.

    But of these 5 choices, I’ll pick the Hound :-)

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  79. Winterdark
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 6:49 pm | Permalink

    Had to go with Tyrion though Varys was a close second. The Varys one was actually more beautiful but Tyrion’s quote made much more of an impact. Also because of Peter Dinklage’s fantastic performance in Blackwater.

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  80. Omarlittletheking
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 7:05 pm | Permalink

    I voted the hound, but my favorites were.
    Any man that dies with a clean sword, I ll rape his fucking corpse and
    huss boy, Im off to see your father( Rodrick to Bran)

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  81. Posted August 18, 2012 at 7:06 pm | Permalink

    This was a tough one between Tyrion and the Hound but had to go with the Hound, fuck the king.

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  82. Morbo
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 7:12 pm | Permalink

    Nezzer: Stannis: Most of those lords should consider themselves lucky I don’t hang them for treason. Hard truths cut both ways, Ser Davos.

    This.

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  83. Aegon the Conqueror
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 7:13 pm | Permalink

    Is it just be or are the nominees every week generating extreme controversy compared to las year?
    Would have gone with “Gods help you Theon…”
    But in it’s absence I went with Catelyn followed closely by Tyrion.
    Hahaha what about “I will take what is mine with fire and blood!!!” I kid I kid I maka de joke!

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  84. Posted August 18, 2012 at 7:18 pm | Permalink

    Aegon the Conqueror,

    Aegon the Conqueror:

    Hahaha what about “I will take what is mine with fire and blood!!!” I kid I kid I maka de joke!

    or WHERE ARE MY DRAGONS!?

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  85. Macha
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 7:21 pm | Permalink

    Aegon the Conqueror: Hahaha what about “I will take what is mine with fire and blood!!!”

    You have no idea how hard it was for me NOT to write that, 70+ comments back.

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  86. Drew
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 7:26 pm | Permalink

    THIS IS THE BEST QUOTE (from Tyrion… ever) ..and im sad its not in the list:

    I will hurt you for this. A day will come when you think yourself safe and happy, and your joy will turn to ashes in your mouth, and you’ll know the debt is paid.

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  87. Brickleberry
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 7:28 pm | Permalink

    This poll is very similar to the american elections. all the choices aren’t great, seem ok, but aren’t good enough for anyone to want to vote

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  88. YvyB
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 7:34 pm | Permalink

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  89. John
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 7:56 pm | Permalink

    My favorite moment/line of the season was Robb and Jamie…

    Jaime: Three victories don’t make you a conquerer.
    Robb: It’s better than three defeats.

    That moment had me chanting “King of the North!”

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  90. OldGran
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 8:00 pm | Permalink

    Varys. Because everything Varys says is wonderful

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  91. mjwin
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 8:59 pm | Permalink

    Salador Saan: “I’m not going to rape her, I’m going to f**k her.”
    (Mathos: As if she would just let you :/ )
    SS: You don’t know how persuasive I am.

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  92. WildSeed
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 9:14 pm | Permalink

    YvyB,

    Help YvyB there are simply tooooooo many episodes of TOP GEAR on BBC America!!
    I protest ! okay I’m alright now :D

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  93. YvyB
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 9:24 pm | Permalink

    WildSeed,

    Ha ha ha ha You crazy lady! Don’t you like it? No. Me either, I’ll sort it tomorrow for you :)

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  94. Posted August 18, 2012 at 10:13 pm | Permalink

    “Power lies where men believe it resides. Even a small man can cast a very large shadow…”

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  95. WarneyHasOpinions
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 10:14 pm | Permalink

    There has been a catastrophic lack of Tyrion-Lancel interaction in these polls.

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  96. Nezzer
    Posted August 18, 2012 at 11:41 pm | Permalink

    There are several great lines in the seconds season, but I think the best one was:
    Tyrion: “I am not questioning your honour, Lord Janos. I am denying its existance”

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  97. Alan
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 12:06 am | Permalink

    WarneyHasOpinions:
    There has been a catastrophic lack of Tyrion-Lancel interaction inthese polls.

    “I swear on my life -”

    “I don’t care about your life.”

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  98. andrea
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 12:38 am | Permalink

    Onac,

    also this one. I forgot.

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  99. Posted August 19, 2012 at 1:34 am | Permalink

    You love your children, it is your one redeeming quality, that and your cheekbones- Tyrion

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  100. Andrew
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 1:44 am | Permalink

    Emma Katana,

    That entire scene was great. Just watched that episode again last night, actually. Awesome work by both of the actors. In the poll, I went with Varys line.

    By the way Emma, I feel the need to inform you that literally every time I see a post by you, the Power Rangers Dino Thunder theme gets stuck in my head, because your name sounds like one of the actresses from the show; Emma Lahana. :P

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  101. The Instrumentalist
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 2:24 am | Permalink

    The line that gave me chills was “Anyone can be killed.” There were so many good lines, but this one… this one was the one that impacted me the most.

    Otherwise, the Hound got my vote. It was the one that made you want to cry and cheer. Fuck the king!

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  102. Aegon the Conqueror
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 2:53 am | Permalink

    andrea,

    Nice comeback from the Pumas, but sadly not to be. Look forward to the Beunas Aires clash.

    What about “that would make me the quarter man, just doesn’t have the same ring to it.”

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  103. Aegon the Conqueror
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 3:07 am | Permalink

    Darren Mason,

    That one was second on my list, but was not brave enough to post it, thought someone migth crucify me.

    “So we are friends now?”
    “Off course we are just because I pay for your service doesn’t mean it diminishes our friendship.”
    “Enhances it really.”
    “Enhances, fancy word for a sellsword.”
    And the killer line! “Been spending time with fancy folk!”
    I had to pause after that one and finish laughing bbefore I could continue watching.

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  104. Hear Me Roar
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 4:39 am | Permalink

    Aegon the Conqueror,

    That’s a favourite of mine as well.

    As Fury has said, this is a funny one, and belongs to another category.

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  105. Gorrean
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 5:39 am | Permalink

    Varys without a doubt.

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  106. Posted August 19, 2012 at 5:44 am | Permalink

    Agonizingly went for Tyrion, with the Hound nipping at his heels and Cat brining up the rear. The other two quotes did not have the same emotional resonance for me (though I love Varys and every word he says).

    Cat’s quote is very sad and poetic, just like the moments she witnesses at Renly’s camp; also, every time I hear it, I get “Boys of Summer” by Don Henley as an earbug. (I even have a filk son version of it dedicated to Renly, must post it on my Tumblr.)

    The Hound is pure Hound. Seeing how much I love the character, that quote should have been at the top. And yet I felt that in the narrative of the Blackwater episode Sandor’s growing panic was not conveyed very effectively. On one hand it’s understandable, because the episode was awesome and contained so many details that I could not expect everything to be explored fully. On the other hand, however, this falls into the larger issue of the “blandness” of this Hound, who, apart from that phrase, did not go completely bonkers as I expected. See the scene with Sansa, which I loved but which was not as scary as the book version.

    So, Tyrion. I’m a bit worried that this will simply be filed under “Tyrion has all the best lines.” But I loved the speech that built up to that line, because of the acting. Dinklage has fully earned his top billing by turning into a true action hero, handsome, humorous, complex and conflicted. This might not be what GRRM had in mind for the Imp, but among all the changes it’s probably the most pleasant for me (despite it detracting from Cersei). Tyrion’s “St. Crispin’s day” speech was a compendium of how he has slowly grown into his role of Hand and now of protector of the city; you can see he’s talking to himself as well as to his followers, slowly turning his own fear into determination. The way that final appeal was delivered, it was more than a war cry, it was a challenge in the face of terror. As such, I could not but cheer.

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  107. Choukai
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 5:58 am | Permalink

    I have a feeling the funniest line category is going to be a tough choice with a lot of complaints about absent lines.

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  108. Hear Me Roar
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 6:50 am | Permalink

    Choukai,

    Almost always the case, we have learned to accept that :)

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  109. Aegon the Conqueror
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 7:05 am | Permalink

    Blackfish Blues,

    Oh well struck ser. But I must add that I found it quite true to the books that Tyrion the action hero is still quite useless in a fight and there was no evidence of a stormtrooper effect when he went into battle. He was flipping close to getting his ass kicked before that guy saved him. Oh wait that was when Ser Mandon chopped his head in half never mind.

    Hear me Roar

    I know we’ve had best comedic scene, but I hope there will be a best comedic line or best comedic exchange award.

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  110. Aegon the Conqueror
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 7:09 am | Permalink

    While we are on the subject of…comedy
    Am I the only person who thinks the Red Keep magically shrunk a great deal from season 1 to 2 and that it somehow changed direction.

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  111. Liam
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 10:49 am | Permalink

    “A very small man can cast a very large shadow.” – Varys.

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  112. Ours is the Fury
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 10:59 am | Permalink

    Aegon the Conqueror,

    Re: comedic lines. You may want to read the previous comments.

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  113. El Beto
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 12:57 pm | Permalink

    George RR Martin

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  114. conal
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 2:51 pm | Permalink

    ‘no cure for being a cunt’

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  115. garyd
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 3:12 pm | Permalink

    My favourite line from series 2 is not in the shortlist, Yoren saying before he died ” I always hated crossbows, they take too long to reload!!” slash!!!!

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  116. Max
    Posted August 19, 2012 at 6:38 pm | Permalink

    Arkash:
    “ANY MAN DIES WITH A CLEAN SWORD…. I’LL RAPE HIS FUCKING CORPSE !”

    That. Nothing like some gentle encouragement before a battle.

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  117. Posted August 19, 2012 at 11:29 pm | Permalink

    I’m not going to bother picking any of these. Most of them are only okay at best, and Catelyn’s one wasn’t quite delivered properly.

    There are far better and less cliche lines that the writers came up with that weren’t in the book.

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  118. andrea
    Posted August 20, 2012 at 12:13 am | Permalink

    Aegon the Conqueror,

    lol Aegon, Blackfish Blues is a girl too!

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  119. Stannis
    Posted August 20, 2012 at 1:28 am | Permalink

    “The good deed does not wash out the bad, nor the bad the good.” F***ing classic.

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  120. Moi
    Posted August 20, 2012 at 1:33 am | Permalink

    Jason,
    Couldn’t agree more….

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  121. nenya
    Posted August 20, 2012 at 3:38 am | Permalink

    write in;

    Sansa: I will pray for your safe return.
    Tyrion: Will you?
    Sansa: Just as I pray for the King’s.

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  122. Aegon the Conqueror
    Posted August 20, 2012 at 6:45 am | Permalink

    andrea,

    Can you hear that? its the sound of my palm striking my forehead.

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  123. Yellow Dog
    Posted August 20, 2012 at 11:52 am | Permalink

    Omar Brown,

    Omar, I don’t want to take this personally, but is there some reason my registration from Friday is still pending on the forum?

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  124. Yellow Dog
    Posted August 20, 2012 at 12:33 pm | Permalink

    Draig,

    Yes, indeed and thank you for the reminder. Backed Karstark off quite well and without dragons, either.

    Also:

    “Brienne. Your sword.”

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  125. molly mcintyre
    Posted August 20, 2012 at 2:29 pm | Permalink

    Sayslah,

    Agreed!

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  126. Elaine
    Posted August 20, 2012 at 9:30 pm | Permalink

    Jason:
    I don’t think I can vote for one of those when the best line of the season was, “There’s no cure for being a c**t.” – Bronn

    That would get my vote. I don’t think any of the options are very good.

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  127. Elaine
    Posted August 20, 2012 at 9:39 pm | Permalink

    OIC…there’ll be another poll for comedic lines. Still, as far as dramatic lines go, this is a dreadful selection. Not only did Bran, Theon, and Rodrik have better lines than these, but Cersei, Varys, Catelyn, and Tyrion all had better choices.

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  128. Winter Is Coming
    Posted August 20, 2012 at 9:50 pm | Permalink

    Elaine, sorry to hear that. We deliberated long and hard over these selections. It’s a very hard category to narrow down. There are many worthy contenders. I disagree that the selection is “dreadful” though. All five lines are quite good, even if they aren’t your personal favorites.

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  129. Posted August 20, 2012 at 10:20 pm | Permalink

    TheFlayedLady:
    The Hound. Always choose The Hound.

    Next year I’ll be saying that about Ramsay but only cos he’ll

    if I don’t.

    Reek, reek! It rhymes with weak!

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  130. Posted August 20, 2012 at 10:36 pm | Permalink

    Personally the imp has my vote given the options here but he still wins out if we could choose any quote at all it would unquestionably be while Tyrion was speaking to Varys above the blackwater ramparts;
    “My brother was the youngest kingsguard in history, my sister became queen at the age of nineteen… When I reached manhood my father put me in charge of all the drains and cisterns in Casterley rock; The water never flowed better and all the shit found its way to the sea!”

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  131. I Am So Sorry
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 7:38 am | Permalink

    Close between Tyrion and Varys, but Varys had the edge.

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  132. girl.took.black
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 7:43 pm | Permalink

    Where is Margaery’s line? Seriously.

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  133. Mrs. H'ghar
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 8:20 pm | Permalink

    nenya:
    write in;

    Sansa: I will pray for your safe return.
    Tyrion: Will you?
    Sansa: Just as I pray for the King’s.

    Yeaaaaaaaaaa booooyyyyyyyyyyzzzzz. A woman thinks this scene is where we see Sansa beginning to “get” how she can manipulate the situation to just annoy Joffrey a little bit and throw him off his focus. Love her. And Arya, man did she have some great lines this season!

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  134. Ours is the Fury
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 9:41 pm | Permalink

    girl.took.black,

    What line? Seriously.

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  135. Mrs. H'ghar
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 10:22 pm | Permalink

    Ours is the Fury:
    girl.took.black,

    What line? Seriously.

    Margaery : “I want to be THE queen.” (A woman THINKS this may be the line g.t.b meant)

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  136. Posted August 23, 2012 at 3:38 am | Permalink

    Varys the best

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  137. Posted August 23, 2012 at 6:13 am | Permalink

    “Fuck the Kingsguard. Fuck the city. And fuck the king.” – The Hound

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  138. Theon Rules!
    Posted August 24, 2012 at 11:11 am | Permalink

    Anything by Pyat Pree. ANYTHING!

    “Children should be with their mother.”

    “We await in the House of the Undying.”

    So good, even if only for his creepy accent and delivery. Such an underrated part of season 2. That guy is a cult hero now amongst my friends who are fans of the show.

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