You may remember the climactic Jaime vs. Ned duel got the lightsaber treatment a couple months back. Well, now the epic battle of the Clegane brothers has been “lightsaberafied”.
Last weekend, the 2012 college football season kicked off here in the States. A critical play in the Western Michigan-Illinois game provided one of the more unexpected Game of Thrones pop culture references…
Winter Is Coming: The play-by-play announcer for that game was Anish Shroff. He became a fan of the series after watching the show. His brother convinced him to read the books and he is up to A Feast for Crows now. Anish will be calling the Michigan State-Central Michigan game today at 3:30 PM ET on ESPNU. Will he be able to work another GoT reference into his coverage?
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If that were a real lightsaber Ser Loras would’ve been dead at the first strike.
However it would explain how The Mountain was able to cut that horse’s head so easily.
Rukie44Quote Reply
Can’t wait until they due the whole entire battle of Blackwater Bay with lightsabers.
sunspearQuote Reply
“Is that sharp?”
EPNQuote Reply
“its very sharp!”
G_LeeQuote Reply
*Vrooooosh*
Cary StormQuote Reply
that was simply genious, the reference;
would be nice if that became a real proverb; F**ck every razor sharp; there is a new sheriff in town and its name is Valyrian Steel^^
nap-DesaixQuote Reply
random thought, how clean-shaven would I be had i owned a VS dagger? so much want
JP DayneQuote Reply
I’m gonna be honest i’m starting to find these posts tiring already and the almost no information about the show at all is only make it worse . I wish we had the making of blog like last year at least .
Claudiu GherganuQuote Reply
Claudiu Gherganu,
Ohhhh you find it tiring? Shiit man, parties over. I guess the site should just be closed down until March then.
Or do want the fine folk here to start magicing up news/breaking laws to get it?
Jeez… some people….
KyleQuote Reply
Claudiu Gherganu,
take it easy man
novichasoQuote Reply
Apparently Sandor and Samuel L. Jackson have the same taste in lightsaber colors.
LordStarkingtonQuote Reply
hahhaha great Sat GoT Laughs this week haha both those vids were awesome. “it’s very sharp” ROFLMFAO
Dave BrownellQuote Reply
Kyle,
I don’t know man, i’m just losing interest in the site and the series . I know it’s not really the fault of the runners of the site but HBO but still . Last year i had the books at least but know i don’t really have anything to keep me interested .
Claudiu GherganuQuote Reply
That’s awesome hearing a GOT reference in an American handball game.
Al SwearengenQuote Reply
Claudiu then just leave the site. If not stop complaining!
Lol Sandor has a purple lightsaber and carries a hankerchief around. Find that quite amusing.
Aegon the ConquerorQuote Reply
Hopefully Anish Shroff can give another Valyrian Steel shoutout in todays game, as the company Valyrian Steel is headquartered in East Lansing, MI, home of the Michigan State Spartans!
MaxQuote Reply
Claudiu Gherganu,
First world problems.
LexQuote Reply
The videos never play on my mobile.
At least I can view the Claudiu bashing!
But let’s not make him feel ostricized. He has some good points even though he is dour most of the time.
RygarQuote Reply
Sandor with purple lightsaber…so fitting
Tyrion4LyfeQuote Reply
Claudiu Gherganu,
Or you can just be patient and wait for the next series, see the thing about not loosing interest is to not look up everything about the third season in the off season.
The mighty hodorQuote Reply
“That one cuts like Valyrian steel.” That is strong. I also liked the clueless commentator, who was like “Is that sharp?” “It’s very sharp.” I’ve been a fan of Anish Shroff since he dominated ESPN’s “Dream Job,” only to get screwed because he was so much better than everyone else that he was judged by a much higher standard. But he worked hard and ended up at ESPN anyway. And I’m glad to see that he’s also a fan of Game of Thrones and is reading the books.
JohnQuote Reply
Bo Shembeckler, RIP.
WildSeedQuote Reply
At tumblr is that Essaouira in Marocco will be the place from Dany storyline. I’m shure that this place will be Astapor: http://www.onthegotours.com/repository/SurftheNewYearItineraryMainXmasandNewYearsMorocco-88651269542127_800_600.jpg
http://www.magicmorocco.com/essaouira_morocco.html
http://cdni.condenast.co.uk/646×430/d_f/essaouira_cnt_18nov09_iStock_b_1.jpg
bonQuote Reply
A woman observes that we have a new being in the world of Westeros, not the grumkin, but Claudiu the Grump-kin. Sorry man, couldn’t help myself. I am on my 3rd reading of the books now, it seems you notice different things on repeated readings, why not read the series again or read a new series of books while waiting for March? No need to get all GRUMPY. With the internet and numerous films and books available at your local library, there’s not need for a person to be bored anymore. So chill Mr. Grump-kin, time will go by quickly enough. It is known.
PS, A woman thoroughly enjoys the light-saber adaptations of the fight scenes, sort of like a cinematic S’mores.
Mrs. H’gharQuote Reply
bon,
Actually I’m the one who posted it on Tumblr. :)
http://wicnet.tumblr.com/post/31147370790/a-casting-call-for-extras-has-revealed-that-the
Ours is the FuryQuote Reply
JP Dayne,
It is said that a man once tried to shave with a valyrian steel blade and cut his head off! I don’t think you want that :P
The InstrumentalistQuote Reply
I don’t really know what’s your problem with me but i have a right to have an opinion on this site just like everybody else and who the hell do you think you are to tell me what do to or not to ?
Claudiu GherganuQuote Reply
I realise now that i probably overreacted a bit but the insult wasn’t needed as i always respected you the most on this site . But i see that i was wrong and you’re just like everybody else .
Claudiu GherganuQuote Reply
Cheer up, guys. It gets better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGUKDZFiy-A
Dorne is bullshit!
Here’s what Renly thinks:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9u2rjNdGE1qcgvo4o1_500.jpg
ANiceChiantiQuote Reply
Claudiu Gherganu,
I think he was referring to the fact that you were complaining about how this site is run, to which he replied for you to leave it since you seem to dislike it. Everyone is totally free to have an opinion, but sometimes… you can be a little bit of a debbie downer, you know?
Not trying to be mean or anything but all comments I’ve seen from you are negative. I’m not exactly the biggest optimist myself but there is a point where it gets a little unnerving to others present. Again, not trying to offend, just sayin’.
The InstrumentalistQuote Reply
And how that does excuse him of being a self righteous arrogant prick ? This place is turning into westeros with all this guys saying what they want and mods favoritism . I’m sure this comment will be deleted but i don’t care because i’m not posting on this site again anyway . Have fun attacking people when you want because that’s what you know to do to best . Also i least i had courage and commented with my real name unlike some people here who have their fantasy names .
Claudiu GherganuQuote Reply
Claudiu Gherganu,
We just can’t understand why you can’t be friendly. You seem to have some good insights but your sometimes abrasive words ( and I am not talking about your opinion) prevents us from opening up a dialogue with you. This is what so great about this site is that we are all very chummy here.
And if you prefer not to buy into our friendly atmosphere then maybe the site isn’t for you. We respect opinion on this site greatly, we just don’t care to be attacked for our opinions or to be told that those same opinions are idiotic in an angry first strike manner.
I hope you don’t leave as I would like to see your insights used for the forces of good instead of evil. :-)
Joshua TaylorQuote Reply
Claudiu Gherganu,
Dude you are such a sensitive drama queen. Get a life.
If you don’t like what you’re seeing here, and has lost interest in the series, what the hell are you even doing here? I think that’s what Aegon tried to tell you.
It doesn’t make any sense. You are on a website about a specific TV show based on a specific series of books and you aren’t interested in it anymore? Can you really not think of anything else to do? Don’t you have any friends? Why don’t you go out with them or find some other source of entertainment without ruining everyone else’s enjoyment of this site?
You are such a douchebag. Sorry for the insult, but its true. You aren’t bound by an oath to be on this site, are you?
Game Of ThongsQuote Reply
bon,
Ours is the Fury,
That place looks beautiful, thanks for looking it up! I don’t know how many Emmys GoT will win in the future but it’s definitely shaping up to be the best looking show on TV in terms of sets and scenery. Kudos to their location scout!
MachaQuote Reply
Macha,
I agree with you entirely. It’s a show with best views I have ever seen.
bonQuote Reply
On a lighter note (heh, lighter, lightsaber Lols!) I found out that the dude that played the mountain in season 1 studied drama at the university I go to (university of Newcastle Australia) how freaking cool is that!!
The mighty hodorQuote Reply
Anybody watch Dr. Who last night? If only Robb Stark had the good Doctor on his side!
Joshua TaylorQuote Reply
Claudiu Gherganu,
stop complaining about your personal feelings. nobody here cares that you are bored or whatever, school is gonna start soon and judging by your facebook page I think that should keep you nice and busy and off the site. ar fi fain daca iti iei bacu, nu?
alexQuote Reply
So let me get this straight, I’m not allowed to tell you to stop complaining, but it’s perfectly allright for you to call me a self righteous arrogant prick? Your standars do not make sense. I do not have a problem with your opinions, only the way you deliver them. I find it quite amusing that you say this place is becoming westeros.org and yet you are the one who most represents this change in my mind. Most of the people are very friendly and open here, all accept you. Your negativity and prickly nature is quite off putting.
I think you are overly paranoid as you read insults in little jests like the one made my the very friendly Mr’s H’ghar and respond with cold and mean insults.
As for your so called courage, I have revealed my name several times on this site as well as given my facebook profile and email adress. Do not make the mistake to think I hide behind my pseudonym.
I hope you see this, but I will cry no tears if you never post on this site again, don’t think anyone will and that’s no one’s fault but your own.
Joshua, Instrumentalist, Game of Tongs, thank you for trying to reason with him, but I fear you will get no where with this one.
Aegon the ConquerorQuote Reply
Let’s stop it with the personal attacks and instead start coming up with other GoT references that Anish could drop in his upcoming games.
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
Winter Is Coming,
I’ll bite:
“You call that a pass? This guy is as useless as nipples on a breastplate.”
“X team remains unbent, unbowed, unbroken”
Joshua TaylorQuote Reply
Just found this meme on the internetz. I think it’s rather clever. :D
PepiQuote Reply
Both of those links are hilarious, especially the Baratheon brothers picture.
Pastor_of_MuppetsQuote Reply
This isn’t funny (or new), but it’s the best world tour you’re going to get:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3vqcbJwgCI&feature=related
WatsonQuote Reply
Pepi,
All hail GOT memes! :D There’s nothing more awesome than going on the internet and seeing people talking about Game of Thrones or making inside jokes. When I spot it I turn into the cockroach from Family Guy…
The InstrumentalistQuote Reply
You.have.to.watch.THIS.
One- man Blackwater.
Not TodayQuote Reply
A man does not realize that a woman was jesting in an attempt to lighten the mood? Apologies, as insult was not the intent. Just joking on the term “grumkin” which reminded a woman of the word “grumpy,” a slang term for “moody and surly” which is what many of us are while waiting for the next season. Please accept a woman’s apologies and realize that most of us are trying to have some fun here.
Mrs. H’gharQuote Reply
I’ve been hoping someone would make this video, thanks!
LexQuote Reply
Winter Is Coming,
Here’s one:
“Fuck Football, Fuck Football, and Fuck Football. We need Hockey!”
RygarQuote Reply
Well let’s see….more comments for Anish and other commentators to use in the American football madness that now begins (as Jaqen watches the Jets). How about:
-You can tell when WINTER IS COMING when the coaches and players start wearing their long-sleeved uniforms and capes.
-Every team is in the hunt for the Super Bowl, and WINTER IS COMING!
-The Detroit Lions are working on improving this year, the Lions are saying HEAR ME ROAR!
-The NY Giants have no help from mammoths this year, but Lord Commander Eli Manning has the team well in hand.
-If the Eagles face the Panthers this year, look in the crowd for Varamyr Sixskins…he could even effect the outcome of the game!
Mrs. H’gharQuote Reply
This.
On a related note, what new pop-up castles should we be seeing next season? Riverrun and Astapor obviously, but I’m also wondering if we’ll start seeing the Dreadfort in place of Winterfell. What about Mance’s camp, north of the Wall?
Pastor_of_MuppetsQuote Reply
Apparently the Lions won today…Hear Me Roar indeed. (A woman grumbles incoherently under breath as a true Stark supporter).
Mrs. H’gharQuote Reply
Mrs. H’ghar,
Don’t waste your breath, the boy only has one pov and that is his own.
Aegon the ConquerorQuote Reply
Wrong school, terrible spelling. Try again.
KGQuote Reply
Rygar,
Amen, as a proud Ottawan I am of course a Senators fan, I hope we have actually have a season! The last big strike I remember was when the big baseball strike. Even with all that awesomeness with two World Series under their belt The Blue Jays never recovered from that. I don’t want the same to happen to the Sens!
Joshua TaylorQuote Reply
Great. I feel better now.
GrzebykKQuote Reply
Yes. University of Michigan, not Michigan State Univ. and Bo Schembechler , to be
exact. Great team. Miss watching from home in the Caribbean, we do not have many
” Schembechlers ” in town :D
WildSeedQuote Reply
Those are spot on but I’ll wager ” Most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it ”
( Tyrion quotes ) for the losing team.
WildSeedQuote Reply
Wrong on so many levels, but I couldn’t help but laugh.
http://cdn.chud.com/9/90/9075e25f_SRzHv.jpeg
Pastor_of_MuppetsQuote Reply
ANiceChianti,
I’d seen the vid but that pic has brightened my day! Love it! :0)
YvyBQuote Reply
You guys are totally cheering me up today! Thank you :D
YvyBQuote Reply
ANiceChianti,
Are these fans of the books/show trying to be funny? Or are they trolling? Not good for the books or the show!
Joshua TaylorQuote Reply
Funny video with a GoT reference at the end on College Humor. Thought I´d share it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMxoh2QEvlg
G_LeeQuote Reply
So true … Ha!
dizzy_34Quote Reply
How about doing the game as Hodor?
dizzy_34Quote Reply
Winter Is Coming,
“… the crowd is roaring like the Titan of Braavos”
“After that hit, they’re going to need a time out to check the field for rubies.”
“…sacked him like Robert taking down Rhaegar.”
Multiple opportunities to have a double entendre between sacking a city and sacking a quarterback, ” XX looks like [city] after [relevant attacker] came through.”
“The offense is advancing like a Dothraki khalassar!”
“…XX is tossing off defenders like Joffrey’s Hound.”
“[The offense] didn’t get anywhere with that play; [the defense] was readier than Robb Stark in the Whispering Wood.”
“…XX is cutting through defenders like Syrio Forel.”
“Talk about a goal-line stance. Inside the 15, this defence is tougher than The Wall.”
Judy BoumaQuote Reply
A woman loves these!
Mrs. H’gharQuote Reply
I’m assuming it was fans, (or else, why bother?) but I thought it just summed up a lot of readers’ attitudes that I’ve been hearing about lately. I agree with it on some levels, but certainly not others. To be honest, I likely wouldn’t have shared it, except for the “Dorne in bullshit!” line, which was well-delivered and rang so true that it literally had me laughing out loud. As YvyB said, it’s really the picture that is more likely to do the cheering, as opposed to the video.
ANiceChiantiQuote Reply
You know nothing Reporter man
FrankQuote Reply
I am Rangers fan and we have a lot of Hype to live up to. A lockout will be the demise of the NHL.
RygarQuote Reply
ANiceChianti,
I’m a Dorne fan so I guess it fell flat for me. Oh wells.
Joshua TaylorQuote Reply
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