So here’s a fun way Game of Thrones is affecting the wider culture: according to the New York Post,Steve Saperstein — a candidate running to represent the 46th Assembly District in the New York State Assembly — wants to march disgraced politicians through the streets of Albany, and openly admits that he got the idea by watching Cersei Lannister’s Walk of Atonement scene from the Game of Thrones season 5 finale.
"Politicians who have no respect for their constituents should be shamed. These politicians who rob, cheat and corrupt our system of government should be forced to do a perp walk ‘Game of Thrones’ style.’"
Saperstein is running to replace Pamela Harris, who recently resigned after pleaded guilty to stealing funds meant to help victims of Hurricane Sandy, among other things. Saperstein’s proposal would only apply to future cases, though.
Oh, and if you’re wondering, neither nudity nor forced haircuts are part of Saperstein’s plan. But even in its reduced form, it’s getting plaudits from people like Douglas Kellogg, the state projects director for Americans for Tax Reform:
"Anything that shakes up a status quo that has led to so many corruption trials and the fracturing of the public trust is welcome. But I don’t think the Albany lawmakers who continue to abuse the system can feel shame."
Will we see actual Walks of Atonement soon? The campaign continues.
In other funnies (although that last one is only funny until it actually happens), a different steve — the one on YouTube — continues his Game of Thrones by watching the episodes completely out of order. This week: “Hardhome,” the seminal season 5 classic where Jon Snow stares down the Night King:
“Bastard king is the master of conveniently getting bailed out of tricky situations.” And how.
Speaking of the Bastard of Winterfell, I somehow missed this Funny or Die parody of the Jon Snow assassination scene when it went up a few years ago. May it brighten your Tuesday:
For the swatch.
Next: Emilia Clarke (Daenerys) says a heartfelt goodbye to Game of Thrones
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