Tweeting @ Winterfell – Part 1
Here we go, nerds!
Twitter post time! The year-and-a-half wait is over! You know the drill. Let’s go.
(If you don’t know the drill, let’s go anyway! You’ll catch up! I have faith in you.)
For the non-indoctrinated, this is what we do:
I, your friendly neighborhood @Axechucker, grab as many GoT-related Tweets as humanly possible. I then log onto Watchers On The Wall, and put them in the (vague) order that coincides with the episode’s timeline. Occasionally I comment. When needed. Occasionally I ban people. Also when needed. These bans (#BANNED) usually last anywhere from 3 to 54 seconds, so people fear crossing me. I’m that important.
In years past, we used Storify in order to produce massive, miles-long works of Twitter performance art. These creations were beautiful. I wept. Now we just have this, alas: Posts as large as the usual room allotted for them. Seems tough, but we’ll make do. I’ll just have to be c–
I’ll have to be c–
C–
–oncise. (I know. Tough for me to say. Tough for you to read! But we’re all making sacrifices here!) Gone are the days I can post 12 tweets in a row of Taryn or Shelly just screaming. Sorry, kids! Be great or GTFO!
(That said, yes, there will be a Part 1 and a Part 2. Because that’s how I roll here.)
Let’s see how this went, shall we?
As the day dawned bright and blue, people were buzzing about a variety of GoT-related topics:
IT’S #GameofThrones PREMIERE DAY, YOU BEAUTIFUL BASTARDS. That’s it that’s the tweet.
— Sansa Snark (@TheSansaSnark) April 14, 2019
Happy #GameofThrones Day! Finally! https://t.co/TkR6bfPqED
— Cherylhe (@cherylhe) April 14, 2019
Things to do today:
1. Game
2. Of
3. Thrones— Jon Snow (@LordSnow) April 14, 2019
Zunni passed last year, but she had a wonderful life and was happily beloved and well. #GameofThrones #GoTS8 #GoTAtlantic https://t.co/CWm8dE6cGA
— Sansa Stark ❄️ (@TheLadySansa) April 15, 2019
R.I.P. Zunni. Good dog. (The ol’ girl outlived Lady by like x10.)
“He loved her, and she loved him.” My art of Daenerys and Jon from “The Dragon and the Wolf” #GameofThones #FortheThrone #FanArtFriday #DaenerysTargaryen #JonSnow pic.twitter.com/GfbJW99XFh
— Vanessa Cole (@vkcoleartist) April 12, 2019
Ready to watch game of thrones today like pic.twitter.com/7v2sTKZftO
— Mark Phillips (@SupremeDreams_1) April 14, 2019
Of course the episode leaked early. Thanks to those rebel rascals at….. DirectTV?
hbo's online security pic.twitter.com/EMll3UWyfw
— pine (@dracaras) August 17, 2017
O.o
This random ass ASoIaF meme came the fuck out of nowhere and won Meme Week:
I have too much free time pic.twitter.com/rYaJQSBLkr
— novecento (@wumwest) April 14, 2019
Full offense, I do not give a single shit if you’re the “1% of the population that hasn’t seen Game of Thrones” keep quiet and keep watching Friends lmaoo
— harley ☁️ (@princesszelduhh) April 14, 2019
So you don’t watch thrones and you like to brag about it. pic.twitter.com/UnHVvDx0Sn
— S (@SRoit) April 15, 2019
“Oh, I don’t even own a TV…” Hipster Edgelords gonna edgelord in hip ways!
How Game of Thrones ends: pic.twitter.com/Iadt1RUztu
— Elizabeth Bear (@matociquala) April 11, 2019
I maintain that there's only one person #ForTheThrone and @itsSHANGELA pic.twitter.com/tudXlGgRi5
— 5mash (@5mashed) February 28, 2019
I approve of both of these.
Today is the day. The beginning of the end of an era. So bittersweet. We’ve lost so much and been so inspired by strong characters. Don’t let us down D&D. @GameOfThrones #GameofThronesSeason8
— stinkerbell (@7373tinkerbell) April 14, 2019
DON’T LET US DOWN, D&D!
(And…. everyone else…!)
As usual, various wonderful peoples got ready for the premiere in various wonderful ways.
Today is a good day to remind you all that I have a life-sized Iron Throne in my living room. #gameofthrones #forthethrone #forMYthrone pic.twitter.com/aP9mpt96T8
— Sansa Snark (@TheSansaSnark) April 14, 2019
#GameOfThrones Eve, Hot Pie’s wolf bread* ready for #PremiereParty *its a sugar cookie pic.twitter.com/8xlzunwZO0
— Rachel Lane Walden (@PluckyLibrarian) April 14, 2019
I usually bust out some Ommegang GoT brews for Sunday nights, but this year I have an added treat to go with it.
Oreos were to go-to cookie of my youth (and Hershey bars were the go-to candy) so this will be nostalgic and perhaps bittersweet. I am ready for all the feels! #GoT
— Dan Delgado (@Varsuuk) April 14, 2019
Pics or it didn’t happen, Dan!
Party time! #GameofThrones #GoTS8 #lemoncakes pic.twitter.com/yYWwefHSdx
— Vanessa Cole (@vkcoleartist) April 14, 2019
The night is dark and full of lemoncakes.
#GoT snacks ready:
-Blood of the Dragon Chili (red and black beans)
-Jaime’s Balls (meatballs with either a Swedish or marinara dip, in celebration of him growing a pair)
-Lemon Cakes— wynnter (@WynntersHeart) April 15, 2019
Tonight, I will have this. I will need it. #GameofThrones #GoTS8 pic.twitter.com/nh9SnG6B1r
— Squire McSquireface (@you_there_boy) April 15, 2019
For the #GameofThrones premiere I celebrated with @breweryommegang Mother of Dragons. It’s a blend of a smoked porter and a Belgian kriek with a hint of cherry. It was fruity and delicious! pic.twitter.com/spjf8rAI3Y
— LadyJoannaSnark (@rebellegrrl) April 15, 2019
Coffee? CHECK! More coffee? CHECK! Vegan sweets? CHECK! Biscuits? CHECK! Coffee? CHECK!
Here we go… #GameofThrones #Season8 not long now!
— Sam Coleman (@SamColemanActor) April 14, 2019
Bingo. I made it. 4 versions. Starkalypse is having a #GameofThrones party on Sunday, y'all! pic.twitter.com/kBJlQwJn4d
— Starkalypse (@starkalypse) April 9, 2019
Bex preps like a champ.
A sour beer for a sour blonde @BreweryOmmegang #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/9SILdfLplq
— Starkalypse (@starkalypse) April 14, 2019
#gameofthrones Ready! pic.twitter.com/xyrO4AKtRY
— KellieisComing (@KellieIllichman) April 15, 2019
So proud of y’all! #GoT #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/O28v2eYGG7
— Thoros ❤️'s R'hllor (@ThorosLuvRhllor) April 15, 2019
Outside of the pilot, tonight is the single most important episode of #GameOfThrones yet.
It must blow wigs back.
— Aaron T. Starks (@StarkyLuv73) April 15, 2019
Predictions, hopes, dreams?
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH #GameofThrones #FortheThrone
— Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton (@BetseySHamilton) April 15, 2019
Sounds about right.
If Sandor doesn’t kill his brother, I will fucking light myself on fire in protest i s2g
— FPM (@FatPinkMast) April 15, 2019
imagine thinking i give a fuck about the incest going on during got please just give me sandor clegane
— SANDOR CLEGANE WARRIOR (@bernthaI) April 15, 2019
…A lot of Sandor hopes. And screaming. Well, let’s go see what this day brings!
Don't bother with tonight's #GameofThrones . I'm not in it.
— Ghost Snow (@GhostTheWolf) April 15, 2019
Poor pup. Relegated to [SPOILER] Elephantville.
Just wanted to say, a man loves you all.
Here we go. #FortheThrone
— Oz (@OzofThrones) April 15, 2019
Look, boss, I respect the hell out of you. But there’s no way a man can love everyone. We just don’t have that kinda staying power. (Right? Guys?? NO???) The Lover Of All People has to be a woman.
Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until 6 weeks. I shall take no woman, hold no parties, entertain no friends. I shall watch no other show and only discuss GoT. I shall live and die at my couch. I am the remote in the darkness. I am the watcher of the tv.
— Jon Snow (@LordSnow) April 14, 2019
Violence and Nudity, the show is definitely back. #GameofThrones
— Tara (@_Taradiddle_) April 15, 2019
Enjoy wonderful people!! #GameofThronesSeason8 pic.twitter.com/u6TUd0OnGo
— liam cunningham (@liamcunningham1) April 15, 2019
Thanks, Liam. I do dig it!
“Previously, on Game of Thrones…”
PREVIOUSLY ON #GameOfThrones
MOTHERFUCKING ICE ZOMBIES ARE ON THE WAY
EVERYONE IS FUCKED— Sarah Walsh (@BigDamnHerosSir) April 15, 2019
I'm ready. I'm fine? It's. Like I'm fine. I'm okay. I'm ready. And fine. #GameofThrones #GameofThronesSeason8
— Michal Pesach 5779 (@inkasrain) April 15, 2019
I’m getting butterflies. Maybe bats. #GOT8
— S (@SRoit) April 15, 2019
TWERK TO THE THEME SONG OR YOURE NOT REAL #got
— it's lady stoneheart, bitch (@harlotstarlet1) April 15, 2019
du du dudududu dudududu dudududu dudududu dudududu NAAAAA NAAAAAAA NA NA NA NAAAAAAAA NA NA NAAAAAAAAA dudududu dudududu dudududu NAAAAA NAAAAAA NA NA NA NAAAAAAAA NANANAAAAAAAAA du du dudududu dudududu dudududu dudududu dudududu dudududu DUDU DU DU DU NAAAA NAAAAA #GameofThrones
— Too School For Cool (@MadMakNY) April 15, 2019
WE GOT A NEW OPENING, FAM!
HOLY CRAP THIS NEW OPENING
— Haz (@HistoryofHaz) April 15, 2019
THEY CHANGED THE TITLE SEQUENCE. I WASN'T READY FOR THAT PLOTTWIST. WTF.#GameofThrones #GoTS8
— Squire McSquireface (@you_there_boy) April 15, 2019
I love the new intro so much #GameofThrones
— Becca (the 2019 Version) (@becca_diane11) April 15, 2019
The new opening credits have me screaming. Omg the WALL. #GameOfThrones
— Alexandra Ellis ⚾ (@AlexandraInTX) April 15, 2019
I'm gonna need to watch this titles sequence like 10 times to get what's happening here. #GoTs8 #GameofThrones
— Too School For Cool (@MadMakNY) April 15, 2019
The credits are making me cry, you guys. I need to be dead inside. #GOT
— Not Bri. Just me. (@BeautyBrienne) April 15, 2019
These. Credits. Are. Beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous.
I love how it starts at the Wall, to show the importance of the wight threat. #GameofThrones #GotS8
— GOT S8: The Rise of Mace Tyrell (@duckandcover) April 15, 2019
#GameofThrones got so much money they can redo their opening for no reason except looking FUCKING COOL #GameofThrones
— Starkalypse (@starkalypse) April 15, 2019
I mean, what else is there?
Nutter! That's a good sign.
— Alt_Qthulhu (@Alt_Qthulhu) April 15, 2019
Indeed! We open on a young lad in Winter Town…
I am this kid. I want to see it all, right now. #GameOfThrones #GOTS8 #WinterIsHere
— Nymeria, Queen of Wolves (@aerynsunx) April 15, 2019
It's a child I don't recognize… Surely he won't last. #GameofThrones
— Pastor X (@bastique) April 15, 2019
Oh, man. It's a small kid. He's gonna die, isn't he?#GameofThrones #GoTS8
— Squire McSquireface (@you_there_boy) April 15, 2019
Eventually. Count on it! Valar Moghulis.
Don't think I don't recognize "The King's Arrival" remix and don't think I WON'T COMMENT ON IT. I'M CRYING. THE LAST TIME THIS WAS HEARD WAS WHEN ROBERT AND NED MET IN S1. #GameofThrones #GotS8
— GOT S8: The Rise of Mace Tyrell (@duckandcover) April 15, 2019
First recall to the first season is the little boy running to get a better look at the army marching into Winterfell just like Bran in S1E1 #GoT
— Thoros ❤️'s R'hllor (@ThorosLuvRhllor) April 15, 2019
Arya, along with all of Winter Town, watch the Unsullied arrive…
The unsullied hit the north!!! #greyworm #GameOfThornes
— Khal Swivel (@Bigswivel34) April 15, 2019
The locals lining the streets – all I see are future soldiers in the army of the dead #GameofThrones #GOT #got8 #forthethrone
— KellieisComing (@KellieIllichman) April 15, 2019
First world problems but seeing NW bros as non-NW is hurting my immersion, haha.
— Alt_Qthulhu (@Alt_Qthulhu) April 15, 2019
Belfast-local problems.
I feel kinda bad for all those Unsullied going from desert to winter. #GameofThrones #GameofThronesSeason8
— Kate and Newt (@GusAndLeo) April 15, 2019
When the Northerners saw black people #DemThrones pic.twitter.com/OiIC6omzhx
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) April 15, 2019
I've never related more to a "Game of Thrones" scene than when the Northern folk saw people of color for the first time.
— Akash Gay Saran (@AkashSmarts) April 15, 2019
big 'POC family roadtrip in the boonies' energy here #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/8uzIRfE6Tb
— Saladin Ahmed (@saladinahmed) April 15, 2019
"Thankfully they aren't freezing their balls off." Mr. of Tarth
I may or may not have slugged him. #GOT— Not Bri. Just me. (@BeautyBrienne) April 15, 2019
Yes, well done.
Dany and Jon arrived too!
Did anyone else get a little choked up watching Dany and Jon when they arrived at Winterfell? #GameofThrones #Winterfell
— ???? Esoteric Little Fruit Bat ⓥ ???? (@Phoenixs_Flame_) April 15, 2019
Honestly, I don't even have one thing to say right now. I am sitting here watching with open-mouthed awe. I missed this show so much. And I'm going to miss it even more when it's over. #GameOfThrones
— Paloma Crankypants (@PaleGirlSquad) April 15, 2019
Jon: "Northerners don't much trust outsiders."
Dany: (Drogon and Rhaegal fly overhead) "AND?"#GameofThrones #GotS8
— GOT S8: The Rise of Mace Tyrell (@duckandcover) April 15, 2019
A certain Mr. Clegane arrives.
LOOK AT HOW CUTE HE IS
— SANDOR CLEGANE WARRIOR (@bernthaI) April 15, 2019
THERES GONNA BE A SANDOR AND SANSA REUNION
— SANDOR CLEGANE WARRIOR (@bernthaI) April 15, 2019
Um.
if i don’t get a properfu king sandor and sansa reunion i will lose my goddamn mind i have waited years i want my reunion
— SANDOR CLEGANE WARRIOR (@bernthaI) April 15, 2019
…Yeah… about that.
Ooh she sees the Hound AND GENDRY!!!!!! Gurl, that smirk lol #GoTs8 #GameofThrones
— Too School For Cool (@MadMakNY) April 15, 2019
Arya's smirks are worth 10,000 normal smirks. #GameofThrones #GotS8E1
— J. Dianne Dotson (@jdiannedotson) April 15, 2019
JON DIDNT SEE ARYA AND NEITHER DID THE HOUND OR GENDRY pic.twitter.com/dYPV4zHKga
— catch me if you hann (@feellikepdiddy) April 15, 2019
Guess who wasn’t on the list for @Maisie_Williams birthday party… #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/VzxU9U7Gqy
— Sky Atlantic (@skyatlantic) April 15, 2019
It really feels like so many seasons coming together.
— House of Black&White (@vahlamorgulis) April 15, 2019
Tyrion and Varys share a carriage ride…
Time check, how long was it before the first eunuch joke?! #GameofThones
— Sarah Walsh (@BigDamnHerosSir) April 15, 2019
Dunno, but… See below:
First Dialogue of Season 8 was Tyrion and Varys talking about balls #GoT
— Thoros ❤️'s R'hllor (@ThorosLuvRhllor) April 15, 2019
Someone needs to explain to Tyrion that he’s no longer speaking truth to power when he insults people a la s2.
He isn’t the underdog anymore and his eunuch jokes are the epitome of punching down #GameofThrones
— Petra Halbur (@PLHalbur) April 15, 2019
Not a lot of people were amused by Tyrion going baseline. But everyone soon forgot about that, because…..
THAR BE DRAGONS Y’ALL!!!! #GameOfThrones #ThronesYall #ForTheThrone
— Margaery Tyrell @ThatShelf (@Margaery_Tyrell) April 15, 2019
Idk if the north were more shocked to see the dragons or black people lol. #DemThrones #gameofthrones
— Sylvia (@SylviaObell) April 15, 2019
Dany can you have your kids not terrorize the peasants please #GoTS8 #GameOfThrones
— Mary (@dainenyu) April 15, 2019
The dragons are kinda assholes with their fly overs #GameofThrones
— Becca (the 2019 Version) (@becca_diane11) April 15, 2019
“Negative, Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.”
arya's face when she sees the dragons #gameofthrones
— julie (@heyjulieann) April 15, 2019
One quick Draconic Transition to Winterfell later…
SANSA'S FACE WHEN SHE SEES THE DRAGONS #GAMEOFTHRONES
— julie (@heyjulieann) April 15, 2019
Bran and Jon reunite! It’s… happy … ish?
Yup. I knew Bran was going to blow the moment. Lord of subtlety. #GoT
— S (@SRoit) April 15, 2019
Bran. The Debbie Downer of Winterfell. #GameofThrones #GoTS8
— Lauren (@pinklem73) April 15, 2019
Robobran back online.
Bruv, got a light? #GameOfThrones #GoTAtlantic pic.twitter.com/DB7IvE1P0e
— The Night King (@WightsKing) April 15, 2019
Bran's "I watched you have sex SO MUCH already" face is peak smug
— 5mash (@5mashed) April 15, 2019
Bran looks like Maester Luwin and has for awhile now. #GOT
— Not Bri. Just me. (@BeautyBrienne) April 15, 2019
Yep. I see it! A nice tip o’ the hat. I miss Donald Sumpter.
“Winterfell is yours, Your Grace.”
Sansa is like, I've seen flatterers. Go on. #GameofThrones
— mW (@mW_) April 15, 2019
I’m pretty sure this is my exact face at work every time someone asks me if they will glow in the dark after their X-ray #GoTS8 pic.twitter.com/1giYelo0Yf
— Rickon’s Wight Legs (@caseykassidy) April 15, 2019
Sansa over here acting like Nicki Minaj sideying Dany like Cardi B at the Met Gala #GoTS8
— I like this one (@TheLadyShelly) April 15, 2019
Bran AintNobodyGotTimeForThat Stark #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/aeuaT0Rkdw
— Ygritte (@YgritteTheWild) April 15, 2019
Bran “The NO FUN Police” Stark strikes again.
Inside, young Ned Umber is given supplies and may now return to Last Hearth.
(This should go well.)
Um, no. No. Please don't send Baby Lord Umber back to the Last Hearth. Please. It's too late. #GameOfThrones #GOTS8 #WinterIsHere
— Nymeria, Queen of Wolves (@aerynsunx) April 15, 2019
As usual, Lyanna Mormont spittin’ her truths…
LYANNA STARK READING FOR FILTH #GameofThrones
— Starkalypse (@starkalypse) April 15, 2019
Shouldn't she be in bed???#LyannaMormont#GameofThrones #ForTheThrone #GOTS8 #GOTAtlantic
— Daenerys Targaryen (@danygonebad) April 15, 2019
Jon to Lyanna M:#GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/f4rtYoYtfV
— Gendry (@BastardGendry) April 15, 2019
And then everyone else tries to have their say. It’s kind of a mess.
Tyrion trying to speak sense. #GameofThrones
— Shelly Ren (@shellyren79) April 15, 2019
Winter may have come, but everyone must be keeping warm with all these sick burns. #GameofThrones
— Barnabeacle (@WhiskeyWin) April 15, 2019
"Our people haven't been friends in the past"#TyrionLannister with the most obvious statement ever#GameofThrones #FORTHETHRONE #GOTAtlantic #GoTS8
— Daenerys Targaryen (@danygonebad) April 15, 2019
Sansa: Faileesi.
Dany: …
Sansa: You heard me. #GameofThrones #GoTS8— Cersei I, Champion of Wineries, Slayer of Grapes (@NiceQueenCersei) April 15, 2019
I don't even want to know what Winterfell is doing with all the horseshit. #GameofThrones
— Tara (@_Taradiddle_) April 15, 2019
Dany and Sansa are behaving like fire and ice (it's funny b/c their hair colors are the opposite :p) and I'm living for it, but also they better get on the same page asap. I *need* my two queens to kick some ass together ❄ (4/8)
— Sonja #SaveODAAT (@infiniterain) April 15, 2019
Oooooh a li’l tension between Sansa and Daenerys. “What do dragons eat, anyway?” “Whatever they want.” pic.twitter.com/fcLkSocWZG