GoT S.06 Tribute

Jul 15, 2016 11:51 AM

bronayne

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"It's like in the great stories Mr. Frodo,

the ones that really mattered.

Full of darkness

and danger they were,

and sometimes you didn't want to know the end

because how could the end be happy?

How could the world go back to the way it was

when so much bad had happened?

But in the end it's only a passing thing this shadow,

even darkness must pass.

A new day will come,

and when the sun shines

it'll shine out the clearer.

Those were the stories that stayed with you,

that meant something even if you were too small to understand why.

But I think Mr. Frodo, I do understand,

I know now folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back,

only they didn't.

They kept going because they were holding on to something."

"What are we holding onto, Sam?"

"That there's some good in the world, Mr. Frodo,

and it's worth fighting for."

10 years ago | Likes 70 Dislikes 1

That quote has always stuck with me, after reading the books and watching the movies

10 years ago | Likes 36 Dislikes 0

You just successfully combined my two favorite things. I have to change my underwear and light a cigarette now.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ha! Implying that Dany will do anything good for westeros. She's a kill crazy targaryen who constantly has to be told not to burn people!

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10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I would have posted a gif of slow clap, but I don't have one right now. Use your imagination.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Well I need to have LOTR marathon now.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I cant look at that Cersei one without it looking like she has a oddly long neck

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Everyone needs a Sam.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Bravo zulu! Well done! And damn, I had forgotten how eloquent and insightful Tolkein could be at times.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wdid7I2QIw An old favourite.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I don't even watch GoT and I liked this.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Hodor... :,(

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

There needs to be a video edit of this.

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10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Took two amazing works and made them blend together. Well done sire

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"If you think GoT will have an happy ending, you haven't paid attention." - Anon

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Been paying *

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"OMG I can't believe we all used to wear our hair that way." —future them, maybe

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10 years ago | Likes 63 Dislikes 0

That pissed me off, just a bit, cus I love him.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Love this actor. So glad he's in the show! Can't wait to see what's in store for him.

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

Oh honey...

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

For a second, I was scared I mis-remembered.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Why am I crying??

10 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Because you have a soul.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ahhhh i need more!

10 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

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10 years ago (deleted Oct 21, 2024 11:41 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Love applying my favorite frost poem to ASOIAF. Never thought about it before. Nicely done!

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

https://youtu.be/XAAp_luluo0

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How do you have no upvotes and no comments. God I love ERBH so much.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That picture of hodor... Its too soon....

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The next day, I was seeing 3D printed doorstops carved in his name. That was too soon.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Two of my favorite worlds.

10 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

lol this current one doesn't count, huh?

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Not at all

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I still think Dany is the villain

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

be a sort of "see how much she overcame? see what she could have been?" kind of thing maybe? (2

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

She's a fire hungry nutcase like the Mad King. #NotMyQueen

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

She's not a villain, but she's not the song of ice and fire.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It's Jon Snow... He's both a stark and a targaryan

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yep, but I'm mostly just saying that she's not a villain but she's also not the "hero" if there would be one

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Pleeeeeaaaase let that mean that she'll be another unexpected fatality. I want her to get eaten by her own dragons.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm assuming she'll be a sacrifice in the great war

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I can only hope.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I definitely started to see hints of it but don't think it will happen especially with Tyrion around her. I think maybe it's supposed to (1

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I like this. Well done.

10 years ago | Likes 510 Dislikes 2

I don't, but I appreciate the effort.

10 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 16

Yikes, rough crowd. Sorry for the downvotes.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I wear them like armor, they can never be used to hurt me.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Do you dislike the quote or the post?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thank you, I'm glad!

10 years ago | Likes 49 Dislikes 0

So goooooooood!!!! ::happy tears::

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I wish I could think of something cool to say but this is just awesome, OP! :-)

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Tormund is a freaking hot beast. *kisses to him*

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That scene with Tormund and Brienne made me squeal with joy. His expression is just priceless. :D

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Lol! I know... Though I'd hate to think he's attracted to her because she reminds him of his "lady bear friend" LOL

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Literally my face whilst scrolling down xD

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George R.R.Martin always said he was inspired by Tolkien. So, well done.

10 years ago | Likes 489 Dislikes 7

I think it kinda goes without saying, yes.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Him and every other fantasy writer

10 years ago | Likes 153 Dislikes 2

There were fantasy authors that came before him.

10 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 12

Yeah, but Tolkien is the grandfather of modern fantasy

10 years ago | Likes 73 Dislikes 1

He was a turning point to be sure. I would say "father" rather than "grandfather", if we're talking about modern fantasy, though.

10 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 4

The genre was on the verge of death and he not only reinvigorated it to new heights but fleshed out lore that is most of what we have now.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

If he wasn't the first, how can "every" fantasy author be inspired by him?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Yea, I get the technicality you wanted to point out, I commented on the fact that fantasy, as we know, it only exists because of him.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Thank you Watson, Every fantasy writer is inspired by Tolkien.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

He also said he wanted to destroy the fantasy genre. Make it new.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Kinda full of himself sometimes though. Says that, but then he has also criticized Tolkien's writing a lot.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

He only really states that he doesnt like the way it all ended. The hero's prevailing over a dark lord and such. Just goes against his way

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He has also commented on things like what about their "taxes or policy" etc. Criticizing the lack of 'realism' in Tolkien's fantasy.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So he criticizes a lack of realism in a genre called fantasy. Seems legit.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He's also said he didn't want to copy Tolkien. The world doesn't need more good guy vs. Bad guy fantasy... One might say he broke the wheel.

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As the last two books devolve into a fight against ultimate evil...

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

There are plenty that avoids that. Most of it just doesn't catch on like wildfire among readers like GOT managed to.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Only people who don't read fantasy thinks GRR Martin is doing something unique. I've had bloodthirstier dungeon masters than him.

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

The players are the ones who are truly terrifying.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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10 years ago (deleted Jul 15, 2016 8:36 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Ahem. The Night King

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Except the Mountain.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Some say he broke the wheel...of time.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Yusss!

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But most Tolkien villains are not just 'bad' - Saruman, Sauron, Denethor. And Tolkien wrote a heroic saga - different genres from Martin.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Tolkien wrote a heroic saga that subverted the core principle of the genre! Aragorn is an Achilles, but Hobbits are our heroes.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Inspired by him in a world building sense but other than that he tries to do the opposite I.E. We will not get a happy ending to ASOIF

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

One aspect doesnt equal "opposite". He wants a grittier reality to his writing but that's like the other half of a road rather than a fork.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Jamie's a good ex. some1 who was bad but now is good. Cersei also sees herself as good when we see her as bad. Did sauron think he was good?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I guess? But in lotr there is definite good vs evil but in ASOIF there is not Everyone has free will & makes personal decisions 4 themselves

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If you read the Silmarillion it goes through the entire history of the world and definitely covers ambiguous figures and bad guys winning

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Exactly. "Bad guys winning" in ASOIF there are no good guys or bad guys there are people, real people struggling with morality, greed, honor

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What is the point reiterating that? Restating one point does not make it anymore important. It is a minor detail is a very big topic.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

ASOIF > lotr... Look it up GRRM repeatedly says he strives to not be like Tolkien with his GvE plots and 1 dimensional chars.

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Also he thinks it was absolutely awful that he brought Gandalf back

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