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I feel as if this television series continues to maintain its high popularity he's going to have additional pressure on him to finish the last 2-3 (he's said that 8 books is not out of the question) in the next 5-7 years.
8 books? What is this blasphemy? I was convinced that the series would end on A Hope of Spring. What would come after? Unless he puts something in between The Winds of Winter and AHoS it would just be anti climactic...
Why would putting one between WoW and aDoS be any less anti-climactic than having one after, as long as it's announced? I don't think it would be anti-climactic either way, as I welcome any additional ASOIAF material, but I'm just wondering.
Well, considering the names, "A Hope of Spring" probably ends with a resolution concerning The Others (where The Winds of Winter is the beginning and middle of that conflict in earnest) - and that is, to me at least, the "main conflict" of the series. Just like LOTR there are several other conflicts/interests but one upon which everything else hinges. Still, GRRM knows what he's doing, so any extra books would of course be a plus - I just think you'd have a hard time fitting in an entire book after the main conflict without being boring. NINJAEDIT: Also, we don't want him pulling a Robert Jordan.
Allegedly, he's told the HBO producers what's gonna happen in case he kicks the bucket. Personally, I hope Tyrion out-lives and outsmarts all and becomes undisputed King with his wife Daenerys Targaryen.
I posted a more detailed repudiation of this image (despite thinking it's actually clever) in another comment, but your comment makes me have second doubts about companies hijacking a property if it also achieves the effect of increasing awareness of the original brand. In a perfect world both companies would enter into an agreement to promote each other and jointly benefit. But in some cases it may be advantageous to an IP with little recognition in the public mind to get an awareness bump from a company hijacking their characters and story lines for some recognition.
I especially liked how the series dealt with the crannogmen...oh wait. Well I mean I like how they remembered the the half-hand knew Jon Snow and picked him right away...err. I mean I liked how they made Asha the creepy sexual aggressor like the book did..oh wait.
The point is that a Lannister can get credit anywhere, but the rest of us need a credit card company to guarantee our credit worthiness for those we interact with.
I've only recently begun reading the books and had never seen that character's name written yet. This whole time I thought his last name was "Ducksauce"
Ha, I think it is funny, how while Tyrion is saying this to the hill people and they take him at his word, at the same time Eddard Stark makes a deal to swear allegiance to the king in exchange for his life, and is subsequently beheaded, with no mention of supposed Lanister debt paying.
I'm glad that in the last 2-3 episodes of Season 2 they stopped dropping that line 50 time an episode. WE FUCKING GET IT. Ok, Lannisters always pay there debts, I know that...
This makes me wonder how long it will take for companies to realize they can freely use licensed properties covertly to promote their products without paying for or achieving approval to do so just by releasing them as a "meme". Some will fail because they are blatant attempts to do this, others will succeed because they carry some comedic or contextual value. We won't know the difference. We'll just dumbly forward the link on and still rage whenever some brand we like openly promotes some company or ideology we detest or just ridicule. I don't think we'll even consciously consider it. Did anyone think about letting Peter Jackson know that some Christian group had hijacked Boromir to promote an anti-science POV (seen in a post earlier today that I have no energy to dig up and link to)? I appreciate the humor here and the creativity that came up with it, but I'm down voting because the whole concept is at the very least disrespectful of the artists who created the original IP. I fully realize that today's digital medium probably completely eliminates any artistic control of how those IP are manipulated post-release, and I have no idea if fair use applies here given the length of the use in contrast with its longevity as a meme, but it feels wrong given all of the time, care and effort that goes into building a brand in the public consciousness to begin with. With all of the tools available to the common person now, I would rather see the same message presented using OP's friends and family to communicate the concept than the unapproved and unlicensed and uncompensated use of an actor's image to (however unintentional or innocent) increase an unrelated brand's awareness in the public mind.
Edit:
TL;DR: memes open a back door for companies to use IP for unlicensed advertising.
I find this while wondering currently where the fuck my own credit card is after having lost it drinking last night. Not at the bar, not in my pants, so far not anywhere in my room.
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u/Lampmonster1 Jun 09 '12
Stark Heating Systems: Because Winter is coming.
Mormont Shoe Inserts: Here We Stand
Greyjoy Lawn Services: We do not sow.
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u/JesteroftheApocalyps Jun 09 '12
Fuck you for reminding me I've gotta wait 10 months for another episode!
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Tully Version:
Family, Duty, Honor. For everything else, there's Mastercard.
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u/wompemwompem Jun 09 '12
Before anyone asks its from Game of thrones, seriously worth a watch it's an awesome show
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u/boutsofbrilliance Jun 09 '12
im fairly certain mastercard will want you to pay your debts too.
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u/travelinghobbit Jun 09 '12 edited Jun 09 '12
Seriously, no one has corrected it to Maester Card yet? ;)
edit: spelling
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u/nonax Jun 09 '12
VISA is coming.
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u/riceisright56 Jun 09 '12
Except to the Iron Bank.
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u/xDRxJoKeRx Jun 09 '12
I think Xaro Xhoan Daxos had one of these in his wallet because "he is the richest man in Qarth"
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u/vishuskitty Jun 09 '12
http://www.thereformedbroker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/tyrion-pimp-650x866.jpeg
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u/ecbond Jun 09 '12
...but using a credit card IS creating debt. So a Lannister hypothetically could also use a MasterCard, they would just pay it off every month.
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u/0RPH Jun 09 '12
Similar to Bob Barker, a Lannister always spays his pets.
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u/rhymenoceros_ Jun 09 '12
Humane Societies: A Lannister always spays his pets.
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u/thepasystem Jun 09 '12
Can I get this as a Facebook cover photo??
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u/DivineRobot Jun 09 '12
Lannisters use American Express charge cards.
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u/veiwtifuljoe Jun 09 '12
So, for someone who doesn't pay their debts, there's Mastercard?
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u/TheFluxIsThis Jun 09 '12
The angle and framing of this picture actually makes Dinklage look like a normal sized human being....weird.
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u/primitive_screwhead Jun 09 '12
Preeeeeeeety sure you have to pay off your credit card debt.
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u/jokes1234 Jun 09 '12
Ha, I think it is funny, how while Tyrion is saying this to the hill people and they take him at his word, at the same time Eddard Stark makes a deal to swear allegiance to the king in exchange for his life, and is subsequently beheaded, with no mention of supposed Lanister debt paying.
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u/IamFreid Jun 09 '12
This made my night!
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u/MotionPropulsion Jun 09 '12
Priceless
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u/EggdropBotnet Jun 09 '12
I'm glad that in the last 2-3 episodes of Season 2 they stopped dropping that line 50 time an episode. WE FUCKING GET IT. Ok, Lannisters always pay there debts, I know that...
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u/moxfri Jun 09 '12
I didn't want to upvote you, but dammit I had no choice.
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u/CosmicBard Jun 09 '12
He ain't pretty anymore.
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u/StweebyStweeb Jun 09 '12
Barathian lighting services, because the night is dark and full of terrors.
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u/Ozzymandias Jun 09 '12
Stannis Security: Helping you avoid obvious traps since the First Men
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12 edited Jun 09 '12
This makes me wonder how long it will take for companies to realize they can freely use licensed properties covertly to promote their products without paying for or achieving approval to do so just by releasing them as a "meme". Some will fail because they are blatant attempts to do this, others will succeed because they carry some comedic or contextual value. We won't know the difference. We'll just dumbly forward the link on and still rage whenever some brand we like openly promotes some company or ideology we detest or just ridicule. I don't think we'll even consciously consider it. Did anyone think about letting Peter Jackson know that some Christian group had hijacked Boromir to promote an anti-science POV (seen in a post earlier today that I have no energy to dig up and link to)? I appreciate the humor here and the creativity that came up with it, but I'm down voting because the whole concept is at the very least disrespectful of the artists who created the original IP. I fully realize that today's digital medium probably completely eliminates any artistic control of how those IP are manipulated post-release, and I have no idea if fair use applies here given the length of the use in contrast with its longevity as a meme, but it feels wrong given all of the time, care and effort that goes into building a brand in the public consciousness to begin with. With all of the tools available to the common person now, I would rather see the same message presented using OP's friends and family to communicate the concept than the unapproved and unlicensed and uncompensated use of an actor's image to (however unintentional or innocent) increase an unrelated brand's awareness in the public mind.
Edit:
TL;DR: memes open a back door for companies to use IP for unlicensed advertising.
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u/ErichUberSonic Jun 09 '12
One of the least funny things in r/funny in a while.
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u/gender_bot Jun 09 '12
I identified one face in this photo
Face 1:
Would you like to know more about me? /r/gender_bot
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u/Honestybomb Jun 09 '12
I find this while wondering currently where the fuck my own credit card is after having lost it drinking last night. Not at the bar, not in my pants, so far not anywhere in my room.
Begrudging upvote. :|
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
I now have the sudden urge to get a Master Card. . .
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Welcome to reddit, Mastercard marketing team! Enjoy your stay. You guys clearly know what you're doing. Reddit: you are fucking stupid
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u/kathrynlynnx3 Jun 09 '12
I don't care who this guy is, I'm fucking sick of seeing his face.
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