Before the Andals, and perhaps even before the First Men, mashups roamed the far reaches of the world. As magic returns to Westeros, and Game of Thrones fandom hits a fever pitch, they have returned to the lands in terrifying numbers. Let us help you navigate the dark depths of this mysterious genre of YouTube videos. Brace yourselves: Game of Thrones mashups are coming.
The Lonely Island vs. Theon Greyjoy’s Penis: Dick in a Box
Poor Theon Greyjoy. This video focuses not just on his unfortunate castration at the hands of Ramsay Bolton, but his hands getting all up in his sister Yara’s ladyparts. Why couldn’t it spend a little time on his positive moments like sacking Winterfell? Er, maybe not that. Getting all creepy with Ros. Okay, maybe this video is as good as it gets with Theon.
The Princess Bride as Written by George R.R. Martin
You better have a strong stomach if you’re going to watch this one. It stacks gore on top of gore and beautifully intertwines it with the scenes from The Princess Bride where Grandpa is reading to Fred Savage. You want me to read this or what?
Game of Thrones vs. Lord of the Rings Fans Battle Royale
What happens when Game of Thrones fans and Lord of the Rings fans fight over who gets control of the TV remote. Don’t be fooled by the cheap production values at the beginning; this battle has surprisingly adept special effects. This fight builds into a crescendo of violence, which is the vibe J.R.R. Tolkien was totally going for with his books, I feel.
Tyrion Slapping Joffrey (The MLG Dubstep Mashup)
This is for those who could really go for a two-minute video of Tyrion Lannister slapping Joffrey in the face (also known as everyone). This video goes completely overboard with the dubstep and l33tspeak in a way that is both absurd and endearing. Keep an eye out for the Pokemon bit at the end. If this is what 14-year-olds are up to, I’d say the world is in good hands.
George R.R. Martin vs. Taylor Swift (The Blank Space Mashup)
I was hoping more for a “Shake It Up (Stab Em All)” mashup, but I’m sure we’ve all got our favorite Taylor Swift song we’d rather hear. George R.R. Martin lays out all the ways in which he creates characters we love, only to crush, maim, burn, and behead them. All to a pretty spot on recreation of the Blank Space music video.
