Season 6 of “Game of Thrones” got off to a pretty great start, even though that thing that everyone was hoping would happen didn’t happen. We got all that we expect from a GoT premiere — death, drama, and gratuitous nudity. Here are just a few reactions about the premiere from Austinites:
Because it really should be an official holiday.
Happy Game of Thrones day. #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/maIN6Lv4hb
— Mischief Magazine (@mischiefonline) April 24, 2016
Carolina properly expressed our anticipation as the clock counted down.
One more hour!!! @GameOfThrones #GameofThrones #Season6 pic.twitter.com/qyv7etmYNz
— Carolina Canales (@carolinacc47) April 24, 2016
Mario is all of us waiting patiently in our living rooms.
TODAY IS THE DAY. #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/qd3krKH0Ew
— Mario Salazar (@Soiram) April 24, 2016
And yours truly prepped for the episode with a little Season 5 character recap through a hazy lens.
Game of Thrones Season 6 Premiere With #Cannabis #GameofThrones #weed #marijuana https://t.co/vzx7fDSAQ7 pic.twitter.com/WAiBThJ64u
— CannabisNet (@cannabis_net) April 24, 2016
Who else is ready to watch all of their favorite characters die?! ????#GameOfThrones #GoT
— Dex Bingham (@bingdex) April 24, 2016
But they can’t kill off a president, right?
Tyrion for President. “That’s what I do. I drink, and I know things.” #GameOfThrones
— ang. (@swirlnswing) April 24, 2016
King of Geeks, Harry Knowles, knows that his cats are the only ones he can trust to not spoil the show.
Correction: Knowles tweeted to tell me they’re puppies, not cats. I guess Mr. Peanut Butter just sounded very feline to me.
OK – leaving my house. Leaving HBO screen on so Jeff Goldblum & Mr Peanut Butter can watch #GameofThrones – they can’t spoil it for me!
— Harry Knowles (@headgeek666) April 24, 2016
His weren’t the only cats eager to see what fate befell Jon Snow (but probably weren’t particularly worried about what was up with Ghost).
I am so excited for tonight! Meow. #GameofThrones #CatsOfTwitter pic.twitter.com/Zbf0M0vlAR
— Cooper T. Cat (@Coopers_mews) April 24, 2016
Though some unfortunate souls just don’t get it…
Me, while seeing many of you tweet about #GameOfThrones: pic.twitter.com/b0me8uKQbc
— Adam Winkler (@WinklerKEYE) April 24, 2016
This beautiful soul threw a “Game of Thrones” costume party, and everyone managed to look absolutely stunning, no matter how drunk they were.
Was far too drinky to properly setup a livestream last night, but heres a photo of everyones costumes #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/VW6jHyHZUA
— J.J. (@josejonesfilms) April 25, 2016
Eli grabbed the comfy seat to watch the show.
Settling in for Season 6 like ??? @GameOfThrones #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/pJVKsIFk4x
— Eli Stephens (@EliStephens32) April 24, 2016
Matt said what we’ve all been thinking ever since the Starks first uttered their family words.
Getting ready for the new #GameofThrones Westeros must have different seasons than we do. https://t.co/yVchkz6rQp
— Matt Bragg (@Axialmatt) April 24, 2016
One of our favorite local Twitter personalities summed up the realities of cable TV programming and relationships.
I wonder how many ex’s got called tonight for their HBOGO passwords to watch tonight’s #GameofThrones season premiere. #heyhowyoubeen
— C.K. Chin (@seekaychin) April 25, 2016
Because grannies are so hot right now.
Glad #GameofThrones finally got around to gratuitous elderly nudity. It was only a matter of time.
— Nathan Jordan (@nathanhjordan) April 25, 2016
ATX Television Fest teamed up with HBO and Alamo Drafthouse to throw a premiere party, turning the doors of Alamo into The Wall and the rest of Austin into the Wildlings, hoping to get in.
Austin gets a #GameofThrones premiere screening with @ATXFestival and the @Drafthouse https://t.co/6LuTkNcbUx
— Covert (@CovertCuriosity) April 24, 2016
Complete with scavenger hunt and punny team names.
Best team name for #GoTGameATX — 50 Shades of Greyjoy. Thanks for scavenging with us & @GameOfThrones & @drafthouse
— ATX TV Festival (@ATXFestival) April 25, 2016
Here’s the menu from the party, each food pun as great as the one before it.
Menu tonight for the #GameofThrones premiere at the @drafthouse #atx pic.twitter.com/crD0wgQBXG
— Covert (@CovertCuriosity) April 25, 2016
Me? I’m just here for the accessories.
Pretty glad I bought Melisandre’s necklace for my Halloween costume a few years ago. ? #GameofThrones #redwoman #GoTSeason6 #melisandre
— Laurie (@tipsytexter) April 25, 2016
Katey wasn’t at all happy with some of the patronizing reviews of the episode. We’re with ya, Katey.
“Even though the show isn’t for the faint of heart, legions of women are tuning in” actual line in @GMA story about #GameofThrones. Really?!
— Katey Psencik (@psencikk) April 25, 2016
Until next week, y’all! And if you weren’t lucky enough to get your ex to cough up one of those passwords, North Door is showing “Game of Thrones” every weekend on their big screen (for free!)
Season 6 of #GAMEOFTHRONES will be on our huge 25′ Screen #STARTSTONIGHT#DOORSAT730p#ALLAGES… https://t.co/JphGiFnrcS
— The North Door (@ndaustin) April 24, 2016
What did you think about the Season 6 premiere of “Game of Thrones”?
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Featured image courtesy of HBO
