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djj6835 · 06-20-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Charles Bukowski

I don't want to get into this argument again but yes there has. You don't have to reveal specific things to take away from the viewing of non book readers. Simply things like being a known book reader and saying " OMG I CANT WAIT FOR NEXT WEEK " let's all the non readers know that something big and shocking is coming. Sure you might expect that anyways in a show but knowing it is different. Also gives you time to think and work things out because now you know instead of you're wondering. There is a million other things going on and it's more than just Phil but I won't go into them because it's just more spoilerish.

This issue has been beaten to death. I just wanted to reiterate in hopes dids gets back to work and bans the rest of the dinglebarries ITT.

lol you are a crazy person. Saying "I can't wait for next weak" is about as much of a spoiler as me telling you the next episode advances the current plot. Guess what, next season similarly advances the plot. I CAN"T WAIT FOR NEXT SEASON!!!!

vixticator · 06-20-2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bottomset

curious if any of the non-book readers are going to stick it out and wait for the next season to air, or if they are going to get the books to bridge the gap

and if so start in book 2 or go back and read Game of Thrones?

I'll finish this first book and see how long I can hold out. If I can make it to the NFL season then surely I can get distracted enough to not bother cracking open book 2. Another reason to hope the lockout ends soon, lol. I think I can hold out.... I want to.

dankhank · 06-20-2011, 02:16 AM

I might not read the books before Season 2. I have a dozen unread books as is, not much point to buying more, especially when I'll be able to download the "books on HBO" version of this one in 2012.

Only thing is, I'm not sure which will be more enjoyable to experience unspoiled: the books or the show.

Victor · 06-20-2011, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by djj6835

lol you are a crazy person. Saying "I can't wait for next weak" is about as much of a spoiler as me telling you the next episode advances the current plot. Guess what, next season similarly advances the plot. I CAN"T WAIT FOR NEXT SEASON!!!!

eh, i see where hes coming from in that if an obv booker says "cant wait for next sode" its gunna have different effect that if obv non booker says the same.

Charles Bukowski · 06-20-2011, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by djj6835

lol you are a crazy person. Saying "I can't wait for next weak" is about as much of a spoiler as me telling you the next episode advances the current plot. Guess what, next season similarly advances the plot. I CAN"T WAIT FOR NEXT SEASON!!!!

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Originally Posted by Bitchface

Based on the book readers being like, "zomg i cant wait for tonight" I was extremely underwhelmed with this finale and thought it was pretty crappy episode overall and the last two were prob the worst two of the season.

I get why fanboi book readers thought this was awesome, but from a TV show perspective, the story telling has been getting lazier and lazier.

also, pretty big LOL who didn't see the dragon stuff coming, they only mentioned that shes the dragon and immune to fire like 40 times.

Sigh... you guys don't even bother to follow whats going on.

That is the original post I quoted in which a non book reader clearly states how a book reader saying that did in fact lead his thinking and alter his enjoyment of the show.

CliffKirby · 06-20-2011, 02:19 AM

The casting director for this show is a goddamn champion. I mean, jesus, she had to deal with several crucial child roles not to mention a freaking dwarf and absolutely everyone nailed their part this season.

vixticator · 06-20-2011, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by djj6835

lol you are a crazy person. Saying "I can't wait for next weak" is about as much of a spoiler as me telling you the next episode advances the current plot. Guess what, next season similarly advances the plot. I CAN"T WAIT FOR NEXT SEASON!!!!

Thanks for ruining next season. And those of you itt who told me season 3 would be the best by far..... zomg. YOU HAVE RUINED IT ALL.

TimmayB · 06-20-2011, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CliffKirby

The casting director for this show is a goddamn champion. I mean, jesus, she had to deal with several crucial child roles not to mention a freaking dwarf and absolutely everyone nailed their part this season.

Yeah this can't be said enough. Kid that plays Joffrey has been especially excellent. Hate hate hate.

Charles Bukowski · 06-20-2011, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Victor

eh, i see where hes coming from in that if an obv booker says "cant wait for next sode" its gunna have different effect that if obv non booker says the same.

It seems these simple concepts escape these people.

They need to read more books imo.

I want to make lots of witty comments regarding reading and how stupid all of the recent non book readers have been but there are actually a lot of really smart non book readers ITT. They just don't seem to be posting right now.

Darn them.

ImsaKidd · 06-20-2011, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bottomset

curious if any of the non-book readers are going to stick it out and wait for the next season to air, or if they are going to get the books to bridge the gap

and if so start in book 2 or go back and read Game of Thrones?

Probably going to start with book 2 because I dont want to read 700 pages to get to new stuff.

vixticator · 06-20-2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dankhank

Only thing is, I'm not sure which will be more enjoyable to experience unspoiled: the books or the show.

I think the show. The wait is the only issue. If I could snap my fingers and have the rest of the show available to watch or read the books it would be a trivial choice since I'm such a philistine. TVVVVVVVVV.

djj6835 · 06-20-2011, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Charles Bukowski

Sigh... you guys don't even bother to follow whats going on.

That is the original post I quoted in which a non book reader clearly states how a book reader saying that did in fact lead his thinking and alter his enjoyment of the show.

It's the season finale. Has anyone who has ever liked a show been like "meh, whatever, I don't really care" in regards to a finale? Seriously, crazy peple itt.

vixticator · 06-20-2011, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ImsaKidd

Probably going to start with book 2 because I dont want to read 700 pages to get to new stuff.

I'm like 550ish* pages in. I would recommend reading the book but there doesn't seem to be much extremely crucial that you miss out. You miss a ****load of detail, backstory, in-the-mind stuff. Hard to say how big the problem may or may not be guess you'd need to ask peeps who have read more than me.

* The PDF I erm acquired doesn't have page markers lol

mugenjin · 06-20-2011, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ImsaKidd

Probably going to start with book 2 because I dont want to read 700 pages to get to new stuff.

I know how you feel and you won't be completely lost reading book 2 having only seen the show but there are enough changes from book to screen that you will be scratching your head asking yourself " Who are these people ? "

If I were you I'd buy book 1 just in case you're too bothered by it which I think you will be.

TimmayB · 06-20-2011, 02:38 AM

Imsa, starting with the second book and just going off the show you will definitely be fine but reading the first book obv wouldn't hurt for background stuff etc.