Twitter’s fire commentary was almost better than Ed Sheeran’s “Game of Thrones” cameo last night
Last night, Season 7 of Game of Thrones *finally* premiered, so in case you haven’t watched yet, go watch it, because there are mild SPOILERS AHEAD.
The premiere episode checked in with all of our favorite characters and introduced some new ones. Ed Sheeran made his Game of Thrones debut, and the internet had some FEELINGS about it. We were actually surprised by the reaction, because so many people were frustrated by the cameo. That being said, we understand the reaction insofar as Game of Thrones isn’t typically the place for casual cameos. Here are some of the most spirited Twitter responses to Ed’s appearance during last night’s premiere episode.
First, here’s Ed’s appearance (and totally fabulous song) on Game of Thrones.
Game of Thrones & Ed Sheeran – Hands of Gold pic.twitter.com/dMiqcqW4dH
— Wannart (@wannartcom) July 17, 2017
Not surprisingly, plenty of viewers were thrown off by Ed’s sudden appearance.
Arya Stark: It's a pretty song. I've never heard of it before.
Ed Sheeran: It’s available on iTunes#GoTS7 #aryastark #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/aQEFnv961g— Aegon Targaryen (@jonaryastark) July 17, 2017
First thing Monday morning and Brian from accounts starts telling you about Ed Sheeran being in Game Of Thrones. #GOTS7 pic.twitter.com/vFQDdMLv03
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) July 17, 2017
Me when @edsheeran showed up in tonight's episode.#GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/r0HIjTqzkY
— Rebecca (@nota_regularmom) July 17, 2017
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people: I’m so excited for GAME OF THRONES to return!!!!
game of thrones: *poop montage followed by ed sheeran cameo*
— David Sims (@davidlsims) July 17, 2017
Ed Sheeran on #got is like when the Harlem Globetrotters were on Scooby Doo. It's like what're we doing here?
— Ken Garr (@kengarrwastaken) July 17, 2017
Some even wanted to see Ed’s character meet some violence.
To be fair, this is what Game of Thrones does to people. It’s some people’s greatest dreams to be brutally killed on the show. But this was just one episode, so there’s still time for Ed’s character to meet his doom.
Ed Sheeran appearing on game of thrones but not being brutally disemboweled was very disappointing
— Brandy Jensen (@BrandyLJensen) July 17, 2017
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Hope Ed Sheeran appears again in Game of Thrones.. about time The Mountain crushed another skull
— Josh Roberts (@joshtroberts) July 17, 2017
Plenty of fans had some fun with captions featuring Ed’s lyrics.
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Only way to justify Ed Sheeran's #GameOfThrones cameo is for him to greet Bran with: "When your legs don't work like they used to before…"
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) July 17, 2017
Ed Sheeran's cameo on #GameOfThrones has everyone playing wordplay on his songs. 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/368BkUsPwF
— Lakewood Watches (@LakewoodWatches) July 17, 2017
Ed Sheeran's really looking for that castle on the hill, huh #GameOfThrones
— Jessica Derschowitz (@jessicasara) July 17, 2017
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Although some realized that maybe the internet was overreacting.
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The internet blowing something out of proportion? Never!
But regardless, no one can deny that the song was amazing.
So @EdSheeran time traveled into #GameOfThrones to invent singing: "For hands of gold are always cold, but a woman's hands are warm" pic.twitter.com/pzKddLDXen
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) July 17, 2017
When Ed Sheeran's presence in #GoTS7 throws you off but the song he was singing is a bop. pic.twitter.com/KuGXzcueyP
— ruby soo woo (@AKempChronicles) July 17, 2017
Honestly, since that scene with Arya felt very unfinished, we bet we see Ed’s character again. We can’t wait to see what happens to him and his roaming soldier buddies.