Is this our fate?

I was taking part last night in a Wine Gala to raise money for the arts in North Bay. It's a regular event – and quite a bash.  These things usually have a theme, and this year's was "medieval and Renaissance."  A lot of people, both volunteers and patrons, were dressed up in costume. In fact my role was to stand around in armor, looking as impressive as possible.

What makes this occasion worthy of comment on this blog is that IT (not information technology, but "it" in appropriate all caps) seemed to be everywhere. And what was it?

Game of Thrones.

It was the music in the air – the soundtrack for the series came over the sound system. It was in smart remarks by performing comedians about "Game of Thrones wear." It was… EVERYWHERE!

Okay, I am a little paranoid and given to making wide generalizations prematurely, but be warned, medievalists, we may be stuck for the rest of our careers with the imagery of Game of Thrones. The sarcastic border guard may just be a premonition.

Be aware… Game of Thrones is coming. Has come. May refuse to go anyway again.

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