I have nothing to add to this thread except: oh man, I am so glad that other intelligent people watch this stuff and analyze it, because I was starting to worry that I was the only one.

Oops, I just replied to the wrong comment — I was responding to the picture someone else posted of Saatchi with his hand over Nigella's mouth. I totally agree with your assessment of the gesture, though. It's frightening.

The first time I met the guy who sexually assaulted me, he put his hand over my mouth like that "as a joke." I thought it was really rude, even in the context of the situation, so it stuck out in my head. Needless to say I definitely remember it now.

Oh god. I'm unemployed at the moment, and have been glancing at (not watching, I SWEAR) too much daytime TV at the gym. I'm ashamed at how many of the soapy people I recognized from their various shows. BRB, must go read a book.

Yes, I realize that they are cutting book 3 into two seasons, so I didn't think we'd be getting to Dorne for quite awhile! I have only heard speculation that the Martell-related may be cut or minimized due to the show's ballooning budget and already expansive cast. Glad to hear they'll be casting Oberyn soon!

Definitely the easiest character/family for me to relate to (probably due to her age - closer to mine than Arya or Sansa - and the fact that she's shown to be a relatively normal person with a close-knit friend group. Also, not being married off to a Dothraki warlord or learning to be an assassin — both interesting…

Arianne Martell is my GIRL. I've been excited about her showing up on the show since the first season, and for the possibility of seeing Dorne — totally devastated when I heard that's probably not going to happen. :(

First Lady of Arkansas!

Oh jesus. This is my hometown, folks. As if that wasn't embarrassing enough, I frantically read through the article to make sure that this wasn't my best friend from high school. Thankfully, my friend group remains orgy-free.

Oh thank god there are other people out there killing these poor plants. I am so embarrassed that my succulent is dying that I've taken to hiding it in a corner when people come over. I don't know what I'm doing wroooooong!