Arrgh... that would annoy the heck out of me. They've really departed from the books. I like Yara / Asha and would like to have seen more of her. 

Apparently they've been filming near the Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge in NI ... very craggy and wild round there, could easily pass for the Iron Islands. 

What you reckon? http://www.discovernorthernire...oy-Ballycastle-P2829

Oh... That bridge... that bridge is potentially spoilerish. *wraps ducktape around head so she can't say anything*

Eeeep hope I didn't spoil anything for you  ... you might enjoy the surprises in the series? As memory serves it was tourists visiting the bridge who saw G.O.T. filming around that area - not the bridge itself. They've filmed round there before too.

Not spoiler-ish for me... The thing has already happened in the books... just one of the many plotlines D&D decided to ignore/holdback. Will be interesting to see what comes of it.

I recommend this tumblr for all your meta got needs. Don't consider it spoiler-ish, since GOT is so far removed from ASOIAF these days...

Some people misinterpret that we are annoyed by changes full stop. But, look at Hannibal, how close is that to Red Dragon? (Not very.) They've genderbent two characters, which created more love interest options (Well, for what's normal with network television... Although, happy about that match up in season 3.)... Do we complain about these things? No. Because Hannibal for the most parts gets it right. Hurray for them. My only problem with Hannibal is something bad always happens to Chilton. Chilton is a terrible, terrible human being... but he doesn't deserve it. I like Chilton, he pompous, arrogant and snarky.

Oooh ta for the site Hitch -  I love it   Its brilliant when a community of people really dive into a show. Really enjoy mulling over the themes, tropes and even the slightest illusions to things... which may be intentional or completely imagined !

It's fun to dig deep... I'm not very good at it. But, it is nice to read others ideas and be able to think "yeah, that's true." or "No, I don't see it like that."

And sometimes It's just fun to reblog a selection of cannibal puns. *shrugs*

You got a new avi!!! Who is it?

It's Raul Esparza, as Dr Frederick Chilton from NBC's Hannibal. He's the only Chilton people have liked, Chilton is generally a 1 dimensional sleazeball (terrible, terrible human being). Whilst, this Chilton is still a pompous, self-serving, arrogant, unethical, inept person... he's fun, not so much of a sleaze and has moments of "audience avatar" midway through season 2.

Pic's from Yakimono, which is my favourite Hannibal episode (rewatched recently). I won't explain what's going on in case you ever watch. I'll just say, something horrible happens to Chilton every bloody season.

I could ramble on longer... I really shouldn't.

(Edited: I made a mistake.)

 Fully understandable! Sounds very dark and complex. Lots to chew over... errr if you'll pardon the pun.

Puns are allowed. Dr Lecter often makes cannibal puns, especially at his swanky dinner parties... in which everything is people. Salad? Salad is people. Beer? *nods* Beer is people. Even... *conspiratorial look* the people are people!

Oh gosh that sounds really dark  Beer and salad made out of people... *faints*

Everything is people. One time cellos were people, but that wasn't Hannibal, that was his friend.

 Ooo-er...don't think I'd be brave enough to watch that. 

Its good to recycle though 

It's not scary. In fact until about midway through season two, you're kind of fond of Dr Lecter. I'm not saying what happens to cause that change (for me at least).

Until then, it's all "murder husbands", "team sassy science", "somebody help Will Graham!", and "... is people".

Ahh  "is people" is a running theme obviously 

Yes, very much.

Watching the rugby? Game could've been so different if Niko didn't get binned, and hadn't lost contact with the ball just before planting it (those runs are normal for him), and if the guythat near throttled Leone had been properly punished. (I was supporting the Weegies fae Fiji; Niko Matawalu and Leone Nakarawa)

Haven't really got into it yet... though Japan's victory was bonkers!  

Our first match is against Japan. Am now a little scared. I'm working during it too... The horrible wait until I can ITV player it.

Watch the next Fiji match, marvel at the wonder that is Niko Matawalu.

Uh-oh that'll be difficult  Good luck . Scotland are a decent team [ if unlucky ]. Lets hope Japan have a dip after their shock win?

John Hamm finally won Best Actor Emmy for his magnificence as Don Draper!!! Phew!!! 

*fingers crossed*

Yay him! Not heard too much about the Emmy awards, I know GoT cleaned up. I think Raúl Esparza should've got something for Hannibal's penultimate episode. Because, yeah... that character's been through the mill.

Yes it was funny seeing the G.O.T cast not in costume 

Shame about Hannibal  maybe its not their "thing" at the Emmys. Too dark?

Yeah, probably. Ah well.

Nevermind, tomorrow  my team will lose or become the baddies of the world cup by beating Japan. *gulps*

  No way... everyone likes Scotland!

Reckon you'll take em pretty handy too 

We did...

Not a lot of people do. First day of the 7s weekend, I was stuck between two groups of English supporters, it was really uncomfortable. (They were stranger shaming a lot of people, particularly the Oceanic contingent. )... Sunday... Fijians and Kenyan, much better.

 How awful to be stuck in the middle of that.

Well done Scotland today though 

Yes, we did well.

Took me an age to watch the game though... I had a plan. ITV player didn't like my plan, they said "no!". So, I had to download STV player app, because the web version doesn't work at all. So, I managed to eventually see the match this afternoon. I was incandescent with rage. Been a total snit monster all day. *ahem*

 ...Leaves Hitch some calming cookies and cherry coke....

Thats a long time to wait for the match - least you proper thumped them! 

Ooh! Cherry cola! It has been so long, the local Tesco stopped selling it.

We did. It was glorious. And it was nice that Finn Russell got a try on his birthday. *nods*

Nearly October... something coming up in Octocber...

   Yup! Can't wait 

I meant something else.

Watched Disney's Descendants last night. Was alright. Kristin Chenoweth had the best song.

Good stuffs, I love her 

She is excellent.

Well done Scotland   Slow start to make it more exciting for the fans 

Thank you. Pack was too small in the first half. Got pushed around too bmuch.

Italy v Ireland next  Good luck[ish] 

Next match for me is Wales vs Fiji on Thursday... First one with a proper divide in the house.

Ahh... someone in your family is a Wales fan? 

Well... we all like Wales when it comes to rugby... Just, some of us like Fiji more.

Got it recorded. Watch it on Saturday.