Game of Thrones season 8 episode 1: The 6 funniest lines
Sure, Westeros is packed with death and destruction, but there are also a few good laughs.
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He drinks and he knows things, and he delivers some of the best lines in Game of Thrones.
Game of Thrones is back, and so are the witty lines that help make the HBO fantasy hit such a deliciously quotable show.
Here's our spoiler-filled show recap, but if you just want the best lines, read on. Oh Tyrion, we've missed you and your one-liners. (Spoilers, of course.)
1. That took cojones
Varys: You take great offense at dwarf jokes, but love telling eunuch jokes. Why is that?
Tyrion: Because I have balls, and you don't.
2. Something borrowed, something bloody
Tyrion: Last time we spoke was at Joffrey's wedding. Miserable affair.
Sansa: It had its moments.
3. Order more Purina Dragon Chow
Sansa: What do dragons eat, anyway?
Daenerys: Whatever they want.
4. Rolling snake eyes
Euron, explaining why some soldiers died in transit: They cheated at dice. Or maybe I cheated. Someone cheated.
5. A certain a-peel
Varys: The Karstarks.
Tyrion: One of the better sigils. Beats an onion anyway. (Davos, the Onion Knight, is RIGHT THERE.)
6. Ride of his life
Jon: What if (Rhaegal the dragon) doesn't want me to (ride him)?
Daenerys: Then I've enjoyed your company, Jon Snow.
