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#GoTPremierePHI {Game of Thrones Season 4 Philadelphia Premiere}

We all know I love Game of Thrones, a lot. Last year, I was lucky enough to be invited to the Season 3 #WesterosVIP Premiere for sneak peek of the season’s first episode and some other GoT fun. This year, HBO had me back for Season 4’s premiere – an entire two and a half weeks before the official air date! I was loving life. As an avid watcher of excellent TV shows you can imagine I was absolutely delighted. Game of Thrones is one of the shows that have ensured streaming providers like Netflix do not pose a real threat to television. You can click here for the statistics if you would like further reassurances that the future of cable tv is secure and bright.

New Game of Thrones Targaryen beerOmmegang House Targaryen Fire and Blood beer #GoTPremierePHIMy sister & I (my loyal HBO party guest) started off with some grub & beer. Like any GoT obsessed fan, I was so excited to try Brewery Ommegang’s new Fire and Blood beer. This is the brewery’s third beer in collaboration with Game of Thrones, and while it wasn’t something I’d typically go for, I really enjoyed it. The bottles have three different labels, one for each of Daenerys’ dragons. The beer will be released March 31st in the Philadelphia area.Robb Stark's sword at the GOT Premiere Daenerys and Khal Drogo figurinesThe reception also held some fun pieces of memorabilia on display, like a replica of Robb Stark’s sword and the Pop! Figurines. Philadelphia Game of Thrones Season 4 Premiere Game of Thrones House Shirt The coolest addition to this year’s event was the t-shirt station. Each guest got to select their own name to put on a ‘House’ shirt, which then got printed on the spot. I debated getting something other than my last name (House Her Philly?!), but in the end opted with the classic choice. I wore my shirt to bed three nights in a row. Sorry I’m not sorry.

Emily Tharp of Her Philly at the Game of Thrones Season 4 Premiere in Philadelphia#GoTPremierePHI Philadelphia Game of Thrones Season 4 PremiereLindsay & I had great seats for the GIRLS premiere earlier this year at the same venue – the Prince Music Theatre (1412 Chestnut Street) – so we knew we had to get the same prime seating. The red carpet from the official premiere was being played above the entrance to the theatre, so we hung out, saw some of our favorites (Ser Davos Seaworth and Samwell Tarly anyone?) and bopped right in. Our seats were perfect, and then . . . it was time for the show (!!!).

The episode was truly spectacular. They did not check in with every main character, but most were covered. I will just say – I need this to be Sansa’s season. I obviously have a very special place in my heart for the Khaleesi, but I just love me some Sansa. I am so excited to see what the rest of the season holds, especially for characters like Jaime Lannister, Jon Snow & Arya Stark.

Thank you again to HBO for having me. If you’re a GoT obsessed fan like I am, what are you hoping for out of this season?

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My Favorite Female TV Characters

When I get obsessed with a TV show, I get really obsessed. Like, stalking-the-tumblr-hashtag-and-watching-YouTube-videos-of-“shipped”-couples-daily obsessed. When I was younger, my true TV loves were Lizzie McGuire & Degrassi. As I’ve grown up, my obsessions have changed . . . however one thing has remained constant: the presence of stylish, hysterical and powerful lead female characters. Call me crazy, but I’d rather watch these ladies kick some ass, both literally and figuratively, than Robb Stark or Chuck Bass any (well most) days. Check out my Top 5 TV heroines . . .

 

Blair Waldorf {Gossip Girl}

Blair has to be my one of my absolute favorite fictional characters of all time. Whether I’m admiring her latest headband & tights combo, sitting in awe over her verbal smackdowns, or watching her fall in & out of love with Chuck Bass, I can’t get enough.

 

Marnie, Shoshanna, Hannah & Jessa {GIRLS}

Okay so this one is a little bit cheating, but I have never related more to a group of women on TV than these four GIRLS. Their man drama, friendship woes, and hysterically accurate real-life dilemmas (like when Hannah got the Q-Tip stuck in her ear and was laying on the floor calling her parents? That’s me.) make them an amazing quartet to watch week after week.

 

Daenerys Targaryen {Game of Thrones}

In case you’re new here, let me explain: I looooooove Khaleesi. There is nothing like a woman scorned finally coming into her own, ready to show all of Westeros how badass and intelligent she is. Plus, she’s pretty much the most beautiful bleach blonde woman I’ve ever seen and I want to own each & every one of her maxi dresses.

 

Naomi Clark {90210}

90210 is definitely one of my guilty pleasures, and they have a lot of leading ladies. Even though Naomi is insanely wealthy & could have been a vapid character that’s defined by her money, they’ve done a lot with her. I am always rooting for the hardworking Naomi with her career, friendships & relationships.

 

Ja’mie King {Summer Heights High}

If you have never seen Summer Heights High, you may be saying, is that a man? And the answer is yes. If you like to laugh, I highly encourage you to go find the first episode of the show online, and be prepared to LOL with Ja’mie’s insane quotes, hysterical stances on current events, and fabulous fashion sense.

 

Who are some of your favorite female TV characters? Also – any shows you recommend I become obsessed with next? xx

 

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Talk Dothraki To Me {My Game of Thrones Obsession}

I remember the day my sister introduced me to HBO’s Game of Thrones. It was a Sunday, and I watched six episodes that day – that’s six hours of falling in true love. I have been obsessed ever since.

On Friday, HBO released the trailer for Season 3. It looks amazing, and I am counting down the days until I get to see Khaleesi and the crew back in action.

I’ve been loving the song that’s played in the first few seconds. Here it is, in case you’re loving it too.

Do you watch Game of Thrones? If so, please, please comment, so we can talk about it for hours on end together 🙂 If not, what TV show do you get your craziest over?

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