Maltaran Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 A thread to list all the shout outs to other authors you may have spotted. The only one I can remember is in one of Arya's chapters; there's a reference to the priests of the Pattern, and walking it properly brings wisdom - clearly a reference to Amber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asha´s turnip Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I swear there are two references to Monty Python's holy grail. The first is in an early Dany chapter, IIRC, I read really fast, but I think it's somtething like a company of swellswords retreating if you would "fart in their general direction". Now English isn't my first language, but I don't recall ever hearing this being used in normal conversion, save by the French Taunters. The second reference isn't really a reference, I must admit, but during Asha's battle against the northern clans, she thinks it's like fighting "shrubbery's".This could off course be all in my mind, I'm quite a fan of Monty Pyhton, so don't judge too harsh :rolleyes: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 One of the ironmen has the surname Oakenshield which is a reference to Thorin Oakenshield from The Hobbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Mongoose Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I swear there are two references to Monty Python's holy grail. The first is in an early Dany chapter, IIRC, I read really fast, but I think it's somtething like a company of swellswords retreating if you would "fart in their general direction". Now English isn't my first language, but I don't recall ever hearing this being used in normal conversion, save by the French Taunters. The second reference isn't really a reference, I must admit, but during Asha's battle against the northern clans, she thinks it's like fighting "shrubbery's".This could off course be all in my mind, I'm quite a fan of Monty Pyhton, so don't judge too harsh :rolleyes: .Haha, yeah I spotted those. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastard of Godsgrace Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Grimtongue is a nod to Tolkien's Grima, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I recall GRRM went to see Monty Python's Spamalot a few years back. I suspect that may be a direct reason for the insertions. Hrm, I wonder if one could even date the writing of those particular chapters as being in close relation to that visit to Broadway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Mongoose Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 "And, as the Knights of White Harbour closed in on the last of the Freys, they let out a great shout. Ni! Ni! Ni!" - The Winds of Winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CryFenril Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I'm waiting for a grail-shaped beacon to appear over the Citadel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 "And, as the Knights of White Harbour closed in on the last of the Freys, they let out a great shout. Ni! Ni! Ni!" - The Winds of Winter.Shouldn't they say Ekke Ekke Ekke Ekke Ptangya Ziiinnggggggg Ni? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emyn Grey Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 In Tyrion's first chapter when he is being packed in a wine cask and bumped and rolled and jounced all over the place, it reminded me of the dwarves in the Hobbit who are also packed into barrels in order to escape and all the rolling and bouncing and cramping that took place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asha´s turnip Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Shouldn't they say Ekke Ekke Ekke Ekke Ptangya Ziiinnggggggg Ni? No, that´s what they´re going to use against the Others, as a secret weapon. Together with African Swallows, carrying coconuts containing wildfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Été Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 The spelling's different but there's a Theodan leading of the Warrior's Sons, which put me in mind of Theoden from LotR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IthilanorStPete Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 In Tyrion's first chapter when he is being packed in a wine cask and bumped and rolled and jounced all over the place, it reminded me of the dwarves in the Hobbit who are also packed into barrels in order to escape and all the rolling and bouncing and cramping that took place.I was actually reminded of an incident from The Lies of Locke Lamora by that part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 A girl in grey...Named Alys.How did you not notice that one, Malt? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Mongoose Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 A girl in grey...Named Alys.How did you not notice that one, Malt? ;) :stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 A girl in grey...Named Alys.How did you not notice that one, Malt? ;)I never read signatures, even my own :blushing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronn Stone Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I never read signatures, even my own :blushing: :bang: :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenDarklock Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Brynden Rivers aka Bloodraven seems like a huge epic nod to Michael Moorcock and Elric of Melnibone' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster of Doom Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Is DwD the first time GRRM uses "fruits" to denote male, er, dangly bits? If so: cf. Abercrombie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirieine Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Dolorous Edd has always reminded me of Puddleglum from the Narnia books, except 1000 times cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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