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Why the Three Heads of the Dragon Prophecy in Game of Thrones Is More Important Than Ever
Warning: the night is dark and full of spoilers - as is this article - so proceed with caution!
The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones premiered on April 14 and naturally we have a lot of questions. Like, is Bronn going to kill Jaime and Tyrion? Are the ladies in King's Landing brothels always so delightfully gossipy? Did Jon Snow and Daenerys realize they were basically recreating a scene in Aladdin? Oh, and what the HELL does Jon Snow's ability to ride a dragon mean for the rest of the series?!
Like we said - we have a lot of questions, but let's focus on Jon and his cool new car dragon for now.
The scene of Jon getting the OK from Rhaegal to climb aboard and ride off through the icy countryside is actually pretty adorable, since he clings to the dragon for dear life (and with none of the grace that Dany usually does). But as cute as the moment is, it feeds into an important, longstanding theory about how the Targaryens could reclaim the Iron Throne: the "Three Heads of the Dragon" theory.
It feeds into an important, longstanding theory about how the Targaryens could reclaim the Iron Throne.
During Daenerys's trippy journey through the House of the Undying, she has a vision of her late brother, Rhaegar (aka Jon Snow's real dad), stating that "the dragon has three heads." This three-headed dragon theme is reflected in the series over and over again throughout the series: Daenerys originally has three dragons before the Night King kills one in season seven; the Targaryen house sigil features a three-headed dragon; and Dany's ancestor Aegon Targaryen conquered Westeros alongside his two sisters, who were all mounted atop dragons. Diehard fans (and even author George R.R. Martin himself) have interpreted the prophecy to mean that there must be three riders for Dany's three dragons before she can win back the Iron Throne.
Although it's not official, it makes the most sense that Daenerys herself is one of these dragon riders - she's already ridden Drogon through battle, after all. As for the other two riders? Up until the Night King turned Viserion into a giant, ice-breathing wight, it was assumed that Jon Snow and Tyrion Lannister would be the remaining two. It's been confirmed that Jon is actually of Targaryen lineage since his father is Rhaegar, and even if Tyrion isn't related to Jon and Dany, he has a proven connection with dragons since he was able to approach them in Meereen.
Obviously now that season eight has premiered, we know Jon is definitely one of the three riders. Daenerys also is. But is the Night King the prophesied third dragon rider? It certainly wouldn't seem like he'd be a positive force in helping the Targaryens claim the throne. Let's take a closer look at each potential rider in the prophecy, ahead.
GOT: In Case You're Wondering About Those White Walker Spirals, Here's What They Mean
Warning! Spoilers for the Game of Thrones season premiere ahead.
The final season premiere of Game of Thrones has a lot going on, and we're obviously not even close to being done processing it. There are family reunions, tense revelations, and clashes over power that are colder than the North in the thick of a long Winter. But of course, the Night King isn't about to let a party get started without him! Just when we think the craziness of the episode is finally dying down, the undead leave a message for the living in the form of their own grotesque art project, letting everyone know that war is quickly approaching.
In one of the last scenes of the episode, Tormund Giantsbane, Beric Dondarrion, Eddison Tollett, and other survivors of the Wall's destruction, are shown at Last Hearth, which is the home of House Umber. The homestead looks entirely torn up and the group comes across the sight of little Lord Umber, strung up and surrounded by severed human limbs arranged in a familiar spiral pattern. As the men discuss their next move, young Ned's eyes pop open and he begins shrieking and trying to attack them. Beric lights him on fire with his sword, but he continues screaming for a while afterward until he finally dies (again).
If the creepy arrangement of limbs has you scratching your head because you swear you've seen it before, you're not alone. The spiral - and similar symbols - is a familiar calling card of the Night King's gang of ghouls. It's first seen in season one, when White Walkers kill group of wildlings and arrange their bodies in the pattern. Jon comes across some of the Night's Watch horses cut up and arranged in a similar spiral in season three, and also sees the pattern carved into the walls of the caves in Dragonstone, which he reveals to Daeneyrs before they begin mining it for dragonglass.
But the first known use of the spiral is by the Children of the Forest, seen in season six when the Three-Eyed Raven shows Bran the creation the Night King. The Children have a First Man (played by the actor who portrays the Night King) tied up to a weirwood tree at the center of the spiral pattern, where they stab him with a dragonglass dagger, thus turning him into the first White Walker, and later King. The White Walkers adopt the spiral pattern as a sort of signature, using it as a way to display the bodies of their victims - including the poor little Umber.
As of the season premiere, there has been no straight answer on what the symbol means exactly; we just know that it's basically the calling card of the Night King's army. It's obvious that the pattern meant something sacred to the Children of the Forest, and perhaps had some magical quality to it since they used it when making the Night King.
We don't know if it has the same properties when the undead create it, since all the pattern seems to do now is creep people out. Perhaps we'll learn if there's any significance to these symbols in the last few episode of the series, maybe not. There is one thing that's certain: the Night King is coming for Winterfell and it's going to be a bloody mess no matter who wins.
The Urban Decay x Game of Thrones Collection Sold Out - Here's How You Can Get It
Urban Decay has been teasing us with a Game of Thrones collection since February, and now Winter is nigh. The Urban Decay | Game of Thrones collection first look is here, and by the looks of it, it will easily be the biggest and most anticipated collaboration of the year, and it doesn't disappoint. To commemorate the eighth and final season of the series, it includes 13 products: a highlighter palette, a 20-pan eye-shadow palette, a lip and cheek stain, two makeup brushes, four limited-edition Vice lipsticks, and four 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils, and two fully grown dragons.
The eye-shadow palette includes a mix of jewel tones and neutrals with matte, satin, and shimmer finishes. It also features four holographic transformer shadows to cocktail the different shades in the palette with. Inspired by your three favorite houses and the White Walkers, the palette is 3D and includes a pop-up of the throne.
The Mother of Dragons highlighter palette has three shades with metallic finishes; there are four limited-edition Vice lipsticks: Cersei Lannister, Sansa Stark, Daenerys Targaryen, and White Walker. In addition to four eyeliner pencils, there's a lip and cheek stain that looks like a vial of blood - which is fitting given the Targaryen sigil on the packaging - and two eye-shadow brushes: one that pays homage to Jon Snow's sword, Longclaw, and one inspired by Arya Stark's Needle.
The limited-edition products launched worldwide on April 14th on UrbanDecay.com and sold out in seven hours. Don't be sad, though: the collection will launch on April 29th on Sephora.com and Ulta.com, and in-store May 2nd.
The Mysterious and Badass Weapon Arya Asks Gendry to Make on Game of Thrones
Warning: Spoilers for Game of Thrones season eight below!
The final season of Game of Thrones is sure to be a devastating emotional roller coaster - but before we get there, at least we're getting some long-awaited reunions. One of the most anticipated reunions finally happened in Sunday night's season premiere, when Arya and Gendry finally share a scene for the first time since season two. The pair partake in some of their easy banter of old - albeit with a decidedly more flirtatious edge, now that they're older - before Arya asks her blacksmith friend for a favor: an elaborate new weapon.
We get a glimpse at Arya's request with a drawing she shows Gendry. The sketch shows a weapon that resembles a particularly complex spear: detachable in the middle, with a spearpoint made of dragonglass, which Gendry and the other smiths are already hard at work turning into weapons. It's an unusual weapon, one that's clearly meant to be able to be wielded as a long-range traditional spear or detached into a shorter spear and a staff (much like the one she was trained to use during her time with the Faceless Men). The staff doesn't appear to be any weapon that has shown up in the show's lore so far, we're as curious as Gendry is. In the end, it does make sense that Arya would trust only Gendry with her request: not only does she trust him as her friend with a request that's out of the ordinary, but she trusts his skill as a smith to forge a weapon that will work when she needs it.
The reasoning behind Arya's request hasn't been made clear yet. It's possible that the detachable weapon is based on something Arya encountered during her time as an assassin with the Faceless Men, whose methods were highly secretive and often creative. What we do know is that Arya, a veteran warrior at this point, is clearly planning on being involved with the final battle(s) against the White Walkers and possibly the Lannisters as well. After all, she's not one to run from a fight, and she does still have some names on her list to cross off. However it turns out, it's clear that some things never change: Arya's ready for battle, and she trusts Gendry more than almost anyone else.
Game of Thrones: Why Sansa and Tyrion's Marital Status Is . . . Complicated
Warning: Big spoilers for Game of Thrones below!
If you completely forgot Sansa and Tyrion were ever married on Game of Thrones, then don't feel bad, because even the characters seem to have blocked that part of their history out. In the season eight premiere, Sansa is reunited with her first husband, and in no time flat she's informing him that he's not as clever as she once thought he was if he really thinks his sister will send her army North. Despite the Lady of Winterfell bringing next level sass to the proceedings, it's an amicable reunion, and not exactly what you might expect from an estranged married couple. So, are they divorced or what?
First, a reminder of how those two ended up married in the first place. Originally, Sansa is in King's Landing to marry Joffrey, but their engagement is called off shortly after he beheads her father. Joffrey's second fiancée, Margaery Tyrell, briefly tries to have Sansa marry her brother so that she can be sent to the safe haven of Highgarden. Those plans fall apart once Cersei and the rest of the Lannisters discover the plot, and instead they force her to marry Tyrion.
For his part, Tyrion's no happier about the plan than Sansa is, but he goes through with the wedding out of a sense of duty to his family, in particular his father. Sansa and Tyrion last see each other at Joffrey's wedding in season four, an occasion that ends in the young king's death and Sansa fleeing King's Landing.
Now that Sansa and Tyrion are both in Winterfell, don't expect her to change her last name to Lannister. Divorce in the traditional sense doesn't appear to be a thing in Westeros - although annulment is, as Rhaegar proves when he sets aside his wife to marry Lyanna Stark. But even if it was, Sansa and Tyrion wouldn't need to hire whatever passes for a divorce lawyer in Westeros, because their marriage was never valid in the first place.
As Littlefinger explains to the despicable Ramsay Bolton in season five, the marriage between Sansa and Tyrion was never consummated, which in Westeros means it's null and void. That's how the eldest Stark sister could legally marry Ramsay. Since he's now dead, she's technically a widow, although since she fed her monstrous husband to his dogs, it's safe to say she's happy about her current relationship status.
They may not be husband and wife anymore, but Tyrion is impressed by how powerful Sansa's become, and while the two aren't legally married, it's good to see that they're at least on good terms after everything they've been through.
My Husband Is a Much Better Parent Than I Am, and I'm OK With That
My husband is a much better parent than I am. I'm not sure if it's because he works full-time and doesn't spend as much time with the kids (and avoids getting irritated so much) while I'm home with them, or if it's because he truly has so much more patience than I do. Either way, he relishes parenthood while I usually just try to survive every day. But I really don't mind that he surpasses me in the parenting department. In fact, I welcome it.
While seeing my husband be the better parent could make me resentful and sad, it actually makes me really happy.
When my husband bolts through the door after a long day at work, the kids charge him like a herd of bulls while screaming, "Daddy!" over and over again. Once he's home, he doesn't plop himself on the couch and scroll through social media on his phone, either. Nope, he wrestles the kids, helps my son with a Lego set, and gets them going in a game of hide-and-seek. He's always sure to save up some energy for the end of the day for his children, which, in return, gives me the much-needed break.
Once bedtime rolls around, he does all the dirty work. After he does the dishes, he tries to calm the kids down, get them to brush their teeth, and put their pajamas on. My kids almost always battle their dad during the bedtime routine, but my husband is never rattled. He stays patient and calm and rarely loses his temper. And after the kids are all settled in their beds, I can swoop in and read them the bedtime story. He saves the best part for me.
He also encourages me to get away and spend time with my friends because he knows I need it. Me, on the other hand? I dread when he leaves the family. But when I leave for any amount of time, he says, "I love having the kids to myself. It's so fun." I think he's nuts. I mean, it's so much extra work. I truly have no idea how single moms do it, and they are heroes in my book.
Before we had kids, I never dreamed my husband would be the better parent. Of course I'm still a good parent, but overall, he's just better. Between his patience and never-ending energy with the kids, it's a recipe for a top-notch dad, and my kids are lucky to have him. He's also good at enforcing the rules. He's not a pushover. My kids have learned that there's a time to roughhouse with dad and also a time to buckle down and listen. Sometimes the latter is tougher, but the kids get it because my husband doesn't give in.
While seeing my husband be the better parent could make me resentful and sad, it actually makes me really happy. We're a team, and our parenting styles complement each other. He does things that I can't, and vice versa. And I think our parenting wins will ebb and flow. He might excel now, but I could be really good at the teenage years (if that's even possible for any parent). I married a man who's not only a wonderful husband but an even better father to our children. The way our kids look at him with amazement and wonder is the best kind of gift I could have ever asked for. He can wear the "Best Parent" title belt proudly, and I'll be the one to give it to him every single time.
9 Ways to Make Passover Fun For Kids
Time to clean out the kitchen and stock up on matzo - Passover is almost here! Though the holiday is one of remembrance, no one said you can't have a little fun leading up to the first Seder. Check out these 9 fun finds that will put tots of all ages in a Passover mood!
Game of Thrones: Why Theon Deserved That Not-So-Warm Welcome From Yara
Warning: Big spoilers for Game of Thrones below!
Over the years, Game of Thrones has whittled down its great houses to just a handful of remaining power players: the Starks, the Lannisters, and the Targaryens, plus each of their allegiant smaller houses. It's easy to forget that we've got a whole storyline still going for the Greyjoys, a divided house whose younger members are on the side of the Targaryens and Starks, while the current head of the house is loyal to Cersei Lannister. In the season eight premiere, the long-suffering Greyjoy siblings, Theon and Yara, reunite, but it's more headbutts than hugs and happy families - and here's why.
In the premiere, we see Theon and his crew invade the ship where Yara is being held captive and rescue her, but it's partially his fault that she was there in the first place. Back in season seven, the Greyjoy siblings were headed to Dorne with Ellaria Sand when they were overtaken by their uncle Euron. Yara is taken captive, even though she and Theon both put up a good fight, and Euron dares Theon to try to stop him. Upon seeing his soldiers being tortured by Euron's men, Theon's old despondent, cowardly self resurfaces and he jumps overboard, leaving his sister behind. He eventually reunites with Jon Snow, with whom he shared a childhood, and attends the parlay with Cersei. At the meeting, Euron again tries to force Theon to swear fealty by dangling Yara's fate in front of him, but Theon again refuses.
Theon's cowardice finally turns around again when he's forced to face off against Harrag, one of the last remaining captains loyal to Yara. Harrag blames Theon for Yara's imprisonment and fights him when he comes looking for supporters to rescue Yara. However, he's able to defeat her when she relies on attempting to kick him in the groin (it doesn't have the desired effect, since he was long ago castrated by the sadistic Ramsey Bolton), and he earns the respect of the remaining loyalists, rallying them to his mission. It is, presumably, these same Ironborn loyalists who accompany Theon to free Yara in the season eight premiere. While we can definitely appreciate Yara's mildly violent reaction to seeing her wishy-washy brother again, we have a feeling that both Greyjoy siblings might be pivotal to helping turn the tide for the new Stark/Targaryen alliance in this final set of episodes.
Arya and the Hound's Last Meeting on Game of Thrones Was . . . Hmm, Guess You Could Say Intense
Warning: giant Game of Thrones spoilers ahead! Proceed with caution!
At long last, one of the Game of Thrones reunions we had all been waiting for happened: The Hound and Arya have reunited and it all went down just as we had hoped it would - with zero bloodshed and a dash of begrudging respect.
In the season eight premiere of the show, Arya spots The Hound as he's riding into Winterfell with the rest of Jon Snow and Daenerys's army. At first, she seems slightly shocked and maybe not entirely happy that he's alive. After all, the former Lannister soldier is on her list for killing her friend Mycah, the butcher's boy, way back in season one. However, since then, the duo has been through a lot.
As The Hound explains to Brienne in the season seven finale, he wanted to keep Arya safe in the wake of the Red Wedding, even though his initial interest in taking care of her was for monetary gain. Deep down Arya knows that he doesn't wish her harm, and that surely means more to her than she's willing to let on.
For her part, Arya's never going to entirely trust The Hound, but she doesn't appear to want to kill him anymore either. In season four, she leaves him for dead after his hard-fought battle with Brienne to keep the youngest Stark girl safe, but she refuses to kill him, even when he begs. It's unclear whether she's conflicted about taking his life because of the time they've spent together, or whether she wants him to die a slow death. Either way, she leaves his life up to fate, and if not for a Septon named Brother Ray, The Hound never would have lived to fight alongside Jon, Gendry, and the rest of the men who make the trek beyond The Wall to capture a White Walker.
Now, Arya and The Hound are in the same place once more, and she seems to accept the fact that the God of Death isn't ready for him just yet. Although she warns him away from Gendry, she sees that he appears to be genuinely happy to see her, even if he expresses it by telling her she's always been "a cold b*tch." It's not exactly a warm embrace, but it's just enough of a mutual understanding to make the idea of these two former enemies being somewhat reluctant allies seem plausible. At the very least, The Hound's place on Arya's list appears to be erased, at least for the time being.
Game of Thrones: A Reminder of Who Arya Has Killed From Her List and Who's Still Left
In season one of Game of Thrones, a very young Arya (Maisie Williams) endures so much trauma at the hands of her family's enemies that she vows to kill all those who have dared wrong the Starks. She even whips up a handy list of names that she repeats nightly so she'll never forget those who need to pay for their sins against her family and vile acts in general, which range from murder to torture to backstabbing (and stabbing everywhere else, for that matter).
There were 11 names on the list originally, which the fiercest Stark girl has not forgotten (except to eliminate one). Now that she's made it to the final season of the series, season eight, she's managed to cross quite a few names off her deadly list thanks to her training at the House of Black and White (and the fact she's just generally a badass now, let's be real). Unfortunately, there are still some people lurking around Westeros who need to have justice served.
Will Arya be able to take them down while also helping her remaining family members save Winterfell from the Night King's invasion of White Walkers and wights? Only time will tell, but in the meantime, let's break down everyone Arya has killed thus far and those who are still lucky to have their necks in one piece.
Game of Thrones: 7 Major Moments From the Dramatic Season 8 Premiere
Warning: All the spoilers for Game of Thrones below!
It's fair to say that Game of Thrones fans have been waiting (for what feels like) ages for the premiere of season eight, the show's final season. We've been posing theories, trying to decipher all the trailers and photos released by HBO, and more. But now that the season premiere has finally come, we're just trying to process everything that happened! Don't worry if you're too overwhelmed to remember exactly what happened - we've rounded up the seven biggest moments from the season eight premiere. It all starts when Daenerys Targaryen arrives in Winterfell . . .
Daenerys Brings an Army to Winterfell
The episode beings with the Dragon Queen and the former King in the North arriving without fanfare. As the two ride in, Arya watches from the crowd of Northerners gathered to watch Daenerys's retinue march in, looking out in particular for her half-brother. Arya smiles as Jon rides past, but he doesn't see her (which feels like a hint about their relations in the future). As the rest of Dany's party rides through, it's painfully obvious that the Northerners aren't happy about this arrival in their home. While the queen is used to a little worship or awe when she walks through a crowd, the people of Winterfell look wary and put-off by her presence - even more when Drogon and Rheagal make their appearances known by swooping down as they fly past. "I warned you, Northerners don't much trust outsiders," Jon tells Daenerys. The people run away screaming as Daenerys smirks, and all in all, it's pretty much what we all expected to happen.
Once they enter Winterfell, Jon embraces Bran and Sansa in greeting, wondering where Arya is. The tension is thick when Dany joins the Starks, greeting Sansa with a smile and a compliment, which the Lady of Winterfell deftly swats away by simply responding with, "Winterfell is yours, your Grace." Bran does his Three-Eyed-Raven mojo, reminding everyone that they have no time for court pettiness right now, since Dany lost her dragon to the Night King and the dead are quickly approaching. In the Hall, Jon and Tyrion try to rally the North into accepting their new roommates, but they are just not having it. Lyanna (as usual) asks Jon who he even is now, since he went and bent the knee to Dany, and Jon defends himself by pointing out that he did it to get them the allies they sorely needed. When Tyrion announces that the Lannister armies will be joining them soon, Sansa raises the practical question of how they're meant to feed everyone since Winterfell can barely feed their own. There's no answer, but Dany and Sansa exchange some side-eyes that would truly make Olenna Tyrell proud.
Two reunions rapidly occur right after the other: Sansa and Tyrion see each other for the first time since Joffrey's wedding, and Jon and Arya finally reunite since season one, episode one. While Sansa and Tyrion reminisce about the Purple Wedding, and Sansa chides her former husband for actually believing Cersei would send her men to help them fight the Night King's army, the reunion between the two "outcast" Starks is a tad warmer. In the godswood, Arya and Jon have a heartwarming hug (similar to the one he shared with Sansa way back when) and they bond over their respective swords. Jon tries to commiserate with Arya over the sister they often teased when they were younger, but Arya sticks by her older sister, noting that "she's the smartest person I ever met." Arya says that Sansa is defending their family, to which Jon says, "I'm family, too." "Don't forget that," she replies.
Euron Rides Into Kings Landing With the Golden Company
All the way in Kings Landing, Qyburn tells Cersei that the dead have broken through the Wall as she gazes out into the water where Euron's Iron Fleet is arriving with the Golden Company. She smiles (because she's evil), but what Cersei probably doesn't know is that Euron has Yara tied up on his boat. Euron and Harry Strickland, Captain of the Golden Company, report to Cersei on the 20 thousand men, two thousand horses and zero elephants they've brought with them. When the captain is dismissed, Euron does his usual lecherous song and dance. "You want a whore? Buy one. You want a queen? Earn her," Cersei responds (which is definitely a badass quote). Then she turns around and gives him the look, which is just terrible decision-making all around.
Thankfully, we don't see anything between the two go down, but Euron is somehow even more insufferable when they're done. When he leaves, he tells her that he'll be putting a prince in her but that real estate is pretty much taken up already. And speaking of people who have impregnated Cersei, Qyburn interrupts Bronn's fun night in with a quest. Cersei has given him the task of dealing with her treasonous brothers by killing them with the very crossbow that Tyrion used to kill their father. As Bronn sufficiently puts it, "That f*cking family."
Theon Saves Yara
While Euron is busy "servicing" the queen, Theon leads his merry band of Greyjoy bannerman into rescuing Yara from their uncle's boat. When he frees her, the Iron Island queen punches him - which is understandable since he abandoned her to be killed - before helping him back up. The siblings escape onto their own ships and Yara proposes that they take back their home. Though he initially tells Yara that he will follow her wherever, since she's his queen, his older sister can see that he really wants to head to the North. She tells him to go and "kill the bastards," embracing her younger brother one last time.
Jon Flies a Dragon
It finally happened, y'all. Jon Snow climbed up on a dragon and flew that sucker. While Davos, Tyrion, and Varys discuss a possible marriage between the Warden of the North and the "Rightful" Queen of the Seven Kingdoms like some serious mother hens, the two in question discuss Dany's less than welcome arrival in Winterfell. Dany points out that Sansa doesn't seem to like her - which Jon tries to make less awkward by noting that the redhead didn't like him much either when they were kids - and stars saying something about how Sansa doesn't have to like her, but if she doesn't respect her . . . The Queen is cut off when a few Dorthraki soldiers come to report on the dragons' failing health, and Jon and Dany leave to check on them. According to her, Drogon and Rhaegal don't like the cold (which makes sense since they were born in the desert!).
Dany mounts Drogon and tells Jon to get on Rhaegal (my goodness, the irony) and he hesitatingly hops on. The two take an aerial tour of the lands near Winterfell, startling Tyrion, Varys, and Davos when they see Jon riding a dragon as they fly by. The two land near waterfalls and begin to make out, which seemingly rubbed Drogon the wrong way because he growls at the two. It unsettles Jon (and me, honestly) when Drogon watches the two, as menacingly as a dragon who always looks menacing can.
Arya Reunites with the Hound and Gendry
Gendry is doing the back-backing work of a blacksmith when the Hound walks in to collect his custom-made dragonglass axe. While the two banter back and forth, Arya arrives, dismissing the Hound in her usual cold, badass way. "I guess that's why you're still alive," he says as he leaves the two. Arya and Gendry begin to flirt and she asks him to make her a custom weapon as well. Back in the castle, Sansa reveals to Jon that one of their bannermen has withdrawn their support in the upcoming war. When he lashes out, she hit back that Jon was the one who abandoned his crown, angering their people. Jon uses his usual (and only) line of defense, stating that he did it to get Dany's help and that she'll be a good queen to everyone. "Did you bend the knee to save the North, or because you love her?" she asks him. Jon doesn't answer.
Jon Learns Who His Real Parents Are
As Sansa lights into Jon for bending the knee, Dany and Ser Jorah interrupt Sam while he's poring over some books. She says she wants to thank the man who saved her favorite knight from his terrible case of greyscale. In return, Sam asks if she can pardon him for stealing books from the Citadel and the sword from his father, noting that he would have gotten it since it's been in House Tarly for generations. That's when the lightbulb comes on for Dany, and she realizes his father was Randall Tarly, the man she lit up like a box of matches. She breaks the news to Sam that she killed his father and brother when they wouldn't swear fealty to him and Sam reacts much better than anyone else would have. He excuses himself and runs into the courtyard, where Bran is sitting in wait. The Raven decrees that Sam be the one to tell Jon the truth about his parents, since he's busy "waiting for an old friend."
Sam finds Jon in the Winterfell crypts, where he tells him the news he just heard. He realizes that Jon didn't know before and asks Jon if he would have done that, knowing that he's showed mercy before. Jon tries to avoid the question, saying that he wasn't a king then and they need the help to defeat the Night King. And that's when, understandably, the pressure gets too much and Sam just lays it all out for him: "You're Aegon Targaryen, true heir to the Iron Throne." Of course, Jon protests the idea that honorable Ned had been lying to him his whole life, but Sam quickly points out that Ned was protecting Jon from the wrath of Robert. "Daenerys is our queen," Jon says. "She shouldn't be," Sam fires back. "You gave up your crown to save your people. Would she do the same?"
The Night King Leaves a Message
Elsewhere in the North, what's left of the Night Watch - including Tormund, Beric Dondarrion, and soon Dolorous Edd - walk around one of the castles at what remains of the Wall. They find Lord Umber, the young boy Sansa sent to gather his men at the start of the episode, impaled on a wall with a spiral of human limbs surrounding him in the same symbol we've seen from the White Walkers and the Children of Men. As the men discuss how far this means the Night King's army is, the boy's eyes pop open he beings shrieking and trying to attack them. Beric lights him on fire with the sword, but he continues screaming for a while afterward until he finally dies (again).
As the episode ends, a hooded rider arrives at Winterfell and reveals himself to be the Kingslayer. He looks around the courtyard and sees Bran - still waiting since we last saw him - staring at him. It takes a minute, but when Jaime realizes exactly who he's looking at, the horror is palpable!
Why Did Jon Snow Leave Winterfell - and What Does His Return Mean?
Warning: Game of Thrones spoilers ahead! Proceed with caution!
What was once a war of five kings on Game of Thrones has transformed into, essentially, a war between two queens: Cersei Lannister and Daenerys Targaryen. But as we all know, unbeknownst to most characters, there's actually a third royal in the mix: Jon Snow, who is actually Aegon Targaryen and the rightful heir to the Iron Throne. Jon, before finding out of his true identity, had already held a royal title, when he was proclaimed King in the North - the title previously bestowed on his brother/cousin Robb Stark - after he and Sansa Stark assembled a new northern alliance and declared independence from the Iron Throne. Jon stepped away from that title and from Winterfell itself in season seven, but he's back now, so what does that mean?
In season seven, Jon leaves the North in the hands of his (supposed) sister Sansa - who becomes the Regent and Lady of Winterfell - and journeys to meet Daenerys Targaryen, hoping to gain her support for the coming war against the White Walkers. At first, Dany is insistent that Jon bend the knee to her, but he is hesitant to give up his family's kingdom and his people's independence. Despite this, she gives him permission to mine dragonglass for weapons against the Army of the Dead. In time, Jon and Dany grow to like and respect each other (and then some!), and he ultimately agrees to bend the knee and call her his queen, reuniting the North and the Vale with the Iron Throne under her rule.
By the time Jon brings Daenerys and her people to Winterfell, she is his lover as well as his queen, and he has technically renounced the title of King in the North, presumably in favor of some variation on the old Stark title of Warden of the North. In season eight's premiere, we see the effects this declaration has already had on the Northerners: they're wary of a southern ruler, fiercely loyal still to House Stark above all, and growing more and more interested in being independent from the Iron Throne.
They're clearly not thrilled about Jon's about-face to pledge them to Dany, and even Sansa is suspicious of the idea. As things stand, the North is still following Jon's lead and prioritizing the fight against the White Walkers. When that's over, though, who knows? It remains to be seen whether or not Dany and Jon, as a pair, can fulfill Davos's suggestion to Tyrion and Varys that they rule together and "earn" the trust of the North, but Jon's shift in priorities could have major consequences for his future and the future of the North.
After 595 Days, Fans Are Freaking Out Over the Reunions in the Game of Thrones Premiere
The following post contains spoilers for the Game of Thrones season eight premiere.
After what felt an eternity - or 595 days, to be specific - Game of Thrones returned, and it was filled with more action and reunions than we anticipated for one single episode.
During Sunday night's season eight premiere, Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow arrive with the Unsullied and Dothraki armies in Winterfell, bringing a whole lot of tension on horseback. Sansa and Daenerys clash over power, and I actually might've cheered at my TV when the Lady of Winterfell called out the obvious regarding Cersei Lannister's broken promise to join her forces with theirs. But in the wise words of Brandon Stark, "We don't have time for all this!"
From the moment Sam really rips off the Band-Aid and tells Jon of his true lineage while in the crypts, to the glimpse of Jamie Lannister's face when he sees his "old friend" Bran waiting for him, it's safe to say the premiere episode answers a few of the looming questions fans had, and the internet most definitely had some feelings. Ahead, see how fans reacted to the final season premiere of the beloved show.
Um, Can We Talk About Daenerys and Jon Snow’s Little Dragon Date For a Sec?
Warning: major Game of Thrones spoilers ahead! Stop reading now if you aren't caught up.
Sure, Game of Thrones will probably kill off our faves, and we're all going to have nightmares about that terrifying child screaming through the fire, but for one brief, lovely moment, can we just soak up the magic of Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen riding off into the snowy waterfalls together on DRAGONS? During the season eight premiere, they casually stride out of Winterfell, hop on some dragons, and soar toward the horizon like it's your average Sunday afternoon. If you'd asked me to write a season eight wish list, I absolutely would've included a borderline cheesy dragon-riding date, and the scene delivers.
For one thing, there are the clear implications of Jon Snow being able to ride a dragon in the first place. (See: his Targaryen roots.) And then there's the question of whether the next time we see these two flying side by side will be on the living vs. dead battlefield, opposite the Night King and Viserion - which, yikes. Oh, and speaking of yikes, did you catch the very pointed look Rhaegal gives Jon Snow as he kisses his queen?
TBD on how the dynamic between Daenerys and Jon Snow may shift now that he knows the truth about his parents, but in the meantime, we can relish in the pair's funny flirting plus the hilarious Twitter reactions that followed. Did several people feel like they heard "A Whole New World" playing the background as Jon and Dany soared through shining, shimmering, splendid waterfalls? Yes. Did Rhaegal's intense staredown with Jon Snow inspire a bunch of perfect memes? Definitely. Keep reading to see the best reactions to the scene, then dive into all the Game of Thrones season eight theories as we await next week's episode (and rewatch the premiere another time - or five.)
Keep Your Instant Pot Handy, Because You'll Want to Make Every 1 of These Low-Carb Soups
The Instant Pot is a lifesaver. There's no quicker way to whip up dinner than to pop it in your pressure cooker, and preparing meals at home is essential when you're trying to lose weight, especially on a low-carb plan. While the Instant Pot is great for making pasta and rice, there are plenty of other dishes to try, including low-carb soups. They're perfect for Instant Pot beginners, and while some consider soups an appetizer, we're adamant that they can be the whole damn meal. The ones here, ranging from classic French onion to a hearty bean soup with pesto, are filling and flavorful. Get your spoon ready.
Yes, What Cersei Gives to Bronn in the Game of Thrones Premiere Should Look VERY Familiar
Warning: giant Game of Thrones spoilers ahead! Proceed with caution!
Sarcastic, foul-mouthed, and somewhat sleazy sellsword Bronn (Jerome Flynn) made his return to the series in the season eight premiere of Game of Thrones, and judging from his sole scene in the episode, his friendship with Jaime is likely going south . . . OK actually it's going North, but anyway.
While spending some, um, quality time with a few women in a brothel in King's Landing, Bronn is interrupted by Cersei's shady Hand of the Queen, Qyburn. Apparently, Cersei has a very specific (and twisted) request for Bronn: she wants him to go to kill her brothers, Jaime and Tyrion. Oh, and to really make the betrayal sting, she wants him to kill them with the crossbow that Tyrion used to kill their father, Tywin.
As you might recall, way back in season four, Tyrion is put on trial for the murder of his nephew, King Joffrey, even though pretty much everyone in his family knows he didn't do it. Despite that, Tywin still sentences his son to death (Tyrion chooses a trial by combat, but his champion, Oberyn, is defeated and killed by the Mountain). Luckily Jaime can't bear to watch his brother die, so he frees Tyrion from his cell, telling him that Varys will help him escape the city and flee to Essos. However, Tyrion makes a quick detour to the Tower of the Hand to confront his father.
Tyrion enters through a secret passage and discovers Shae in his father's bed chambers; they struggle and he ends up strangling her to death (for what it's worth, he's instantly regretful). He then grabs Joffrey's crossbow off of the wall and corners his father in the bathroom. Tywin calls Shae "a whore" multiple times and is generally dismissive of his son, earning an arrow in the stomach. Tywin lashes out, saying, "You are no son of mine," just before Tyrion shoots him a fatal, final time.
But enough about Tyrion committing patricide on the toilet - Bronn is what's really important about this scene, right? Qyburn tells him that although the sellsword might still be frosty towards the Lannisters after having his castle and his wife taken away, Cersei is willing to pay him with with four chests of gold in return for him serving her brothers with "poetic justice."
He's reluctant, but Qyburn seems to sway his mind by noting how handsomely Cersei rewards those of whom do her big favors. "What would she do for the man who rids her of her treasonous brothers?" he muses. So, will Bronn kill Jaime and Tyrion?
Flynn, who plays Bronn, recently told Digital Spy that "Bronn's a determined type. He's either going to get his castle, or he's going to die getting it." That sure seems like a way of saying he values material things over his former friendship with the Lannister brothers, no?
Keep Your Instant Pot Handy, Because You'll Want to Make Every 1 of These Low-Carb Soups
The Instant Pot is a lifesaver. There's no quicker way to whip up dinner than to pop it in your pressure cooker, and preparing meals at home is essential when you're trying to lose weight, especially on a low-carb plan. While the Instant Pot is great for making pasta and rice, there are plenty of other dishes to try, including low-carb soups. They're perfect for Instant Pot beginners, and while some consider soups an appetizer, we're adamant that they can be the whole damn meal. The ones here, ranging from classic French onion to a hearty bean soup with pesto, are filling and flavorful. Get your spoon ready.
This Beauty and the Beast Pole Routine Starts Out Tame, but Then Somebody Bends *Unexpectedly*
Pole dancing obviously has a sexy reputation, but the sport is actually harder than it looks. Simply lifting yourself up and around a pole, not to mention completing tricks and full routines, requires a lot of core and arm strength. Pole fitness is so much of a workout that organized competitions exist, during which trained athletes can show off their skills.
Take this Beauty and the Beast-themed routine from the 2018 Pole Sport Organization Liberty in July last year. A talented performer told the classic Disney story with a series of moves (and a costume change), fit to blow your mind. Watch her full routine above, and enjoy how effortless she makes it look. We bet you've never seen Belle like this before.
6 Side Effects of Not Eating Carbs That Might Blindside You - and How to Prevent Them
The ketogenic diet, aka keto, has brought super-low-carb diets back into the limelight, and if your goal is weight loss, you're almost sure to see results (especially in the stubborn belly fat area). Just like any extreme diet, though, very low-carb eating plans come with their fair share of side effects. POPSUGAR talked to registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick of the Cleveland Clinic's Wellness Institute to see what those side effects are, why they occur, and how you can avoid some - but probably not all.
Side Effects of Going Low-Carb
- Headache: In the first few days of a low-carb diet, your body is making major adjustments in order to switch from its favorite fuel, glucose and glycogen stores (which come from the sugars and carbs that you eat), over to ketones, compounds made in your liver by burning fats. The physical effects of this process are collectively known as the "keto flu," and it's behind the headaches you might experience at the start of your diet. Kristin said your body starts using ketones about three or four days into the diet, which should clear up the headache.
- Bad breath: The presence of ketones, and specifically acetone, in your breath can make it smell "fruity and sometimes unpleasant," Kristin said.
- Weakness and/or fatigue: You might feel tired or shaky during the first few days of a low-carb diet - again, because your body is looking for a fuel source to replace glycogen. This is another side effect that will usually go away once you hit ketosis, Kirstin said.
- Muscle cramps: Muscle cramps can stem from a few causes: dehydration, lack of potassium, or lack of magnesium, all of which have to do with the big shifts in the foods you're eating on a low-carb diet. Kristin recommends proper hydration (11 cups of water a day is a good goal) and said that some of her patients have found magnesium supplements helpful, too.
- Constipation or diarrhea: If you're cutting complex carbs, like beans and legumes, you're also cutting fiber - or at least greatly reducing it, Kristin said. This is a big reason why people experience gastrointestinal issues on keto, like constipation or diarrhea.
- Skin rash: "This is a rare side effect without a definitive cause," Kristin said. It's typically seen in women of Asian descent, she added.
Constipation appears to be the most common side effect, Kristin told POPSUGAR, simply because "fiber stores can tank." The good news is that it's avoidable: eating nonstarchy vegetables and nuts will shore up your fiber intake. Kristin recommended adding foods like broccoli and macadamia nuts to your diet.
The takeaway? Do your research, Kristin said. Know what you can eat (and what you can't), what the effects on your body will be, and what you can do to make them more bearable. She also recommended working with a dietitian who specializes in low-carb diets.
"Some side effects, like bad breath and headaches, may not be avoided," Kristin said, but others can, like constipation, muscle cramps, and potentially the weakness and fatigue. Not much research has been done on long-term effects of the keto diet - "the jury is still out," Kristin said. As far as these shorter-term side effects, Kristin said that they're just that: short-term. They tend to taper off as your body adjusts to the diet. So, good news for anyone new to keto and struggling: just hold out for those first few weeks!
Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Busy Mornings
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and supporting energy levels throughout a busy day start with breakfast. Sugary cereals, processed energy bars, or even a bagel spike your blood sugar levels and leave you crashing before lunch. These quick and easy breakfast recipes will help you maintain energy levels throughout a hectic day and are effortless to make.
Hold Onto Your Forks! These 16 Trader Joe's Salads Are About to Shake Up Your Lunchtime Routine
Salads are a healthy option, yes. They require a solid amount of effort, also yes. Trader Joe's to the rescue, as per usual. TJ's is shaking up the salad scene this year with some of their tried and true classics while introducing a handful of shiny new greens, too. From premade salads with a Mexican kick to packaged greenery with a BBQ flair, taking the healthier road doesn't look half bad.
We're ready to revamp our boring greens, so here's a selection of 16 Trader Joe's salads to give a go this year. And they're all under $5! Healthy lunches . . . here we come.
We Have 4 Very Important Words For You: Workout Clothes on Sale
Buying new workout clothes makes us feel like we can take on anything our sweat session throws at us. We find ourselves constantly refreshing Nordstrom because they always have something that's both adorable and functional in stock. From now until April 22, they're having a massive sale that's made us sit up and pay attention - think up to 50 percent off your favorite sports bras and leggings. Now, all you have to do is book your next class.
12 Space-Saving Home Workout Products Perfect For Tiny Apartments
I love working out at home, but I live in a small city apartment. To make the most of my space, I was sure to buy both compact and practical equipment that works for my home. From a compact stationary bike to foldable mats, I curated a list of my favorite products so you can get the most of your space, too. The best part: they're all available on Amazon and delivered right to your door. Keep reading to check out these hot products and see what's right for your routine.
With These 12 Low-Carb Wraps, Anything Is Possible
If you love wraps, quesadillas, and burritos, but you're trying to eat low-carb, worry not. Low-carb wraps exist! These 12 options all have less than 10 grams of net carbs per serving, and they're on Amazon. So, there's that. There's nothing not to love about these yummy options, so just keep reading to find your new staple ingredient.
Related: Now You Have No Excuse Not to Try the Low-Carb Diet, Because You Can Eat Bagels!
I Juice at Home Every Day, and These 7 Products From Amazon Make It Much Easier
You could call me a juice expert - I make my own drinks in the comfort of my kitchen every day. It's a fun and easy way to include more fruits and vegetables in your diet, and some say it even promotes weight loss when done properly. If you want to juice at home too but don't even know where to start, I've created a shopping guide to all the essentials you need from Amazon. These products make the process a breeze - check them out!
Loosen Up Your Tight, Painful Calves With These 6 Simple, Expert-Approved Stretches
Sore calf muscles tend to crop up after hard runs, intense cardio sessions, or tough lower-body workouts, and are particularly annoying because of how long they can hang around. "It's hard to rest your calf," explained Michael Fredericson, MD, professor and director of physical medicine and sports medicine at Stanford University. "You're always walking on it." That lingering pain is a frustrating inconvenience, but it can also turn into something more serious if you don't give it some extra attention. POPSUGAR asked two experts for their treatment tips to get you back on your feet and pain-free as soon as possible.
Foam Rolling
When it comes to your calf muscles, "I find it's helpful to foam roll prior to stretching," said Steven Mayer, MD, sports medicine specialist at the Northwestern Medicine Running Clinic. The foam roller loosens up the muscles and tendons, he explained, so that you can get an even deeper stretch afterwards. If your calf muscles are feeling sore, he recommended foam rolling your entire calf and Achilles tendon, which runs down the back of your calf towards your heel. If you don't have a foam roller, you can also use a lacrosse ball, which can be especially effective for treating shin splints.
Dynamic and Static Stretching
According to Dr. Fredericson, dynamic stretching is the most effective way to loosen up tight, sore calf muscles. Dynamic stretching, which is active stretching that incorporates movement, warms up your muscles as it loosens them, allowing you to stretch more effectively. Dr. Fredericson recommended walking on your heels, skipping, and doing high knees to loosen up your calf muscles.
Once you've warmed up with dynamic movements, your static stretching will feel even better. Dr. Mayer advised standing on a curb, ledge, or step with one heel hanging off to stretch the back of your calf. Make sure to hold this position for 30-45 seconds. Then, bend your leg at the knee and hold again to feel a stretch in your Achilles tendon. "That will get the different muscles in the calf, instead of just isolating one specific muscle," Dr. Mayer explained.
Other Sore Calf Treatments
Looking for more calf relief? There are a few other tricks you can try.
- Heel lifts: Dr. Fredericson recommended putting small heel lifts in both shoes, which can redistribute your weight and take the strain off your calf muscles when you walk or stand.
- Ice: If your calves are sore 24-48 hours after a workout, Dr. Fredericson said that ice can help bring down any inflammation.
- Heat: If you're dealing with soreness a few days post-workout, ice will only tighten up your muscles more. Try using a heating pad instead, which will loosen and relax them.
- Ibuprofen: An anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen "can be helpful," Dr. Fredericson, although he recommended stretching as a more effective option.
If you're still dealing with calf soreness after several days of careful stretching, consider seeing a doctor; Dr. Mayer pointed out that hip and back injuries can contribute to calf soreness as well. "Sometimes you want to do a more holistic evaluation," he said.
Read on to see exactly how each stretch is done. And to loosen up your legs even more, try these eight muscle-lengthening stretches.
Stand Out While You Work Out in Outdoor Voices' New Technicolor Collection
It's no secret that we're big fans of Outdoor Voices. Its pieces were made to move, its fabrics were created with serious thought and care, and its colors are seriously swoon-worthy. Just in time for Spring, Outdoor Voices has dropped a brand-new collection. TechSweat Technicolor consists of pieces made of - you guessed it - OV's signature TechSweat, a buttery-soft, sweat-wicking material that was created with high-intensity activities in mind. And once you see the vibrant Spring colors, you'll have a hard time picking a favorite. Keep reading to shop the collection!
Related: If You're Thinking About Buying Outdoor Voices Leggings, Read This First
Dietitians Shared Their Trader Joe's Grocery Lists, and Now We Know What to Stock Up on
Dietitians are always providing us with recommendations on healthy items to stock up on, but have you ever wondered what they actually get when they go grocery shopping? We did, which is why POPSUGAR spoke to Jessica Jones, MS, RD, and Wendy Lopez, MS, RD, CDE, founders of Food Heaven Made Easy to find out what they're throwing in their carts at Trader Joe's.
Their picks are full of flavor and also good for you. Not to mention, you'll save time meal prepping, they'll last longer than a few days, and they're great go-tos when you want to cook a meal in 30 minutes or less. Check out Jessica and Wendy's top Trader Joe's picks ahead.
Meal Planning Is Solved With These Crowd-Pleasing Low-Carb Chicken Recipes
The beauty of a low-carb diet is that it's not a fad. Though more extreme versions exist, simply cutting back on carbs - particularly sugar - is not only effective for weight loss, it's also sustainable. Think of it as a healthy lifestyle that will always be relevant.
Whatever your reason for going low-carb, bookmarking recipes can help keep you on track. Start with things like sheet-pan recipes that keep dinnertime easy and meal-prep inspiration to keep work lunches simple. It's always a good idea to master staples like chicken, too, so put these delicious recipes at the top of your list.
20 Healthy Ways to Put Your Slow Cooker to Work Every Day This Summer
If you actually want to take advantage of all those Summer relaxation vibes, don't put your slow cooker away. You can use it to get healthier by cooking meals without spending hot and humid days over a stove or grill.
Slow cookers aren't just great for Winter comfort foods like stews and soups. They can be great at helping you get a light meal on your table for dinner. We suggest a refreshing chili-orange beef . . . but also barbacoa to put on tacos. Oh, yes, and spaghetti squash! What we're saying is you should try one of these delicious slow-cooker recipes packed with good-for-you ingredients STAT.
Always Short on Time in the Kitchen? These Low-Carb Meals Are Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
After a long day at work, you might be tempted to hop into your coziest sweatpants and head straight for the couch - but if you're on a low-carb diet, you can't afford to order takeout night after night. And while you could spend hours and hours on Sunday prepping healthy meals for the week, you may find that sacrificing an entire afternoon makes you want to hang up your apron, too. Enter these simple 30-minute recipes. Whenever you choose to cook, they'll save you time in the kitchen, while helping you stick to your low-carb goals. So, the next time you find yourself skimming a restaurant menu, pull up this list instead.
Use This Healthy Meal Prep Shopping List to Simplify Your Next Grocery Store Run
Feeling overwhelmed by the mere idea of meal prep? Sit tight, sister. We've got you! Washing, chopping, tossing, baking, blending, portioning, and freezing are all enough work on their own, so use our trusty grocery store guide and shopping checklist to make your trip to the supermarket a breeze. We'll guide you through produce, protein, the frozen section, and beyond to ensure you have every single thing you need in the kitchen to prep your menu for the week. Not sure what to make? We have meal prep recipes for you, too.
You'll start with the produce section, stocking up on essential fruits, veggies, and pre-chopped staples. Then you'll move your way into the center aisles for grains, spices, and sauces. Finally, you'll wrap up with the chilled and frozen selections (saving the coldest for last!), so everything stays fresh on your journey back to the kitchen. Check it out.
Gabby Lost 50 Pounds and Completely Transformed Her Body With CrossFit and This Sunday Habit
Before beginning her fitness journey, Gabriella Falco, 24, didn't have the best relationship with food or with the gym. She told POPSUGAR that in high school, she tried to stay as active as she could. She was involved in sports and went to the YMCA whenever she could and loved Zumba. But when she went off to college, the excitement of being on her own combined with the stress of school made her gain weight. Keep reading to learn her inspiring story, how she lost 50 pounds in three years, and how she completely transformed her body and mind.
I'm a Trainer, and This Is How Often You Should Work Out If You Want to Lose Belly Fat
No matter how many ab workouts you do, they won't help you reduce belly fat. Instead of focusing on spot reduction - targeting one specific area on your body - you've got to train your entire body, fuel up with nutritious foods, and make sure that you're recovering (nope, all-nighters won't help) to lose fat in general. And losing body fat all over means you will be losing some on your belly as well.
If you aren't sure how often you should be training, or what exactly you should be doing once you're at the gym to get reduce body fat, here's what I recommend.
These 101 Disney Princess Tattoos Are the Fairest of Them All
Disney princess love is a forever kind of love, and there's no better way to show this sentiment than with a beautiful, princess-inspired tattoo that will last a lifetime. From timeless quotes to colorful depictions of Ariel, Snow White, Pocahontas, Mulan, and every princess in between, this magical ink will inspire your next tattoo and open you up to a whole new world of magical markings.
- Additional reporting by Hilary White
You Can Buy a Butt-Shaped Pillow on Amazon, and We're Honestly Crying
There's a reason working your glutes is so important - your backside provides your whole body with protection and comfort all day long, and it only seems fair that a great pillow should do the same at night. Forget memory foam, The Buttress Pillow ($69) is literally shaped like an ample backside, providing ergonomic comfort and neck support - and a good amount of laughs. No matter whether you're a back, side, or stomach sleeper, this insanely soft pillow promises to be the perfect companion for sweet dreams.
Created from 100 percent premium natural latex made from tree sap, this pillow features a silky inner cover as well as an easy-to-wash yoga-pant pillow cover (in turquoise, black, and white). You may have thought thick booties were only good for turning heads, but this cozy and hilariously kitschy pillow proves that butts are great for cradling heads, too! Shop it ahead, and be sure to check out these other supercomfy pillows.
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