Dr Mumbo

US PR company spoils second episode of Game of Thrones *SPOILER ALERT*

game-of-thronesDr Mumbo is concerned Game of Thrones fans may have had the most recent episode of the HBO series spoiled by a US PR company who  issued an email promoting a Game of Thrones-themed stunt, with a subject heading spoiling the second episode of the series.

Dr Mumbo warns readers who are yet to watch the second episode of the series to not continue reading due to major spoilers.

We even put trailers below to ensure no one accidentally had the show ruined… So, you’ve been warned. Scroll at your own risk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIASaUUwklk

US PR company Grayling, is promoting a Game of Thrones themed job advert on Snagajob, a niche employment website used primarily by hourly workers and employers of hourly workforce, with the subject heading: “King Joffrey is dead! Apply for the open position on Snagajob”.

The email was sent to all IGN editors globally, with many of the US based editors returning home from Boston following a convention and had missed the second episode.

Snagajob’s post is seeking a replacement for King Joffrey, Ruler of the Seven Kingdoms who died at the end of episode two of season four.

The job description is as follows:

Job responsibilities

  • Defend the kingdom against every other person claiming to be the rightful heir to the throne (this number is constantly rising)
  • Let everyone you rule over know that you are better than them and they disgust you.
  • Assign people to do all the hard work for you. This way you won’t have to worry about doing any actual work and can concentrate on hunting, eating and drinking.
  • Decide who is and isn’t a traitor (No courts in this kingdom, you are the judge, jury and executioner!). And hold the power to do what you will to those who piss you off.
  • You’ll be in charge of decorating the kingdom. For example, the person who previously held this position was very fond of the trendy “head ornament” theme.
  • You will assign a King’s Hand to do all the dirty work, but who can also send you to your chamber when you’re grumpy.

Benefits

  • You’ll have a Kings Guard watching out for you, who you can command to basically do whatever you wish. In fact, in times of trouble, their boss will always be there to lend a (golden) hand.
  • All the gold, riches, food and wine you could possibly imagine and waste.
  • The right to do whatever you want, whenever you want with no consequences.
  • Super uncomfortable but bad ass looking throne that will intimidate everyone who comes to visit.
  • You can pick your very own fool to entertain you at a moment’s notice!
  • You’ll be assigned a bride and we’ll throw you a glorious royal celebration. Warning – people get pretty choked up at our weddings.

Requirements

  • NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Seriously. You can rule over everyone without even taking a class on it.
  • Royal bloodline preferred (but you probably just need to research your family to find some sort of connection to make you the heir).
  • Remaining Stark children need not apply.
  • Mamma’s boys preferred but not necessary (apologies to the EEOC).
  • Sword skills and war strategy experience preferred. Or, at least have connections to someone who doesn’t mind when you take credit for all their heroic work.
  • No age requirements.

Act fast! This position needs to be filled immediately. We are required to inform you that the predecessors of this position have had poisonous and backstabbing ends that have left them unable to perform these duties.

So, if you’re ready to be adored and hated at the same time, apply today! Or, just try to invade us while we’re distracted by a royal funeral.

Dr Mumbo worries that King Joffrey won’t be the only one dead if Game of Thrones fans have their viewing experience spoiled.

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