John Snow’s epic showdown with fellow bastard Ramsey Bolton in the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones’ sixth season is widely considered one of the greatest pieces of television ever made.
Dubbed ‘The Battle of the Bastards’, viewers’ jaws dropped at the spectacle as two of Westeros’s most bitter of enemies brought their feud to a blood-soaked climax on a scale rarely seen on the small screen.
Yet this stunning piece of cinematography will be like two toddlers fighting in a cot should the Battle of the Tech Bros actually go ahead.
In the blue corner stands Tony Stark tribute act and crypto bro demigod Elon Musk, considered by some as a fallen prophet from an alien master race.
In the slightly darker shade of blue corner looms humanoid martial artist, BBQ aficionado and overlord of the metaverse wasteland Mark Zuckerberg.
These two toxic titans of social media each have their own unique physical and mental attributes, which should make for a contest of the body and mind rarely seen in their realm of combat.
Let’s not beat around the bush. Zuck’s knowledge of the ancient martial arts is well known, making him the clear favourite.
But his honour may also be his weakness, for Musk’s propensity for playing dirty gives him an edge that could knock Zuck from his perch.
If Musk has his way, the arena for this epic duel, which originated from a lighthearted social media back and forth, will be the legendary UFC stadium the Las Vegas Octagon.
???? CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER ????Who: Musk vs Zuck
Where: Vegas Octagon
Date: TBD https://t.co/Kfi3ZHaeHo pic.twitter.com/8PCWk0sKee
— Owen Sparks (@OwenSparks_) June 22, 2023
Who will be the ultimate victor? Should it actually go ahead, the answer will certainly be us, the bemused spectators.