With the premiere of Season 6 of Game of Thrones only a few days away, California resident Mark Garrison has been using this past week to remind friends, family and coworkers that he has read the books.

“Don’t understand all the hype for the new season of Game of Thrones,” he wrote in a Facebook status. “The books are much, much better and I refuse to discuss The Song Of Ice And Fire (which is the REAL name of the series) with anyone who has chosen to watch the dumbed-down TV show in lieu of reading the books.”

His friend Steve weighed in. “He always makes it a point to let you know that he read the books. Even if you’re talking about something unrelated, like Afghanistan or craft beer, he’ll find a way to tell you that he read the Game of Thrones books, and that no one who just watches the show can ever be a true fan.”

Mark is currently single.