SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the Season 8 premiere of The Walking Dead, entitled “Mercy.” Proceed with caution.

“All Out War” is here, and just like the Great War of Westeros, the build-up is insane. “Mercy,” the 100th episode of The Walking Dead, gives fans no choice but to sit on the edge of their seats. Amid intense fighting, there’s no shortage of material to obsess over. From Rick’s beard, his Polaroid camera, Weird Al Yankovic, and spineless Gregory disappointing everyone as usual (ugh!) the only thing anyone can do now is Tweet (until next week).

That Opening Scene Tho

While it isn’t news to superfans, a portion of the opening scene is one big Easter Egg. It looked familiar because it’s happened before.

love how they chose to parallel a scene of the 100th ep (carl @ gas station) w 1st ep’s opening scene (rick @ gas station) #TheWalkingDead — katie🎈 (@mattcohen4fake) October 23, 2017

Everyone Wants A Polaroid Camera RN

Rick busted out a Polaroid camera and it’s straight outta the 1980’s. Twitter is obsessed.

if you’re dressing up as rick grimes this year, your costume must now include a polaroid one step camera, i don’t make the rules #twd — FINAL GIRL (@mazieIle) October 23, 2017

Rick took a Polaroid of Negan!!! 😱😱 Wonder what he'll do with it.. 🤔 #TWD — TWD Fan Page (@FTWDFans) October 23, 2017

Even in zombie apocalypse, where the hell do you get a Polaroid AND film now???? #twd — Joshua Henrickson (@xtrafluffy) October 23, 2017

Here’s Why Rick’s Polaroid Pic Will Give You All The Feels

No, YOU’RE crying. Nevermind, we’re all still crying. 😭

In case you wanted to know why he took a Polaroid #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/hq0g3EQBkP — ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@_RAUDI_) October 23, 2017

Rick’s Beard Will Distract You From The Feels

Put those tissues aside and stop sniffling, because Twitter’s facial hair obsession is the distraction you need. Fans are entrenched in nail-biting suspense, but between battle scenes, there are flash-forwards to future Rick. It’s literally impossible to look away from his big gray bushy beard. Once beyond the beard, fans on Twitter can’t stop questioning where it fits in the timeline.

Dream Rick looks like Chip Hazard grew a beard. #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/N26Zdt7zMv — Aislyn Turner (@Ruck_It_Turner) October 23, 2017

me trying to figure out what these old man rick scenes mean #TWD #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/fqyGz4Pidj — kathleen (@kathleen_hanley) October 23, 2017

So when Judith turns 7, Rick will be eligible for AARP? #TheWalkingDead #TWD — Matthew Ligocki (@MLigocki6f7) October 23, 2017

Why was Rick sporting a ZZ Top-like beard for, like, a few seconds? #TheWalkingDead — Erik Bojnansky (@EBojnansky) October 23, 2017

Yo wth..?!?! Has this all been a dream?? What does sleepy Rick with beard mean?! #qtna #TheWalkingDead — ©ℝɛäⓉ¡ ƒƒ1⃣ (@creaTIFF1) October 23, 2017

Beard aside, Rick Grimes left everyone wondering WTF because he didn’t kill Negan when he had the chance.

When Rick had a clear shot at Negan and didn't even raise his gun #TheWalkingDead #twd pic.twitter.com/Eqdv6UYGnZ — Sarah 🏳️‍🌈 (@sarahp369) October 23, 2017

Me waiting for Rick to take out Negan … in the first episode … of the new season #TheWalkingDead #TWD pic.twitter.com/eYDbtdPhYx — The Walking Dead (@Walkerfanboy) October 23, 2017

He’ll do it eventually, and we all know it.

Old Man Rick Likes Weird Al Yankovic?

Yes. Yes, he does. Old man Rick isn’t just sporting a beard, he’s dropping clue bombs. During the old man Rick scenes, there’s music playing in the background. It sounds like a cover of “Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen, but it’s actually Weird Al Yankovic’s “Another One Rides The Bus.”

Wayment!!??? WTH was “old” Rick listening to? 🤔🤔 Was that a Weird Al Yankovic “Another one rides the bus”? 😂😂😂 #TWD #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/2mVIe627xW — Jo (@fitfearlessfabu) October 23, 2017

Here's the @alyankovic song #TheWalkingDead fans heard during the season premiere. Is it a clue about the future? https://t.co/EPcsomisDy — Fandom (@getFANDOM) October 23, 2017

Meanwhile, Gregory Still Sucks

Seriously. Gregory is so bad, he’s hard to watch. He’s the reason one of our beloved survivors is in trouble, but we’ll get to that later. Instead of lobbing objects at TV screens, everyone took to Twitter.

When Simon pushed Gregory down the Steps#TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/cQdbLpFbtz — Ryan The Lion™ (@HerculesHandy) October 23, 2017

#TheWalkingDead how I would’ve pulled off looking at Gregory pic.twitter.com/laLGhUuNpD — xEvoAlpha (Evan) (@xEvoAlpha) October 23, 2017

the day gregory finally dies i’m gonna break out the champagne i swear #thewalkingdead — nicole rhee (@twdhenry) October 23, 2017

*tfw you're hated by the good guys, bad guys, & the fans* 😠😂 #TWD pic.twitter.com/IapjREx00C — TWD Fan Page (@FTWDFans) October 23, 2017

Me when the pastor went back for Gregory #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/D9GXFhHCuv — Taffy Moore (@according2taffy) October 23, 2017

Don’t Touch The RV

Too late. it’s gone. Rest In Peace, RV. You will be missed.

Rest in pieces, RV. You did good #TWD #DemDeadz — Crow says wear a mask and vote early if you can! (@Adorabolical83) October 23, 2017

Don’t Touch Father Gabriel Either

Father Gabriel suddenly feels compassion for Gregory, so he tries to help him. Minutes after getting help from Father Gabriel, Gregory does what he does best: betrays him. Naturally, Father Gabriel proceeds to do what he does best. He seeks refuge inside a building, shuts himself in, and takes a breath. Problem is, someone else is in the building and his name is Negan. Damn.

We don’t know what’s next because that’s how the season 8 premiere ends. What. The. Actual. F.

SO INTENSE

The Walking Dead season 8 premiere basically gives everyone a temporary case of restless leg syndrome.

It’s going to take all week to decode the timeline and figure out why old man Rick is so old. Is the entire story a nightmare in the mind of old man Rick? WTF is Father Gabriel going to do, trapped in a building with Negan? How does one find film for a Polaroid camera in the middle of a zombie outbreak? Despite the answers to any of these questions, one thing is certain: nobody will miss Gregory when he’s gone.

Did you watch the season 8 premiere of The Walking Dead? What did you think? Are you going to miss Gregory after he’s gone? Let us know @getfandom on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.