Game of Thrones fans spot Starbucks cup in episode 4, ‘Was it too dark to notice?’ asks Twitter

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Updated: May 10, 2020 00:15 IST

In an unexpected gaffe, the latest episode of Game of Thrones has a stray coffee cup lying on a table, which apparently went unnoticed by the cast and crew, until fans pointed it out on Twitter. Sharing videos, memes and jokes about the modern takeaway container, fans took to social media immediately after the airing.

The container can be seen laying in front of Emilia Clarke, during the party scene in which the characters celebrate their victory over the Night King and his army of the undead. It sticks out like a sore thumb amid the flagons of ale and ornate chalices that are held in characters’ hands.

GoT cinematographer: i know there are exactly the right amount of starbucks cups in the shot bc i shot it https://t.co/MKW5ifKKtb — ☕netw3rk (@netw3rk) May 6, 2019

Several fans joked about the previous episode’s controversially dark lighting, suggesting that HBO had missed the container because of the cinematography. “GoT cinematographer: I know there are exactly the right amount of Starbucks cups in the shot because I shot it,” one fan wrote sarcastically. “If you can’t SEE the action, you won’t notice the Starbucks cup,” wrote another.

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The fact that there was a Starbucks cup in tonight’s Game of Thrones that no producers or editors noticed throughout multiple cuts merely 1 week after the DP yelled that the show’s not too dark to see is truly *chef’s kiss* — Jen D'Angelo (@jenlikespizza) May 6, 2019

If you can't SEE the action, you won't notice the Starbucks cup: pic.twitter.com/vxRKTrx9QL — Jabari Ali Davis (@JabariDavisNBA) May 6, 2019

Others wondered what Daenerys Targaryen’s favourite flavour of coffee would be, while another contingent debated as to whether it is a Starbucks cup at all. “The fact that there was a Starbucks cup in tonight’s Game of Thrones that no producers or editors noticed throughout multiple cuts merely 1 week after the DP yelled that the show’s not too dark to see is truly *chef’s kiss*,” one fan wrote.

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You can check out more reactions to the cup here:

my favorite show in the entire world forgot a STARBUCKS COFFEE CUP ON THE TABLE WHILE FILMING pic.twitter.com/60z3pOCfg9 — zane (@zane) May 6, 2019

You're telling me they had TWO YEARS to put together a decent show and they couldn't even spot the goddamn Starbucks cup in Winterfell??!?! #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/8opg7nyydv — Jenna Guillaume (@JennaGuillaume) May 6, 2019

ooooh i get it now they all have STARBUCKS names pic.twitter.com/SSj5skShLo — jonny sun (@jonnysun) May 6, 2019

That Winterfell starbucks cashier ain't ready to write Dany's name on her coffee cup #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/N4ktWH1NlJ — Joseph (@TheGeneralSYD) May 6, 2019

Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Protector of the Seven Kingdoms, the Mother of Dragons, the Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, the Unburnt, the Breaker of Chains, and Drinker of Pumpkin Spice pic.twitter.com/BOPdolRhXz — Ira Madison III (@ira) May 6, 2019

I drink a lot of Starbucks, and while that cup definitely didn't belong in Westeros, that's definitely not a Starbucks cup. — pat muldowney (@patmuldowney) May 6, 2019

Broke: they accidentally left a starbucks cup on the set, oops



Woke: Starbucks is canon in Game of Thrones world — Mint Alquior (@MintXIV) May 6, 2019

The latest episode of HBO’s hit fantasy series has received mixed critical reviews. With just two more episodes remaining in the final season, all eyes are now on Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow’s interpersonal relationship, and the strength of their allegiance against Cersei Lannister.

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