Before everyone started spitting on it because of its botched finale, there was a time when Game of Thrones was the most popular series in the world. Certain characters in particular won over viewers, like Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, and Daenerys Targaryen. And inevitably, this gave some false good ideas to some parents.
the impressive influence of game of thrones
Game of Thrones has left an indelible mark on the history of television. An absolutely cult series, it has nevertheless been much criticized during its last seasons. But its influence is still felt, and this is also why lots of spin-offs are in development at HBO. Recently, season 2 of House of the Dragon ended, failing to achieve unanimous acclaim. The first teaser for the next series in this universe, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, has also been revealed.
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August 5, 2024
< p>Game of Thrones continues to expand its universe via works of fiction, but the series adapted from Game of Thronesby George R.R. Martin also has an impact in real life. We know, for example, that Many parents take inspiration from their favorite characters to name their children. And among the most popular choices is Khaleesi, the nickname given to Daenerys Targaryen after she married Khal Drogo.
A Khaleesi without a passport
For once, a six-year-old child recently made headlines because of her first name, Khaleesi, directly taken from Game of Thrones. And for good reason, after asking a passport in her name, the girl's mother was flatly refused: She was told that the rights to the name belonged to Warner Bros., who had to give their official permission. Surprised by this refusal, Khaleesi's mother shared her story on social media, receiving support from other parents who had experienced similar situations.
While she could have given up, Khaleesi's mother realized that something was wrong: why had she never had a problem before, especially when it came to getting her daughter's birth certificate? And she did well to ask herself the question since after calling on lawyers, she discovered that the British authorities had made a mistake: the registered trademark “Khaleesi” only concerns products and services, and not names and surnames! The case having been relayed on social networks and shared by the media, young Khaleesi and her mother received an apology and were reassured: the passport creation file is currently being studied.