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June 14, 2012

Who Were The Other Decapitated Heads on Game of Thrones?

By Amanda Dobbins, Kyle Buchanan

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The creators of Game of Thrones were forced to apologize after revealing that one of the decapitated heads shown in season one was actually modeled after George W. Bush … which led Vulture to wonder, “What about the other decapitated heads in that scene? Were those practically subliminal star cameos, too?” Now, after hours of poring over jpegs and and barking to our interns, “Enhance, enhance!” we present our 100% accurate findings to you. Head into the slideshow for some shocking revelations.

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Yes, Girls star Dunham has connected artist parents, but they had nothing to do with her head ending up on this pole, all right? Can we just end the debate right now? Yes, Girls star Dunham has connected artist parents, but they had nothing to do with her head ending up on this pole, all right? Can we just end the debate right now?

Yes, Girls star Dunham has connected artist parents, but they had nothing to do with her head ending up on this pole, all right? Can we just end the d...

Yes, Girls star Dunham has connected artist parents, but they had nothing to do with her head ending up on this pole, all right? Can we just end the debate right now?

His head may be on that spike, but Nadal's body is still running around the court at Roland Garros, dominating everyone in sight. Rafa never gives up. His head may be on that spike, but Nadal's body is still running around the court at Roland Garros, dominating everyone in sight. Rafa never gives up.

His head may be on that spike, but Nadal's body is still running around the court at Roland Garros, dominating everyone in sight. Rafa never gives up.

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His head may be on that spike, but Nadal's body is still running around the court at Roland Garros, dominating everyone in sight. Rafa never gives up.

Things really kept getting worse for poor Fantine. Things really kept getting worse for poor Fantine.

Things really kept getting worse for poor Fantine.

Gotye's revenge. Gotye's revenge.

Gotye's revenge.

Coming Soon: the Oasis Head-On-A-Pole Reunion Tour. (Pole heads are the new holograms. Also, this is the only way Noel will agree to it.) Coming Soon: the Oasis Head-On-A-Pole Reunion Tour. (Pole heads are the new holograms. Also, this is the only way Noel will agree to it.)

Coming Soon: the Oasis Head-On-A-Pole Reunion Tour. (Pole heads are the new holograms. Also, this is the only way Noel will agree to it.)

Spoiler alert? Spoiler alert?

Spoiler alert?

The incestuous relationship between the British government and Rupert Murdoch's right-hand woman is made even more scandalous on a show with actual incest. The incestuous relationship between the British government and Rupert Murdoch's right-hand woman is made even more scandalous on a show with actual incest.

The incestuous relationship between the British government and Rupert Murdoch's right-hand woman is made even more scandalous on a show with actual in...

The incestuous relationship between the British government and Rupert Murdoch's right-hand woman is made even more scandalous on a show with actual incest.

Can a severed head fart? We will soon find out! Can a severed head fart? We will soon find out!

Can a severed head fart? We will soon find out!

Let it be known that Tom Cruise gave 110% to this performance, even though he was just a decapitated head in the background. He showed up early, brought donuts, learned every key grip's name, and even administered back rubs without the assistance of hands, arms, or a body. Whatta guy! Let it be known that Tom Cruise gave 110% to this performance, even though he was just a decapitated head in the background. He showed up early, brought donuts, learned every key grip's name, and even administered back rubs without the assistance of hands, arms, or a body. Whatta guy!

Let it be known that Tom Cruise gave 110% to this performance, even though he was just a decapitated head in the background. He showed up early, broug...

Let it be known that Tom Cruise gave 110% to this performance, even though he was just a decapitated head in the background. He showed up early, brought donuts, learned every key grip's name, and even administered back rubs without the assistance of hands, arms, or a body. Whatta guy!

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