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Game of Thrones Spoilers Are Now Being Used to Discipline Unruly Children

Jack Gleeson as King Joffrey on HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'
HBO King Joffrey approves of this tactic.

One Belgian teacher has figured out a diabolical scheme worthy of King Joffrey

Teachers have long sought a foolproof method for holding their students’ attention and discouraging them from acting out. One educator in Belgium seems to have found a solution to that particular problem: revealing Game of Thrones spoilers.

Belgian daily Het Nieuwsblad reports that one math teacher, after confirming his students are fan of the HBO series based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Fire and Ice novels, told them he would reveal deaths from the as-yet unreleased seasons of the TV show if they did not remain quiet during class. (Despite growing concerns about Martin’s writing pace, the books — which the Belgian teacher has read — remain ahead of the TV series.)

The tactic is proving effective so far, although one classmate who reads ahead could easily undermine his whole plan. For now, however, the teacher’s approach remains evil and brilliant in equal measures — fitting qualities for a Game of Thrones-based scheme.

[Het Nieuwsblad via Warming Glow]

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