Here's why Game of Thrones fans are going crazy about zig-zagging (SPOILERS)
Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more
You are now subscribed
Your newsletter sign-up was successful
Want to add more newsletters?
Every Friday
GamesRadar+
Your weekly update on everything you could ever want to know about the games you already love, games we know you're going to love in the near future, and tales from the communities that surround them.
Every Thursday
GTA 6 O'clock
Our special GTA 6 newsletter, with breaking news, insider info, and rumor analysis from the award-winning GTA 6 O'clock experts.
Every Friday
Knowledge
From the creators of Edge: A weekly videogame industry newsletter with analysis from expert writers, guidance from professionals, and insight into what's on the horizon.
Every Thursday
The Setup
Hardware nerds unite, sign up to our free tech newsletter for a weekly digest of the hottest new tech, the latest gadgets on the test bench, and much more.
Every Wednesday
Switch 2 Spotlight
Sign up to our new Switch 2 newsletter, where we bring you the latest talking points on Nintendo's new console each week, bring you up to date on the news, and recommend what games to play.
Every Saturday
The Watchlist
Subscribe for a weekly digest of the movie and TV news that matters, direct to your inbox. From first-look trailers, interviews, reviews and explainers, we've got you covered.
Once a month
SFX
Get sneak previews, exclusive competitions and details of special events each month!
Warning: This feature contains major spoilers for Game of Thrones S6.09.
If you haven't seen the latest episode of Game of Thrones yet, first of all, what are you doing here? Go away and watch it. Battle of the Bastards really is as good as it gets when it comes to TV. Secondly, you're probably wondering why everyone on social media is going crazy about zig-zagging. If you have seen it, you're probably one of the people going crazy about zig-zagging.
I know that's what I was screaming at the TV as I watched Rickon run in a straight line toward his brother Jon, while Ramsay shot arrows at him. Everyone knows if you want to avoid being hit you ZIG ZAG RUN towards your goal. Everyone except for Rickon Stark apparently...
Hey Rickon Stark, take note! #Gameofthrones pic.twitter.com/y8WA5UpoPxJune 20, 2016
i found a great app for rickon stark! pic.twitter.com/kK00owPQNBJune 20, 2016
does rickon stark not understand the value of a serpentine pattern? #gameofthronesJune 20, 2016
My face when #RickonStark started running in a straight line. #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/PORxLHLUHDJune 20, 2016
Rickon Stark should have taken notes SMH.https://t.co/ASP9qtQ4loJune 20, 2016
I've been thinking about this all day. Rickon Stark would still be alive. pic.twitter.com/qRpZ9SqdOLJune 21, 2016
It's a shame Rickon Stark never learned the art of running like this. 😂 #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/VpeyIURiFkJune 20, 2016
In the end, Rickon got the message with actor Art Parkinson tweeting...
Had a good run #shouldazigzaggedJune 20, 2016
Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more

Lauren O'Callaghan is the former Entertainment Editor of GamesRadar+. You'd typically find Lauren writing features and reviews about the latest and greatest in pop culture and entertainment, and assisting the teams at Total Film and SFX to bring their excellent content onto GamesRadar+. Lauren is now the digital marketing manager at the National Trust.


