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Kit Harington has created a ruckus of conjecture around him all over the internet by promoting the creation of a new account together with a mystery and distributing prizes among his fans. The player who is best known for his portrayal of Jon Snow in the ‘Game of Thrones’ series was the one who initially posted the mysterious new account @KitHarinqton and also announced that, would give away a ‘special prize’ to five people commenting under the post with the phrase ‘WOLF’. The debate surrounding the account and the intentions of the actor has been sparked by the incident.
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The post was very simple but at the same time very cryptic. It contained the phrase ‘Go follow the wolf’ in addition to the three tags of the same handle, all coming along with a wolf and fire emoji. The last part of the post read, ‘Giving a special prize to 5 people that comment WOLF.’ It was quite ambiguous and left a lot of space for interpretation. Possible interpretations of the situation include fan page, new project, or even a hoax. The use of a ‘q’ instead of a ‘g’ in the username only adds to the confusion.
Reaction from the followers was a mixture of admiration for the actor and confusion regarding the post’s intent. For many, it was just an excellent opportunity to share and renew their love for Harington’s role which is still very much alive in their hearts. One user said, ‘Divino el Rey en el norte. 😍’ which translates to ‘Divine King in the North.’ Another user altered the slogan, labeling him ‘King of the North 🔥🐺.’ The nature of the comment can be seen as an indication that the Jon Snow character continues to be and will always be a part of the people’s culture, even though the series has long since ended.
In the comments, there were still fans reminiscing about the good old days praising the character. ‘Il Re del Nord!!!! Un mito indimenticabile!!!! Sto guardando la serie per l’ennesima volta!!!!’ was the Italian follower who stated, which in English means ‘The King of the North!!!! An unforgettable myth!!!! I’m watching the series for the umpteenth time!!!!’ It was another user who simply wrote, ‘Jon snow ❄️ 💙🤍 😍,’ thereby showing how the character is still very much liked. However, not all comments were positive ones. One keen observer highlighted the issue that sometimes Harington’s character was not aligned with the plot and commented, ‘You not is wolf 🐺. You are dragon 🐉.’ This is an astute reference to Jon Snow’s real Targaryen heritage, revealed in the later seasons of ‘Game of Thrones’ as a major plot twist.
The response that was most revealing was the one that expressed distrust directly. One user almost brutally questioned the authenticity of the account related to the post and asked, ‘What is this is that verify account is yours?’ This brings into focus the main confusion that surrounds the post. In an era when celebrity accounts are frequently hacked and impersonated, it makes sense that followers are somewhat hesitant about an offer of this nature. The prize offer is, however, appealing but raises the question of the promotion it is directly connected to.
Since the conclusion of ‘Game of Thrones,’ Kit Harington has pretty much avoided the limelight of social media, preferring instead to focus on his films and family. Any interaction from him on social networks is immensely significant. Still, it is hard to tell whether this is a playful prank, the start of a quiet product promotion, or just having fun with his audience. He hasn’t clarified the situation further through his official channels. This situation is reminiscent of a past incident where Kit Harington’s Instagram account promoted a massage device with a suspicious video.
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The post undeniably achieved one of its objectives: the dialogues it produced were the outcomes. It melded together the classic image of the actor with a contemporary and elusive online tactic. The mixture of the heartfelt acknowledgments to Jon Snow and the cautious inquiries about the legitimacy of the account depicts a very complete picture of a fanbase that is both committed and critical. The reality of the ‘wolf’ account and the ‘special prize’ has so far been kept as a mystery only the King in the North knows. The intrigue remains, and his fans are waiting for his next move with bated breath, perhaps for another promotion of a golf gadget.
