Boogaloo of Thrones

We all love talking about the Boogaloo.  Some of us also at some point enjoyed the cultural sensation that was the show Game of Thrones.  With a more nuanced perspective, one could even begin to draw comparisons to both worlds.  In the event of a Boogaloo, the economy and government as a whole could collapse.  Such a collapse would lead to private citizens gaining power based on their own skills and geographic locations.  Similar to the families in the world of Westeros on Game of Thrones.  Now, this is just a theory and it would require a lot of events to happen but, this would could definitely become our own.

One such family that would definitely see would be families that could be compared to the Tyrell's.  On Thrones, the Tyrell were lords of a region called the Reach.  An area of rich farmland that provided the majority of the country with food.  This made the Tyrell's one of the richest and arguably most influential families in all of Westeros.  In our world, such families or groups in an area with rich farmland capable of  producing large quantities of food would become our world's Tyrell's.  In a post-collapse world, food will become a far more precious and scarce commodity.  This would cause those capable of producing food to gain large amounts of wealth and influence within a region or the country as a whole.

The Lannister's, are some of the wealthiest families in all of Westeros.  They are also some of the most cunning and ambitious as well.  The reason for that immense wealth is because in the world of Game of Thrones, the Lannister's sit on large deposits of silver and gold that they mine.  In our world, this translates to those who would be sitting of vast mineral deposits that they would be able to mine.  Precious metals and rare earth elements would still be of some value after a collapse, gaining these people wealth.  In a similar vain, those who are sharp minded and ambitious would also draw comparisons to the Lannister's.  I mean they are the ones that orchestrated the Red Wedding.

Nobody in Westeros likes the Frey's.  Their most notable trait is that they are scumbags.  Also that their home, The Twins, includes a large bridge that needs to be crossed to get from The North to the rest of the kingdom.  In our world there would be similar bridge keepers that would charge tolls to enable travel.  While such people would definitely gain power in our world, most would think they are giant assholes.  Which is fitting because in Game of Thrones, everyone thinks the Frey's are assholes.

While the Greyjoy's are given little acknowledgement beyond being raiders and pillagers for most of Game of Thrones, they eventual regain the acknowledgment of having the most powerful navy in all of Westeros.  In our world there would be such sea fairing people.  People with boats would obvious have the power over any body of water they are in.  They would be in control of all commerce, travel and even warfare upon the water.  Even in our world naval power is often still considered a measure of a nations overall power.  If a groups is in control of the water, they would theoretically have great amounts of control over the coast and inland areas near rivers.

Now not all families in Westeros are considered regional powers.  Houses like the Tarly's are known for their abilities as hunters and soldiers.  Such groups would be sought after by the greater houses to provide various services.  Groups that would be like House Tarly would most likely pledge allegiance to a greater house and provide them their specialized service.  Like in Game of Thrones they would be considered Banner-men and serve whenever called upon.

Another one of these Banner-men, though one that few would be willing to ever admit to having in their employ would be those of the likes of House Bolton.  The Bolton's have been deemed by most the be the most sadistic.  That is because they have been known to flay people alive.  In a Boogaloo situation, there would definitely a criminal element taking advantage of the fact that there is no central government.  It's likely these people would be employed to go after others while Banner-men such as those like the Tarly's would be employed to protect.

Now what about such Goons of the Boogaloo and Milita type people?  What would they be?  Most likely given they Anarchist nature of Goons, the easiest comparison would be that of Free Folk or Wildlings.  People live beyond the wall and are not ruled by anyone.  For the other of Westeros, they would pledged their loyalty or service to others.  Often referred to as "Bending The Knee"  The Wildlings on the other hand respond with "We Do Not Kneel".   People think they're outlaws and raiders.  In reality, they just want to left the fuck alone.

On the other hand, you do have the militias like the 3%ers and other dumb shits.  Usually they are very religious types and are all for protecting the common people.  In Game of Thrones, such a group was know as the Brotherhood Without Banners.  A group of former knights and soldiers who instead of fighting the wars of the nobility, decided to fight to defend the common people.   They also worship the Lord of Light, a relatively new religion in the world of Westeros but, is a large influence on the story. While I like to rip on 3%ers this could also be Goons and other veterans fighting to defend the liberty of others.  You don't need a state for there to be power and tyranny.

The universe of Game of Thrones and vast and often convoluted.  Especially for those who are uninitiated by the show or book series.  Not all of these comparisons might be valid but this just a working theory that I've been working on for a while.  Mainly because I got the show on loop as I write most of the time.  While I am unsure that a world like Game of Thrones will come after the Boogaloo, I would definitely say that it is possible.  I mean it did take 6 fucking seasons for Winter to show up but it did right?

BTW, special thanks to Matt from The Statist Quo and Luke from Biting The Bullet for this article.  Matt to help me make sure this made sense for people who never watched the show or read the books.  Luke to make sure this actually made sense when comparing it to our world.