House of the Dragon’s Funniest Black Memes
Yes, House of the Dragon is now one of the Blackest shows on TV. There was barely any Blackness in the original Game of Thrones, but this one has plenty of it. There’s Corlys trying to hold this family together, his son Alyn looking like he’s tired of everybody, and Rhaena chasing Sheepstealer like she found a stray pit bull. All this Black family drama has made Black Twitter and Black TikTok work overtime.
The memes have been elite, but the reactions have been even better. Here are some of the funniest ones proving more than a few Black folks have been talking about #DemDragons in Westeros. Let’s start with Corlys.
Corlys Had That Boat Moving
He was whipping that ship in the season opener through the Dragonstone Pass (known ominously as the Teeth) and the innanets definitely noticed.
Westeros’ Most Eligible Uncle
Yet, despite being wet and probably smelling like sweat and booty, he still had folks willing to risk it all for one night with him.
Even with that mop on his head… Corlys can absolutely get it!! Whew! sea snake
#DemDragons
— Zahyón (@zahyonofficial) August 29, 2022
Corlys Did All That for Nothing
But despite everything he did for Queen Rhaenyra, he still ended up getting swerved by the Queen and she refused to legitimize the kids he had out of wedlock…and Black Twitter noticed.
Corlys reading the press release and seeing “of Hull” instead of Velaryon
#HouseOfTheDragon pic.twitter.com/iBiJpaGJ9g
— House of the Dragon News (@HOTDNewsHBO) July 11, 2026
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Alyn Better Than Me
Folks could not believe that she refused to legitimize Alyn and despite that, he gave the queen the secret to solving her rat problem in the Red Keep.
Bro solve the rat problem and she still won’t legitimize him… pic.twitter.com/M0Rc4ND4hi
— Gift
(@belikegift6) July 14, 2026
Unc Flipped The Table
In response to that, the man didn’t hold his tongue. He said the quiet part out loud and had everyone shook.
Maester Orwyle Is Tired of White People
But Corlys isn’t the only one tired of white folk’s shenanigans. Black TikTok think Maester Orwyle has been fed up for decades.
Black Twitter Salutes the Captain
Oh! I almost forgot. It’s a little late, but Black Twitter wanted to make sure they wished the man who was tiptoeing in his Jordan’s a Happy Father’s Day!
Black Family Reunion on HBO’s Dime
Black TikTok was touched by seeing the Velaryons have the biggest budget Black family reunion in history.
The Blackest Names in Fantasy
By the way, anyone else notice how Black coded the names in Westeros are? People used to make fun of Black folks named Keisha or Shaquielle. But now we all watching a show featuring characters names Rhaenys and Jacaerys—two of the Blackest names ever.
@sincerelytahiryy Two years later and House of the Dragon still has some of the Blackest names I’ve ever heard
Are yall watching this new season? #houseofthedragon #housevelaryon #rhaenyratargaryen
Certified Crash Out Dragon
But we need to have a talk about Sheepstealer, the YN of Dragons.
@jftheforce Sheepstealer was not playing!!!
#houseofthedragon #got #hbomax #tv
Black Folks Knew Rhaena Was Making a Bad Decision
Everyone and they mama watching the how KNEW that Rhaena was making bad decision when she decided to ride that dragon into battle. She only knew him for five minutes. Black Twitter KNEW what was about to happen.
That Dragon has Zero Home Training
She tried to get that Dragon to obey, and he was having none of that. Folks on twitter said he reminded them of Mase.
Somebody needed a Retwist
Had Rhaena so stressed out she was looking like a crackhead.
The Rogue Prince Had The Reaction Every Black Parent Knows
When Daemon found out Sheepstealer’s rider was his daughter, Black Twitter knew that man was about to have the longest day of his life.
Whatever happens next, one thing is clear: House of the Dragon has become appointment television for Black folks. (Even book readers are unsure what to expect next.) We can’t wait to see what Black shenanigans the show gets up to next. But one thing is for certain, Sheepstealer will definitely continue the grand tradition of being the hard headed play cousin that we can’t get enough of.
