What are examples of accidental political drama that a non-political person found themselves in?

Eight years ago, when the first season of Game of Thrones was released, there were several unforgettable scenes. One of these scenes featured a row of heads on spikes, meant to show the public what happened to "traitors" who were executed.

(These heads were fake, so no need to worry!)

Originally, the producers planned to have 20 custom-made heads designed for the scene. But the cost was too high, especially since the show was working with a limited budget for its first season.

So, the production team found a reseller selling a box of heads. When the box arrived, they mounted them on spikes. However, one of the heads turned out to be of someone unexpected.

They had a tight production schedule, so they quickly put a wig on the head and filmed it without showing the face for too long.

The show was released without anyone mentioning the mistake. But later, during a DVD commentary, one of the producers accidentally revealed that it was the head of George W. Bush. This caused a lot of controversy with conservative groups, who criticized the show.

The producers and HBO explained that it wasn’t meant to be a political statement — they just had to use whatever they could get. HBO issued an apology, and the situation eventually blew over.

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But I’m sure they learned a valuable lesson: always be careful about what you say in interviews. Political media can turn anything into a controversy, and they’re always looking for a "scandal."