"Imminent Ned / Brace Yourselves, Winter Is Coming" is a popular meme featuring a still of Ned Stark (Sean Bean) from HBO's "Game of Thrones." In the meme, Stark is seen holding a sword with the caption "Brace yourselves, X is coming." The original phrase, "Winter is coming," is Stark's famous line from the series, symbolizing impending hardship. The meme is used to humorously warn about various imminent events, often exaggerated or trivial. It became widespread due to its versatility and the iconic status of both the character and the show.
