Count the adults-only references in Sesame Street's Game of Thrones parody

The premiere of Game of Thrones' fifth season is less than a week away, but the HBO series has already drawn an affectionate parody from an unlikely source: Sesame Street. For its elaborate "Game of Chairs" sketch, "Grover Bluejoy" and a series of the show's most recognizable characters — including Tyrion Lannister, Daenerys Targaryen, and Ned Stark — have been Muppet-ized:

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Sesame Street's "Game of Chairs" may not feature any Muppet beheadings or Avenue Q-style sex scenes, but there are plenty of adults-only references for the HBO drama's loyal fans, from "It looks like you choked, Joffrey" to "Do not lose your head over this, Neddy!" See how many more you can spot.

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