you know nothing, Jon Snow

English

Etymology

Jon and Ygritte cosplayers.

From a catchphrase said repeatedly by the character Ygritte to Jon Snow in the novel A Storm of Swords (2000) by George R. R. Martin. The phrase, initially used reproachfully and then later affectionately after Jon and Ygritte fall in love, was popularised by its use in the television adaptation Game of Thrones.

Interjection

you know nothing, Jon Snow

1. (humorous) Used to imply that someone lacks experience, knowledge, or understanding, especially as a rebuttal of a previous statement.
   • 2014, @becafarmer, quoted in Metro (New York), 3 July 2014 - 6 July 2014, page 2:

     “People in New York are complaining about how hot it is and I’m like you know nothing Jon Snow.”

   • 2015, Sam Maggs, The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy: A Handbook for Geek Girls, page 124:

     All your planning is done. Your bag is packed. You've got your pass. You've finished marathoning Orphan Black. It's con time. But if you think you're ready to head inside just because you've done all this planning, you know nothing, Jon Snow. There is a lot to deal with once you're through the front doors.

   • 2023, Jason Powell, No Man's Ghost, unnumbered page:

     Charles nodded, understanding. "I know."
     From up front, Pete said, "You know nothing, Jon Snow."

   • For more quotations using this term, see Citations:you know nothing, Jon Snow.