Quote Originally Posted by Pumpkin View Post
I have an aversion to watching really popular stuff, not because I'm too good for it, but because I always worry I'm setting myself up for disappointment. I don't want to be like "that person" who doesn't like it or doesn't get it.
Also, I wanted to say that I wouldn't consider this to really be a legitimate reason for avoiding watching/reading something. If you don't like it or don't get it, so what? If you don't watch it, you're "that person" who doesn't watch it, anyway.

Engage in stuff that seems interesting to you instead of worrying about how other people will perceive your interest in that thing. Game of Thrones is popular and a lot of people like it; it might be a reason to look into reading or watching it because there is a possibility you will find commonality with the series to like it as well.