I can understand the gut reaction of "omg Stannis going first is so unrealistic!" But in light of historical characters and events, it just isn't that silly. It's obviously a bit more fantastical than reality, but I think it's fully believable within the fiction and within the bounds of the character.

Anyways, let's either move on to some other nittery, or highlight some badass moments/one liners.

Davos, "They want to play music with us? Then let's play. Drums!"

The Hound, "Fuck the King's Guard. Fuck the city. Fuck the King."

"Hundreds of men will die!" Big Baws Stannis,"Thousands."