{"id":12600,"date":"2016-11-05T07:00:42","date_gmt":"2016-11-05T07:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/?p=12600"},"modified":"2016-11-05T07:00:42","modified_gmt":"2016-11-05T07:00:42","slug":"westworld-the-fan-theory-behind-bernards-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/westworld-the-fan-theory-behind-bernards-glasses\/","title":{"rendered":"Westworld: The Fan Theory Behind Bernard&#8217;s Glasses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If there&#8217;s anything we&#8217;ve learnt from fan theories, it&#8217;s that fans really will grab onto anything to create their own fictional\u00a0fantasies. Maybe Alfred really <em>is<\/em> Bruce Wayne&#8217;s real dad, perhaps James Bond isn&#8217;t James Bond&#8217;s real name but is <em>actually<\/em> a code name, maybe\u00a0Qui-Gon Jinn is <em>indeed <\/em>a\u00a0secret Sith (gasp), and\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0<em>even<\/em> be possible that\u00a0Tyrion is the true Lannister whilst\u00a0Cersei and Jaime Lannister are indeed\u00a0Targaryens.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been watching HBO&#8217;s new series, Westworld, you may even agree with the latest theory that the way Bernard&#8217;s glasses are perfectly perched on the end of his nose makes him a secret robot?!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/x-fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/10\/giphy-9.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/x-fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/10\/giphy-9.gif\" alt=\"westworld bernard glasses fan theory\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to fans, robotics creator Bernard Lowe is never seen without his specs&#8230;..as though they have some sort of secondary function&#8230;..a control perhaps? A prop that is programmed into his hard drive? A magic detonator even?<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of wacky theories being thrown around but we can&#8217;t disagree that\u00a0his specs are\u00a0always perched perfectly on the end of his nose or in his hand. Logic would tell us that this &#8216;coincidence&#8217; is probably just screenwriters trying to build a character profile. Maybe even suggesting that timid character Bernard hides behind his glasses, or maybe even suggesting that he would feel lost without them (which explains why when he&#8217;s not wearing them, he&#8217;s playing with them in his hand). But hey, that&#8217;s just logic! Who needs logic in the world of make belief?<\/p>\n<p>So maybe the robot creator really <em>is<\/em> a host. It could be an interesting twist for sure. Whatever the truth may be, we do love Bernard&#8217;s glasses and here are 4 pairs of Bernard inspired frames so you can steal his style!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/x-fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/10\/giphy-11.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/x-fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/10\/giphy-11.gif\" alt=\"westworld bernard glasses fan theory\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Ray-Ban\u00a0RX8901<\/h2>\n<p>These <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/ray-ban\/rx8901\/ss111.86.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ray-Ban RX8901<\/a><\/strong> glasses are almost an exact copy for Bernard Lowe&#8217;s frames from Westworld. Just like Bernard&#8217;s, these specs come in a dark blue colour and feature rectangular lenses. They are suitable for single vision, bifocal or varifocal lenses and they have a 53 lens which fits most.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 584px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/111_86_4.jpg\" alt=\"bernard westworld glasses ray ban \" width=\"584\" height=\"292\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ray-Ban RX8901<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/ray-ban\/rx8901\/ss111.86.html\" class=\"customButton\">Buy Now &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Giorgio Armani AR7092<\/h2>\n<p>For a more sophisticated or fashion-forward take on Bernard&#8217;s Westworld specs, we just love these\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/giorgio-armani\/ar7092\/ss696.20.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giorgio Armani AR7092<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0glasses. They have the same angular silhouette for a bold look but they come with a deeper set frame and boast a very on-trend gradient frame front.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/696_20_3.jpg\" alt=\"westworld bernard glasses\" width=\"634\" height=\"317\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Giorgio Armani AR7092<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/giorgio-armani\/ar7092\/ss696.20.html\" class=\"customButton\">Buy Now &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Savannah P2267<\/h2>\n<p>If you want a wallet-friendly version that doesn&#8217;t break the bank, go for these <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/savannah\/p2267-black\/ss1600.17.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Savannah  P2267 <\/a><\/strong> glasses\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0available for just \u00a311.00 at Select Specs.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/1600_17_1.jpg\" alt=\"bernard westworld glasses\" width=\"602\" height=\"301\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Savannah P2267<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/savannah\/p2267-black\/ss1600.17.html\" class=\"customButton\">Buy Now &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Tommy Hilfiger TH 1237<\/h2>\n<p>For glasses with a sporty edge, these <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/tommy-hilfiger\/th-1237\/ss2520.64.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tommy Hilfiger TH 1237 <\/a><\/strong>are a vibrant version of Bernard&#8217;s. They have the same geometric frame front design but these specs come in a bright blue for stand-out style. A great option for a more casual weekend look!<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 557px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/2520_64_3.jpg\" alt=\"blue glasses\" width=\"557\" height=\"278\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tommy Hilfiger TH 1237<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/tommy-hilfiger\/th-1237\/ss2520.64.html\" class=\"customButton\">Buy Now &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0Love binge watching the latest series as much as us? Take a look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/barb-from-stranger-things-and-her-famous-glasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barbs from Stranger Things&#8217; glasses<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Share your best Bernard Lowe inspired look with #SelectSpecsSelfie<\/p>\n<p>   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/selectspecs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10106 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/oie_13115347zCujBoKh.png\" alt=\"Instagram\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there&#8217;s anything we&#8217;ve learnt from fan theories, it&#8217;s that fans really will grab onto anything to create their own fictional\u00a0fantasies. Maybe Alfred really is Bruce Wayne&#8217;s real dad, perhaps James Bond isn&#8217;t James Bond&#8217;s real name but is actually a code name, maybe\u00a0Qui-Gon Jinn is indeed a\u00a0secret Sith (gasp), and\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0even be possible that\u00a0Tyrion is the true Lannister whilst\u00a0Cersei and Jaime Lannister are indeed\u00a0Targaryens. If you&#8217;ve been watching HBO&#8217;s new series, Westworld, you may even agree with the latest theory that the way Bernard&#8217;s glasses are perfectly perched on the end of his nose makes him a secret robot?! According to fans, robotics creator Bernard Lowe is never seen without his specs&#8230;..as though they have some sort of secondary function&#8230;..a control perhaps? A prop that is programmed into his hard drive? A magic detonator even? There are plenty of wacky theories being thrown around but we can&#8217;t disagree that\u00a0his specs are\u00a0always perched perfectly on the end of his nose or in his hand. Logic would tell us that this &#8216;coincidence&#8217; is probably just screenwriters trying to build a character profile. Maybe even suggesting that timid character Bernard hides behind his glasses, or maybe even suggesting that he would feel lost without them (which explains why when he&#8217;s not wearing them, he&#8217;s playing with them in his hand). But hey, that&#8217;s just logic! Who needs logic in the world of make belief? So maybe the robot creator really is a host. It could be an interesting twist for sure. Whatever the truth may be, we do love Bernard&#8217;s glasses and here are 4 pairs of Bernard inspired frames so you can steal his style! Ray-Ban\u00a0RX8901 These Ray-Ban RX8901 glasses are almost an exact copy for Bernard Lowe&#8217;s frames from Westworld. Just like Bernard&#8217;s, these specs come in a dark blue colour and feature rectangular lenses. They are suitable for single vision, bifocal or varifocal lenses and they have a 53 lens which fits most. Buy Now &raquo; Giorgio Armani AR7092 For a more sophisticated or fashion-forward take on Bernard&#8217;s Westworld specs, we just love these\u00a0Giorgio Armani AR7092\u00a0glasses. They have the same angular silhouette for a bold look but they come with a deeper set frame and boast a very on-trend gradient frame front. Buy Now &raquo; Savannah P2267 If you want a wallet-friendly version that doesn&#8217;t break the bank, go for these Savannah P2267 glasses\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0available for just \u00a311.00 at Select Specs. Buy Now &raquo; Tommy Hilfiger TH 1237 For glasses with a sporty edge, these Tommy Hilfiger TH 1237 are a vibrant version of Bernard&#8217;s. They have the same geometric frame front design but these specs come in a bright blue for stand-out style. A great option for a more casual weekend look! Buy Now &raquo; \u00a0Love binge watching the latest series as much as us? Take a look at Barbs from Stranger Things&#8217; glasses! 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