Quote Originally Posted by Animeniax View Post
Just started season 2. Does anyone know how Stannis knew about Joffrey's birth parents before spreading the word all over the seven kingdoms?
Quote Originally Posted by http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Stannis_Baratheon
After King Robert's death, and realizing the truth of Joffrey's parentage, Eddard decides to back Stannis as the rightful King. ... Eddard later sends a letter to Stannis at his fortress stronghold of Dragonstone, informing him of the situation.
If you're talking about who I think you're talking about, it's technically, "ding dong the bastard is dead."
Just get caught up already.