I have never seen an episode of Starz’s Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Maybe it’s because I get uncomfortable watching non-comedic sex scenes on television, or because the mixture of “blood” and “sand” just makes me feel like I need to buy a lot of carpet cleaner. But maybe it’s time I start tuning in — while searching the news yesterday, I came across this Reuters Q&A with executive producer Steven S. DeKnight, and saw my new favorite expletive listed in the article’s lede: “Jupiter’s c–––.” (It rhymes with sock.)
Apparently, this expletive is used quite a bit during each show. There are even Facebook groups devoted to it. So tell me: How did the “Jupiter’s c—” movement pass me by? I’m someone who loves creative expletives (“a–pirate,” “t–twaffle,” and “Great Odin’s Raven!” are among my faves) — and this is easily the best one I’ve heard in quite a while. What does it even mean?! Of course, they aren’t speaking about the fifth planet from the sun, because last I checked, Jupiter doesn’t boast any sort of male anatomy. No, they’re referring to Jupiter, the Roman deity. But I have yet to figure out anything particularly noteworthy or offensive about his genitalia. In fact, I’ve even done a search for “c—,” “penis,” “genitalia,” and almost every other term for a penis on Jupiter’s Wikipedia page, and have come up empty. (And when I tried to Google image the term, I came up with this. Not so helpful. You can see Jupiter’s anatomy in photo paired with this post, but it’s nothing to write home about, right?)
Another reason I’m disappointed over being late on this whole “Jupiter’s c—” thing: according to Urban Dictionary, the term has even spawned a drinking game. And if you know anything about journalists, you know how much we love drinking games.
How late am I on this, PopWatchers? And doesn’t “Jupiter’s c—” need to be used on a daily basis?
“Jupiter’s c— honey that’s a great matini!”
seriously i am so jealous that this article and things like it is part of your job..
There is a lot of creative cursing on the show. As well as creative acts of extreme violence, full frontal nudity, and group sex. In a ‘who the heck thought that up’ way Jupiter’s c*** is the one they repeatedly use. Its a good show though, I recommend you watch it.
This reminds me of when I was little. I read a book called Cathering Called Birdie and in it the girl tries a new expletive everyday. God’s ______ insert body part. God’s Tummy. God’s Foot. God’s Eyes. She finally lands on God’s Thumbs. To this day sometimes I still say it. “God’s Thumbs, that was a good omelet!”
Great Odin’s Raven? I love it!
I love Jupiter’s C— too! I’ll be using these from now on…
By the beard of Zeus!
Sounds like Rome.
finally… some Spartacus love from this website.
I agree…this show is great.
I know right!! This show has gotten really really good!!! I can’t BELIEVE what they did last week!!! I refuse to believe that actually happened!!
Once you get past all the nudity and senseless violence, the show is actually quite impressive.
I highly recommend Spartacus, if just for the fabulously delicious facial expressions of John Hannah. Esp when he says “Jupiter’s c***!” Btw, another my my favorite exclamations is “Son of a Nutcracker!!!”
I’m a big fan of “Merlin’s Beard!” from Harry Potter. Just one of Jo Rowling’s charming inventions.
Also see: Merlin’s pants! I heart Hermione Granger.
“…Merlin’s saggy left…” courtesy of Ron Weasley.
Jupiter’s c*** this is a fantastic show! It’s about time EW took notice!
Seriously? This is actually given by a professional reviewer as a reason to watch a tv show?? Our society has officially sunk to a new low.
In contemporary society here on these internets, there are things known as “blogs” and an idea called “being funny”. On these “blogs”, writers, or “bloggers” as they’re frequently referred, can take minor details or observations and mix them with their own personal sense of humor, after which they allow readers to “post” or share comments relating to said reference or humorous comment. It is through this practice that people commune, connecting over a shared interest or laugh in a minor subject.
Finally EW is recognizing Spartacus. The show is amazing and I can’t wait to see each new episode Fridays. The character of Ilythia is one of the best/most despicable villains in recent history. Viva Bianca should get some recognition for playing her so well.
I’ll stick with Kubrick’s Spartacus.
I think it’s funny that you won’t use the word c*** throughout the entire article, yet there it is, in the url for this page.
Unbelievably hypocritical. You have to write “c— (It rhymes with sock.)” Wow – that leaves a lot to the firetruckin imagination. Why not just type it up as c-o-c-k, or simply correctly. Words are just words. Get past it.
I didn’t even notice that until you said something!
Oops.. I meant to post my reply to your comment.. not FamilyGuy2010. I didn’t even notice this until you said something!
I think she was reading the comments of my posting on facebook, by Jupiter’s c***!!! Drinking games and the attention grabbing series are well worth every bit of embarrassment you may feel about watching the show. Watch the next episode and you will be “On demanding” it next!