The fanfare (and jeers) surrounding the closeup of real male genitalia on this week’s “Game of Thrones” episode has died down, but an important question remains unanswered: Was the penis — and the wart on it, for that matter — really necessary?
The scene takes place after Arya watches a stage play that mocks her father’s beheading and the many other tragedies her family has endured. It evokes the Shakespearean concept of a play within a play, a storytelling device used famously in “The Taming of the Shrew.”
After the performance, Arya goes backstage to spy on a female performer whom she’s been assigned to kill. That’s when “GoT” audiences are treated to a tight shot of King Joffrey’s impersonator as he examines his exposed junk and complains of warts. (Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the first time a penis has appeared on the show.)
The seemingly random moment is something for which Emilia Clarke has publicly campaigned, with the “Game of Thrones” actress even chanting “Free the penis!” on a recent episode of “The Late Late Show.”
Many fans who have supported her effort to balance the scales of nudity on the show still weren’t satisfied, however, arguing the “GoT” audience needs to see a more prominent cast member’s, er, member. For instance, Jon Snow actor Kit Harington. (And there was perfect opportunity, too, on Episodes 1 and 2, when he was resurrected from the dead after lying prone on a table while completely undressed!)
Strengthening their argument, the backstage scene still featured a topless actress — the one who gave an unflattering depiction of Sansa Stark. The semi-nudity of both players was equally perplexing upon further examination.
The scene takes place after Arya watches a stage play that mocks her father’s beheading and the many other tragedies her family has endured. It evokes the Shakespearean concept of a play within a play, a storytelling device used famously in “The Taming of the Shrew.”
After the performance, Arya goes backstage to spy on a female performer whom she’s been assigned to kill. That’s when “GoT” audiences are treated to a tight shot of King Joffrey’s impersonator as he examines his exposed junk and complains of warts. (Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the first time a penis has appeared on the show.)
The seemingly random moment is something for which Emilia Clarke has publicly campaigned, with the “Game of Thrones” actress even chanting “Free the penis!” on a recent episode of “The Late Late Show.”
Many fans who have supported her effort to balance the scales of nudity on the show still weren’t satisfied, however, arguing the “GoT” audience needs to see a more prominent cast member’s, er, member. For instance, Jon Snow actor Kit Harington. (And there was perfect opportunity, too, on Episodes 1 and 2, when he was resurrected from the dead after lying prone on a table while completely undressed!)
Strengthening their argument, the backstage scene still featured a topless actress — the one who gave an unflattering depiction of Sansa Stark. The semi-nudity of both players was equally perplexing upon further examination.
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