Based on analysis of the series finale, "With Open Eyes," the HBO show Succession features a record-breaking 235 curse words, averaging roughly 2.67 expletives per minute. Throughout the entire series, the show is known for its high-frequency, creative use of the "f-word," though a specific consecutive count varies by scene.
While it's hard to name a single definitive show due to tracking difficulties, shows like HBO's Succession, Armando Iannucci's political satires The Thick of It, and Veep are known for their extremely high F-bomb usage, often averaging several per minute, with The Bear also noted for intense clusters, though Guinness World Records points to Strutter for a single-episode record.
It's 479 times. Four hundred and seventy-nine.
Sex & Nudity
Thrusting and moaning is present. Throughout the show there are a myriad of sexual references and jokes, some more explicit than others. A man is seen from behind unzipping his pants and masturbating on a window wall, he is later seen wiping the semen off in a returning scene, leaving a small smudge.
Shows known for abundant intimate scenes include historical dramas like Game of Thrones, Spartacus, and Outlander, alongside contemporary series Euphoria, The L Word, and Sex/Life, with Spartacus often cited for nearly constant sexual content, while Normal People, Fleabag, and The Affair are noted for intense emotional intimacy, though the quantity varies by show's focus.
The notorious tampon removal scene was one of the most infamous in E.L. James's erotic book, Fifty Shades of Grey, but fans shouldn't expect to see it on the big screen. In fact, according to the film's director, the explicit moment was never even shot for the movie.
It's Joe Pesci, who's said the F-word 272 times in his various movies. But check this out: 241 of those were from a single movie: “Casino”. Al Pacino is second, with 197, followed by Jason Mewes of Jay & Silent Bob fame and Jonah Hill with 183 apiece, Leonardo DiCaprio with 144, and Seth Rogen with 140.
While many lines are iconic, the most famous and widely recognized opening line from Goodfellas is Henry Hill's narration: "As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.". Other top contenders include the profane "F*** you, pay me," and Tommy DeVito's bizarre "One dog goes one way, the other dog goes the other," according to The Independent.
The words, in the order Carlin listed them, are: "shit", "piss", "fuck", "cunt", "cocksucker", "motherfucker", and "tits". These words were considered highly inappropriate and unsuitable for broadcast on the public airwaves in the United States, whether radio or television.
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Without further ado, here are the top 10 most foul-mouthed actors of all time.
The most famous movie quote, according to the American Film Institute (AFI), is "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn" from Gone with the Wind (1939). Other highly iconic quotes often cited include "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse" (The Godfather), "Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore" (The Wizard of Oz), and "Here's looking at you, kid" (Casablanca).
In Fifty Shades of Grey, "topping from the bottom" means a submissive (the "bottom") subtly takes control, directing the BDSM dynamic or scene through manipulation, seduction, or refusal, essentially leading while appearing to follow, which challenges the Dominant's (the "top") authority. It's when the submissive dictates the pace or actions, making the Dominant react to them, even though the Dominant is supposed to be in charge.
The actress who famously refused the role of Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades of Grey was Emilia Clarke, citing concerns about the explicit nudity and not wanting to be pigeonholed after her similar role in Game of Thrones, though other actresses like Lucy Hale and Shailene Woodley also passed on it.