(Grover walks in urgently, Percy notices his legs…)
Grover Underwood (to Sally): Okay, so something’s coming…
Percy Jackson: Grover.
Grover Underwood (to Sally): …and I know that sounds really bad…
Percy Jackson: Grover?
Grover Underwood (to Sally): …but the important thing is not to panic.
Sally Jackson: I’m not panicking.
Percy Jackson: Grover!
Grover Underwood (to Sally): Great! I’m also definitely not panicking. I feel very good about how we’re doing so far–
Percy Jackson: Grover!
Grover Underwood: What?
Percy Jackson: Grover, why is there half a goat in your pants?
Grover Underwood: Oh, it’s… Oh! Oh, boy, she didn’t tell you about… You didn’t tell him about me?
Sally Jackson: You’re early.
Grover Underwood: So the important thing is not to panic.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from a TV series ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’. The scene where this moment comes from is in Season 1 Episode 1, with the title of ‘I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher’ (1×01). Percy Jackson is based on a book series of the same name written by Rick Riordan. The series Percy Jackson and the Olympians is produced by Disney Branded Television and 20th Television (Disney+)
- TV Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 1
- Episode Name: I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher
- Production: Disney Branded Television, 20th Television (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
We love this line because it’s hilarious and perfectly captures Percy’s confusion. It breaks the tension of a dangerous situation with pure absurdity.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Percy and his mom are fleeing to camp, and Grover reveals his satyr legs. In the middle of a life-or-death escape, Percy is (understandably) focused on the fact that his best friend is half-goat. It highlights how overwhelming this new world is for him.
Book vs TV Series
Grover’s Legs: The show keeps it modern and funny with a direct, meme-worthy line: “Why is there half a goat in your pants?” The book had a slightly different, shorter argument where Percy confused him with a donkey first.
Fun facts & Trivia
“What creature is Grover?
Grover Underwood is a Satyr, a creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the legs of a goat. This fact is hilariously revealed when Percy notices his legs and asks, “Grover, why is there half a goat in your pants?” He may look like a kid, but he’s actually much older due to Satyrs aging slower than humans.
How old is Grover?
Grover is much older than he looks! Because Satyrs age slower than humans, our favorite protector is actually around 24 to 28 years old when the quest begins, despite appearing to be a young teenager.
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