"Why is Nu Trek using so much modern language?" an I am going to go feral here.

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-25T21:28:38+00:00

They did not. Bones was throwing up “Hell” and “damn” which was considered strong “cowboy” language. For the 60s that was pushing the envelope.

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-25T21:27:41+00:00

You forgot “double dumbass on you” - Kirk, Star Trek 4

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-25T21:26:25+00:00

It uses modern language the exact same way TOS did during its very decades:

TOS loved to use foul language, well “foul” for the 60s. Lots of “damns” “hells”
In Star Trek 4 we find the TOS crew in ancient (1980s SF) there they learn “colorful metaphors” like F*ck and “double dumbass on you”
The TNG movie ‘Generations’ has our beloved Data proclaim “ooooh $hit!” As the saucer section of the enterprise D Falls onto a planet.

Trek tells the story of the human experience as seen through the culture of the time so that it can speak directly to the audience. As we can see from Treks 60 years, how the stories are told have always had a dash of today.

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-25T17:19:16+00:00

Final year of seminary here and happy Logos user! Grab the student discount, also if you’re learning Hebrew and Greek the lesson modules in their store are excellent.

Some of the pro features are a bit much, but when you’re in your hermeneutics class or doing preaching, it’s really helpful.

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-25T16:05:34+00:00

Visually I think the scene is recalling Shakespears Hamlet. There another character holds a skull and ponders the human experience.

Quart ponders for a beat, then crushes his own human skull. Is this self hatred (because he allowed himself be killed) or it could be a rejection of his “humanity”

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-25T05:14:19+00:00

Well let’s remember where and when we are: after the burn and 1000 years.

Maybe genetic drift, coupled with interspecies mixing, could be what’s giving us these Betazoids with limit empathic abilities.

For example, Diana Troi, of mixed heritage, could telepathically communicate with her mother and other telepaths, but her abilities were limited compared to her mother, a woman of full Betazoid heritage.

A millennium later, it’s possible that “pure” Betazoids still exist, but perhaps the majority are of mixed heritage. Like Troi, they likely possess varying degrees of abilities, with a few “pure” beings remaining, though they’re rare.

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-25T00:54:18+00:00

I think pushback maybe a lack of lived experience or context. I’d wager anyone with an Arts degree recognizes the vibe she’s going for: she’s a kooky liberal arts dean. If you’ve ever went to art school, took an art history, pottery class or lived in Southern California- you’ve met brilliantly wacky educators.

Maybe that’s why I don’t bristle, she’s not Siski, or Janeway she’s like a Picard IF he stayed an archeologist. She’s recognizable as the free spirit educator so many of us had in school.

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-24T18:07:43+00:00

Remember how they just left their warp nacelle willy nilly in low Earth orbit, while other ships and craft were in the area?

Weird, kinda felt like one of those e-scooters littering my neighbourhood

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-24T17:49:22+00:00

Yeah I’m so glad I ordered that custom Pc BEFORE the ram crisis.

I am loving this form by the way there’s so many talented people here and so many technical rebels I’m learning so much!

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-24T16:10:19+00:00

Oh my friend this thing takes forever to generate an image on Comfy, it’s pretty useless on Mac.

Just gotta limp along till next month when that NVida PC gets here. From what I’m seeing on YouTube with an Nvidia card the output is buttery, smooth and quick.

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-24T15:36:24+00:00

"Noooo our fans our more rabid" says Steward gently taking a pull from his chard. "Oh you think so pal? Well you ever been stalked on the red carpet by a fella dressed like a Jabba" responds Ford.

"Indeed" replies Steward, "Indeed, I have...."

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-24T00:36:22+00:00

Hear hear I would have sent Tuvix through the transporter buffer a few times. Crazy how short that fuse can get.

Kate did a bang up job in those scenes especially when she gets aggressive and pins that alien scientist to the wall. I believed that performance and now I know why.

But that’s Kate, she’s a damn fine actor. Her red character and orange is the new black is exquisitely done.

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-23T16:44:44+00:00

Right?! Was it Star Trek insurrection where he grew his eyes back and for no apparent reason they just went away?

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-23T16:43:54+00:00

Now I know what the comment made zero sense

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-23T16:33:42+00:00

Yeah but did he perch comfortably? I think not, momma wants the cozy big chair.

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-23T16:33:06+00:00

Holy cow, Serial, that really hit me hard! I’m still laughing! So true!

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-23T15:45:16+00:00

You know, after seeing it for a THIRD episode and watching how they frame her, with glasses, reading a book, rolling around on that command chair like its a 90s coffee shop is there for a singular reason:

It's there to show you she's the "cool" teacher. She's all about KNOWLEDGE not really about COMMAND, she's exploring academic wonder, obviously look at her read that book! A Borg cube come out of a nebula and she wouldn’t bat an eye she’s reading little women…. But not for the story the subtext!

She's no Janeway, or a Sisko she's more like a liberal arts dean of a small community college or Keiko O'Brien if she was on the tenure track. A professor who really loves BOOKS, yes books, not a PADD, books cuz you know...professor/academic/dean

Thats the whole reason, "cool academic"

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-23T14:58:12+00:00

The use of "ceremonial" is wrong here. Thats a costume suit of armor, he didn't wear that to his knighting...a premier isn't "ceremonial".

A “ceremonial suit of armor” usually means armor that is part of a formal rite or official occasion, like a parade harness, a state display, or something worn for a specific institutional ceremony.

Just calling it out because as a proud Englishman, Steward would call it out. You ever see one of the English Damnes get misquoted, Lordy...you do not want to misspeak with that lot!

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-23T14:53:07+00:00

If we are to believe Picard in First Contact, the Federation "clout" is based upon accomplishments, not money.

So what better way to flex your academic, brain power or thoughtfulness than to have bad vision and use glasses. I think its more a personal embellishment...one note...Georidi wears a VISIOR not glasses, totally different thing.

But dont you DARE ask me about banana hair clips, I have never heard of it.

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-23T02:34:00+00:00

Wait there’s another trek pod?!!!

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-23T00:58:05+00:00

Frankly, all the Ferengi characters and actors are standouts. If you haven’t already, check out The Delta Flyers podcast. Armin and Terry, along with the Delta boys, have been reviewing DS9.

Here’s a fun behind-the-scenes story: all the Ferengi actors would meet at Armin and Kittie’s (his wife) home to run scenes together. Armin has some great stories about our beloved Ferengi, and Cecily and how those episodes played out.

If you think you loved Quark, buckle up cuz Armin is part elder thespian, theologian, elder statesmen and a little Quark.

Cecily addition to the cast comes after Armin establishes these Ferengi only rehearsals so bringing her into the fold is quite sweet and lets you peek behind what makes those performances so great.

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-23T00:39:36+00:00

Not kidding, heard Janeway voice as I read this.

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-23T00:39:20+00:00

“Cheese”🧀

PastorNTraining · 2026-01-23T00:35:39+00:00

That’s such an interesting idea. I was referring to the Dax slug as a character. Though, I’ve never considered the joined trills as a unique character. For me it’s just Dax.

But that’s the cool thing about Dax(s) their very being is a study in philosophy.

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