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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I'm still not sure what Riker's problem with this was. He'd normally be all for it.

[+] Stamets@startrek.website 34 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

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[–] mosiacmango@lemm.ee 26 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Strong points that I agree with, but Q's temptations are also pretty weak when you remember holodecks exist.

Q keeps throwing "imaginary" women at Worf and Riker thinking that they can't go to the holodeck and load up any number of "Barkley's Follies" or "Beverly's ghosts with the most" programs.

Sure makes dealing with a trickster god that will ruin you less appealing.

[–] dejected_warp_core@startrek.website 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Now you have me wondering if the holodeck programs are free for all, or if private simulations are possible. The social ramifications of either are profound.

[–] mosiacmango@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

The federation prioritizes rights like privacy, so I'm sure you can have private programs. It's a military vessel, so it's likely there are caveats, but I think "private" is probally the default.

I also think Barkley and The Dancing Doctor are freaky enough to publically share their porn.

[–] NoSpiritAnimal@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Geordi fell in love with the hologram of a simulated dead woman. It's the wild west baby!

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@startrek.website 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If I realized they weren't real people and were just an extension of Q, I'd feel weird about it too.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't know, the 'not a real person' didn't really seem to affect him in the past...

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@startrek.website 11 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Haha, you're totally right about that. I guess it's just the Q part then. Knowing Q was truly the one stroking his chest had to be weird.

[–] RootBeerGuy@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I will always love how he shamefully covers his chest.

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@startrek.website 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

He's indecent!

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

"You'll have to call again; I'm just leaving. I'm, er... not dressed properly."

[–] NoSpiritAnimal@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The rare moments where picard is flustered are great

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 2 points 2 years ago

I really like his exasperation at the computer for creating gangsters that want to shoot him while he is trying to relax in his Dixon Hill holonovel. Imagine trying to relax without violence in a noir detective novel. lol

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If TNG was more honest...

*Q makes hot ladies appear around Riker*

Picard: Damn it, Q! Get off my ship!

RIker: Let's not be so hasty, sir...

[–] GreenMario@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Riker: Captain, you think after saving a planet we could get an hour or two of shore leave?

Troi: More like 5 minutes

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Bro I never noticed it before, but Riker legit moves like 1 inch in this effect.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

It was the 80s. Be impressed it looked that good.

[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Ah, yeah. Well, whenever you notice something like that, Q did it.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I can't believe Janeway made him take back the bed with satin sheets. And the puppy!

But also: the look of "omfg, really?" When Q and Q "have sex" by just touching (finger) tips. She was forever kicking herself after that. Could have had a demi-god child, a puppy and a heart shaped bed with satin sheets. Oh, and I guess maybe been sent home or something stupid, idk.

[–] pleb_maximus@feddit.de 5 points 2 years ago

Mon Capitaine!

[–] EmergMemeHologram@startrek.website 4 points 2 years ago

It’s time for a rewatch

[–] Rozauhtuno@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago

Sisko: lemme show you how it's done.

[–] uis@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Q: "What fun is there in making sense?"