Did DS9's ratings suffer because of O'Brien's flabby moobs?

[Michael]

A valid question if you take a look at the ratings graph below. There seems to be a definite connection between the degree of exhibition of Chief O'Brien's man boobs and the ratings figures of the series. Whenever a flabby piece of manly teat flashed on the screen there was an immediate decline in viewership numbers.

Now, was this a conscious decision by the producers? A way to counter the stereotype of an exercised male chest celebrated in the majority of television programs? And as that, was is just another way in which Deep Space Nine was a progressive show way ahead of its time?

What says you?

 

[Solarbaby]

Hahaha. There might be a correlation but it may not be the actual reason. As far as moobs go they aren't that bad- check these for ratings busters http://i50.tinypic.com/e049c1.jpg Be warned- NOT PRETTY!

As I recall RIker wasn't a sterotypical macho musculed hunk in the later seasons. But he had an axminster carpet to hide his moobs under so I don't think DS9 had made a decision to get an actor with moobs to break the mould of the hollywood perfect male.

Funny post though!

 

[tau136]

It was always interesting that they concentrated more on O'Briens personality than his Starfleet status; reflected in his non-Fleet physique. Of all the enlisted personnel on DS9 he was the one you could most easily imagine cast as a civilian on board.

 

[flemm]

I've always blamed the moobs.

There's more I would like to add, but I think it might get me banned

 

[ares93]

alright, the Ezri thread was locked but not this? good lord, our beloved leaders (read: mods) really have to get their priorities straight. although not that I'm implying that they are fallable.

and i going to have nightmares about that pic Section31.
oh, and:

 

[Trek_princess]

I'm glad that O'Brien didn't have an uber-fit physique because it makes him a more believable character. It's frustrating to watch a tv show where all of the characters look like supermodels. O'Brien's "moobs" (and double chin) sort of fit in with his character - he was an average guy, a family man and a hard worker.

 

[CorporalClegg]

Best. Joke thread. Ever.

 

[flemm]

As I recall RIker wasn't a sterotypical macho musculed hunk in the later seasons. But he had an axminster carpet to hide his moobs under so I don't think DS9 had made a decision to get an actor with moobs to break the mould of the hollywood perfect male.

It's typical DS9, however, to speak the truth about the moobs and to allow them to be revealed to the light of day.

We all knew that the flawless man-topia of TNG was an illusion maintained by Federation padding and propaganda

 

[F. King Daniel]

Best joke thread ever. I actually cried.

 

[Seven of Five]

I don't believe it! I need to see a comparison graph where others (Julian and Odo? ) were shirtless to see if the ratings were higher than when O'Brien was shirtless.

 

[DevilEyes]

I don't believe it! I need to see a comparison graph where others (Julian and Odo? ) were shirtless to see if the ratings were higher than when O'Brien was shirtless.

I don't think that Bashir was ever shirtless (except in bed with Ezri, but I don't remember how much we saw of his chest there), but he was in a catsuit.

 

[Bones2]

O'Brien's what a man should look like. And be like. An all round bloody good chap.

 

[The Grim Ghost]

He is simply an ordinary man with an ordinary physique. Not fat, not thin.

This topic is ridiculous. Why do people feel it necessary to endlessly obsess over other people's supposed imperfections? Especially when they AREN'T imperfections. Some people are just built like that.

The average human never had a perfect six pack and a body like a model. Only a tiny minority of people look like that.

 

[flemm]

He is simply an ordinary man with an ordinary physique. Not fat, not thin.

This topic is ridiculous. Why do people feel it necessary to endlessly obsess over other people's supposed imperfections? Especially when they AREN'T imperfections. Some people are just built like that.

The average human never had a perfect six pack and a body like a model. Only a tiny minority of people look like that.

Spoiler: this thread.

It's a joke thread.

 

[Seven of Five]

He is simply an ordinary man with an ordinary physique. Not fat, not thin.

This topic is ridiculous. Why do people feel it necessary to endlessly obsess over other people's supposed imperfections? Especially when they AREN'T imperfections. Some people are just built like that.

The average human never had a perfect six pack and a body like a model. Only a tiny minority of people look like that.

O'Brien had his shirt off more throughout the show than 'obvious choice'. He's clearly DS9's poster boy, imprfections and all.

Seriously though, this thread isn't serious.

I did like that O'Brien was perhaps one of the most normal characters to grace Trek, which makes me appreciate him more.

 

[Peach Wookiee]

*Laughs* Why do I suddenly see a moob comparison thread? "Who has the best moobs?"

 

[F. King Daniel]

Re: Should novels set in the JJVerse rectify the film's plot holes?

*Laughs* Why do I suddenly see a moob comparison thread? "Who has the best moobs?"

I think Khan wins .

 

[DS9 Gal AZ]

LOL, this is a funny thread. I kind of liked that O'Brien was a normal, average Joe type that didn't have a killer physique. I mean, I don't think he looked terrible, but he certainly wasn't ripped with a six-pack or anything, heh. He really was kind of the everyman of the show, both in terms of attitude and his "regular guy" physical appearance. The show needed someone like that.

 

[CorporalClegg]

*Laughs* Why do I suddenly see a moob comparison thread? "Who has the best moobs?"

I think Khan wins .

Scotty? Riker?






Neelix?

The show needed someone like that.

I'd argue Star Trek needed someone like that. The people of Trek are generally of the extraordinary and phenomenal. It was nice to have a guy who just wanted to do his job, come home to his wife and kids, and share a pint with his best mate.

Okay. Enough with this serious crap...

 

[Peach Wookiee]

Neelix and moobs? What about Phlox?