Hey, I think that's a bit harsh.Harry Kim, Trek's answer to Kenny McCormick....and they got rid of Kes to keep this guy?
Word is, the plan was to get rid of Harry, that's why he was infected by Species 8472 in part 1 of Scorpion. But a magazine (People?) named Garrett Wang one of televisions best looking actors, so Harry got to stay because of that. Someone had to leave the cast with a new character joining, so that ended up being Kes.
Meh, and we get to keep a character who's got the personality of a clam.![]()
There are some mighty engaging clams in the world.

Anyway, as boring as Mr. Clam was, I actually found him less outright annoying than the likes of both Chakotay and (especially) Neelix. Sure, season 1 Wesley was just as bad, but at least he actually improved later.
I also have to mention Enterprise's magnificent three - Archer, T'Pol, and Trip. That I found all three of the main characters to be completely insufferable no doubt contributed to my decision to give up on the show after less than a season.
