The Lights of Zetar good or bad episode

[plynch]

"Just how big are those domes supposed to be?"


In the pressure chamber they appear to be about a 'D' cup.


And yes, a terrible episode.

Left field love story, pointless 'evil' aliens and no real compelling reason to rewatch.

TOS-R FX help a little though.

My reason to rewatch was curiosity after reading this thread. THEN I watched "That Which Survives." I fell asleep. Zetar had more verve.

 

[boobatuba]

Well, of course I don't need to do anything. BUT:

1. Perhaps you're right, and your comment was not sexist.
2. Someone seemingly randomly coming out of cyberspace to comment on a woman's appearance seems to fit the pattern I believe to be true, where women's appearances are subject to comment MUCH moreso then men's. I do not have sociological data, but from my ongoing education (listening and reading) women in politics and business have made this case persuasively to me over the years. Now, perhaps you make comments about male actors' ugliness too. My apologies if you are equal opportunity in that regard, seriously.
3. I did know that words have meanings.
4. Speaking of which, notice that you used the word "girl" to refer to a grown woman.

Be well, all.

Thanks for the response and the further insight. It is appreciated.

You are correct that the comment about Mira's appearance is really not germane to the whole discussion. It was an extra comment that didn't add anything to the analysis. Scotty's actions in the episode would be just as ridiculous no matter what the object of his affection looked like. I wouldn't claim to be "equal opportunity" in my comments about the appearance of male characters, but I will apologize and acknowledge that is should be a non-issue, in any case.

I will, however, slyly point to a couple of lines in the dialogue that may actually BE sexist in nature:

Chekov: “I didn’t think Mr. Scott would go for the brainy type.”

Sulu: “I don’t think he’s even noticed she has a brain.”

I suppose it's hard to argue the sexism angle realizing that this script was written by a female...perhaps the lines are more telling about 1960s attitudes?

As for calling her a girl...so does nearly everyone else in the episode...even Mr. Spock! Good enough for a Vulcan, good enough for me.

Thanks again for the response and the discussion. No hard feelings.

 

[plynch]

Well, of course I don't need to do anything. BUT:

1. Perhaps you're right, and your comment was not sexist.
2. Someone seemingly randomly coming out of cyberspace to comment on a woman's appearance seems to fit the pattern I believe to be true, where women's appearances are subject to comment MUCH moreso then men's. I do not have sociological data, but from my ongoing education (listening and reading) women in politics and business have made this case persuasively to me over the years. Now, perhaps you make comments about male actors' ugliness too. My apologies if you are equal opportunity in that regard, seriously.
3. I did know that words have meanings.
4. Speaking of which, notice that you used the word "girl" to refer to a grown woman.

Be well, all.

Thanks for the response and the further insight. It is appreciated.

You are correct that the comment about Mira's appearance is really not germane to the whole discussion. It was an extra comment that didn't add anything to the analysis. Scotty's actions in the episode would be just as ridiculous no matter what the object of his affection looked like. I wouldn't claim to be "equal opportunity" in my comments about the appearance of male characters, but I will apologize and acknowledge that is should be a non-issue, in any case.

I will, however, slyly point to a couple of lines in the dialogue that may actually BE sexist in nature:

Chekov: “I didn’t think Mr. Scott would go for the brainy type.”

Sulu: “I don’t think he’s even noticed she has a brain.”

I suppose it's hard to argue the sexism angle realizing that this script was written by a female...perhaps the lines are more telling about 1960s attitudes?

As for calling her a girl...so does nearly everyone else in the episode...even Mr. Spock! Good enough for a Vulcan, good enough for me.

Thanks again for the response and the discussion. No hard feelings.

None here, either. Be well!