BUMBUMBUMMMMM Maaybe! They bred raptors???? I did! And it's a fine line between being really mean and truthful, especially with a Tellarite. lol
Everyone likes dinosaurs until they think you're a mid morning snack.. I mean come on crocodiles are from that era and they're incredibly NOT cuddly..
Nice work! Dull can be good, and relaxing.. and just plain fine, awesome even.. when nothing happens and you're not near hungry dinosaurs..
I imagine most starfleet pilots, starship or otherwise, hate just hovering in a stable orbit over a planet. I mean their looking for a little fun, a little excitement, maybe even just a little adventure Well they got away from Snubtail. Good thing they didn't come across Mr. Chompers and Mrs. Stompers =)
This is what simulators - with or without holodecks, depending on the time period - are meant to help train out of conn/helm and nav officers and ratings...
I'm pretty sure Doctor McCoy would agree that Vulcans are more than happy to promote logic as the way of life
Not only that, but she's an Andorian and there's a bit of history there. The wording is definitely intentional.