They've brought up a few things since the beginning of "Universe" that have caused a chuckle, but I'd like to list off the everyday items that we take for granted, that would cause a visible problem for the new crew of the Destiny in time. Bonus points if you come up with something that likely will not be addressed by the show's producers, and have to be chalked up to artistic license or suspending your state of disbelief.
I'll start:
- Deodorant, perfume, aftershave: They have the showers, but nevertheless the crew will not smell that great after a couple hours' work. I'm not sure if the showers we've seen have conditioner for those with unmanageable hair, or hairdryers for that matter.
- Makeup and hair product: our prettier cast members should not look so pretty without foundation, eyeliner, lipstick, etc. It's not like they NEED it, but for the sake of "good television" they probably will continue to use a truckload of the stuff... c.f. the first season of "Scrubs", where Eliott didn't wear more than basic TV makeup. They let her wear more in the second season onwards and it showed.
- Hair dye: Again mostly for the ladies, but I highly doubt the more mature crew members like Camille Wray is still wearing her natural color. I similarly doubt they'll address it in the show.
- Basic painkillers: lack of medication has already been brought up, but what about the standard like Tylenol or Advil?
- Sewing tools: We know they came through with little else besides the clothes on their back. That's an issue in itself, but what happens when those clothes are damaged or start to wear out? Will they address a lack of socks at some point?
- Regular chiropractic or osteopathic treatment: I know plenty of people at the age of the crew we've seen on Destiny so far that prefer, or need, regular rearrangement of their bone structure to stay comfortable. Aside from generic soldiers and scientists, we've seen exactly one cook, and I'm not sure if TJ is someone who knows about sports medicine. OTOH, she is a military medic.
- Salt, cooking oils, spices: They seem to be eating some sort of military mush right now, but eventually they'll find a source of meat, grains, etc. on some planet. That's great, but will they prepare it beyond roasting it with Greer's barbecue unit? And what about keeping it on-board? It's not like we've seen a galley and fridge.
I'll stop there, but I'm curious to see what you guys can come up with. What run-of-the-mill stuff should they NOT have, that should eventually make life less comfortable for them?
Mark
I'll start:
- Deodorant, perfume, aftershave: They have the showers, but nevertheless the crew will not smell that great after a couple hours' work. I'm not sure if the showers we've seen have conditioner for those with unmanageable hair, or hairdryers for that matter.
- Makeup and hair product: our prettier cast members should not look so pretty without foundation, eyeliner, lipstick, etc. It's not like they NEED it, but for the sake of "good television" they probably will continue to use a truckload of the stuff... c.f. the first season of "Scrubs", where Eliott didn't wear more than basic TV makeup. They let her wear more in the second season onwards and it showed.
- Hair dye: Again mostly for the ladies, but I highly doubt the more mature crew members like Camille Wray is still wearing her natural color. I similarly doubt they'll address it in the show.
- Basic painkillers: lack of medication has already been brought up, but what about the standard like Tylenol or Advil?
- Sewing tools: We know they came through with little else besides the clothes on their back. That's an issue in itself, but what happens when those clothes are damaged or start to wear out? Will they address a lack of socks at some point?
- Regular chiropractic or osteopathic treatment: I know plenty of people at the age of the crew we've seen on Destiny so far that prefer, or need, regular rearrangement of their bone structure to stay comfortable. Aside from generic soldiers and scientists, we've seen exactly one cook, and I'm not sure if TJ is someone who knows about sports medicine. OTOH, she is a military medic.
- Salt, cooking oils, spices: They seem to be eating some sort of military mush right now, but eventually they'll find a source of meat, grains, etc. on some planet. That's great, but will they prepare it beyond roasting it with Greer's barbecue unit? And what about keeping it on-board? It's not like we've seen a galley and fridge.
I'll stop there, but I'm curious to see what you guys can come up with. What run-of-the-mill stuff should they NOT have, that should eventually make life less comfortable for them?
Mark
