What’s that on your forehead, Gul?
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I'm not sure it plays any specific 'role'. Though PIC implied a hole in the skull behind it for some reason.
IF it serves any distinct purpose, I assume that doesn't also apply to the second spoon between the clavicles as seen on Natima Lang, as we saw at least one other female Cardassian without that second spoon.
IF it serves any distinct purpose, I assume that doesn't also apply to the second spoon between the clavicles as seen on Natima Lang, as we saw at least one other female Cardassian without that second spoon.
Cardassia Prime is canonically hot and arid. Bone ridges close to the skin can increase surface area, help dissipate heat, and protect blood vessels near the brain. Real-world examples include elephant ears and vascular ridges in some reptiles. Since Cardassians resemble vipers, the reptile comparison seems especially plausible.
The groove shape also suggests it could house pressure-sensitive nerves, vibration receptors, or even temperature sensors. That might help with reading body language or detecting subtle movement. Given that Cardassians are portrayed as hyper-observant, suspicious, and strategically minded, the spoon could plausibly function as a kind of built-in early-warning system—though that part is admittedly more speculative.
The groove shape also suggests it could house pressure-sensitive nerves, vibration receptors, or even temperature sensors. That might help with reading body language or detecting subtle movement. Given that Cardassians are portrayed as hyper-observant, suspicious, and strategically minded, the spoon could plausibly function as a kind of built-in early-warning system—though that part is admittedly more speculative.
How is it more speculative than the rest?
The distinction is that the first part is an extrapolation from established biological principles and real-world analogues applied to a canonical environment, whereas the latter proposes an additional function without direct analogue or evidence. Both involve inference, but they’re not speculative to the same degree.How is it more speculative than the rest?
Very interesting if there is a hole in the skull behind it. And I hadn’t noticed about the clavicle spoon!
Oh, nice! Thank you.
Of course, given the most common racial epithet used against Cardassians (well, maybe second, after "Cardies"), "spoon" might be considered an ethnic slur.
Cardassians are actually a trigender species. In order to mate, the third gender, a small spoon shaped being called the Shelmikedmu is passed from forehead recess to forehead recess on the other two mates to pass genetic information and ensure pregnancy. The larger the Shelmkedmu the more likely a viable pregnancy, which is why so much importance is placed on being "The big spoon" in their planet's inevitable monoculture.
At other times the shelmickedmu attaches itself to either partner like a lamprey, or sits in a specially designed recliner and watches cardassian reality TV shows such as "Keeping Up With Us" or dramatisations of "The Never Ending Sacrifice" or erotic silverware vignettes.
Always ask before picking up something you think is a spoon in a Cardassian household, especially if it smells funny. It might be perfectly fine to stir soup with, but you might also be commiting a slew of unforgiveable crimes.
At other times the shelmickedmu attaches itself to either partner like a lamprey, or sits in a specially designed recliner and watches cardassian reality TV shows such as "Keeping Up With Us" or dramatisations of "The Never Ending Sacrifice" or erotic silverware vignettes.
Always ask before picking up something you think is a spoon in a Cardassian household, especially if it smells funny. It might be perfectly fine to stir soup with, but you might also be commiting a slew of unforgiveable crimes.
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