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by Bowen on May 11th, 2009
Star Trek is an ongoing social commentary. Every species represents an aspect of humanity.
by overeducated on May 12th, 2009
They set up the "norm" or stereotypes so that there will be some excitement when good, 3-dimensional characters deviate from the norm. I just watched Soval (Vulcan) on Enterprise share a "chuckle" with Tucker about his well-disguised affinity for humanity. I loved "the Defector" episode of the Next Generation where a Romulan bared his soul to save his culture, at huge personal expense.
It must be noted that Star Trek historically dealt with stereotypes among their human characters as well. Hysterical Scotsmen? Canny Asians? Wise Native American types? Of course they go more complex from there, but the point is, they usually start there.
by RC loves ice cream on May 11th, 2009
Basically yes, but then they did change Klingons a bit in The Undiscovered Country.
by Koz - Passion Perseverance Patience on May 11th, 2009
I have to come out of the transporter and say that I must be a Trek fan. They were supposedly modeled after different countries (or peoples) so I would have to agree with you. Live long and prosper O-uknow.
Do you know a Star Trek fiction site?
by Pluffy on February 10th, 2011
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Isn't Star Trek a Left-Wing version of The Turner Diaries?
by bearwinston on June 2nd, 2011
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Would you Vulcan nerve pinch your infant if they started crying?
by Have A Nice Day on July 27th, 2011
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Guys - would you be man enough to be in a physical relationship with a Klingon gal?
by Amorphous Blob on May 21st, 2011
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Which is the bigger franchise "Star Trek" or "Star Wars"?
by -O-uknow on July 1st, 2011
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Aye.. agreed.
by -O-uknow on May 11th, 2009