TOS s2e19 “A Private Little War” a rather in your face allegory for the then still active Vietnam War.

Couple that with those of us that still have to deal with “daylight savings” and you’ve got yourself the makings of a good 'ole breakdown.

There are many good reasons for protocol.

Absolutely. It’s just one of those ongoing tropes even more frequently used than the “only ship in the sector” nonsense.

Can’t have one bloody moment to myself.

Standard procedure.

Yes. Subtle, nuanced, and in no way obvious.

I do so love that pink outfit and her exuberance at trying to imitate the “working girl” in the station.

Anyway, use this an excuse to watch that and s6e12 “Ship in a Bottle,” since it is a proper 2-parter. Albeit 3 seasons separated.

s2e3 “Elementary, Dear Data”

“That’s what it says, a horrible person. We weren’t even testing for that.”

Curious. That image looks like the result of an attempted AI upscale of the base image. The hairline is mottled, eyebrows darker/sharper, lips have more definition, and the blotchy eyes.

Verification aside, it was not my intention to make use of an AI image for a meme as I did not see it as such. Whether that means my perception is dulled to where I can be fooled now or that we’re still overestimating the capability of the tech, is up for debate. I’d prefer the latter.

This is definitely AI slop:

The other image appears to be a manufactured doll that was the basis for the modified versions. Or maybe it’s just been jpeg-ed enough to look more realistic.

Not as far as I know

Not to just anybody.

I know how the community gets and, honestly, I’d be a little insulted if no one had brought it up.

That looks outstanding.