Semi collaborative meme. I got some advice and encouragement from @[email protected] , @[email protected] , and the enlightened mod @[email protected]. You can see the sausage making/brainstorming process here :
https://lemmy.world/post/49934354
Also, in reference to our much missed PugJesus …
Explanation : While we like to repeat that Trek has always been woke, some parts of the wardrobe choices have been … more male gaze motivated instead of solely for female empowerment. Actreses did complain about Bergman’s choices and biases more vocally, but always remember your roots kids.
I wanted to back up the specific actress’ viewpoints with sources, but the facts aren’t so cut and dry, and I cannot verify these statements. The meme does capture the mood about the outfits, while it doesn’t necessarily reflect the specific events and actress’ viewpoints.
The stories and information posted here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything posted here as fact.
EDIT : Folks, the reason for the thread isn’t just to post the stuff you beat off to in the 90s. I’m not saying don’t post it, but like, I’m saying it was NOT a good thing that it happened.
These costumes are for the chuds who miss all the other aspects of Trek until someone points out how progressive it is.
Sex sells, this has been a thing since the old pulp sci-fi magazines. Get them in the door with the triple-breasted nympho aliens, so that they stay for the progressive social commentary.
I like a bit of licentiousness in my fiction, but I hate it when it feels I’m being slopped like a hog by some cynical producer. “We know what you want, you pigs, so here’s some skin for ya’.”