Sun, 9 August 2009 The first Ferengi-centric episode of the series! The Gamma Quadrant discusses Ferengi politics, ethics, and The Rules of Acquisition. We represent all ranges in this podcast, from Ferengi fan, to Ferengi foe. Comments[6] |
Hey guys. Another good podcast. Just wanted to answer a question that came up, yes those crappy previews are all available for your viewing pleasure at startrek.com. Another note: Seth mentioned liking this episode's director. This is no surprise, as if you look up David Livingston you'll find you are quite familiar with his work already.
The other thing I wanted to mention was your discussion of keeping Nog out of school as a Ferengi cultural thing. That's not how my wife and I saw it at all. It seemed to us they were more concerned with him becoming corrupted by Federation values, which are frequently at odds with Ferengi values. They just didn't want him being taught lots of funny ideas about, for example, ethics by those crazy hu-mons. We will get to see more of Quark and Rom's dislike of Federation ideals in later episodes.
The other thing I wanted to mention was your discussion of keeping Nog out of school as a Ferengi cultural thing. That's not how my wife and I saw it at all. It seemed to us they were more concerned with him becoming corrupted by Federation values, which are frequently at odds with Ferengi values. They just didn't want him being taught lots of funny ideas about, for example, ethics by those crazy hu-mons. We will get to see more of Quark and Rom's dislike of Federation ideals in later episodes.
Looking up David Livingston on Memory Alpha, I see he does a lot of upcoming DS9 episodes, some of which are quite good.
I totally agree with Greg's take on the Ferngi/human thing. Ferengi culture and human culture just don't mix very well and what Greg said is exactly right; Rom doesn't want his son learning any cultural values from those Federation do-gooders. However, I still feel that it feels right that the Ferngi would be inclined to keep their young in the dark about some things, and remember how shocked the Nagus was that Nog was doing homework of any kind, not just Federation homework.
I totally agree with Greg's take on the Ferngi/human thing. Ferengi culture and human culture just don't mix very well and what Greg said is exactly right; Rom doesn't want his son learning any cultural values from those Federation do-gooders. However, I still feel that it feels right that the Ferngi would be inclined to keep their young in the dark about some things, and remember how shocked the Nagus was that Nog was doing homework of any kind, not just Federation homework.
posted by: Ryan on Mon, 8/10 07:56 AM EDT
Good job everybody. Thanks Seth, I hopeing someone would say it, "Inconceivable". Every time the Nagus spoke, it kept popping in my head. Have a little trivia and TNG sighting. That animal that Quark was holding in the Godfather scene was also in TNG season 5 "New Ground." I cant remember the name of it, but is apparntly a "Very rare speciman" on the Enterprise bio-lab that Alaxander's class was visiting. Well gotta go, I hhhaaavvvee an appointment in fifteen EEEAAARRRTTTHHH minutes.
I dig the Ferengi more than the Klingons. Say Q shows up and threatens to turn you into a Klingon or a Ferengi.
1. Klingons get killed a lot.
2. Ferengi, as mentioned in the podcast, appreciate luxury.
3. Klingons are scary, sure. But Ferengi hissing is pretty intimidating.
There's the whole naked lady thing; that's kind of lame. If the Ferengi evolved on a perpetually stormy planet, though, it seems like it would be better for BOTH SEXES to be naked instead of wearing rain-damaged finery.
Finally: the Ferengi are most like real people. When I think of all the hustling and swindling I have to do to get by, I don't feel like a citizen of the noble Federation. And do you think a Klingon would come up with the idea of Google ad revenue?
1. Klingons get killed a lot.
2. Ferengi, as mentioned in the podcast, appreciate luxury.
3. Klingons are scary, sure. But Ferengi hissing is pretty intimidating.
There's the whole naked lady thing; that's kind of lame. If the Ferengi evolved on a perpetually stormy planet, though, it seems like it would be better for BOTH SEXES to be naked instead of wearing rain-damaged finery.
Finally: the Ferengi are most like real people. When I think of all the hustling and swindling I have to do to get by, I don't feel like a citizen of the noble Federation. And do you think a Klingon would come up with the idea of Google ad revenue?
posted by: Lunch Bag Art on Tue, 8/11 06:57 PM EDT
Thanks, Butch. I knew I saw that creature somewhere, and that was it, the episode where Alexander visits the Enterprise to live with Worf.
Those are all valid points, Lunch. All you have to do now is convince Valerie and all will be well (but not as much fun since arguing with her about this is good stuff).
Those are all valid points, Lunch. All you have to do now is convince Valerie and all will be well (but not as much fun since arguing with her about this is good stuff).
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