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[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 67 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Wait, you're telling me these SciFi Spartan analogs are GAY?!

When will the Woke end? Next you're going to tell me the Trill are gender fluid!

[–] essell@lemmy.world 43 points 1 month ago

Is that what those symbiotes are swimming in?

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[–] SarahValentine@lemmy.blahaj.zone 64 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Gay people: Exist and their relationships are depicted in media alongside straight ones, with the same emphasis

Dumb Motherfuckers: WHY ARE YOU MAKING A BIG DEAL OUT OF PEOPLE BEING GAY? STOP SHOVING IT DOWN OUR THROATS!

[–] djdarren@piefed.social 27 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I wish someone would shove some gay down my throat.

[–] paul@lemmy.org 10 points 1 month ago

It's the free drugs argument all over again, the right wing promising us good times that never actually happen in real life

[–] jtrek@startrek.website 18 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's like that thing where if a meeting has women talking for 20% of the time some men freak out about how it's all women all the time.

They're emotionally keyed up so it feels like a bigger deal, and they're emotionally keyed up so they're not going to rationally assess this. That'd assuming they're acting in good faith to begin with, which is not a given.

[–] SarahValentine@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I can't tell you how tired I am of the privileged whining about how the onset of equality is discriminating against them.

They think they're losing rights and freedoms when in reality they don't have as many more rights as disenfranchised groups than they used to. It's not a pie chart.

[–] BillyClark@piefed.social 6 points 1 month ago (4 children)

I was watching an anime this season that unexpectedly to me turned out to have a large gay subplot.All of the characters turned out to be gay men and they're all infatuated with the main character.

I was surprised that I found that entire subplot and its associated scenes so incredibly tedious. It made me wonder whether gay people feel the same way watching straight romances.

[–] SarahValentine@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 1 month ago

I find almost all depictions of romance in fiction to be tedious, if not cringe. For me it's less about the gender or number of participants and more about writers not knowing how to depict an authentic, realistic romance.

That being said, Academy's depiction of Lura and Jett's relationship is just right to me. I was skeptical about the show because all I hear from both sides of the political aisle is how bad it is, but it's surprisingly good.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Personally, yeah usually. A poorly written sapphic romance can hold my interest, but a straight one has to have me really caring about the characters or finding the romance relatable (Sanderson is really good for that) in order for me to not be wanting it to hurry up and get back to the good stuff.

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[–] teft@piefed.social 48 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Does someone have an issue with Jay’Den? I think he’s a great klingon. And who says he’s gay? He might be bi/poly like his dads.

Also his sexuality isn’t any more in your face than caleb and tarima and all their smooching.

People will seriously complain about anything won’t they?

[–] cattywampas@lemmy.world 61 points 1 month ago (4 children)

I have an issue with him being named Jayden.

[–] teft@piefed.social 19 points 1 month ago (1 children)

See, that is a fair critique. Maybe the house of kraag was watching some human millennial shows?

[–] Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 1 month ago

It must have been another reason, or he would have been named Jeigh-Den 🤷🏼‍♂️

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[–] Ftumch@lemmy.today 11 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I really couldn't care less about the whole gay aspect.

However, in my personal head-canon Jay-Den's sensitivity and fear of public speaking doesn't quite line up with how I imagine the mind and emotions of a full-blood Klingon would work. I feel like every Klingon would have the instincts and emotions of a predator/hunter and I haven't quite seen that in Jay-Den. To me the character would make more sense if he was only part Klingon, like Alexander.

Then again, who's to say to what extent stereotypical Klingon behaviour is defined culturally as opposed to genetically? I do think it's interesting and refreshing to see a Klingon acting contrary to cultural norms and I do like the character. The only other Klingon character I can recall who wasn't a full-blown warrior is that one scientist in TNG.

[–] FordBeeblebrox@lemmy.world 22 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Everyone thinks all Orions are pirates but as Tendi said, “somebody had to build all the starships.”

I’m more inclined to like a Klingon who’s just got a different personality than someone like Worf who never shut the hell up about Klingon tradition since he was always trying to prove he was a warrior.

[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I’m more inclined to like a Klingon who’s just got a different personality than someone like Worf who never shut the hell up about Klingon tradition since he was always trying to prove he was a warrior.

We already had this in the "exchange program" ep of TNG, when Riker goes on the Klingon ship they aren't acting like Worf, especially the "Klingons do not laugh" bullshit.

It's because Worf has a chip on his shoulder because of his human upbringing and his father not dying a warrior's death

[–] tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 month ago

Guinan even specifically calls him out on that. "I've seen plenty of klingons laugh." Feels like the only thing they do when the drink bloodwine is laugh and punch each other.

[–] Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

but as Tendi said, “somebody had to build all the starships.”

Relevant comic:

A small, nerdy looking young male Klingon wearing glasses and a button down shirt sits at a table working on a technical drawing on a piece of paper. Two larger, buffer Klingons taunt him: “Hey, nerd!” “Kill any of your enemies today, nerd?” Both shout “Honor! Glory” and leave, and the drawing is revealed to be a warp drive. Some time later the same nerdy Klingon is standing in front of a Bird of Prey. He says, “Finally, I can leave this horrible place.” But before he can board, the two buff Klingons from before return, and shove him out of the way. “Glory! Honor!” They shout as they fly off. The source is whompcomic.com

[–] FordBeeblebrox@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Who exactly fixes the disruptor cannons or shields? Only Klingon chief I’ve seen is this one

[–] teft@piefed.social 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I feel like every Klingon would have the instincts and emotions of a predator/hunter and I haven’t quite seen that in Jay-Den.

There was that one doctor klingon in Enterprise and also a lawyer klingon in a different episode of Enterprise. Not all klingons are hunters/predators. Some find honor in helping people.

As for Alexander I think he was so timid for a klingon because of his upbringing, not from his 1/4 human part.

[–] Thebeardedsinglemalt@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago

Plus Worf's ancestor the public defender in Undiscovered Country.

[–] fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk 26 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Did we ever see Gowron kiss a girl or talk about his wife? No? Gay. It just wasn't a big deal, so they didn't mention it.

[–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 13 points 1 month ago (2 children)

He was seeking glory(holes)

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 month ago (4 children)

So he could put a (susie)dent in them, for honor!

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[–] hzl@piefed.blahaj.zone 25 points 1 month ago

If the existence of a gay klingon is the worst day of your life, I can't even begin to explain how good you must have it.

[–] kandoh@reddthat.com 17 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Klingons should be like ancient earth warriors.

Totally gay

[–] militaryintelligence@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (6 children)

The Romans only considered it gay if you were a bottom. Romane eunt domus

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[–] scarabic@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago (4 children)

“We never USED to have to see gay people grumble grumble.”

Yeah because they were oppressed and underground! What the fuck, how simple can this get?

[–] Zink@programming.dev 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

"I noticed that those other people exist and and are living their lives, so you must stop shoving them DoWn OuR ThRoAtS!!"

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[–] Sanctus@anarchist.nexus 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The only problem I have with Jay'Den is his name sounds like one of those stereotype white names, Jaiden. And its purely because memes have blasted those names out of resonability for me. Okaiden.

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[–] GalacticGrapefruit@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I can't believe the people complaining about this. Have these people never met a gay soldier before?

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[–] zabby@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 1 month ago (3 children)

The thing that gets me is that so many people are talking about a fucking KISS ON THE CHEEK.

But they aren't talking about the fact that this Klingon guy is so different from other Klingons that he didnt want to participate in a hunt and shoot a bird??!

There are many things to complain about, but this gay relationship isn't one of them 👏

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[–] SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 1 month ago (9 children)

Recently I've been considering learning about Warhammer 40k. I think the deep lore is cool and space marines are a neat concept. But apparently there's this big issue about whether or not women can serve as space marines.

So I briefly looked into it and whether or not the issue is sexism based or lore based, and it seems to be somewhere in the middle, but definitely meta perpetuated by casual sexism. It feels very much like this comic.

Also feels like seeing an interesting box, looking in excitedly, realizing what's inside and having my enthusiasm sucked out of the airlock, and just... Letting the box lid close and then walk away.

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[–] WhyIHateTheInternet@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago (8 children)

Serious question. Would Klingon culture see this as a weakness? They would be unable to reproduce but it's that dishonorable?

[–] webghost0101@sopuli.xyz 25 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The honor system is pretty subjective, I believe Worf was in a catch22 where not joining the Klingons to fight the federation was considered dishonourable but betraying the federation was also dishonourable.

For this situation i would say that creating offspring would be considered honourable but lying to your partner and yourself about your true feelings of love would be very dishonourable.

Also in many context just because you did not do an honorable thing yourself, that does not automatically dishonour you.

[–] cattywampas@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Disclaimer: yeah Klingons are fictional and can be whatever we want them to be. And I celebrate and have no issue with Star Trek's continual inclusion of queer characters.

But would it really be so bad if Klingons did not have the same moral and cultural values that humanity does? I think it would make a far more interesting show. It's easy to preach tolerance and acceptance when everyone is culturally more or less the same, but it's a much deeper moral dilemma when there are fundamental differences in the way they view the universe.

And would be much more analogous to cross-cultural differences on Earth today.

[–] Honytawk@feddit.nl 14 points 1 month ago (4 children)

There is nothing as manly as gay sex.

Klingon sex is akin to battle. Especially if they are "sword fighting".

The real question would be if a klingon dies during gay sex, would they go to Stovokor?

[–] CptEnder@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

Yeah that was my first thought too. Was like, if sex is combat... wait how are there any STRAIGHT Klingon men actually??? Nothing more honorable than defeating a stronger foe in combat.

Also with how ingrained group dynamics are in Klingon society, I'd be surprised if poly group relationships weren't commonplace.

Ultimately I like to think its never been brought up before because the Klingons are an enlightened, advanced civilization and the idea of two dudes banging doesn't even occur to them as dishonorable or wrong.

There is nothing as manly as gay sex

2 brave Klingon warriors locked into the heat of battle!

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[–] Sarmyth@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

I feel like it wouldn't matter. Like having a romantic relationship is irrelevant to them, but the joining of houses would be a different story. Even then, the Klingons adopt and add people to their houses with some frequency, so siring an heir doesn't strike me as an obligation so much as making sure the house survives and performs deeds of honor.

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[–] GreenBeanMachine@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's a shit show for many other reasons, but not this one.

[–] LurkingLuddite@piefed.social 7 points 1 month ago

What, you don't like the main character immediately running into and immediately getting crushed on by a princess the moment her species shows up? Or being the main character to come up with a basic idea to appeal to them that a several hundred year old supposedly wise person couldn't? Or that they run formal debates in the future like a dance-off? Or that they often talk like people from the 20th century instead of using more timless and intelligent phrasing?

Or that the show is written more like science-FICTION than SCIENCE-fiction while wearing Trek paint? ... ok ok that one is generic and kinda' applies to all new trek...

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