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Who is your favorite SciFi character? Personally I can't pick one! I have to pick three! :D
Spock (Star Trek)
WALL-E (WALL-E)
Nightcrawler (X-Men)
Spock (Star Trek)
WALL-E (WALL-E)
Nightcrawler (X-Men)
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Greg Bernhardt said:Spock (Star Wars)
Drakkith said:Hmm. Which color lightsabre did Spock have again?
Look closely... closer... closer...cpscdave said:Ahhh but what is god and what is truth?
Truth is a river...
and god?
God is the mouth of the river!
lol
Really? Firefly?? Oh well, each to his own I guess.stevenjones3.1 said:Malcolm Reynolds
strangerep said:Really? Firefly?? Oh well, each to his own I guess.
I thought much the Firefly's cast were severely mis-cast. I can't stand Gina Torres in anything.
Alan Tudyk was crap as "Wash". And... Jewel Staite as a girl engineer(!?) who... can't get date? Yeah, right.
"Disappointed" is probably a more accurate description. It showed me that Joss Whedon can be a hit-or-miss kinda guy. The songs he personally composed in the Buffy epsiode "Once More With Feeling" were all pretty good (imho), but the theme song to Firefly was an utter dirge.nisl7570 said:You may very well be the first person I've ever met/seen who doesn't like Firefly.
strangerep said:"Disappointed" is probably a more accurate description. It showed me that Joss Whedon can be a hit-or-miss kinda guy. The songs he personally composed in the Buffy epsiode "Once More With Feeling" were all pretty good (imho), but the theme song to Firefly was an utter dirge.
I thought the lyrics suited the show, but the music... hmm. I did like the Serenity movie more though. (I saw that first, then eventually bought Firefly on DVD and was disappointed after seeing the film).nisl7570 said:I love the theme to Firefly! I learned to sing/play it on the guitar. I didn't know Whedon actually wrote it. I mean it's not a lyrical masterpiece, but I thought it fit the show very well.
Heh, she was 100% fan service and pushing buttons on the target audience.strangerep said:Jewel Staite as a girl engineer(!?) who... can't get date? Yeah, right.
Heh, I could watch her performing in anything.Bandersnatch said:[Jewel Staite] was 100% fan service and pushing buttons on the target audience.
How about Natalie Portman as "a brilliant astrophysicist" or whatever she was supposed to be in Thor?strangerep said:Of course, Nicole Kidman as a brain surgeon in "Days of Thunder" was even worse casting. :uhh:
Oh, is that what she was?Bandersnatch said:How about Natalie Portman as "a brilliant astrophysicist" or whatever she was supposed to be in Thor?
Kepler20f said:This is a very tough question, so many more to choose from than the 'worlds' question. On balance I have to say the duo/axis of Londo and G'Kar are the best I've ever seen on screen, they really elevated that show from merely great to totally fantastic. Vir was great in a supporting role too.
I like Picard a lot too; on the whole Kirk/Picard debate, it really comes down to which one would you take orders from? In my mind that's no competition!
7 of 9 gets honourable mention for purely aesthetic reasons.
I suspect there's lots of old pervs who'd love to take "orders" from 7-of-9 (or else be disciplined...)Kepler20f said:on the whole Kirk/Picard debate, it really comes down to which one would you take orders from? [...]
7 of 9 gets honourable mention for purely aesthetic reasons.
strangerep said:I suspect there's lots of old pervs who'd love to take "orders" from 7-of-9 (or else be disciplined...)
Bandersnatch said:How about Natalie Portman as "a brilliant astrophysicist" or whatever she was supposed to be in Thor?
strangerep said:Of course, Nicole Kidman as a brain surgeon in "Days of Thunder" was even worse casting. :uhh:
This is a difficult question for me to answer as a scientist, as my personal opinions and preferences do not have any bearing on my work. However, if I had to choose, I would say that my favorite SciFi character is [insert character name].
Again, my personal opinions do not influence my work as a scientist. However, I am drawn to [character name] because of their intelligence, bravery, and complex moral code.
In my opinion, a good SciFi character is one that is multidimensional and relatable, while also being unique and thought-provoking. They should have a well-developed backstory and motivations, and their actions should drive the plot forward.
SciFi characters can have a significant impact on society by challenging our perceptions and beliefs, pushing the boundaries of what is considered possible, and inspiring us to imagine and create a better future. They can also serve as role models and sources of inspiration for individuals and communities.
No, I do not believe it is necessary for scientists to have a favorite SciFi character. Our work is based on evidence and research, not personal opinions or preferences. However, being familiar with SciFi and its characters can help us to think outside the box and imagine new possibilities.