• Deep Space 9 - Episode 10: Little Green Men Comedy, Racism, and Fan Fiction

  • Aug 10 2024
  • Length: 21 mins
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Deep Space 9 - Episode 10: Little Green Men Comedy, Racism, and Fan Fiction

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  • Get ready for an exciting new season of Because That’s What Heroes Do. In this season, they take a deep dive into their favorite 15 episodes of Deep Space 9. In this exploration, they are joined by DS9 maven Alex Murphy (Murphy) from Montreal, who is a local historian and cinema and TV fan with a love for weird foreign films, all things horror, and obscure media. He has been watching Trek since he was a tiny punk, and it’s been a lifelong love. Today we take a deep dive into the first episode selected by Tom, Little Green Men. In this podcast episode, the panel revisits the DS9 episode Little Green Men, which involves the Ferengi crash-landing in Roswell during the 1940s. They explore themes of comedy, racism, cultural pride, and individual accountability. The episode’s origins as a fan pitch and its poignant commentary on the follies of racism and nuclear arms are discussed, along with its nostalgic nods to 1950s science fiction and anti-smoking sentiments. The panelists enjoy the character development and comedic elements but note some inconsistencies while appreciating the cultural insights into Ferengi life. Key Highlights and Themes: Fan Pitch and Comic Relief Racism and Anti-Racism Themes Character Insights and Cultural Details Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up Resources: Megan Dougherty LinkedIn One Stone Creative Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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