Code of Honor Review

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[TheNarratorNarration]

@cfs3mytube But the episode doesn't take place in sub-Saharan Africa, nor does it it parallel situations in sub-Saharan Africa in some way that could be taken as political commentary. In fact, the script makes comparisons to ancient Earth cultures everywhere *but* Africa.

And the attitudes of the "enlightened" Star Fleet officers are quite misogynistic as well. Suggesting that Yar, a rape survivor, is flattered by a guy forcibly abducting her as property is just... disgusting.

[sfs2040]

Sfdebris, you have made me a happy man tonight.

1. You mentioned Fight Club, an awesome book.

2. Feliz Navidad

3. Star Trek (2009) review. Whether you liked the movie or not, I cannot wait. :DDDDD

[joel1975]

@Kooshmeister3

Good post.

I agree the episode is not the best, and that Lutan is a jerk...

[Kooshmeister3]

@joel1975 I'm white, but was raised to consider skin color essentially inconsequential. I very rarely if ever define a character by their race. Like Lutan for example. I see a guy who is a colossal jerk and thoroughly unlikable person... but he fact he is black is of no importance to me. I would think the same of him if he was white. His behavior and personality are what matter, not his skin color. Ditto for his people.

The episode is still crummy though.

[Thechad201]

Mr Debris, how about this: who is more annoying, Lutan or Okana?

[joel1975]

As an African American, I don't see any racism in this episode. (Whenever whites call out the so-called racism of this episode, I tend to think of it as feeling threatened of seeing so many black people onscreen...or "white guilt").

With that said, sfdebris's comments were interesting...

[abk0100]

Really? You brought up the amphibian briefcase thing again?

"Amphibian" is a class of animals, but saying something is "amphibian" is just saying that it can live in both land and water. That's what it originally meant at least, but nowadays it can describe anything that is suited to both land and water, Have you never heard of amphibious vehicles?

A briefcase that looks like a fish is amphibian, because briefcases are meant for land, but it also has aquatic characteristics too.

[abk0100]

Has anyone ever pointed out that 99 Red Balloons is in the opening of the TNG reviews, and yet the lyrics mention Captain Kirk?

[Meushell]

@JimPlaysGames The sexism in this episode does seem to be overlooked. Tasha crushing on a guy who kidnapped her is just gross. Yareena was too forgiving of the man who tried to get her killed. Lutan should have been left alone and powerless in the end. Hagon needs to watch out. I wouldn't be surprised if, after the episode, he was in an "accident," making Lutan the first one again.

[Martymer81]

Great work! It's worthy of a long review, and it sure got one! But I have to disagree with you about the final score. I definitely rank this one higher than Shades of Gray, The Royale and The Outrageous Okona. Unlike those, this one is in "so bad it's good" territory. The irony of the racism and sexism is hilarious, and the claim about Starfleet's physical training... Come on! This episode is funny! Sure, it sucks, but it's got so much unintentional comedy in it, that it's actually entertaining.

[QX1138]

good review, but I was kinda hoping it start with the "Welcome to the Idiocy that is.." that you usually put on the bottom barrel Trek episodes