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 Rewatch Downunder Saturday 22nd April B4 Horizon
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:09
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But I am going to say, yet again, that there must be more efficient ways of mining monopasium than slave labour. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:09
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This is a good story, by the way. I like the world-building, the Federation carefully educating a native ruler. Yes, the winning over and inculcation of the local elites. It's happened so many times in history right up until our own time. Indeed. And if they don't behave you deport a few for good measure. The way I've seen it is through the educating the elites to believe European ideas of cultural heritage. As a result, people end up being divorced from places and things they lived with every day and which are now reserved largely for the edification (sort of) of tourists. That would work with Ro, and his ambivalence about his people - one minute they are 'primitives', the next he is one of them. Exactly. You'd be amazed at how even primary teachers regard themselves as massively superior to the "peasants" in the countryside. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| meegat39 |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:10
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They had to put Jenna and Blake towards as they only have two interrogation tables! |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:10
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Cally's telepathic powers seem rather different, and rather stronger, in this episode. Or did she get the information from ORAC? |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:11
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They had to put Jenna and Blake towards as they only have two interrogation tables! I thought there was another standing over to the side. They are fairly uncomfortable-looking frames. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:12
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But I am going to say, yet again, that there must be more efficient ways of mining monopasium than slave labour. But using slaves is cheap, plentiful and a useful deterrant for the rest. Mining is not the only profit to consider. (Quoting from the Federation's World Building Manual). "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:13
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I so want Selma's outfit, feathers and all.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:13
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But I am going to say, yet again, that there must be more efficient ways of mining monopasium than slave labour. But using slaves is cheap, plentiful and a useful deterrant for the rest. Mining is not the only profit to consider. (Quoting from the Federation's World Building Manual). That is true. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:14
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But I am going to say, yet again, that there must be more efficient ways of mining monopasium than slave labour. But using slaves is cheap, plentiful and a useful deterrant for the rest. Mining is not the only profit to consider. (Quoting from the Federation's World Building Manual). 
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| meegat39 |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:15
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Avon is looking pretty fine today... |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:15
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Costumes must have hated this episode - getting Blake and Jenna all dirty. Bet we don't see those paricular costumes again for a while, if ever.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:16
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Avon is looking pretty fine today... He is. (I miss you meegat ). He's still got the wonderful thigh boots. Mm-mm.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| meegat39 |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:16
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They had to put Jenna and Blake towards as they only have two interrogation tables! I thought there was another standing over to the side. They are fairly uncomfortable-looking frames. Ah... will have to have another look later. |
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| meegat39 |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:17
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Avon is looking pretty fine today... He is. (I miss you meegat ). He's still got the wonderful thigh boots. Mm-mm.We certainly agree about a thing or two! |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:17
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Costumes must have hated this episode - getting Blake and Jenna all dirty. Bet we don't see those paricular costumes again for a while, if ever. As an archaeologist I'm not averse to a bit of dirt, but those outfits really are filthy. The sort of thing that make's one's mother scowl on laundry day. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:18
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Costumes must have hated this episode - getting Blake and Jenna all dirty. Bet we don't see those paricular costumes again for a while, if ever. Avon stays nice and clean . . . |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:19
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I did a noble thing yesterday - my son's brother-in-law asked to borrow my B7 season 3 DVD's, and I let him. But it doesn't feel good. Hope they survive - and come back!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:19
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Costumes must have hated this episode - getting Blake and Jenna all dirty. Bet we don't see those paricular costumes again for a while, if ever. Avon stays nice and clean . . . I was famously clean when digging. Something to do with attitude? Or is it Teflon? Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Tyce |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:19
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I so want Selma's outfit, feathers and all. Agreed the outfit is awesome. I don’t think I could deal with the bare feet though. |
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| meegat39 |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:20
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I love the material that these Burgundy costumes are made of! |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:20
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Avon's laugh is still quite sane at this point - much less manic than it will be. |
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| Tyce |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:21
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I did a noble thing yesterday - my son's brother-in-law asked to borrow my B7 season 3 DVD's, and I let him. But it doesn't feel good. Hope they survive - and come back! What a brave woman you are,. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:21
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I did a noble thing yesterday - my son's brother-in-law asked to borrow my B7 season 3 DVD's, and I let him. But it doesn't feel good. Hope they survive - and come back! Wow! I'd be stressing until they were returned and proven to be still working. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:21
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I did a noble thing yesterday - my son's brother-in-law asked to borrow my B7 season 3 DVD's, and I let him. But it doesn't feel good. Hope they survive - and come back! That was noble. Is he a fan? |
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| meegat39 |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:21
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I so want Selma's outfit, feathers and all. Agreed the outfit is awesome. I don’t think I could deal with the bare feet though. It is lovely. I also like Jenna's outfit before it got dirty! |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:22
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Costumes must have hated this episode - getting Blake and Jenna all dirty. Bet we don't see those paricular costumes again for a while, if ever. Avon stays nice and clean . . . I was famously clean when digging. Something to do with attitude? Or is it Teflon? Some people are annoyingly clean. It's not a skill, it's just a natural law. My (older) sister went down a coal mine in a white skirt and came out spotless. If I tried that, I'd a) not wear white in the first place and b ) come out covered in dust. Edited by M1795537OCVirn on 22-04-2023 10:23 "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Tyce |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:23
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Jenna’s nice white outfit is grubby. :-( |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:23
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Doesn't Ro look the cat's pyjama's in all the get-up? So gorgeous. Such a shame that Darian Angadi committed suicide. He was a good-looking young man.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:24
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Costumes must have hated this episode - getting Blake and Jenna all dirty. Bet we don't see those paricular costumes again for a while, if ever. Avon stays nice and clean . . . I was famously clean when digging. Something to do with attitude? Or is it Teflon? Some people are annoyingly clean. It's not a skill, it's just a natural law. My (older) sister went down a coal mine in a white skirt and came out spotless. If I tried that, I'd a) not wear white in the first place and b ) come out covered in dust. Servalan is your big sister?!? |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:24
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How many birds died to create those feathery bits??
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:24
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Costumes must have hated this episode - getting Blake and Jenna all dirty. Bet we don't see those paricular costumes again for a while, if ever. Avon stays nice and clean . . . I was famously clean when digging. Something to do with attitude? Or is it Teflon? Some people are annoyingly clean. It's not a skill, it's just a natural law. My (older) sister went down a coal mine in a white skirt and came out spotless. If I tried that, I'd a) not wear white in the first place and b ) come out covered in dust. Vila is plainly a grub. You'd be in good company. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:25
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Costumes must have hated this episode - getting Blake and Jenna all dirty. Bet we don't see those paricular costumes again for a while, if ever. Avon stays nice and clean . . . I was famously clean when digging. Something to do with attitude? Or is it Teflon? Some people are annoyingly clean. It's not a skill, it's just a natural law. My (older) sister went down a coal mine in a white skirt and came out spotless. If I tried that, I'd a) not wear white in the first place and b ) come out covered in dust. Servalan is your big sister?!? You didn't know?
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| meegat39 |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:26
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Avon is the only one that teleports down and avoids getting captured. How is he so much smarter than the others? It's almost like they have to dumb the others actions down to make him the best... |
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| Tyce |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:27
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How many birds died to create those feathery bits?? LOL Maybe someone just scooped up the ones that fell out. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:27
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How many birds died to create those feathery bits?? They don't die. They are plucked, sometimes to stop them flying. Not an issue if you're an ostrich. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:27
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Avon is the only one that teleports down and avoids getting captured. How is he so much smarter than the others? It's almost like they have to dumb the others actions down to make him the best... Isn't it more likely that the others are dim anyway? Letting Blake lead being their first mistake... "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:28
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Avon is the only one that teleports down and avoids getting captured. How is he so much smarter than the others? It's almost like they have to dumb the others actions down to make him the best... As he says " ...and I'm not going." Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:29
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Avon is the only one that teleports down and avoids getting captured. How is he so much smarter than the others? It's almost like they have to dumb the others actions down to make him the best... But why does he not send Cally down with that sensor? |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:29
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Avon is the only one that teleports down and avoids getting captured. How is he so much smarter than the others? It's almost like they have to dumb the others actions down to make him the best... Isn't it more likely that the others are dim anyway? Letting Blake lead being their first mistake... Gullible. Let's be fair. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-04-2023 10:30
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Avon is the only one that teleports down and avoids getting captured. How is he so much smarter than the others? It's almost like they have to dumb the others actions down to make him the best... But why does he not send Cally down with that sensor? Because that would make the story run 10 minutes short? Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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