If you had the opportunity to explore the galaxy with Gomtuu...would you take it?

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CoconutDust@reddit

The people saying “Yes” are showing how little they know about space, astronomy, or science.

Life is interesting, not space. To the extent that you can visit other society’s or nice places on planets, sure.

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Forlorn_Cyborg@reddit

To the edge of the galaxy where thought becomes reality.

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Data and Tam had a unique rapport. They have some traits of neurodivergence as characters, Tam seems to have a Betazoid version, easily overwhelmed by his extreme sensitivity to others thoughts, coming across to others as socially abrasive, but he’s actually intelligent and gentle.

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legotheoffice@reddit

I would, honestly loved the idea of a living ship. I remember when I saw Farscape the idea intrigued me even more!

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Vic_Valentine511@reddit

Absolutely let’s goooo

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Edgy-pumpkin@reddit

No, a living ship is okay, but would be like someone constantly in your head.

Would rather have Q like abilities to transverse the universe. Would be a lot more impressionable imo

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itsshiftymcgoo@reddit

I get strong Flight of the Navigator vibes every time I watch this episode. So obviously yes I'd take that opportunity 10 times out of 10.

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samuel-not-sam@reddit

tin MAN

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TurnoverOk2740@reddit

we have no law to fit your crime

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UYscutipuff_JR@reddit

The tinMAN

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AcidaliaPlanitia@reddit

Found the friend of DeSoto

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TurnoverOk2740@reddit

Best boss I ever had

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UYscutipuff_JR@reddit

Best boss I ever had

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Lynthae@reddit

Came here to post this lol

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TurnoverOk2740@reddit

look. there's no delicate way to put this:
can Gomtuu suck my dick? if yes, then yes.

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funlovingguy9001@reddit (OP)

This episode always intrigued me. I'm a bit of an introvert, and can enjoy periods of time alone, so that wouldn't bother me. I was always intrigued by the telepathic link to the ship, and the freedom to travel and explore the galaxy in a living space ship. Seems like it could be a wild ride.

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NewLife_21@reddit

Agreed. This seemed kind of like Farscape lite.

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Satellite_bk@reddit

There was a Nickelodeon show called ‘Space Cases’ from my childhood that was a living space ship crewed by children I believe. It only had one season, I only remember the intro, but I think I liked it as a kid?

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Prometheus_303@reddit

There were 2 seasons... 2nd season one of the kids swaps places with her "imaginary friend" who turned out to be someone from another dimension or some such...

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ratchetology@reddit

predated farscape

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ratchetology@reddit

predated farscape

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ratchetology@reddit

a follow up would have been nice

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ratchetology@reddit

a follow up would have been nice

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WarPony75567@reddit

Depends on how good a company the ship is.

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Abraxas_1408@reddit

I’d run off with gomtuu and no one would ever hear from me again.

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countdoofie@reddit

Only if Gomtuu would stop watching me shower.

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Redshirt_80@reddit

Nah, cuz that irritable Betazoid in there and we ain’t gonna get along.

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timberwolf0122@reddit

Well especially if you repeat yourself

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Redshirt_80@reddit

Ah, thx, got an error when posting on mobile the first go around. Duplicate deleted.

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timberwolf0122@reddit

Happened to me when my post was sent during an ion storm

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sqplanetarium@reddit

Definitely. As a then undiagnosed autistic teenager, I identified heavily with Tam Elbrun: it’s extremely hard for me to filter out other people’s thoughts and emotions (as well as the entire world of sensory input), and it would be such a huge relief to be shielded from some of it. Or even to hang out with those slow aliens who have a lovely three day ritual for saying hello. (Also like Tam Elbrun I could be an insufferable ass at times… 😅)

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shindleria@reddit

Same! Couldn’t have said it better myself

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funlovingguy9001@reddit (OP)

Cool insight. Thanks for sharing.

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Traditional_Track631@reddit

Just watched this last night! I always felt like Tam was like me; longing for connection but tortured by the masses.

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timberwolf0122@reddit

Tempting… I’d want to know what the food and medical is like on the ship. Like imagine being stuck eating a flavorless mush and a chronic tooth ache.

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Redshirt_80@reddit

Nah, cuz that irritable Betazoid in there and we ain’t gonna get along.

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h3rald_hermes@reddit

nope

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Johnsendall@reddit

Absolutely not.

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shaundisbuddyguy@reddit

Some of the best music in any TNG episode is in this one.

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BlackwolfNy718@reddit

YUP!! I'M GONE!!!

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H2ON4CR@reddit

Intriguing, but I think I think Moya is cooler looking.

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jwalsh1208@reddit

I’d feel weird ripping a hot shit inside, what I know to be, a living ship. Like, I’m fighting for my life while dumping on the being that is currently keeping me alive

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JuicyMcJuiceJuice@reddit

Depends. How's the internet connection on that thing?

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funlovingguy9001@reddit (OP)

Haha, thats funny. And a good question.

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JuicyMcJuiceJuice@reddit

Gotta cut into the boredom as you're hurtling through the void of space. The Enterprise has the holodeck, 10-Foward, and other people to fill that void. But even if Gomtu could form a connection, it might not be enough to avoid cabin fever in the long term.

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VeneMage@reddit

I mean, how long before any meaningful encounters? I need some gaming stations and a good library at least. A bar too.

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OrganizationFalse668@reddit

How fast is it?

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ExamCompetitive@reddit

Slaps hand on husk "This baby'll reach ...."

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Crot_Chmaster@reddit

If I can bring my family, absolutely.

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ZeusMcKraken@reddit

Gomtuu do not allow. Romulans cooked.

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hobotruman@reddit

Nah, that thing always creeped me out. Kinda gives me that trypophobia thing. Also I don't need to be associated with that freaky weirdo who was telepathically connected to it. Dude was strange.

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funlovingguy9001@reddit (OP)

Freaky dude is NOT invited. Just me, and whomever I want to bring along. Or you, and whomever you want to bring along.

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