Semi collaborative meme. I got some advice and encouragement from @sad_detective_man@sopuli.xyz , @SatyrSack@quokk.au , and the enlightened mod @ummthatguy@lemmy.world. You can see the sausage making/brainstorming process here :
https://lemmy.world/post/49934354
Also, in reference to our much missed PugJesus ...
Explanation : While we like to repeat that Trek has always been woke, some parts of the wardrobe choices have been ... more male gaze motivated instead of solely for female empowerment. Actreses did complain about Bergman's choices and biases more vocally, but always remember your roots kids.
I wanted to back up the specific actress' viewpoints with sources, but the facts aren't so cut and dry, and I cannot verify these statements. The meme does capture the mood about the outfits, while it doesn't necessarily reflect the specific events and actress' viewpoints.
The stories and information posted here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything posted here as fact.
EDIT : Folks, the reason for the thread isn't just to post the stuff you beat off to in the 90s. I'm not saying don't post it, but like, I'm saying it was NOT a good thing that it happened.
Nah.
I mean, yes, in the TNG era it was Rick Berman's fault. But it goes all the way back to TOS and Gene Roddenberry himself. And also costume designer William Ware Theiss, for that matter.
From https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheissTitillationTheory :
Yes but also: which, out of all of them, had a sweaty, half naked "rub oil on each other" scene?
I'm all for star trek having sex and bringing it to the forefront, but woof they need to have at least some finesse to it.