this post was submitted on 15 Nov 2023
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[–] MadMadBunny@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The lack of swearing wasn’t originally part of the "utopian ideal", it was in fact censorship from the broadcasters.

[–] 7of9@startrek.website 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The universal translator autocorrect used to be turned up to high. Probably for the best.

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Now they just have a universal bleeper, at least on the Cerritos

[–] 7of9@startrek.website 1 points 1 year ago

Isn't modern technology wonderful?

[–] mcqtom@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Yeah, you've kinda just gotta suspend your disbelief. I'm going back and watching House for the first time since it ended, and it is RIDICULOUS how much these characters don't swear at each other.

[–] gregorum@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Hugh Laurie deserved an Emmy for that alone.