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This is a strange take that seems best described as "raciphobia". It's not "bs" to ask whether or suggest that a creative work was inspired by a stereotype. Th
by grog454 3y ago
This is a strange take that seems best described as "raciphobia". It's not "bs" to ask whether or suggest that a creative work was inspired by a stereotype.
There's the creator's intent which can't really be known. Then there's the observer's interpretation which is equally valid.
- Izkata 3y agoWe can know in this case: It wasn't, back when the Ferengi were first created their civilization was more like a cross between conquerors and pirates than anything else. Their current depiction evolved slowly over the course of TNG.
- DropInIn 3y agoThe creators intent can be known When They've Explicitly Discussed It. You're Presuming based on your Prejudices aka Pre-Judging.