watching regular starfleet people try to adjust to how things work on ds9 is so funny. worf shows up and nearly has a conniption because yOU GUYS KNOW THIS GUY IS ENGAGING IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES, WHY ARE YOU JUST LETTING IT HAPPEN. and literally everyone, security chief included, is like “lol that’s just quark”
You do realize that according to Klingon tradition… According to tradition, we have to get married. But as you keep insisting, you are not a traditional woman. The truth is, Worf, at heart you’re not much of a traditional man.
^^^^ Literally one of my favorite Geordi and Data interactions for SO many reasons.
First, I love that Geordi will talk to Data about almost anything, but when Data starts in on some stupid joke, Geordi’s first instinct is “Oh, no…” followed by a sprint for the exit. Like he doesn’t even take his VISOR with him. He will do anything, pay anything, leave his sight behind to escape the monotone, hallmark humor he is about to be subjected to.
Second, I love that Data’s first instinct, when his friend begins to flee from his attempt at humor is to block his only route of escape. As if Geordi is being crazy and he just doesn’t understand how hilarious this joke is going to be. He must tell his best friend his new joke, no matter the cost.
Third, I love that then he slowly pushes his friend back into the room as he recites his stupid, centuries-old joke in a complete monotone. This is what the rise of robots will look like. Not Skynet. Not the Matrix. Just socially awkward, pale androids locking us in a room and forcing us to listen to their bad jokes.
And finally, I love that Geordi listens, then just shakes his head, and Data shakes his head, too. Like I can’t tell if Data is following Geordi’s head movements like a kitten or if he’s shaking his head because deep down he knew it wasn’t a good joke and Geordi is just confirming his suspicions.
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