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In reply to the discussion: Dating Advice: To avoid racists, look for Star Trek fans. [View all]IdaBriggs
(10,559 posts)34. It introduced me to the stupidity of racism when I was a child.
"Left side" versus "right side" -
I ended up looking up the script for those powerful words/reminder of great performance.
http://www.chakoteya.net/StarTrek/70.htm
BELE: It is obvious to the most simpleminded that Lokai is of an inferior breed.
SPOCK: The obvious visual evidence, Commissioner, is that he is of the same breed as yourself.
BELE: Are you blind, Commander Spock? Well, look at me. Look at me!
KIRK: You're black on one side and white on the other.
BELE: I am black on the right side.
KIRK: I fail to see the significant difference.
BELE: Lokai is white on the right side. All of his people are white on the right side.
I loved the "huh?" looks from Kirk and Spock. Great show!
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whatever you do, don't be one of the extras who end up in the landing party...
KittyWampus
Jun 2013
#22
William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols shared 1 of the first inter-racial kisses on tv.
Major Hogwash
Jun 2013
#33