Quick Star Trek question that pops into my head occasionally:

[conuly]

Is there an in-universe explanation as to why, exactly, so many (human) Starfleet officers are fans of Earth history, specifically the history and culture of the mid-to-late 20th century USA? And why so very few of them are invested in, say, the history and culture of Joseon-period Korea, pre-Sarek Vulcan, mid-whateverth-era Betazed, etc?

(Seriously, I would absolutely love it if a random go-back-to-earth-time-travel episode ever landed them somewhere other than the USA.)

Comments

[conuly]

TBH, I've often suspected that the dumber and more plot-holey the canon, the more interesting the fandom.

[sixbeforelunch]

I have a similar suspicion, supported by the times I’ve been blown away by the fic and meta of a fandom only to finally see the source and think, “Really? That’s what inspired all this lovely art and deep thought?”

[conuly]

There's a sweet spot - it has to be good enough to get your attention, but not so good that there's nothing to say about it.