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Profanity In Science Fiction
Profanity in science fiction (SF) shares all of the issues of profanity in fiction in general, but has several unique aspects of its own, including the use of alien profanities (such as the alien expletive "shazbot!" from '' Mork & Mindy'', a word that briefly enjoyed popular usage outside of that television show). Extent of usage In his advice to other SF writers, Orson Scott Card states that there are no hard-and-fast rules for the use of profanity in SF stories, despite what may have been expected of writers in the past. The onus is squarely on the writer to determine how much profanity to use, to enquire as to each publisher's limits, and to think about the effect that the use of profanity will have on the reader, both in perceiving the characters and in possibly being offended by the story as a whole. Card urges those writers who do decide to omit profanity from their stories to omit it completely. He regards the coinage of ''tanj'' ("There Ain't No Justice") by Larry Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blasphemy
Blasphemy is a speech crime and religious crime usually defined as an utterance that shows contempt, disrespects or insults a deity, an object considered sacred or something considered inviolable. Some religions regard blasphemy as a religious crime, especially the Abrahamic religions, including the speaking the " sacred name" in Judaism and the "eternal sin" in Christianity. In the early history of the Church heresy received more attention than blasphemy because it was considered a more serious threat to Orthodoxy. Blasphemy was often regarded as an isolated offense wherein the faithful lapsed momentarily from the expected standard of conduct. When iconoclasm and the fundamental understanding of the sacred became more contentious matters during the Reformation, blasphemy was treated similar to heresy, and accusations of blasphemy were made not only against people who made off-the-cuff profane remarks while drunk, but against those types of persons who espoused unorthodox id ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaius Baltar
Dr. Gaius Baltar is a fictional character in the TV series '' Battlestar Galactica'' played by James Callis, a reimagining of Count Baltar from the 1978 '' Battlestar Galactica'' series. He is one of the show's primary characters. Personality Gaius Baltar regularly uses a well-developed acting talent to spin yarns on virtually any subject when he feels the need. He possesses a dry, cynical sense of humour but is prone to bouts of neurosis. A charismatic genius and womanizer, he is initially portrayed as a self-serving opportunist, but becomes a braver and more caring character over the course of the series, expressing regret for having been "a profoundly selfish man." Baltar is initially an atheist, but ultimately converts to the Cylons' monotheistic religion. Baltar is described as "weak", "arrogant" and "a coward" by Lee Adama while Caprica Six describes Baltar as "narcissistic, self-centered, feckless and vain." William Adama once indicated that Baltar consistently sees himse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigger
In the English language, the word ''nigger'' is an ethnic slur used against black people, especially African Americans. Starting in the late 1990s, references to ''nigger'' have been progressively replaced by the euphemism , notably in cases where ''nigger'' is Use–mention distinction, mentioned but not directly used. The term ''nigger'' is also used casually and fraternally among African Americans, most commonly in the form of ''nigga''. The word originated in the 18th century as an adaptation of the Spanish word ''wikt:negro#Spanish, negro'', a descendant of the Latin adjective ''wikt:niger#Latin, niger'', which means "black". Over time it took on a derogatory connotation and became a racist insult by the 20th century. Accordingly, it began to disappear from general popular culture. Its inclusion in classic works of literature has sparked controversy and ongoing debate. Etymology and history Early use The variants ''neger'' and ''negar'' derive from various Romance l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cylon (reimagining)
The Cylons are the main antagonists of the human race in the ''Battlestar Galactica'' science fiction franchise, making appearances in the original 1978 series, the 1980 series, the 2004 re-imagining, and the spin-off prequel series ''Caprica''. In the 1978 series, Cylon is also the name of the reptilian race who created the robot Cylons. The nature and origin of the Cylons differ greatly between the two ''Battlestar Galactica'' continuities. Both series feature Cylon Raiders, Cylon Basestars and Cylon Centurions. The prequel series, ''Caprica'', focuses on the creation of the Cylons. Original Cylons In the original 1978 series, Cylons are a fictional race of robots at war with the Twelve Colonies of humanity. The Cylons were created by a reptilian race, also called Cylons, that died out centuries before the series takes place. In the episode "War of the Gods", Count Baltar mentions that the reptilian Cylons were ultimately " overcome by their own technology" (particul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Racial Epithet
The following is a list of ethnic slurs or ethnophaulisms or ethnic epithets that are, or have been, used as insinuations or allegations about members of a given ethnicity or racial group or to refer to them in a derogatory, pejorative, or otherwise insulting manner. Some of the terms listed below (such as "gringo", "yank", etc.) can be used in casual speech without any intention of causing offense. The connotation of a term and prevalence of its use as a pejorative or neutral descriptor varies over time and by geography. For the purposes of this list, an ''ethnic slur'' is a term designed to insult others on the basis of race, ethnicity, or nationality. Each term is listed followed by its country or region of usage, a definition, and a reference to that term. Ethnic slurs may also be produced as a racial epithet by combining a general-purpose insult with the name of ethnicity, such as "dirty Jew", "Russian pig", etc. Other common insulting modifiers include "dog", "filthy", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV Series)
''Battlestar Galactica'' (''BSG'') is an American military science fiction television series, and part of the ''Battlestar Galactica'' franchise. The show was developed by Ronald D. Moore and executive produced by Moore and David Eick as a re-imagining of the 1978 ''Battlestar Galactica'' television series created by Glen A. Larson. The pilot for the series first aired as a three-hour miniseries (comprising four broadcast hours in two parts) in December 2003 on the Sci-Fi Channel, which was then followed by four regular seasons, ending its run on March 20, 2009. The cast includes Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, and Grace Park. The series received critical acclaim at the time and since, including a Peabody Award, the Television Critics Association's Program of the Year Award, a placement inside ''Time''s 100 Best TV Shows of All-Time and 19 Emmy nominations for its writing, directing, costume design, visual effec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frak (expletive)
Frak or frack is a fictional version of "fuck" first used in the 1978 ''Battlestar Galactica'' television series. It continues to be used throughout different versions of the ''Battlestar Galactica'' franchise and, more generally, as a profanity in science fiction. Etymology "Frak" is a fictional censored version of "fuck" first used in the 1978 ''Battlestar Galactica'' series (with the spelling "frack"). In the "re-imagined" version, and subsequently in ''Caprica'', it appears with greater frequency and with the revised spelling "frak", as the producers wanted to make it a four-letter word The phrase four-letter word refers to a set of English-language words written with four letters which are considered profane, including common popular or slang terms for excretory functions, sexual activity and genitalia, blasphemies, terms .... It occurs as an expletive and in expressions such as "fraks things up good" and "frakking toasters". References External links {{w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parke Godwin
Parke Godwin (January 28, 1929 – June 19, 2013) was an American writer. He won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novella in 1982 for his story "The Fire When It Comes". He was a native of New York City, where he was born in 1929. He was the grandson of Harry Post Godwin. Works Godwin is known for his novels of legendary figures placed in realistic historical settings, written in a lyrical yet precise prose style and sardonic humor. His retelling of parts of the Arthur legend, ''Firelord'' in 1980, ''Beloved Exile'' in 1984, and ''The Lovers: The Legend of Tristan and Yseult'' in 1999 (under the pseudonym Kate Hawks) is set in the 5th century during the collapse of the Roman empire, and his reinterpretation of Robin Hood (''Sherwood'', 1991, and ''Robin and the King'', 1993) takes place during the Norman conquest and features kings William the Conqueror and William Rufus as major characters. His other well-known works include '' Waiting for the Galactic Bus'' (1988) and its se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Empire II
''Dark Empire'' is a ''Star Wars'' comic book metaseries produced by Dark Horse Comics. It consists of a six-issue limited series written by Tom Veitch and drawn by Cam Kennedy, followed by a second six-issue limited series by Veitch and Kennedy, followed in turn by a two-issue limited series written by Veitch and drawn by Jim Baikie. The initial series is notable for being one of the first ''Star Wars'' comics to be produced by Dark Horse Comics, who had acquired the comic rights to the ''Star Wars'' franchise in the early 1990s. Part of the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe, the trilogy follows events in the ''Star Wars'' franchise six years after ''Return of the Jedi'', specifically the aftereffects of Timothy Zahn's ''Thrawn'' trilogy. The story deals with the return of the villainous Palpatine, having successfully cheated death by transferring his spirit into a succession of cloned bodies. Other themes include Luke Skywalker temporarily succumbing to the dark side of the Forc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales From Jabba's Palace
''Tales from Jabba's Palace'' is an anthology of short stories set in the fictional '' Star Wars'' universe. The book was edited by Kevin J. Anderson and published on December 1, 1995 by Bantam Spectra. Contents * Introduction # "A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper's Tale" by Kevin J. Anderson # "Taster's Choice: The Tale of Jabba's Chef" by Barbara Hambly # "That's Entertainment: The Tale of Salacious Crumb" by Esther M. Friesner # "A Time to Mourn, a Time to Dance: Oola's Tale" by Kathy Tyers # "Let Us Prey: The Whiphid's Tale" by Marina Fitch and Mark Budz # "Sleight of Hand: The Tale of Mara Jade" by Timothy Zahn # "And Then There Were Some: The Gamorrean Guard's Tale" by William F. Wu # "Old Friends: Ephant Mon's Tale" by Kenneth C. Flint # "Goatgrass: The Tale of Ree-Yees" by Deborah Wheeler # "And the Band Played On: The Band's Tale" by John Gregory Betancourt # "Of the Day's Annoyances: Bib Fortuna's Tale" by M. Shayne Bell # "The Great God Quay: The Tale of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
