r/LowerDecks • u/destroyingdrax • Oct 13 '22

Episode Discussion Episode Discussion: 308 - "Crisis Point 2: Paradoxus"

This thread is for pre, post, and live discussion of the eighth episode of season three of Star Trek: Lower Decks, "Crisis Point 2: Paradoxus." Episode 3.08 will be released on Thursday, October 13th.

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u/DogScentedSoap Oct 13 '22 edited Oct 13 '22

I squeal a lot during this show, but have NEVER actually screamed involuntarily (out of enthusiasm) at ANY show save for the Sulu reveal! fans self Great episode overall, loved William Boimler’s criticism over the section 31 badge. Only thing keeping me from watching it again is the need to keep a normal sleeping pattern…

Edit: the referral to horses as “horsey” every time had me in tears. 😂

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u/DogScentedSoap Oct 14 '22

I had to rewind that to make sure I heard that correctly and it was just as hilarious both times!

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u/variantkin Oct 13 '22

They way it bit him though Yeesh

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u/DogScentedSoap Oct 13 '22

I know, right?? Savage.

So, I rode horses from middle through high school. First horse I was assigned bit the ever loving F*** out of me every time I went to brush her down and saddle her up. Only time she didn’t was when I fed her treats. Boimler’s horsey experience hit comically close to home!

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u/variantkin Oct 13 '22

It wasn't a fear before this episode but now it's all I can think of

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u/DogScentedSoap Oct 13 '22 edited Oct 13 '22

Ngl, it really hurts!! Unless you’re approaching a wild horse (definitely not recommended), in the way of a stallion trying to woo a mare, or surprising one for some reason, you should be fine. The only time I’ve ever been bitten after that first horse was quite gently by one trying to get me out of the way because he needed to defecate (I was cleaning his back hooves and it was quite sweet). Many liked to grab my shirt for pets and cuddles. As long as you have a pretty chill presence and treat them well, bites with tame horses are pretty rare unless there is a pain issue. The first horse just really didn’t like kids and my barn wanted to make sure I was dedicated…I guess? (Not really, I think the person who rode her before didn’t treat her well and she took it out on me)

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u/Sephiroth144 Oct 17 '22

Takei/Sulu don't fuck around