MISTIERS: Bill Livingston

TITLE: The Afrodisians (G.Moore)/Who Mourns for Adonis (Alexander Ring)

CHARACTERS: Mike, Crow, Servo, Gypsy, Dr.F, Pearl

SUMMARY:
In "The Afrodisians" (or "The Aphrodisians" - even the author
seems a bit unclear on this point), a handshake between a 
sexless telepathic alien and Captain Picard kicks Counsellor
Troi's libido up to Ludicrous Speed.  As the crew frantically
searches for a cure, Troi is compassionately left out in the
middle of sickbay so everyone can enjoy the most embarassing
moments of her life.  Meanwhile, in "Who Mourns for Hazzard",
a parody with all the deft comedic touch of an arc welder in
a monsoon, YAFCE (Yet Another Freak Cosmic Event) causes a 
set of rare "Dukes of Hazzard" glasses to come to life.  
Hilarity ensues, though not in the intended spots.

CATAGORIES: TNG, TOS

HOST SEGMENTS:
OPENING - Mike & Crow debate the levels of villainy in 
"Fargo".  Forrester, enraged by this (watching quality films 
contaminates the experiment) cancels the kaffeklatcsh ambience
he had planned - including Pearl's "Stinky Cat" song.
MIDDLE - Tom, dressed as Worf, and Crow (aka Will Riker) duel
for the hand of the lovely Counsellor Gypsy.  Dr.F invents a
phaser toilet, but his aim is a little off.
END - As Gypsy installs an alarm system, Mike & the Bots debate
the relative lessons they just learned.  Dr.F's new selection
of singin "Trek" actors CD's triggers a Red Alert.
STINGER - "Jim!  There are madman running around on the ship!"

REFLECTIONS:
I was bemused by this plucky "Af(ph)rodisians" story, with 
its misspelled title, the neck-breaking logical leaps, and 
its  - unique- sense of timing.. I think it also highlights
the unique problem Marina Sirtis faces getting the same level
of respect other female "Trek" regulars get.  I bet she wishes
every day she had gotten the Tasha Yar role instead.
I had just seen "Fargo" when I wrote the host segs.  Does it
show? Oh yah, you betcha!

CHRONOLOGICAL NOTES:
[none, seems to be Season 6]

RECOMMENDED READING:
[none]