This is the kind of cringe moment Picard will randomly remember at 1AM in bed or the shower till the end of his life.

@FirstLast-uz6eq

3 жыл бұрын

time for space xanax

@ComradePhoenix

3 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of cringe moment that got absorbed by the Borg when they assimilated him, and *that* is what he randomly remembers in bed or in the shower.

@tbotalpha8133

3 жыл бұрын

I took psychic damage just from watching it.

@vysearcadia522

3 жыл бұрын

@@ComradePhoenix "I am Locutas of Borg. You will be assimilated, Lt. Broccoli." Lt. Barclay: "OH THANK GOD! Whew... I thought you were going to assimilate ME!"

@guitarzilla555

3 жыл бұрын

@@ComradePhoenix I was thinking of Locutus recharging and randomly remembering this cringefest.

I do like how Picard seems genuinely mortified by his error.

@DraculaCronqvist

3 жыл бұрын

He absolutely is. He was, aside from Guinan, the only person in his corner and he just made the situation worse by something idiotic that Wesley birthed and LaForge and Riker helped propagate.

@TheMjohann

2 жыл бұрын

That is a tiny but oh so good moment of acting. It really makes Picard seem more human and grounded. :) I also love how Riker have the look of "I MUST not laugh! I can hold it in!" XD

@sbotti4294

2 жыл бұрын

best part was Data “noping” the fuck out of there and pretending to type something.

@OlaBetiku

2 жыл бұрын

Barclay is extremely socially introverted. Picard is also socially introverted but at a lesser degree so you can see he kinda feels for the guy and as the Captain wants to be supportive.

@toobig7399

2 жыл бұрын

@@sbotti4294 self-preservation routine kicked in real fast

Picard eventually gets over the ptsd of being taken by the borg, but all his life he remembers with a cringe the moment he called Barclay broccoli.

@stingerjohnny9951

2 жыл бұрын

Trauma heals, mental scars fade, but cringe is eternal *thinks back to the countless unfunny jokes back in high school and shudders*

@davidfrank693

2 жыл бұрын

As you would, because it was so disrespectful. Barclay, despite his awkwardness, is an excellent engineer and a fine addition to the Enterprise crew.

@gmork1090

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidfrank693 Just because he's not quick-witted and holds conversations like he's quick-fire reading from a script, of course the 'Magnificent 7' would find him weird and awkward. Even Worf and Data know how to fit in.

@xaracen7207

5 ай бұрын

@@stingerjohnny9951 i learned to embrace the unfunny, revel in the exasperated sighs, the pained looks, the reluctant giggles as someone realises what i said is so dumb and unfunny it actually makes them laugh.

@Funkopotamus920

5 ай бұрын

Even worse…the Borg remember it

Picard: "I look forward to your report, Mr. Broccoli." Barkley: "You'll have it by the morning, Captain Pickle! Now, if you'll excuse us - Grapefruit and I will head back to engineering." Picard: "Very good. Commander Radish and Mr. Date, please join me in the ready room."

@josephcourtright8071

3 жыл бұрын

Good old Captain Pecan

@fastertrackcreative

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@Gormathius

3 жыл бұрын

Star Trek: Veggietales Edition

@spasjt

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gormathius That would be interesting.

@BlueSmoke216

2 жыл бұрын

@@josephcourtright8071 Captain Bean-Juice Pecan

Reg Barclay, a massive introvert with nigh-crippling social anxiety and a wealth of neuroses; also - the most normal & relatable character in Star Trek history.

@TJDious

3 жыл бұрын

@@greggoog7559 I imagine she gasnt has the same kind of supportive surroundings as Barclay.

@jadapinkett1656

3 жыл бұрын

@@greggoog7559 "These kinds of people." Looks like the problem is you.

@BigNoseDog

3 жыл бұрын

And today he’d be put all kinds of medications. I guess Big Pharma doesn’t exist in the 24th century.

@Eternal_Tech

3 жыл бұрын

@@greggoog7559 Why would Barclay or your ex-girlfriend be "very dangerous"? While Barclay was awkward, he was not mean or abusive.

@FatherKisame

2 жыл бұрын

@@greggoog7559 Don't kill the opportunity for something better. If you're here watching Star Trek clips then you more than most should understand the optimist philosophy of Picard and The Enterprise' mission. It's something that can be applied in more than just fiction.

I really appreciate Data throwing some shine on Barclay here. Data is the one that actually verbalized that the two incidents may be connected, but Reg was the first one on the track so Data gave him the fill credit in front of the boss. Natural Legendary Wingman.

@Fayanora

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, Data is the real MVP for standing up for his coworker like that.

@MaitlandJones

6 ай бұрын

Data always was my favorite character

@Swindle1984

6 ай бұрын

Data always was a bro and excellent coworker. Always praised subordinates in front of others, and never criticized them in front of others, only in private.

@ianvarney2112

6 ай бұрын

Data is a true Chad.

@Godzilla00X

5 ай бұрын

Data was the biggest bro on the ship

"If I felt nobody wanted to be around me, I'd probably be late and nervous too" - Guinan, describing my teenage years in a single sentence.

@HariSeldon913

3 жыл бұрын

Guinan was a better counselor than Troi by a longshot.

@calhoun24

3 жыл бұрын

Story of my life, and unfortunately, so many others. And remember, this is the Enterprise - the Flagship. The standards are higher than most other Federation Starships.

@nunyabuizness2953

3 жыл бұрын

@@HariSeldon913 Troi doesn't have the luxury of living for centuries like Guinan's species.

@Gwentheferret

2 жыл бұрын

Also describing me for most of my life. Fortunately, I also don't always read social situations correctly, so I don't always notice. I've also learned to not let it bother me too much. High-functioning autism is weird that way. 😀

@John-ct9zs

2 жыл бұрын

I was 14 when this episode aired in 1990, and it hit home for me well.

Oh, Picard was trying to hard to be enthusiastic and supporting of Barkley, and then messes up his name... The slow dawning realization...

@eisenklad

3 жыл бұрын

Data learns to read the mood

@vsync

3 жыл бұрын

@@eisenklad i'll just go type on this keyboard over here

@blackwlf

3 жыл бұрын

@@eisenklad Never picked up on that. I guess the look on Picard's face was eloquent enough even for Data!

@fastertrackcreative

3 жыл бұрын

His 'oh sh*t' face when he gets it wrong.

@guitarzilla555

3 жыл бұрын

This episode is a master class in awkwardness, I love it.

Guinan always mic drops someone on the show and then says “excuse me.”

@PLD0VR

7 ай бұрын

It's still incredible she did this show at all. Not that I'm complaining.

@JH-mo7xm

7 ай бұрын

She wants them to ponder the advice. Let it simmer a bit.

@0AAHENIX

2 ай бұрын

shes def one of my absolute favorite characters in tng

Poor Picard, the one guy who had Broccoli's back and... Oh wait Barkley...

@Taios87entertainment

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@fariesz6786

3 жыл бұрын

metathesis is indeed very common.. and it's astonishing how the human brain even compensates by choosing to spell out a word that fits the pronunciation :)

@flamingspinach

2 жыл бұрын

it's actually Barclay lol

@kaeaja

5 ай бұрын

Barkley.....Broccoli Kakarot....Carrot Vegeta....Vegetable .......... ................................... ....Holy crap Barkley is a Saiyan O.o :D

Imo Reg should've shadowed Data, Data wouldn't hold any disdain for Reg's lack of social skills, infact Data might even empathize with him

@Tap-a-roo

3 жыл бұрын

And data is a superior. It would’ve been a great way to get him to open up. He’s just lacking in confidence.

@Shazam961

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Data, would of seen Barclay very much like himself trying to fit in with people.

@HariSeldon913

3 жыл бұрын

And Spot liked Barclay, a sign of good character.

@calhoun24

3 жыл бұрын

@@HariSeldon913 And on Voyager, during his time at Pathfinder, he did have his own cat, naming after Neelix.

@DavidLS1

3 жыл бұрын

Empathy is an emotion.

Reg Barclay was the most underrated support character. Guinan pegged him absolutely right. And what did he end up doing? Helping Voyager get home.

@Synthonym

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. LaForge was being a proper bellend about him too

@Thy_Boss

2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand why you think he was "underrated". He was a fan favorite, enough for those behind Star Trek to bring him back to play a pivotal role in an entirely separate TV series.

@djsUltra

6 ай бұрын

I didn't know he was in voyager. I might actually be bothered to watch that now.

@BodaciousWench

6 ай бұрын

I like the piano outro.

@krishnajain4391

6 ай бұрын

@@SynthonymYeah, honestly, this seems particularly unkind of Geordi. Considering his own awkwardness around women and his general friendliness towards everyone, singling him out instead of sympathizing was very unkind. Though they say, the behaviors you get most angered by are the behaviors you dislike about yourself. Maybe Geordi is projecting his dislike for his own awkwardness and anxieties onto Barclay.

The awkward silence after Picard gets his name wrong... priceless.

@skyserf

3 жыл бұрын

And Riker’s response at 2:19.

@JaredCollins87

3 жыл бұрын

and riker's smug look...

@BladeOfLight16

3 жыл бұрын

Data shutting up mid-sentence when Picard glared at him was even better.

@nocturnalrecluse1216

3 жыл бұрын

@@BladeOfLight16 fucking hilarious 🤣

@rileyk5228

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no. It was Data afterwards who was amazing lol

I can't stop staring at Guinan's hat flopping around as she talks.

@TemperedMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I'm not the only one

@Dowlphin

2 жыл бұрын

She was cast out by the Teletubbies for being intimidatingly smart.

@kalfive6398

6 ай бұрын

The idea of fitting in repels her. *Flops hat more to make the point*

@moshiach2

6 ай бұрын

The cast used to call her "Shuttle-head"!

@generator6946

4 ай бұрын

IKR?

Star Trek has always been acclaimed for being inclusive of other races and cultures but it was a particular inspiration to be inclusive of someone socially awkward and consistently nervous

@FirstLast-uz6eq

3 жыл бұрын

fr

@OniMurasame

2 жыл бұрын

They included people because of personal value and merit not because of some arbitrary intersectional card.

@Outcast115

2 жыл бұрын

@@OniMurasame that is true but in modern society Merit is often overlooked due to a variety of socioeconomic and social behaviors people in Starfleet are given the opportunity to thrive and that is not done here

@dominic.h.3363

2 жыл бұрын

They still made gay jokes.

@PR--un4ub

2 жыл бұрын

@@OniMurasame Nice whistle.

Data's attempt to cheer up Picard here is even sweeter when you think about the fact he knew about the mocking nickname and that it was a genuine mistake by Picard.

@MLBlue30

6 ай бұрын

You just know Picard is about to become a holodeck simulation Barclay can take his frustration out on and it won't be pretty.

Mr. Schultz is such a great actor. His part on A-team was memorable also to me.

@starlight122012

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha, it never clicked that the actor who played Barclay is in the A-team as Murdoch (I had to google), wow, kind of mind blowing for me since I watched A-team but never paid much attention to the actors names - still wouldn't have clicked.

@w41duvernay

2 жыл бұрын

ESPECIALLY when he did Captain Cab.

"Guinan, that's not the point" "Are you sure?" BOOM!

@luminozero

2 ай бұрын

Such a simple line, delivered expertly.

The look on Riker’s face that he gave Picard after that “metathesis” slip 😂 And Data realizing he better not continue and just stop taking 🤣

@acer3573

3 жыл бұрын

"I'll shut up now."

@bonnie1020a

Жыл бұрын

The look on his face seems like he’s thinking through his example and realising that Captain Picard probably didn’t confuse “Barc” and “Broc”

@DisgruntledDoomer

6 ай бұрын

I always thought it would have been a good opportunity for Riker to mouth Barclay's name back to Picard, but he just stares at the captain oddly...

@IronDino

6 ай бұрын

Data, "Yes... I believe this is indeed an adequate amount of digging."

@Turboy65

6 ай бұрын

At this point Data remembered that he has an OFF switch and Picard knows where it is.

Poor Barkley. Data attempts to give him credit, but positive attention is almost as bad as negative. Shy people don't want to be physically noticed at all.

@therogueadmiral

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@boooster101

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't really put it that way. It's just that man introverts are so used to get either no or negative feedback, that it becomes nigh impossible to accept positive feedback as genuine or more than just a mention out of pity. Like a woman with several abusive ex's might be unable to love a new guy. And for hardcore introverts, the crippled social skills make it both harder to accept others and by accepted by others. And to experience the snowball effect of a growing social network.

@Vespyr_

2 жыл бұрын

That's not true. They want to be understood.

@Vespyr_

2 жыл бұрын

@@boooster101 Exactly. People need to realize we've been spending so much time in the game, that we've forgotten the nonsense in our own behavior, and so when an introvert speaks to us, we assume their behavior is awkward, when really what we're perceiving is that they can see the game for what it is and it is a difficult process to unravel it. This is why once you get to know introverts they open up, because you understand them, and you allow yourself to be understood. One just has no time for the charade of social behavior when understanding is far more appealing. Hence the holodeck in this piece. "They are more real to me than anyone here."

@CellGames2006

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting how Data skews the facts to help Barclay... it was Data who suggested there may be a link between the phenomena after Barclay said he was working on the antigravity problem.

02:11 "I'll be in my ready room, bashing my head into the wall."

guinan's last "are you sure" is extremely powerful, she makes a very very good point. Remember that the next time you think someone is weird at school or at work.

Barclay always stuck with me growing up. As someone who grew up with, and still deals with, anxiety he was an inspiration. I was treated poorly just like some of the crew treats him so poorly early on. Dismissed, disregarded, just didn't "fit". Some of the message they try to convey with the character is a little ham fisted by today's standards, but I still love him. Seeing where he went and where his future lead in Voyager was so satisfying. Bless Guinan here. You'd think LeForge, growing up with a disability like he did, would be a little more accepting of the guy who doesn't "fit in".

@nocturnalrecluse1216

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps that is why LaForge is so judgmental. He has been judged for his disability and so to feel normal he judges those under him. I would know as I went through a similar phase.

@jeffw1267

3 жыл бұрын

I've never really fit in but it just drives me to work harder. I know I'm smarter than all who surround me.

@Khantuyev

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffw1267 definitely not red flag or anything

@Badartist888

6 ай бұрын

@@jeffw1267I've heard it said that if you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room.

@SamuelBlack84

6 ай бұрын

I love how fitting in as a concept is seen as trying to fit into something that's better Like the idea of fitting into society is better because society is seen as the best place to be Just because an idea has a lot of followers doesn't make it right Society as a whole is a severely fractured and damaged concept which is at its heart an idea

Imagine if all bartenders were as cool and wise as Guinan? The world needs more Guinan.

@edwinvermeulen8187

3 жыл бұрын

Plz no, if all the bartenders were as cool and wise as her, we would never leave the bar

@Rodshark75

3 жыл бұрын

I want to see Quark and Guinan hang out

@tyranusfan

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rodshark75 That would have been awesome

@StefanG5

2 жыл бұрын

@J Hemphill That's a really good point you've brought up. Most people just aren't ready for Guinan, even though they _need_ people like her.

@xlerosx

2 жыл бұрын

@J Hemphill That's a really crap point you brought up.

Geordi: "I just have this feeling that he's going to turn into a super computer and take over the ship someday."

I appreciate how open-minded and receptive the starfleet crew was to alien cultures and ideas, even the repulsive ones.. but the old human biases still exist, and it took the advice of an immortal god-being to say "Hey, stop being jerks and maybe he'll stop being nervous around you?" for them to try to be better.

2:35 I just love this Data moment where he catches himself mid sentence as Picard looks at him and he's like "...aaaand now I'm going to start doing this other thing awkwardly and suddenly..." 😂 And it's just magnified by the fact we've seen how fast Data can work a control panel versus the awkward one finger out 😂

Barclay's arc is one of the best things about TNG

@NateSean

3 жыл бұрын

And Voyager.

@ThatWolfFromHyruleGaming

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, and the episode to the nth degree is also memorable

As I have aged, I have certainly developed an appreciation for Barclay.. In many ways, he is extremely relatable to regular people just trying to function with a lot of social anxiety. Obviously intelligent, but nervous and full of self doubt, the latter a trait, we can all certainly relate.

@sarahberkner

5 ай бұрын

Honestly some people have too little self doubt. I probably have too much but I'm glad I have some because it means I'm self aware and don't think I'm right all the time. I prefer Barclay to, say, Captain Jellico, not as someone in charge but as a person.

Reg is one the best characters in Star Trek. How many of us can relate to someone like him, socially awkward, never being able to fit in, never having a chance to shine because people just don't get you or understand you. He's an introvert, and being one myself I know how difficult it can be to fit in and make friends and form bonds. Sadly a lot of people don't give introverts a chance and they end up shutting themselves off. Reg isn't just one of the best characters, he's one of the most realistic and inspiring of characters because we see him struggle, see how eventually people accept him and his quirks and he goes on to do amazing things in Starfleet. An inspiration to all us introverts :)

@shaderax_storm6165

3 жыл бұрын

As a introvert too, I have spent years working in the hospitality industry and EVERY day I can't wait to just get home and away from the noise and people. It astounds me that some people don't understand that you can work in silence and quite happily alone. It also makes me laugh that because of this people think I'm "deep" always come to me with their problems! They must never know I am just thinking of the following weeks roleplay plot! I did love Guinan pointing out the obvious hypocrisy of Geordie at the end of the clip, a trained star fleet engineer seems to need some team building exercises if you ask me

@alancoll1987

3 жыл бұрын

@@shaderax_storm6165 Same here. Being in my bedroom, on my computer, in my safe space makes me feel normal and safe. I work in a charity shop that deals with disabled and elderly customers so I get social interaction. But by the time I get home its so tiring to me and sometimes gives me a headache. In my book there is nobody on this earth that is 'normal'. We are all different and people should remember that!

@missingnola3823

3 жыл бұрын

@@shaderax_storm6165 As someone who works in the psychological testing field, I've seen this a lot with a lot of normal personality characteristics. What I mean by that is outside the domain of personality disorders. Introversion is not a disorder, just the flip side of extroversion. People on either extreme can find some situations difficult and others may have trouble understanding them. But, just because you are an introvert doesn't mean one is incapable of exceeding in situations that require some extroversion and vice-versa. Introverts can deliver great customer service, impactful speeches, host fun parties. It just takes a lot out of them. Where the extrovert may feel energized doing these things, an introvert may be able to do them just as well, but they'll feel drained afterward and need alone time to recharge were the extrovert would likely feel energized afterward.

@dboymax1

3 жыл бұрын

He really starts to shine when he is guest starring on Star Trek Voyager...

@dboymax1

3 жыл бұрын

@@shaderax_storm6165 I wish Guinan would also reprimand Picard for "mispronouncing" Barclay's name.

I always liked that, after making a big point of telling people not to call him Broccoli, Picard accidentally said it to his face.

You've got to build these guys up. Picard's a good Captain, he knows how to handle this. A nice little to note to Lt Barclay saying, "Please give me an interim report within 48 hours, I know you'll do a great job!" Then slip the equivalent of a commander's coin to Barclay and congratulate him publicly. This kind of thing happens all the time in the military, and it's often the edge that folks that need some encouragement need. You don't need perfection on your team, you need people that work hard, seek self improvement, and tackle challenges that they might fail at. Because only TV makes for a crew that gets it right all of the time.

@calanon534

7 ай бұрын

Fantastic evaluation, sir. You'd be a great manager of people.

@sarahberkner

5 ай бұрын

"I know you'll do a great job!" sounds patronizing to me, especially in Star Trek, they usually wouldn't say that unless it's normally assumed that the person won't do a great job. I preferred his wording here except for his "Broccoli" mixup.

Replicator: *makes an ergonomic cup* Crew: The power systems are acting sus.

And then Data had to try to smooth it over. 😊

@CardboardSliver

3 жыл бұрын

And one of the few times Data "Thank you, Mr. Data"'d himself

The look on Rikers face as he reacts to Picard's faux pas was priceless. He looked like he wanted to belly laugh but held it to that big bright smile to Picard.

Barclay is a character that so many of us, including many Trekkies, can identify with very easily. (I know that I do.) In a world filled with high performing people, it can be intimidating to try to fit in. Also, this is one of Whoopi's best scenes.

@madlarkin8

3 жыл бұрын

Dude... the world is NOT filled with high performing individuals. There is a vocal cluster who pretend to be on social media, and a good amount in business and academia and government... but the vast majority, to include leaders of State.... are the C students of yesteryear.

@saudade2100

3 жыл бұрын

How did costumes come up with Gainan’s outfit? Where do you find that fabric?

@douglashenry6996

3 жыл бұрын

@@madlarkin8 There are on Star Trek. I'm not talking about the real world.

@fastertrackcreative

3 жыл бұрын

I think that's the idea of the character.

@madlarkin8

3 жыл бұрын

@@BravoDox "school isnt for everyone" applies in lots of things in life.... Not when you are an Engineer, Scientist, Officer, Analyst. If "school wasnt for you" then those jobs probably arent either because they involve perpetual studying and meeting externally-paced timelines for projects.

My god, TNG was SO GOOD. The writing, the humor, the acting, the subtlety, the wholesomeness, the imagination, the intelligence. Nothing came close to surpassing it in the decades that followed.

Data suddenly finds something of extreme interest on the console when he corrects the captain.

Barkley, the living embodiment of genius hidden behind introversion and low self-esteem

2:15 haha the color practically draining from Picard's face 2:30 lol for an android, he sure displayed some quick understanding and empathy here.

Data's face at 2:29 kills me 😄

My favourite part of this episode is when Riker and Troi both countermand each other when confronted with their doppelgangers on the holodeck...it cracks me up everytime! LOL.

The "Broccolli" scene was priceless. Reg, Jean luc, & Data didn't need to say anything, & it still would've been a showstopper.

It depends on the support you get a lot of the time how far you go. Barclay had been picked on so much he lost confidence in himself. He was actually brilliant. He just needed the support to help him express it.

One of the funniest Data moments ever.

Guinan is just the best. Great writing and acting. I feel like Goldberg’s performances added gravity to the typical TNG slick dialogue. And her wardrobe is just magnificent.

@Badartist888

6 ай бұрын

She is a great character but I really felt she took Troi's thunder a lot. In the first season there are moments where a ships councilor comes in useful. By the end of the first season most of the main characters have gotten over their official problems. But I feel these moments of being someone wise to talk to would have really let the character flourish.

@sarahberkner

5 ай бұрын

​@@Badartist888 Troi has a few underrated good moments as well.

Picard's look of "I blame you for this".

Mr Data reading the room.

@6Qubed

3 жыл бұрын

that control panel sure got interesting in a hurry, didn't it

Captain Picard to Data: "Shut up Wesley!"😊😊

Data more like a human in that scene than any human!

"Mr Brocolli" must have corpsed at least one of the cast during that scene.

@Jagar_Tharn

2 жыл бұрын

Nah. It's not that funny.

Wonderful moment of empathy from Data as he tries to make Picard feel better about his error.

@michaelminch5490

2 жыл бұрын

Then realizes he's actually making it worse and is suddenly occupied by something at the work station...pure comedy.

I love how Data attempts to have a 'Data-moment,' where he explains the faux pas, but then realizes that it isn't being received well and just... gives up on it and goes back to the console. Even DATA knows when to stfu.

I love Guinan's outfit in this scene :)

As relatable barkley is, Picard's reaction to his own slip of the tongue had me remembering every stupid mistake I've ever made.

I do wonder what Picard did to repair the damage he did to Barcley 's ego. Insulting him (by accident) in front of the senior staff. I imagine a one-on-one dinner talking about something finds interesting would be nice,

@KnightRaymund

3 жыл бұрын

that would probably just terrify Barclay.

@justtheaverageone3840

3 жыл бұрын

those fan fictions are writing themselfs at this point

@magnusdiridian

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, a nice dinner with plenty of broccoli

@CellGames2006

2 жыл бұрын

@@magnusdiridian Broccoli and beans.

@CellGames2006

2 жыл бұрын

The ship has over 1,000 personnel many with difficult sounding names. Captain can't be expected to remember everyone's name let alone spell them correctly.

Hmm. This glass has the shape of a hand that touched it . . . maybe we should look at that hand? No, if we did that, the episode would only be 20 minutes.

@fastertrackcreative

3 жыл бұрын

"An energy source". A hand-shaped energy source?

Reg Barclay was a wonderful character. I remember cringing when he first appeared and everyone in the main cast didn't know how to deal with him. I'm a different kind of personality than Barclay, but I recognized that "Nerds!" socially awkward, painfully shy character that Barclay was, the misfit who's actually a nice guy and a good person and talented, but gets overlooked or made fun of. I like that Star Trek made an effort to understand and include people like him, by first highlighting, even caricaturing him, then gradually bringing him in and having the crew get to know him and make friends. A whole range of different traits can make someone a social outsider, even when the people around them should not exclude them. Over the years, my appreciation for Barclay has grown a lot. I'm glad they included him.

Some of the very best STNG episodes were those that didn't deal with quantum anomalies, phaser battles or god-like aliens. But instead were incisive human-interest stories like this one. As an introvert myself, Barclay became one my favorite characters in the ST universe.

a lot of these aired when i was only a kid and growing older i have a real appreciation for them. I really admire the work put into these episodes

The reason why most Trek fans relate to Barclay is because we have all been there. Being an introvert. Being imaginative makes you a target. To feel left out and not fitting in hurts a lot. I really didn't like Riker after this episode. And I'm glad Guinan set LaForge straight after talking to him. You really have to admire Star Trek dealing with issues like this while still telling great Sci Fi.

4:37 That line always resonated with me as a teenager. I felt like someone understood.

Well, obviously the man's problem is that he's howling mad!

My oldest nephew has slight Asperger. He had a hard time fitting in and meeting people. This episode has more meaning to me than it did back than.

The later discussion between Geordie and Guinan is a typical management conversation. Geordie has to figure out how to make his employee shine. It's not necessarily his strong suit.

“…just repels me.” I’d forgotten that line, and didn’t appreciate it even when I’d heard it (a million years ago) but wow that’s such a powerful statement.

Data's over explanation of things while the rest of the crew sits and smile and Picard softly glaring are some of my all time favorite tv moments.

I love how Data starts to explain, then demonstrates his mastery of pretending to have something immediately important to do.

I bet Geordie regrets mentioning broccoli during the meeting......

I gotta give props to Dwight, he nailed the mannerisms and nervous twitches.

As someone pointed out, Guinan was a better Counselor Troi. Just about every episode Whoopi appeared, her speaking to the crew was far more effective than "I have a feeling..." or "they are being deceptive".

@Badartist888

6 ай бұрын

In the first series she is a really useful Counselor. But later what made her good was given to Guinan.

From the sustained look of horror, "Broccoli" will be Picard's "Rosebud"

4:37 It just amazes me that the crew of the Flagship of the Federation need someone like Guinan to spell obvious common sense things to them.

@SukatoKjolen

3 жыл бұрын

This show needs everyone's common sense level to conveniently dip 2 stages so that a "wise" character like Guinan or Picard can give a dull, plodding, pedantic speech on morality and impress everyone.

@condeandrew5745

3 жыл бұрын

@@SukatoKjolen sounding a little like Q but you're right lol

@Zorpike

3 жыл бұрын

When you spend your life studying plasma coils or starship maneuvers, often times that whole "introspection" and "wisdom" thing doesn't get any attention. Plenty of people in real life that may be extremely competent at some material skill, but when it comes to dealing with others with compassion, it's a complete blank in their knowledge, because they never took the time to invest in it.

@IRMentat

2 жыл бұрын

@@condeandrew5745 Q often had a good point. He just played into the foil role after Picard started on the usual array of pulpit pretentiousness. While I have more issues with Voyager than TNG Q was a much more fleshed out character when interacting with Janeway. Sometimes it dragged the Q down a bit far in terms of juvenile behaviours but it certainly set them up for further storylines.

@radscorpion8

7 ай бұрын

ohohoho I can't believe I'm hearing this. Really you think Guinan gave good advice? That's just astonishing. I mean why would everybody be avoiding Barclay's presence unless there was something specific about Barclay that warranted that response? People don't just RANDOMLY avoid specific human beings EN MASSE for no apparent reason. We don't see a random ostracization of Riker, or Data, or any of the lower lieutenants which would lead them to feel late and nervous. Obviously the problem originates with Barclay. And more than likely a few people have tried to talk to him but to no avail. That Guinan fails to understand this, as apparently you do, is really quite shocking considering her position as ancient alien pseudo-counselor. I mean OBVIOUSLY Barclay suffers from a number of social anxiety disorders and merely needs to talk to a therapist or psychologist to work them out. But no, you people believe that its somehow the crew's fault, and that they randomly caused Barclay to be this way, but no one else. Good god help me stay calm

The senior crew giving Picard the look after he called Barclay Mister Brocolli was too funny. Even Data decided to drop the conversation to focus on something else. 😂

It's kind of funny in retrospect how nobody thought of the crewmen's connection between the incidents until the very end. They all work with their bare hands on the systems that are affected, and someone was holding that glass with their bare hands. I guess something like that doesn't happen often enough on a starship for them to really notice, but geez. It's like forgetting that germs can be transmitted from person to person because medical science has gotten so good that you just aren't careful anymore.

@3Rayfire

6 ай бұрын

A primary problem was that they were relying on sensors that weren't calibrated to the problem they were up against. Germs being transmitted person to person is a natural assumption, but if you have a pathogen that doesn't look like a germ and can't be seen in a microscope or cultivated in a petri dish then you may test for a disease, find no evidence of it, then move on to other solutions to the problem.

Good sir, you've done it. I've watched like, 40-something clips and each one I've gone, "Oh I need to watch that episode again." And now I'm going to rewatch TNG. Again.

The look on rikers face says it all.

Picard has seen an experienced some seriously harrowing events, but THIS is the moment that will jolt him awake and haunt his dreams. Forever.

Always loved the slip up Picard does it's still funny after all these years

@RetroMaticGamer

7 ай бұрын

I always hated it - I found it to be an out-of-character immersion breaker. He's one of the finest diplomats in the Federation and the single most eloquent speaker in Trek canon. Making him hold the "Idiot Ball" to force that gag into the script may well have been the worst idea in the entire series.

Positive reinforcement is always a good thing, but can backfire if everyone changes out of nowhere. I think Guinan's advice made a difference as well.

Data trying to reassure Picard that his little slip wasn't NECESSARILY just him bullying this man, realizing this isn't working and just going back to the terminal makes him the second most relatable person in that scene. First place goes to Reg, whose poor awkward self has been dragged in front of the captain and then put on the spot.

The slow smile turning into a straight line, followed by the slight widening of the eyes just...it's art xD

If I had my way, this is one character I would love to see again in Picard.

-He's … imaginative. -How do you know that? -… I know. I'll bet slips to sand that Guinan's been substituting herself for her holofigure in some of Reg's more interesting holodeck programs.

i love that over the trek show Barkley not only become a amazing star fleet officer, but one who be in the history books for his contributions

My favorite episode is where they meet the other empath, he eventually meets a sentient space ship being. Speaks to it, then goes away with it.

@user-jc8ez9iw2j

5 ай бұрын

You guys are a part of my sentient space..no not you and you and you. Bad. No.

"Got another mystery for you. Somehow, Palpatine returned."

Data turning quietly to suddenly examine something very interesting on that monitor 😅😂

2:19 Picard is regretting every life choice that has led him to this moment

I love Guinan's "Are you sure?". Geordi looked like he wanted to say something and then it probably begun to sunk in. Guinan would have made an excellent counselor.

@stingerjohnny9951

2 жыл бұрын

The best way to convince someone of a point is letting them come to that point themselves.

@Brian6587

2 жыл бұрын

@@stingerjohnny9951 Agreed!!

"I'll look forward to your report Mr. Broccoli" is still (for me) one of the funniest laugh out loud moments of the whole series.

Picard’s verbal blunder, ranks right up there with Riker prematurely clapping for Data’s poem! Perhaps even with Data’s beard. I think those are the three funniest moments in all of TNG! 🖖😀

Geez Guinan had some amazing lines.

Broccoli would go well with beans. But, this is a great episode. Being like Picard may be unattainable, but we can relate to Barclay. We can relate to not always being confident. At least I can.

Broccoli always looking nervous as hell, great acting

Being called Broccoli by Captain Picard is the best response.

It’s amazing how nearly 40 years later, people still care enough about these episodes to leave insightful comments. How many shows can say that???

This is a great example of why TNG was peak Trek.

Picard trying his best to be supportive and kind, cheering on and then destroying it all in a second... the way his faces changes in a second is priceless. But also how Data gives a condescending look as he explains Picards error.

I always thought Guinan was the perfect foil to Federation's ironic insensitivity and overconfidence. Even the Borg were introduced as part of her story. She saved the whole Federation in Yesterday's Enterprise. She hammered home the weight of Data's rights, which compelled Data to extend those rights to the Exocomps. She probably saved Reg from getting transferred to a supply base which saved the Enterprise and Voyager. She was at least half responsible for Sela, who's incompetence saved the Federation multiple times.