Steve Aylett's Lint the Movie Part 4 of 9

Summary

The transcript discusses a variety of topics, including the peculiarities of service industry workers, the societal norms and contracts people are born into, and the concept of rebellion against assigned roles. It also touches on the influence of an unmade Star Trek script on popular culture, the nuanced relationships between characters in the series, and the impact of a band named after a phrase from that script. The narrative weaves through themes of conformity, individuality, and the power of creative expression in media.

Takeaways

• 🦞 The speaker questions the average person's interaction with lobsters and compares it to those in the service industry who deal with them daily.
• 👽 There's a humorous speculation about the possibility of someone not being human due to their aversion to handling lobsters.
• 📚 The script mentions 'I Blame Ferns', a book that seems to discuss societal norms and the idea of questioning the status quo.
• 🍽️ The speaker talks about the unwritten code of conduct between waiters and diners in a restaurant and how some people might rebel against it.
• 🎭 The concept of characters in plays, fiction, and musicals challenging societal norms is brought up, with a specific mention of a character's refusal to accept assigned roles.
• 🌟 The speaker discusses the contrast between the mundane inside of the Starship Enterprise and the desire to explore the universe in Star Trek.
• 🎨 The idea that an unmade Star Trek script by Harlan Ellison might have gotten to the core of the show's appeal is mentioned.
• 🎶 Musicians like Gorilla Knives and the Church Bazaar are mentioned as being influenced by the unmade Star Trek script.
• 📈 The speaker notes the phenomenon of album-based writing gaining more attention than book writing, suggesting a format that engages audiences more deeply.
• 🔢 A numerical phenomenon involving the number 64 and its multiples is discussed, along with a connection to Jeff Lynne's birthdate.

Q & A

What is the main theme discussed in the script about lobsters and service industry?

The script discusses the unusual behavior of someone who dislikes dealing with lobsters and service industry workers, suggesting that this person might not be human but an alien, and how this relates to the idea of people not agreeing to societal norms and roles.

What is the 'status quo' mentioned in the script?

The 'status quo' refers to the accepted state of affairs in society, including the roles and rules people are expected to follow without having explicitly agreed to them.

What is the significance of the phrase 'I blame ferns' in the script?

The phrase 'I blame ferns' is a reference to a book or concept that the speaker has read, which seems to have influenced their thinking about societal norms and the service industry.

What is the connection between the script's discussion of waiters and the concept of social contracts?

The script suggests that waiters represent authority figures in a social contract where customers are expected to follow certain behaviors. The speaker questions this contract and the authority of waiters.

Why does the speaker have a dislike for waiters in the script?

The speaker dislikes waiters because they see them as enforcing an accepted social contract that they find oppressive and unnatural.

What is the reference to 'Star Trek' about in the script?

The script discusses a 'Star Trek' script that was never made, which explored the idea of characters rebelling against their roles and the military-like atmosphere of the Enterprise.

What is the significance of the phrase 'flirting with McCoy' mentioned in the script?

The phrase 'flirting with McCoy' comes from an unmade 'Star Trek' script and became a cultural reference among fans, symbolizing not being serious or playful behavior.

How did the unmade 'Star Trek' script influence popular culture according to the script?

The script suggests that the unmade 'Star Trek' script influenced musicians and became a part of public domain, with the phrase 'flirting with McCoy' being particularly influential.

What is the connection between the script's discussion and the band 'Gorilla Knives'?

The script implies that the band 'Gorilla Knives' was influenced by the ideas discussed in the unmade 'Star Trek' script, particularly the concept of characters rebelling against their roles.

What is the significance of the numbers mentioned at the end of the script?

The numbers mentioned at the end of the script are part of a numerical phenomenon observed by the speaker, which they relate to the birth date of Jeff Lynne, a musician, suggesting a meaningful pattern or coincidence.

What does the speaker mean by 'the energy draining church bazaar' in the script?

The 'energy draining church bazaar' is a reference to a musical group or concept that the speaker finds interesting, possibly related to the idea of music or art drawing energy or attention away from societal norms.