visual plot bunny

[KindofHere]

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[NotWise]

You know, there is a graffiti-ridden toilet somewhere where you two can take you special issues. Please, go find it and leave us alone.

 

[KindofHere]

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[Paul_Chance]

"I'm pretty sure the last time I saw our pants was before we left Moon Base."

 

[voluptuary_manque]

I might be perfectly willing to write a story for it. Maybe even something that doesn't involve her stuffing him into an airlock. Or maybe she does...

I think it would be more fun if she stuffed him somewhere else . . .

 

[NotWise]

I think it would be more fun if she stuffed him somewhere else . . .

Well, that might be more fun for both of them.

 

[Hypoxia]

I am not insulting Hypoxia, I am commenting on his systemic view of everything that has become old.

So put me on iggy; then you won't be bothered. I'll do the same for you. Bye now. --H

 

[Handley_Page]

I think it would be more fun if she stuffed him somewhere else . . .

Does anyone have any real info on sex in a nil (or low?) gravity environment ?
Could be fun. . . .

 

[Jay321]

Oh my god, you are right, dot to a comma ... oh god, why didn't I think of that? now it's all gone to shit and everyone but you can't see what was said. THank you savior, for pointing that out ... you dumb mother fucker. You little person, who had to say something but had nothing to say. Weak and small and now you have nothing behind your words but this: 'Changing that last dot to a comma.' is how you will forever be remembered.

Well done. Well fucking done.

you want to talk shit and don't want it back like every bully I dealt with in high school. You, sir or madam, are the insignificant fuck.

You know, there is a graffiti-ridden toilet somewhere where you two can take you special issues. Please, go find it and leave us alone.

I never meant this to be a fight, I apologize to you and anyone else on this board that hates anonymous internet fights, myself being one of them. I started by responding to an insult on someone that I do enjoy his posts.

I'm drunk ... I don't know if I was trying to insult you or Jay or someone else ... if this was a fight, I'd get my head kicked in .... Forgive me all.

Here is a solution that I learned when message boards were in their infancy, its a good thing to know, don't drunk post, you ignorant shit.

So put me on iggy; then you won't be bothered. I'll do the same for you. Bye now. --H

Stellar plan. As soon as I hit reply I know what I am doing next.

 

[KindofHere]

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[HandsInTheDark]

PS. I think it dates from the 1950s,; well, bits of it do.
Her shape seems more modern.

My first thought was that it was a modern take on golden age sci fi art; and yeah, the clue was her waistline. But it could be original; not everyone drew them rounded in that era. I really wish the photo was attributed because it's a nice sci fi piece, well composed, the sort of thing I'd consider in my library. (Skimming on I see it's Wally Wood; thanks people).

Ok, so first the deconstruction, then the plot bunny.

This is Triumphant Humanism. The couple is naked to symbolize that there is no longer anything to fear in the universe; it is theirs to explore without consequence. Humanity has also conquered shame and doubt. This is the same message as pre-fall Genesis - yes we're naked, no that's not a problem. Humanity has overcome it's problems and hangups and gotten back to the original ideal for the race.

The woman is leaning into the male to denote that's she's yielded to him, which is, of course, the natural order of things. She's relaxed and gazing outward, just as he is, showing she's an equal partner in this adventure; yielded, not lessened. He's holding her forearm to show that while the relationship is intimate, it's not purely sexual in nature (the only other place for his hand to go would have suggested he was caressing her side and breast, which immediately puts sex in the forefront. But I feel like the artist struggled a little with the hand placement and her arm position.)

The machinery is copious but kept to the edges: unobtrusive, but powerful. Humanity is ready for anything. The positioning of the various controls doesn't make a lot of sense, unless humanity now operates machines with their toes, but it still works symbolically - man has conquered machine as well, and relegated it to the edges, unobtrusive but ready. The huge window on the universe - not practical in any real spaceship - shows that every aspect of material science has been tamed; we can look freely wherever we want, we see everything and will be surprised by nothing. In modern parlance... We Got This.

The alien moon is there doing its twin roles of Love and Mystery. This couple will fully explore both. As a fertility symbol, it reminds us that this couple is going to multiply and rule the stars. The alien star-scape shows we're well on our way.

None of the machinery seems obviously related to weaponry. We're exploring the universe, not ravaging it. No doubt with a single word either person could release a Plasma Sphere Annihilator on any threat, but we're not flaunting it. We come in peace, unless you force us to prove our moral and material superiority.

Plot bunny: uh.. the artist has gone out of his way to depict Man In Control And All Is Well. This is the Happily Ever After Shot. So yeah, we have to work backward. We need something to match the triumphalism of the drawing.

The Zorlons launched an unprovoked attack on the human race, still confined to three star systems. Humanity drew thmselves together, ended the last of their internal bickering, and from a stolen piece of Zorlon equipment, perfected Infinity Drive. The universe now in reach, humanity struck back in a daring raid and destroyed the Zorlon homeworld. Other races, long oppressed by the Zorlons, rejoiced and gave humanity significant scientific gifts. Humanity is now going places and doing things. And due to a side effect of the Infinity Drive, explorers have unbelievably awesome sex. The End.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

I LIKE it!

 

[jomar]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Le_Voyage_dans_la_lune.jpg

Annnd, cut! That's a wrap, folks!

 

[JaxRhapsody]

This is the only board where somebody and try and save face by erasing all evidence.


Anyway; all because of a programing virus, are they being forcibly removed from the system hub. They weren't aware that outside the Garden, everything was still in development, that everything wasn't what it seemed to be. Eve took bite of the apple, and coerced Adam to do the same, thus giving them administrative knowledge, and unlocked their development coding. A ship lands, and the Angels inside are going to remove the from the Garden by any means neccessary. They all stand by the tree, one of them keeps touching his holstered gabriel horn, Adam fears for Eve, after she pleaded that the Lucerian virus tricked her causing them to inspect how much of the apple was eaten, knowing a single bite was unforgivable, the four cores that lay on the ground has doomed them both. One Angel is frantically waving his arms, Adam glances at the snake slithering near the ship, and knew what he had to do. Certain that simply removing them from the Garden with that they know, won't be enough, he finds a hefty stone, taking it to their heads, snatching their horns, fleeing to the ship with Eve, bent on either seeking amnesty, or a new life.

 

[ElectricBlue]

This is the only board where somebody and try and save face by erasing all evidence.

Hands needs to learn, "don't press 'Submit'" when he's pissed.

ps: "pissed" in Oz is drunk, not mad or angry...

 

[Hypoxia]

Anyway; all because of a programing virus, are they being forcibly removed from the system hub. They weren't aware that outside the Garden, everything was still in development, that everything wasn't what it seemed to be. Eve took bite of the apple, and coerced Adam to do the same, thus giving them administrative knowledge, and unlocked their development coding. A ship lands, and the Angels inside are going to remove the from the Garden by any means neccessary. They all stand by the tree, one of them keeps touching his holstered gabriel horn, Adam fears for Eve, after she pleaded that the Lucerian virus tricked her causing them to inspect how much of the apple was eaten, knowing a single bite was unforgivable, the four cores that lay on the ground has doomed them both. One Angel is frantically waving his arms, Adam glances at the snake slithering near the ship, and knew what he had to do. Certain that simply removing them from the Garden with that they know, won't be enough, he finds a hefty stone, taking it to their heads, snatching their horns, fleeing to the ship with Eve, bent on either seeking amnesty, or a new life.

Adam (meaning man) and Eve (meaning woman) were planted in the Garden (probably in Kyrgyzstan because apples) and as the ET-alien {JHWH} was too terrible-awesome to behold in person, relied on angels (messengers) to carry word back and forth. The serpent (meaning reptile -- was probably a talking lizard) was, to A&E, only another messenger bringing a rules update. Alas, A&E are betrayed by {JHWH}!! They've no option but to steal {JHWH}'s starship and head for Tau Ceti IV to start a new life under friendlier stars.

Their escape maddens stranded {JHWH} who gains vengeance-in-its-mind by cloning A&E (tossing in Lilith and the Nephilim) and besetting them and their offspring with curses, sin, and all sorts of unholy shit. Meanwhile, the original A&E settled-in nicely in their exile, raised good descendants, and turned Tau Ceti IV into a nice paradise (meaning enclosed garden). Will they ever return to rescue Earthbound humanity? Can they overcome orange-haired demons?

 

[FavoriteAunt]

It rather looks like it might be an illustration to a Heinlein book, or at least inspired by one.

Probably from one of his unpublished short stories - "Laundry Day & Nothing's Clean"

 

[HandsInTheDark]

Hands needs to learn, "don't press 'Submit'" when he's pissed.

ps: "pissed" in Oz is drunk, not mad or angry...

Huh? I've been sober all week.

(Yeah, ok, all decade. What's your point.)

 

[HandsInTheDark]

Does anyone have any real info on sex in a nil (or low?) gravity environment ?
Could be fun. . . .

Sci-fi writers have been all over it, but hard data is hard to come by because the only way to get low g environments on earth is to put a plane into a semi-parabolic dive. The effect doesn't last long (if it does, it's not a happy ending) and while I'm certain someone rich and bored has tried it, I haven't seen reports.

My guess is it would be hard to coordinate. There are a lot of forces involved and in free fall they'd all have opposing reactions that are hard to compensate for. Gravity does usefully help keep things pinned down. I suppose you'd compensate with restraining straps and elastic...

I can think of interesting experiments involving magnets, but the practical problems are likely staggering.

 

[TxRad]

Sci-fi writers have been all over it, but hard data is hard to come by because the only way to get low g environments on earth is to put a plane into a semi-parabolic dive. The effect doesn't last long (if it does, it's not a happy ending) and while I'm certain someone rich and bored has tried it, I haven't seen reports.

My guess is it would be hard to coordinate. There are a lot of forces involved and in free fall they'd all have opposing reactions that are hard to compensate for. Gravity does usefully help keep things pinned down. I suppose you'd compensate with restraining straps and elastic...

I can think of interesting experiments involving magnets, but the practical problems are likely staggering.

Nil/low gravity sex will probably be a boon to the BDSM restraint equipment manufacturers. Not to mention the elastic industry. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, may take on a whole new meaning.

 

[Handley_Page]

Nil/low gravity sex will probably be a boon to the BDSM restraint equipment manufacturers. Not to mention the elastic industry. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, may take on a whole new meaning.

I find it rather difficult to accept NIL news on the subject, given the occasional female on the ISS.

 

[TxRad]

I find it rather difficult to accept NIL news on the subject, given the occasional female on the ISS.

Do you have any idea of the number of cameras on and in that place.

 

[Hypoxia]

Do you have any idea of the number of cameras on and in that place.

They're perfect for hacking. Insert pr0n footage in their data stream -- maybe something with tentacles. SPACE SQUID TAKE ISS! I can see it now...

The usual space habitat design has a donut or cylinder spinning with the outer levels near 1G, decreasing to zip as we approach the axis. Envisage a stack of free-sex chambers arrayed across the gravitational spectrum. You're bothered by half-gravity? Move on up to the tenth-gee realm. Do acrobatics in zero-gee but watch for floating ejaculatum.

Of course the space station has a perfect environment so clothes are unneeded or merely decorative or invitational, like a waistband supporting a groin-pointing sign saying EAT HERE. What would be the expected range of adornments and behaviors in a paradisaical zone?

 

[TxRad]

They're perfect for hacking. Insert pr0n footage in their data stream -- maybe something with tentacles. SPACE SQUID TAKE ISS! I can see it now...

The usual space habitat design has a donut or cylinder spinning with the outer levels near 1G, decreasing to zip as we approach the axis. Envisage a stack of free-sex chambers arrayed across the gravitational spectrum. You're bothered by half-gravity? Move on up to the tenth-gee realm. Do acrobatics in zero-gee but watch for floating ejaculatum.

Of course the space station has a perfect environment so clothes are unneeded or merely decorative or invitational, like a waistband supporting a groin-pointing sign saying EAT HERE. What would be the expected range of adornments and behaviors in a paradisaical zone?

Having been a lifelong nudist, I can say adornment and clothing options can and do run the spectrum from none to very elaborately sensual and erotic. Climate is the one limiting factor. Too hot, too cold, rainy, so on and so forth. A climate controlled space ship or station takes that out of play.

The social and personal mores of the time would have more effect on how, what, and who. Personal choice and preferences within those limits would run the gamete from completely nude to anything you can or would imagine. Cross a nudist resort with a swingers resort and that would about sum it up.

 

[HandsInTheDark]

I find it rather difficult to accept NIL news on the subject, given the occasional female on the ISS.

You don't understand the US space program.

But now you've got me wondering about masturbation. The guys must. Do they switch off their heart monitors? Do they have a special kind of sock or something? If a globule gets free, is that a problem?

A guy looking out the window at a whole earthscape, picturing women in the different land masses he can see... Right, done thinking about this.