Classic Sci-Fi References

[JeniLinsky]

In my opinion, a well-written pop culture reference is one that can go completely unnoticed by those who don't get it.

I agree. The reference to C'mell that I opened with would be completely missed by anyone who hasn't read Silver Age SciFi. The fact that Cordwainer Smith wrote about animal people, that C'mell was a cat-girl, that it perfectly fits the Miqo'te name paterns, and that Smith's C'mell spent time in jail aren't necessary to appreciate the fact that the cannoneer at Aleport is worried about being tossed in the brig for overreacting to threats outside the walls. If you do know all those things, it's worth a wink and a nudge.

[Kennar]

The reference to C'mell that I opened with would be completely missed by anyone who hasn't read Silver Age SciFi.

i.e. me. Now that I get the reference I can appreciate the thought that went into it, whereas before I was just talking to a silly NPC who wanted me to kill a few things. This is why I like to talk to every NPC; so many of them have little nuggets of information, or just have something to say that puts a smile on my face.

[Lafaiel]

Sharknado.... just throwing that out there.