The best explanation I read was that Star Trek is a “period piece” so using modern slang and cuss words jars the viewer out of the story. “Damnit” being the only era-appropriate curse word.
Anyone remember “double dumbass on you!” — They weren’t familiar with ancient slang and misused it. We don’t say “23 skidoo!” in 2025, so why would they use our slang in the 23rd century?
Also it would be far more fun to use Andorian or Klingon expletives and idioms.
The best explanation I read was that Star Trek is a “period piece” so using modern slang and cuss words jars the viewer out of the story. “Damnit” being the only era-appropriate curse word.
Anyone remember “double dumbass on you!” — They weren’t familiar with ancient slang and misused it. We don’t say “23 skidoo!” in 2025, so why would they use our slang in the 23rd century?
Also it would be far more fun to use Andorian or Klingon expletives and idioms.
Some of us are still saying it… but also in the completely devoid of its original meaning way that they did in Star Trek back in the day.