The Aristotelian Tragedy of Felix Gaeta

bluefootedbooby:

I often see it said that “Helo is a Star Trek character trapped in a BSG world.” But I think that’s not entirely an apt description. I’ve even seen this said about Lee—Lee, they say, is on the fast track for Starfleet Command. But he’s stuck in a BSG world. Yes, and no. Helo thinks he’s a Star Trek character. Lee wants to be a Star Trek character. But I’ll tell you who’s the true Star Trek character stuck in a BSG world—Felix Gaeta.

Lots of people hate Gaeta. Whatever. Go away. I love him wholeheartedly. The more I watch the show the more I love him. Let’s start with “33” just because that’s where my brain wants to go. Gaeta plotted a new jump every 33 minutes, when it was made pretty clear in the mini-series that FTL jumps were incredibly rare occurrences. That means this man was doing intense scientific mathematical calculations for five days straight. FIVE DAYS. Did he ever stop? Not that I saw. Did he ever complain? Nope. Was there ever a word of stress or abuse or anything from him but polite and swift fulfillment of his duties to the best of his ability? Nope. Math. For five days. And while he doesn’t quite get a scene like Kendra Shaw’s where he gets to SAY he hasn’t left his post since the attacks, I’m pretty damn sure that he was there the whole time.

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#this is REALLY long #but I’m just really fed up with people using derogatory language about Gaeta and not explaining their hate

This.

This. Forever.

“you aren’t shunning me over being too dorky.” omg do i come off as the popular girl ;; because i’m totally a dork/nerd/geek xD i can understand being afraid of being judged, we all feel that way sometimes.

also if irl friends treat you that way….dude how much of a friend are they. you already had to battle over Taec being chained up, ugh. i would never judge you or anyone on your tags. i’m sure mine seem messed up sometimes too.

for me personally i don’t get offended on tumblr by people’s “weirdness.” i only feel the urge to unfollow (in regards to opinion-related things) [people who are over-dramatic, attention-seeking and/or ignorant.] i can’t tolerate that.

but if you loved dogs while i loved cats, whoop-de-doo. different opinions make us different people. no reason to judge you because of that. it’s just when opinion crosses the [annoying] line that i just can’t take those people anymore.

[this includes people who take quotes out of context and try to apply them to completely different irrelevant situations. and just….no. what are you trying to do. what’s the point. that’s not what was meant.]

[this perhaps should probly also include people who can’t tolerate others’ opinions. if you can’t respect my opinion, it’s harder for me to respect yours. and this probly falls in with those judgmental people :(]

i think you should embrace your weirdness and embrace the people who accept you as you are, including your weirdness. there is no time for judgmental people. perhaps consider cutting IRL people’s access to this blog.

not everyone, of course, but those IRL people who seem [dramatic] and judgmental. this is your personal tumblr/blog. personal. you can say feel think express whatever you want. that’s what makes it yours. no one has the right to say otherwise.

No! I mean, you are popular, but I know you’re also dorky/nerdy/geeky. S’all good.

Past that, I present this without commentary. It’s just a wonderful reply chain that I desperately want to keep on my blog for the rest of forever.