In-jokes: amusing or annoying?

[lauradi7dw]

I signed up for CBS all access, which is the only way to watch Star trek Discovery. We have finished nine episodes. The next one doesn’t appear until next week. In episode 9, character Paul Stamets suggests to his partner that they take leave time and go see a production of LaBoheme. I smirked, because PS is played by Anthony Rapp, one of the original cast members of Rent. Then I had to explain my reaction to Arthur, so it was a distraction.
Also distracting - there is a lot of jogging around the ship. I don’t recall seeing exercise equipment otherwise. When jogging, crew members wear t-shirts that say Disco in white letters on a black background. Presumably it is short for Discovery, but is there a hidden meaning?

Comments

[conuly]

Not sure, but calling it ST: Disco is a lot better than calling it STD. Are you a member of spacefungusparty?

[lauradi7dw]

Hadn't heard of it before, but will investigate. Thanks.