Profit and Lace

Finally the Grand Nagus decide to put end to gender segregation, but changes are hard to be accepted in Ferenginar, except if someone can convince to the CEO of the Slug-O-Cola what female can be a good consumer target.

Now, this episode is one of the most hated of them, and I personally don't find it insulting, but I can see why some group of people can be find offended by this episode.

The scene between Quark and the CEO of Slug-O-Cola is funny not because the situation itself, but because karma for whar Quark tried to do in the start of the episode, something what sadly already happend in real life, but Quark recieve a humble leason during this episode during the Nagus plan.

Some poeple have troubles to understand the Ferengis aren't made to be sympathetic, it's made to laugh about them and not with them. Roughly speaking Ferengi; can be compared to the cast of South Park, they aren't supposed to be nice people.

I don't know why people disliked thid episode, I thought it was funny and entertaining. I wouldn't say it was a 10 but the funny moments are mostly with Rom. Watch at least once and you may or may not like it. But everyone is entitled to theit opinions.

At times painful, this episode was not great...but any chance to hang out with Ferengi - I'm there.

Brunt has taken over as Grand Negus and Zek, Quark and Ishka want to dethrone him.

Profit and Lace is commonly cited as an example of the weaker Star Trek entries. Whilst I would not describe it as good, there are worse and less entertaining episodes in all Trek shows. The only real gripe I have is the initial use of Quark. It is disappointing to see a character who the writers have previously developed reduced to coercively sexually harassing an employee in order to set up an ironic comedy arc. This element feels contrived to the point of distracting and it is not the first time the writers have seemingly moved this character forwards before dragging him back for the convenience of a plot.

Generally the experience hinges on whether or not you appreciate the humour. No fictional television should be taken overly seriously, especially when played mostly for laughs. I think the likability of the Ferengi characters is important as they are like Marmite for some. Wallace Shawn's Zek has always grated on me and although Ishka is intended as strong character for feminist reform her relationship with Zek and her sons has rarely worked for me.

I would suggest that if you find jokes about gender stereotypes or males dressing up as females offensive or unfunny, do not watch it as it contains all the clichés. I appreciate the actors professionalism with the material by doing their best to make it work. If you approach it for the farce that it is there are aspects to enjoy.

I don't know why people consider this the worst episode. It was fine and lighthearted, nothing great but not insulting either.