Iconic Sci-Fi Series Shows Us How Dating Has Changed for Men In 2024
COVID-19 changed the world in many ways, and believe it or not, not all of those changes have been bad. One of the good things that happened was the accelerated adoption of digital technologies across many sectors, more flexible work arrangements (which we all loved), innovation in education, and increased public health awareness. There were also some positive changes in the dating culture, which provided young women with a greater sense of independence. The following humorous compilation of Babylon 5 clips now shows how dating has changed for men.
The clip is a small compilation of Londo Mollari, a Centauri ambassador to Babylon 5, while on dates with his numerous wives—which isn’t all that surprising, considering his weakness for women, drink, gambling, and power. However, the humorous bit this video provides lies in the satirical portrayal of how dating has changed for men since 2018, with Londo having to put in the effort to gain the ladies’ attention, and subsequently their affection, to having to cower in front of emancipated and empowered women—some of which apparently had some radical ideas.
For those who haven’t seen it, Babylon 5 is an American space opera television series created by J. Michael Straczynski, that originally aired from 1994 to 1998.
Whatever the case may be, this is funny because it’s partially true. The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a pretty big reset for certain aspects of our lives, and dating culture was one of those aspects. The contemporary sexual culture before the pandemic normalized casual encounters among young adults without clear distinctions between hookups and dating. The pandemic, on the other hand, promoted more intentional dating practices, which the Babylon 5 clip nicely satirizes.
Many of Babylon 5’s episodes focused on the effects of wider events of the series—such as intra-race intrigue and upheaval, and wars and their aftermaths—on individual characters in the show…
For those who haven’t seen it, Babylon 5 is an American space opera television series created by J. Michael Straczynski that originally aired from 1994 to 1998. It follows the human military and diplomatic staff and alien diplomats stationed on the eponymous space station, which was built in the aftermath of several major inter-species wars and now serves as a neutral ground for diplomacy and trade. The central plot most certainly isn’t dating but the complex interaction and political intrigue among the human staff and alien diplomats.
Poor dating advice aside, Babylon 5 was a massive success that received numerous awards, and many suspect that the series was used as a foundation for the legendary Star Trek: Deep Space Nine…
Many of Babylon 5’s episodes focused on the effects of wider events of the series—such as intra-race intrigue and upheaval, and wars and their aftermaths—on individual characters in the show, exploring themes such as personal change, loss, oppression, corruption, and redemption. This also includes the personal experiences of Londo Mollari and the dating mishaps with his three wives, whom he calls Famine, Pestilence, and Death—though he stayed only with Timov, who had become Empress after Mollari ascended to the throne of the Centauri Republic.
Poor dating advice aside, Babylon 5 was a massive success that received numerous awards, and many suspect that the series was used as a foundation for the legendary Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, which explores similar themes to those of Babylon 5. There are rumors about a legal case and an out-of-court settlement with Paramount regarding the similarities between the two shows, but the official story stands that Straczynski and Warner did not file suit against Paramount because Straczynski believed that the lawsuit would negatively affect both TV series. Still, Babylon 5 is definitely worth a watch.
