I've spotted something verrry interesting behind that bright light there that is causing all the spots floating in my eyes...
I'd be delighted if this picture were de-lighted so we could shed more light on the delightful fellow that should be in the spotlight.
Although, [*sigh*] I must admit, you probably spotted him first.
You've heard the old Star Trek behind the scenes story about the spotlight?
Two technicians were setting up for a scene, and they were working on the lighting for Nichelle Nichols. They are very involved in doing their jobs well, quickly, and efficiently.
One sets up the light, and the other yells "She's black! She's black!", a lighting term meaning that the light is not centered on her yet.
There is sudden, crashing, embarrassed silence all around. It's 1966. There aren't that many African-Americans on TV sets at that time. It takes the technician a moment to realize the problem.
"But comely!" he adds, drawing on a lifetime in the theater and the knowledge of Shakespeare acquired there.
Nichelle Nichols has the grace to laugh, and everyone relaxes.
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I'd be delighted if this picture were de-lighted so we could shed more light on the delightful fellow that should be in the spotlight.
Although, [*sigh*] I must admit, you probably spotted him first.
You've heard the old Star Trek behind the scenes story about the spotlight?
Two technicians were setting up for a scene, and they were working on the lighting for Nichelle Nichols. They are very involved in doing their jobs well, quickly, and efficiently.
One sets up the light, and the other yells "She's black! She's black!", a lighting term meaning that the light is not centered on her yet.
There is sudden, crashing, embarrassed silence all around. It's 1966. There aren't that many African-Americans on TV sets at that time. It takes the technician a moment to realize the problem.
"But comely!" he adds, drawing on a lifetime in the theater and the knowledge of Shakespeare acquired there.
Nichelle Nichols has the grace to laugh, and everyone relaxes.
Icon is the closest thing I have to a spotlight.
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This cap has already been, not de-lighted, but re-lighted, otherwise you wouldn't be able to see Mac at all.
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