From: rau@ucsu.Colorado.EDU (Drivvt)
Subject: Re: A SIlly Top 10 List
Organization: Menzoberranzan Computer Networking 
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 00:45:35 GMT

In article <1992Nov9.203508.392@jupiter.sun.csd.unb.ca> smackinnon@mta.ca writes:
>In article <9NOV92.12122635@umbc2.umbc.edu>, noel@umbc2.umbc.edu writes:
>>	From the home office in Arbutus Maryland, we bring you:
>>TOP 10  THINGS OVERHEARD AT A TNG WRITER'S MEETING
>>
>>9.  "One more reference to Kei & Yuri and I'm going to hurl"
>	What are the References to Kei and Yuri. Are they listed in the FAQ?
>
	Sigh... Not this again.  From the files of Alan Takashi (who posted
this and many other anime in ST references some time ago...)...


Q:  What is the "Dirty Pair"?

A:  This is a comedy which is noted for its spoofs on secret agent stories.
    It is also noted for the various times that "Star Trek" references
    have shown up within its frames (like the time a spaceport display
    showed paging requests for Capt. Kirk, Mr. Spock, etc...)

    Some time in the future, Mankind has advanced and society has taken
    great leaps forward.  However, there are still situations where trouble
    arises.  To deal with this, an agency known as the World Welfare Work
    Association (WWWA or 3WA) was created.  They send out teams known as
    "Trouble Consultants".

    One such team consists of two young girls.  Their job can probably best
    be described as the kinds of things that James Bond would be doing.
    They are *very* good at what they do, and have an enviable success
    record.  Their code name is the "Lovely Angels".  Their names are Kei
    and Yuri.

    They have only one problem.  This problem has earned them the nickname
    "Dirty Pair", because although they always catch their target, the
    planet/space station/city/whatever usually ends up in worse condition
    than before the assignment (read: DESTROYED - BANG - POOF - UTTER
    DESTRUCTION :-) ).

    One note, though.  You'd think that with a record like that, they
    would be 'retired' quickly.  But the other thing that attends their
    destruction is the fact that IT'S *NEVER* THEIR FAULT!!!!  :-) :-)

    =>Example References in STTNG:
        Kei  - The more fiery of the Pair.  She is the one who is more
                likely to solve a situation with a bazooka.  Seen in
                many places like Riva's conference table (Loud as a
                Whisper), or the ship's gymnasium (The Icarus Factor).

        Yuri - The dark haired half of the Pair.  She is more girlish,
                and tends to use makeup alot.  Seen, usually where
                "Kei" is seen...like the table (Loud as a Whisper)
                or the gym (The Icarus Factor).

        Dirty Pair - The name of the series and the (hated) nickname
                of the Pair.  Seen in places like the Iconian gizmo
                held by Capt. Varley (Contagion).

        Lovely Angel - The 'official' code name of the Pair.  Also
                the name of their ship.  Kei and Yuri *really* prefer
                this method of being addressed.  Seen on the display
                that Kolrami was using to illustrate the War
                Games (Peak Performance).  Kei and Yuri were there
                too!


<reposted without permission, I hope alan doesn't mind...>

 
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From: lloyd@hpscit.sc.hp.com (Lloyd Chandler)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 00:50:57 GMT
Subject: Re: "The Royale" Question
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Santa Clara, CA