10 New Year's Resolutions For 2013's Biggest Movie Characters
4. To Get Himself Checked - James T. Kirk (Star Trek Into Darkness)
James T. Kirk is able to get any woman/alien with compatible parts into bed simply by casting his gaze in their direction, and something about his slimy charms drops the pants of every female in the universe. There's certainly an upside to be found from chasing all the space strange you can and a lot of fun to be had, but all that fun comes at a cost, and Kirk should probably consult Star Fleet's health professionals at some point. Sex is never consequence free, especially if you're as promiscuous as our favourite maverick captain. Violating everyone's Prime Directive will end up leaving some side effects, and not least the nasty medical ones that itch and burn. I appreciate that there's probably some utopian STI wonder drug available in the Star Trek universe but I find the fact that this subject is never broached very irresponsible. It must be said that in his position as a leader of men and upstanding member of society, he has a responsibility to all of the women he beds to be safe. Are you expecting me to believe that he's taking precautions 100% of the time? If he struggles to follow basic orders I imagine that extends to sexual health guidelines. Get checked up Kirk, it's your duty as a Star Fleet officer and notorious philanderer.
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