10 Star Trek Moments That Always Make You Smile

4. Moopsy

Star Trek Lower Decks Moopsy
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This one is quite simple - if Moopsy doesn’t bring you joy, than you have bigger problems than what Star Trek can offer you. 

I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee introduced the cuddly little murderer who would soon be adorning bedspreads from here to Qo’Nos - the Moopsy was the most adorable, diabolical being that had ever been introduced in Star Trek. The fact that it was so squishy did nothing to dull its ferocity, but my god, was it cute. 

Though its teeth are enormous, and it is surprisingly agile for a sentient marshmallow, this teeny creature is the face of happiness - even in the darkest of situations. 

There is not a single moment in the Lower Decks episode in which it appears that it doesn’t make the viewer beam with joy. The little squishes, the smile, the voice, everything. One wonders why it took so long for Moopsy to arrive on screen, but then we must remember - Moopsy is a gift for all of us, delivered when we need it, not simply when we want it. 

It may be a bone drinking psychopath, but it also brings happiness to all of those who observed it - through glass. Is that not the true meaning of smiling?

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Seán is the host and head writer/presenter for TrekCulture, as well as a writer/presenter on WhoCulture and WhatCulture Horror. He has authored two novels, dozens of short stories, and hundreds of articles for WhatCulture. He holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. As part of his work with TrekCulture, Seán has been invited to participate in collaborations with Roddenberry Entertainment, as well as contributing to several Star Trek community projects. An avid fan of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the horror genre at large, Seán's expertise has helped develop these channels to the successes they are today. As host of the Ups & Downs series on TrekCulture, Seán has become internationally recognised for his positive yet critically informed approach to reviewing every episode of modern Star Trek, ensuring he is one of the go-to voices in the Trek community. Favourite Quote to describe himself: "I'm serious about what I do, just not always about the way that I do it"