And as for the dress incident...let's say you're a really brilliant scientist
who's used to running around in practical clothes in the desert. And you have
some idea how to show up in a good suit to give a presentation. Then all of a
sudden you're invited to this really fancy schmancy Washington cocktail
party, and it's vitally important that you show up and make a good
impression. Now, *wouldn't* you turn to a woman who knows about such things
for a bit of advice??
As for the romantic interest--if she *hadn't* had one, everybody would be
complaining about how women scientists are portrayed as frigid, unable to
have human relationships. And isn't it human nature be attracted to people
who are very different than we are, at least sometimes? And if nothing else,
it *did* serve the plot well, and provided that nice final moment of irony in
a way that people could relate to.
Nicole
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