Major Viper 0 Posted January 19, 2006 He is more attractive with the beard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted March 20, 2008 I think he looks a lot like Wesley without the beard.... Wesley with a Beard... think he'd look like Riker? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RikerChick 5 Posted March 20, 2008 Wesley with a Beard... think he'd look like Riker? Oh you are so baiting me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted March 20, 2008 Wesley with a Beard... think he'd look like Riker? Oh you are so baiting me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabo Queen 0 Posted March 20, 2008 With, totally. He wasn't as badass without. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted March 21, 2008 I think he looks a lot like Wesley without the beard.... Wesley with a Beard... think he'd look like Riker? TWINS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabo Queen 0 Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) I think he looks a lot like Wesley without the beard.... Wesley with a Beard... think he'd look like Riker? TWINS!!! Ahhhhh! Ahhhhhh! Oh god, my eyes....MY EYES!!!!! *goes blind* Edited March 21, 2008 by Dabo Queen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krothos 0 Posted April 9, 2008 Depends on when. On the show he grew it because he didn't like how young he seemed to look without one. Then in Insurrection when he shaved he didn't look young even without the beard. I was surprised he regrew it by the time of Nemesis since his new wife didn't like it in Insurrection. I think the older shaved look in Insurrection worked for him, so by that point it didn't matter. But in the series, I'd say with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostofMajorHayes 10 Posted April 9, 2008 He looks more authoritative with the beard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted April 9, 2008 With. He just looks too young to be the First Officer of the Starfleet flagship without it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted April 9, 2008 I was surprised he regrew it by the time of Nemesis since his new wife didn't like it in Insurrection. I think the older shaved look in Insurrection worked for him, so by that point it didn't matter. Are you talking about Frakes' wife? He's been married to Genie Francis (famous for playing Laura on General Hospital) since 1988. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krothos 0 Posted April 10, 2008 I was surprised he regrew it by the time of Nemesis since his new wife didn't like it in Insurrection. I think the older shaved look in Insurrection worked for him, so by that point it didn't matter. Are you talking about Frakes' wife? He's been married to Genie Francis (famous for playing Laura on General Hospital) since 1988. I was referring to Deanna (Troi) Riker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimitry Badinov 0 Posted April 10, 2008 Riker looks less intimidating without the beard, and the beard compliments the poker face Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaboGirl 7 Posted June 24, 2008 The beard it is. In a landslide. I can remember seeing him in the 2nd season with the beard for the 1st time. Such a simple thing just added a little something extra to his character. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooray for boobies 0 Posted June 24, 2008 Better with the beard. Gives him distinction. But Wesley shouldn't have the beard. Makes him look like Bud Bundy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted June 24, 2008 Even Q noticed a difference. He said "You were never this stoic without the beard." I suspect that was an ad-lib on De Lance's part. No other Trek character had even mentioned the beard before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted June 24, 2008 Even Q noticed a difference. He said "You were never this stoic without the beard." I suspect that was an ad-lib on De Lance's part. No other Trek character had even mentioned the beard before. Actually it's in the script. The writers did seem to enjoy poking fun at Frakes for the beard though. Remember the scene in Schizoid Man where Data has a beard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted June 24, 2008 I don't remember too much about that episode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted June 24, 2008 If I remember correctly (and it may have been said in this thread already but I'm too lazy right now) Frakes grew the beard during the off season with the intention of shaving it off for the new season but they liked it and told him to keep it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted June 25, 2008 I don't remember too much about that episode. Here's the scene I was referring to from The Schizoid Man: The Schizoid Man - Data's Beard If I remember correctly (and it may have been said in this thread already but I'm too lazy right now) Frakes grew the beard during the off season with the intention of shaving it off for the new season but they liked it and told him to keep it. You remember correctly. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recycle 0 Posted July 8, 2008 Rikers cool and looks good in beard.. Hes got a good part too sometimes keeps you on the edge.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhaseSniper 0 Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) With. He just looks....odd, without it. Edited September 24, 2008 by PhaseSniper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dukat 0 Posted September 25, 2008 With. When you look back at the earlier episodes he does just look weird without it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
