[hgoel]

I thought the portrayal of scientists was a lot more true to life than most media. Millennial and older Zoomers are old enough to be in these positions now, they aren't going to talk or dress like boomers.

[the_af]

Yes, I think it's a bit annoying (to me, because I dislike meme-speak) but it's not unrealistic for the character.

But, to be frank, I think it's also Andy Weir's style, because memes and pop culture references pop up even when it's not the character's PoV.