But while all of this may seem charming to a late-20th and early-21st century writers and audience, few have given any serious consideration to what Tom Paris represents in the 24th century. He's a nerd! One of those clowns who run around in 16th-century cosplay at Renaissancefest! It's true! What would you think if you were in the military and one of your mates kept talking about taking fencing lessons and playing Robin Hood? You'd want to get as far away from him as possible, as fast as possible!!!