Must I Be a Crustacean in Love?" closely parodies pon farr, with the character Dr. Zoidberg returning to his home planet Decapod 10 for his species' mating ritual. In an ironic twist, Zoidberg's life would end if he mated. In the January 11–13, 2011 strips of Dilbert, Dilbert is diagnosed with pon farr, causing an irresistible urge to mate. References External links Fictional activities Vulcans Star Trek terminology Sexuality in science fiction