What's Your Favorite, Not at All Epic, Star Trek Quote
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There are inspiring, epic quotes in Star Trek. Words that stir the soul, shining
a light on paths to a brighter now and a better future. But, what about those
bits of dialog that don’t have a stirring message, that you enjoy just because
you enjoy them?
One of my favorites, from DSC season 3, Episode 1:
“I don’t know. But it was temperature-sensitive and really valuable, so it’s
probably ice cream.”
Burnham is captured and being questioned at the Merchantile. After being
spritzed with a dose of space truth serum, Burnham’s captors question her about
stolen cargo. When asked by her captors what the cargo is, a very drugged up
Burnham says the above with serious sincerity. I love the entirety of Burnham’s
chattering and behavior while she is under the influence of the space truth
serum. That particular line always makes me smile, though.
Do you have a favored, not particularly inspiring, you just like it, Star Trek
quote?
What Star Trek Mannerism or Phrase Do You Often Use
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What Star Trek Mannerism or Phrase Do You Often Use - Star Trek: Website
I worked hard at imitating the Leonard Nimoy Spock’s raised eyebrow for quite a
while. I don’t regret the time spent practicing that in front of a mirror. I
never mastered a fully raised eyebrow, but I can do a slight eyebrow raise.
Whenever someone is being greedy or acting a fool, I say, “hoo-man,” in a bad
Ferengi accent.
Jean-Luc Picard’s “make it so” is a go to phrase for me.
My first sip of coffee for the day is always my Janeway moment.
When someone says something far fetched, I say “really.” I think I’m channeling
Benjamin Sisko. No one else sees it that way.
I say “p’takh” a bit too often. Not to anyone who understands Klingon. Not yet,
anyway.
Any Star Trek mannerism or phrase you’ve incorporated into your life?
Streaming Subs During the Strike - Keep or Drop? For Now, Keep.
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Streaming Subs During the Strike - Keep or Drop? For Now, Keep. - Star Trek: Website
I don’t keep ongoing pay subscriptions to streaming services. Not a judgment of
those who do; just my personal preference. I’ve done one month of Disney+ at a
deep discount (to see season one of The Mandalorian) and two months of
Paramount+, both times in the past. With Lower Decks’ upcoming 4th season and
SNW’s “Those Old Scientists,” I’ve been thinking about subbing to Paramount+
again. However, with the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike, I’ve been wondering if not
subscribing to Paramount+ would be in support of the strike.
From what I’ve found, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA are not currently calling for not
subscribing to, or cancelling subscriptions to, streaming services.
Actor John Carroll Lynch on Twitter on July 18, 2023, quote of part of his video
(he had previously called for cancelling streaming service subs):
https://twitter.com/MrJCLynch/status/1681324518806278144?ref_src=twsrc^tfw
[https://twitter.com/MrJCLynch/status/1681324518806278144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
“I still think it’s a good idea, but I’ve been informed by the union that they
do not require that and they don’t want that. I don’t know why — something to do
with the negotiations that I don’t agree with, but I do follow the union
recommendations, because that’s what this is all about.”
On Tumblr, author Neil Gaiman replied to a question about cancelling streaming
service subscriptions to support the strike. July 12, 2023:
“The WGA has not called for anyone to boycott any of the streamers or to stop
their streaming services yet. It’s not “crossing the picket line” to watch
something on a network that we are striking against. (“Crossing a picket line”
is a very real, specific thing with a real meaning.)
I’ve seen it being discussed, but until the WGA calls for it, I don’t suggest
doing it.”
https://www.tumblr.com/neil-gaiman/722696522150641664/hi-mr-gaiman-i-always-thought-if-i-were-to?source=share
[https://www.tumblr.com/neil-gaiman/722696522150641664/hi-mr-gaiman-i-always-thought-if-i-were-to?source=share]
Mr. Gaiman’s Tumblr response also has a link to a June, 2023 L. A. Times column,
“Column: Is it time to boycott Netflix? How streaming consumers could shape the
strike
[https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-06-28/at-what-point-in-the-writers-strike-do-consumers-consider-boycotting-netflix-and-other-streamers]”
which I’m posting here because sometimes links to online pages are ephemeral.
So, okay Paramount+. You’ll soon be getting some quatloos from me.
Would You Try New Pastimes If Star Trek Level Medical Care Was Available?
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Star Trek’s level of medical care is far more advanced than today’s. As Beckett
says in LD, “Doc will wave a light over it.” Yet, in Star Trek people aren’t
shown doing hobbies and pastimes that are much different from what’s done now.
Still, I wonder about a differences in a society where people know they won’t be
laid up for months for doing or trying something that some folks of today might
look at and say, “nope, too dangerous.” Injuries will still hurt, there’s a big
difference between say, a broken leg taking months to heal and possibly multiple
surgeries, and Star Trek’s healing of a broken leg in a matter of hours.
I’m trying to think of what I’d do differently if I had access to Star Trek
level medical care. There are things I want to try, but I look at sideways
because of the possible injuries. It’s mild, but one thing I think I’d try again
is skating. I injured my knee roller skating at a rink years ago, and that knee
is still a problem. That injury left me skittish of skating. If I knew an injury
from skating (within reason) could be an easy fix, I would have given it another
go.
Is there a pastime you’d be more willing to try, or try again, if Star Trek
level medical care was available?
DSC Season 2: About Micheal Burnham's Parents (SPOILERS)
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My question involves a huge spoiler for DSC season 2. Please stop reading if you
haven’t seen DSC season 2.
::: spoiler spoiler Micheal Burnham said that Klingons killed her parents. Her
father was killed immediately, and her mother’s death took longer. Yet, in
“Perpetual Infinity” (DSC s2e11), Gabrielle Burnham’s description of that moment
is that she used the Red Angel suit to immediately escape from the Klingons,
intending to return before the attack to get her family to safety. I’ve tried to
reconcile the differences. I think it’s one of two things.
My head cannon: Micheal was a child suffering through a terrifying event, the
attack by the Klingons. Her memory is impacted by time and trauma. I have doubts
about the part where the Klingons sat down and ate the Burnham’s food, too.
Another clouding over by young Micheal’s mind, reinforcing the horror of the
moment for her. I’m inclined to think that those Klingons would be more about,
“Oh, crap. Now we have to tell our bosses that we didn’t get the time crystal.”
And less about chowing down.
In reality: It was too costly to redo the prior scene where Micheal describes
the Klingons as taking longer to kill her mother, and have Micheal tone down the
description of her mother’s death. So the discrepancy between Micheal’s memory
of the attack, and Gabrielle’s description of what happened to her in that
attack, is just glossed over.
How do you reconcile the difference between Micheal’s memory and Gabrielle’s
description of that moment? :::
What's Your Favorite Star Trek Practical Effect Species
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From Wikipedia, “A practical effect is a special effect produced physically,
without computer-generated imagery or other post-production techniques.”
Some of my favorite practical effect species are from TOS. There’s the Horta
from TOS “The Devil in the Dark” s1e25. I was about 9 years old when I first saw
the Horta episode. Old enough to know it wasn’t real, but young enough to be
utterly fascinated by something that looked like an angry chunk of hot lava
making its way around on the ground.
TOS’s the Salt Vampire’s look scared little kid me. Truth be told, the way it
looks still gives me the creeps.
The Gorn (TOS “Arena” s1e18) didn’t scare me, but I thought it was intimidating.
Sure, it looks like somebody in a lizard man suit. But, that Gorn had a knife!
And, was trying to kill Kirk! Bonus points for the Gorn’s sparkly, stylish
armor. I think tribbles are just adorable.
Comet TV Having a Star Trek Cometfest This Weekend
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Comet TV is showing the first four Star Trek films, and “The Captains Close Up”
this weekend.
https://comettv.com/cometfest/ [https://comettv.com/cometfest/]
Comet TV is an American digital broadcast television network. I get it over the
air in my area. The channel can also be viewed online at the Comet TV web site.
Memory Alpha description of The Captains Close Up
[https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/The_Captains_Close_Up].
Ya'll are awesome. Thank you! Now I'm humming some TOS fight music. Excellent.
What's In the Background of Our Lemmy Logo?
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What's In the Background of Our Lemmy Logo? - Star Trek: Website
I love how it looks. I’ve been trying to figured out what the background is,
though. Me: I can’t place that background. My brain: It’s Montana. Me: What? My
brain: What?
