Did Captain Kirk's Drinking Habits Predict His Future Weight Gain?

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The discussion revolves around Captain Kirk's drinking habits as portrayed in Star Trek, particularly focusing on humorous interpretations and nostalgic reflections related to the character and the series. Participants share their thoughts on various video montages, parodies, and personal anecdotes linked to Star Trek, blending humor with references to the show's cultural impact.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express amusement at the portrayal of Saurian brandy and its effects, with comments on its humorous impact.
  • Others share their enjoyment of video montages related to Star Trek, highlighting the creativity of the creators and their personal connections to the series.
  • A few participants reflect on their childhood experiences with Star Trek, discussing how it influenced their interests and social interactions.
  • There are mentions of specific episodes and parodies, with some participants debating the merits of different episodes, such as "Shore Leave" and "Spock's Brain."
  • Some participants engage in light-hearted banter about the versatility of William Shatner and his various roles, including humorous references to his commercials and acting style.
  • Questions arise about the terminology used for creators of video content, with suggestions for terms like "authors" and "editors" being discussed.

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The discussion features a mix of agreement on the enjoyment of Star Trek and its related content, but also showcases differing opinions on specific episodes and the portrayal of characters. No consensus is reached on the best way to categorize video creators.

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Participants reference various Star Trek episodes and parodies, but the discussion does not resolve which episodes are considered the best or most impactful. There is also a playful tone regarding personal memories and experiences, which may not be universally relatable.

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Fans of Star Trek, those interested in pop culture references, and individuals who enjoy humorous discussions about television and nostalgia may find this thread engaging.

  • #31
Wasn't the original Star Trek's "White Rabbit" episode the most ridiculed? No wonder they call it dope!
 
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  • #32
Loren Booda said:
Wasn't the original Star Trek's "White Rabbit" episode the most ridiculed? No wonder they call it dope!

That was "Shore Leave", and that was a great episode compared to the purely laughable mess that was the legendary "Spock's Brain" (3rd season, of course).
 
  • #33
Scenes from shore leave:





And the episode preview:

 
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  • #34
George Jones said:
Also, there was an early seventies made-for-TV movie called http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucS-J60ShF0". Look for William Shatner as the father at about the 55 second mark. I'm not familiar with the song played in the video.

I remember reading that book when I was a kid. I didn't know they had made a movie out of it. LOL - Shatner's so versatile.:smile:
 
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  • #35
slider142 said:
That was "Shore Leave", and that was a great episode compared to the purely laughable mess that was the legendary "Spock's Brain" (3rd season, of course).

Hey, that episode made for some great theater:

Star Trek "Spock's Brain" news story & live show clips
 
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  • #36
Trivia question:

What was the name of the episode where the Enterprise returns to the Planet from Shore Leave?

HINT: It was from the animated series.

 
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  • #37
Janus said:
Trivia question:

What was the name of the episode where the Enterprise returns to the Planet from Shore Leave[/u}?

HINT: It was from the animated series.


Ahh dear! It takes some skill to animate as badly as the original model shots. You have to love it.
 
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  • #38
Oh sure, you couldn't ask that ten years ago? :frown:
 
  • #39
Math Is Hard said:
LOL - Shatner's so versatile.:smile:

Want to see something really funny? (Or sickening?) ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yerCiByca4"

Shatner, a Canadiian, originally trained as a Shakespearean actor, which explains his Star Trek acting style.

In the seventies, Shatner did a series of commercials for a major Canadian grocery chain in which each commercial ended with Shatner saying "By gosh, the price is right!" My grade seven teacher is the sister of William Hut, Canada's foremost Shakespaearean actor, and she bitterly bemoaned the fact that Shatner was reduced artistically to this.
 
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  • #40
George Jones said:
Want to see something really funny? (Or sickening?) ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yerCiByca4"

That was so...hmm..I can't find the right word.

I'll be back. I need to go look at Nimoy's Hobbit video again before I make any judgements.
 
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  • #41
Math Is Hard said:
LOL - Shatner's so versatile.:smile:

Did you ever see him in Incubus; done in Esperanto? [edit]

He really is a very brave man. :biggrin:
 
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  • #42
George Jones said:
Want to see something really funny? (Or sickening?) ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yerCiByca4"
Yikes! What was he trying? Besides, who was he supposedly playing in that ... that thing?
Julius Anthony?
 
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  • #43
Ivan Seeking said:
Did you ever see him in Incubus; done in Esperanza?

He really is a very brave man. :biggrin:
I wish they had dubbed it in Klingon. :biggrin:
 
  • #44
Esperanza? Not mixing your languages with your Latin American locales, are you?
 
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  • #45
I didn't know Shatner was a Shakespearean actor too -- I hereby decee that this is the reason ST:TOS and ST:TNG were much better than the other Star Trek series. :Smile:
 
  • #46
Gokul43201 said:
Esperanza? Not mixing your languages with your Latin American locales, are you?

I sure was! There is no hope. :biggrin:

Esperanto
 
  • #47
Hurkyl said:
I didn't know Shatner was a Shakespearean actor too -- I hereby decee that this is the reason ST:TOS and ST:TNG were much better than the other Star Trek series. :Smile:

Perhaps NASA should consider this factor when selecting mission commanders. Clearly Shakespearean actors make the best Captains.

...and they would certainly be more entertaining during news conferences.
 
  • #48
Okay, I'm really slow...I just got around to watching the video. :smile: That was great!

As a totally irrelevant observation...I used to think Capt. Kirk was a much beefier guy...just goes to show how much heavier people are nowadays that he now looks skinny to me! :bugeye: (Shatner has definitely gained a few pounds since then, though.)
 

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