Comments on: The Great Links: Trek Saves The World, Talks Smack + Inspires Image Challenges

By: THX-1138

THX-1138 — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:39:42 +0000

Two things for you Poopey face:

#1–I think the poster in question does not have a grasp of irony. The picture of the bong-toting Talosian is ironic. That, in turn, is funny.

#2–You don’t smoke the whole tribble, man. Just the fur. But yeah, it does smell bad. And it’s harsh.

By: Mr. Poopey face(formerly known as Closettrekker)

Mr. Poopey face(formerly known as Closettrekker) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:28:15 +0000

#39—-Actually, I was using the term “managed” in a sarcastic manner, inferring that my teenage experimentation did not inhibit my growth as a human being. No, of course I would prefer my children to stay away from such things, as they are indeed not productive. The image was funny, not because it involved a marijuana smoking device, but because of who was holding it. The irony of the Talosian Keeper holding a bong was, to me, a harmless gag, and nothing more.
I don’t think anyone is “mixing” Trek with drugs, although given the time period of the production of TOS, I’m sure such a thing was done more than a time or two.
With that said, I do respect your opinion, and welcome Trek fans of all kinds with open arms (IDIC). That, however, does not mean I will not disagree with you from time to time.

#44—Only once. I was in college, my stash was empty, and the smell was awful, so it was a one-time thing…I swear…

By: THX-1138

THX-1138 — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:04:35 +0000

Herbert, I believe that you may be looking at the world from only one perspective. You must allow yourself the luxury of trying to view the world from differing points of view. I’m not saying you should go out and start smoking pot or “partying” as you put it, but that you should not be so judgemental of how others choose to spend their lives. Or maybe you should be less condemning when you come to an online forum. Star Trek was in the sixties, and I don’t know if you were present for that time period, but it was pretty crazy. People experimented not out of a sense of wanting to do evil upon the world, but out of a sense of self-exploration, however misguided or not. That, again, is dependent upon your perspective. Do I think the picture is funny? I do. Do I find all sorts of sordid topics humorous? Yes, I do. Do I have many less problems with my world as a result of keeping an open mind and not trying to cast myself in a superior light to the people I share my community with. Again, yes.

And I hate to break it to you, but I’ll bet that many of the actors in Star Trek during that time frame probably experimented a bit too. That might cast a different light on Star Trek for you.

By: Just Say NO

Just Say NO — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:50:19 +0000

OH wait, one last visit. I woke up in the middle of the night and thought something. Now, I do have a sense of humor even though some of you don’t think I do and have been known at work and with my family to mock myself at times…So when I woke up, it hit me: No body here called me Herbert… ;-)

By: The Vulcanista

The Vulcanista — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:13:01 +0000

#36

My God, man! You didn’t actually smoke cute, fuzzy *tribbles*, did you?? Why, that’s…that’s…inhuman!!

Someone call PETA! Now!!!

Peace. Live long and prosper.
The Vulcanista }:-|

By: Denise de Arman

Denise de Arman — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:00:33 +0000

Poopey#36- LOL!

By: Just Say NO

Just Say NO — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:27:29 +0000

Thank you 41. And I’ll let it rest here. It’s just I’m so tired of Hollywoods’ mantra of “Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll”. Why can’t they strive for better? I so want to live in Trek’s time, where white and black and yellow and whatever else and male and female and ‘it” can all get along. I know the picture is supposed to be funny, but I don’t find drug use funny. I find it sick. But that’s just me. And no #40, I am not a religous zealot as you infer. Just more true to life than most people. I’m not “taxpayer” whoever, if that was some pain in your butt at other posts, well I’m sorry, but I’m not him or her. I try to live life to it’s fullest, to learn something new everyday, to help a stranger every day, whether it’s with directions or holding the door open at the mall, letting someone in ahead of me on the freeway when they turn their blinker on and waving “your welcome” when they wave “thank you”, or even just smiling and saying good morning to someone I don’t know. I even pick up other peoples trash and other dog’s poo when I’m walking my dog and picking up her poo. Geez, hey I have a small plastic baggy so why not? My wife is a driver for meals on wheels. She started volunteering when she got laid off. Would go to an interview, then go volunteer. If we all were more responsible and got out into our communities to help out in some small way it would be such a better world. Sadly to many people are self centered and can’t think beyond themselves, all they wanna do is party, and get drunk and have fun getting wasted. And those that don’t waste their lives like that just don’t do much else. I’m sure I’ll be mocked for what I’ve said just above, but I live proud. And when I saw the Keeper all dolled out like that, well, it was just a shame. The last thing I wanna see is the that kind of mindset applied to Trek. That’s all. I won’t come back ever again. I don’t like the fact that this has turned on me. I knew deep down it would happen though, as so many people just look down on us non drinkers and non smokers. But I had to say my piece. Stay safe folks. Enjoy the movie when it comes out.

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:01:14 +0000

#39, I think you have the right to speak your mind. And so do the other opinions expressed here. The double-edged sword of free speech. But looking at the photo for what it is, and not any further and I think it is meant to be harmless and silly. And I agree with you about drugs/alcohol and public roads do NOT mix. But perhaps this is not the proper venue for a deep examination of the personal liability of using drugs. I’m not saying you should not have your beliefs (you are entitled), but I merely suggest that this may not be the best place to condemn others for laughing at a joke which you personally found offensive. I can’t speak for others here, but drugs are not “normal” for me. Drugs have hurt people in my life. Yet I see the photo not as an affront to my values; it was just trying to generate a laugh. With “infinite diversity”, you sometimes run the risk of unintentional offense to others. I agree with you on many points. But TrekMovieReport is probably not the best forum for this.

By: Commodore Lurker

Commodore Lurker — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:46:35 +0000

Decloaking . . .

#39 Holy Bong Hits Batman, enough already !!!!!!!!!!

We got you the first 37 times.

Isn’t there a monestary you can go euthanize tonight, sorry, eulogize tonight, sorry, evangelize tonight?

I guess you never saw the huge hooka pipe in the background at the bar in “Wolf in Fold”? What do you think they were smoking with the big cheesy grins on their faces?

I guess you never saw Scotty slug down a bottle of green whiskey, or Saurian Brandy, or Romulan Ale either, or Wodka!

I guess you never saw Kirk “womanize” a few dozen women or accept the pleasure of a “Slave girl” in “Bread and Circus”.

No, Trek was a pure pristine vision of sanctimonious piety blessed by all who are Holier-than-thou.

I sincerely hope and Pray that you develop a sense of humor, eventually.

Recloaking.

By: Just Say NO

Just Say NO — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:06:51 +0000

#30 “and still managed”. Sounds like you mean it isn’t as productive as NOT doing it. Would you want your kids doing it? Thank you for your service by the way. Alas, I debated whether even speaking my mind. I had to though. I just don’t like drug use. It’s a waste. But it’s a free country. What I don’t like is the mix of Trek and drugs. Sorry, I don’t thing those two go together very well. It’s the first time I’ve seen Trek and drug use. I was appalled. Is this normal for some of you folks? Mixing those images like that? When I went to my first convention in the mid 90’s I picked up a book at one of the booths and was thumbing through it, and stopped at some passage on a page, where Kirk was blowing Spock. Ooookay.. I just stumbled into the gay fan fiction section. No biggie, I put it down and moved on. But here we are mixing drug use and Trek and I steadfastly refuse to “lighten up”. All of you continue to make excuses, but stay off the roads, and keep it away from the kids. You know it’s wrong, but you are too self centered to admit it. I’ve heard all the arguements, and what it comes down to is you don’t like people telling you what is right and wrong, and no one likes to be looked down on. But I don’t think that makes it right. Thank you folks, and do it in private if you must but please keep it away from kids and innocent people in public. Peace.