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Title: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 21 January 2014, 13:54:30
You can only pick 1...  From any series..


My fave was a tough choice between Lieutenant-Data and Quark


But in the end, I believe Quark to be the most entertaining character...

Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 21 January 2014, 13:55:04
Geordi

With Data as a close second.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: osi on Tue, 21 January 2014, 13:55:12
Wookie
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: baldgye on Tue, 21 January 2014, 13:56:40
Harry Potter
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 21 January 2014, 13:58:17
Didn't we already have this discussion?

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and of course if I could pick two

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Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Michael on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:00:54
I like that one character... damn I forgot his name. He has that ability to close topics when people don't agree with his viewpoints.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:02:39
Geordi

With Data as a close second.

Geordi is def up there...  he's just such a super good person...
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: ideus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:04:24
Harry Potter


It appears that in Europe, trek = dark.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:07:16
Harry Potter


It appears that in Europe, trek = dark.

I wouldn't mind seeing a harrypotter cross trek  storyline..

Magic vs lasers...
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Wildcard on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:07:31
Worf

(http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg)

Because:

1. He's Klingon
2. Tactical officer, which in my mind is another word for security
3. He has to deal with humans
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: baldgye on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:08:04
Magic vs lasers...

You mean Star Wars?
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: ideus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:09:17
Harry Potter


It appears that in Europe, trek = dark.

I wouldn't mind seeing a harrypotter cross trek  storyline..

Magic vs lasers...


Yeah, then we may have a Harry Kirk as captain. And a Mr. Potter as the scientific Vulcan.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Grim Fandango on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:10:08
U-huehuehue-hara

Seriously though. Picard of course.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:11:16
Geordie. 99 times out of 10
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: ideus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:15:04
Geordie. 99 times out of 10


Europeans also have a different number system?? :))
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:16:04
Didn't we already have this discussion?

(Attachment Link)

and of course if I could pick two

(Attachment Link)

That was the alien babe (interspecies contact) thread..


This is less specific  (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion_custom/th_aji.gif)
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:19:02
Geordie. 99 times out of 10


Europeans also have a different number system?? :))

it's ok..   Startrek Universe  99 out of 10 is possible through multidimensions

so.. however many dimensions there are.. you would just divide the choice beyond 10 into.

so if there were 10 dimensions.. it would be 10/10 for 9 of them.. and 9/10 for the last..
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:20:23
Easy...
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: ideus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:23:12
Magic vs lasers...

You mean Star Wars?


Lets mix the Trek with Iron Man, the plot will have Tony becoming the new Enterprise captain.


Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: demik on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:24:09
Worf

(http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg)

Because:

1. He's Klingon
2. Tactical officer, which in my mind is another word for security
3. He has to deal with humans

This guy knows what's up
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: atlas3686 on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:26:49
Easy...

Exactly right good sir.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: eth0s on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:27:17
I liked that sexy, loner, space-pirate guy.  Ham Solo.  I think he was the original bacon of hope.

(http://staceywallacebenefiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/HanChillinAtChalmuns-ANH.jpg)
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Michael on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:28:25

Greedo shot first.



I liked that sexy, loner, space-pirate guy.  Ham Solo.  I think he was the original bacon of hope.

Show Image
(http://staceywallacebenefiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/HanChillinAtChalmuns-ANH.jpg)

Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Novus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:31:53
Titanium alloys
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KcFkeN0I6po/SxKzhR0mUCI/AAAAAAAAEbE/jcE4_kPJu6Q/s1600/7of9.jpg)

No my vote goes to
(http://i.imgur.com/1LLYK04.jpg)
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:37:27
How is this even a discussion? There is only one logical answer.

As far as captains go, Jean-Luc has a certain continental flair, but I have to give that honor to Kirk, for all the alien booty he claimed in the name of good  interplanetary relations. Seems Kirk had his own private Prime Directive.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: ideus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:41:49
I liked that sexy, loner, space-pirate guy.  Ham Solo.  I think he was the original bacon of hope.

Show Image
(http://staceywallacebenefiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/HanChillinAtChalmuns-ANH.jpg)



Is eth0s a girl? Just asking...
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:43:06
I liked that sexy, loner, space-pirate guy.  Ham Solo.  I think he was the original bacon of hope.

Show Image
(http://staceywallacebenefiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/HanChillinAtChalmuns-ANH.jpg)



Is eth0s a girl? Just asking...

Absolutely, check out this info:

17/f/blonde/blue eyes/your area. 

I'm new in town.

I saw your pic, and I think we should meet up.

I'm into older guys, couples or girls.

I'm a bit busty, I hope you don't mind.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: ideus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:46:53
I liked that sexy, loner, space-pirate guy.  Ham Solo.  I think he was the original bacon of hope.

Show Image
(http://staceywallacebenefiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/HanChillinAtChalmuns-ANH.jpg)



Is eth0s a girl? Just asking...

Absolutely, check out this info:

17/f/blonde/blue eyes/your area. 

I'm new in town.

I saw your pic, and I think we should meet up.

I'm into older guys, couples or girls.

I'm a bit busty, I hope you don't mind.


OMG!  :-*
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:53:24
How is this even a discussion? There is only one logical answer.

As far as captains go, Jean-Luc has a certain continental flair, but I have to give that honor to Kirk, for all the alien booty he claimed in the name of good  interplanetary relations. Seems Kirk had his own private Prime Directive.

If it's alien-booty ranking... Riker May be ahead... Just saying..(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion_custom/th_aji.gif)
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Novus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:56:29
y'all clearly forgot about this episode.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:57:31
Am I the only one who finds TNG a bit boring. Something about that constant sound of the ship in the background is like tranquilizers on my brain.

Fav character? J.T. Kirk of course!
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:58:24
y'all clearly forgot about this episode.

Um... Is voyager startrek? I mean.. i thought it wasn't..
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:58:25
Riker may be Number One, but he's still only Picard's lap dog. ;)
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:58:53
Even my 14-year-old son knows that the original Star Trek is the best.

Spock is the one and only.

Everybody else except for Kirk, Scott, and Troi are lame and worthless.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:59:41
Riker may be Number One, but he's still only Picard's lap dog. ;)

I concur..

but they did specifically specify several times that Riker was offered his own command to which he turned down to stay aboard the enterprise...

so in terms of rank specific to their competence ... they should be equivalent.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Novus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 15:01:27
Even my 14-year-old son knows that the original Star Trek is the best.

Spock is the one and only.

Everybody else except for Kirk, Scott, and Troi are lame and worthless.

You mean Troi after Major Rakal yes?

Riker may be Number One, but he's still only Picard's lap dog. ;)

Well man has integrity! He passed himself over for promotion 3 times.


Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: ibell7945 on Tue, 21 January 2014, 15:06:38
Why has no one mentioned any DS9 characters other than Worf and Quark? Even though DS9 moved slower then a Ferengi slug, I still thought Gul Dukat was a great villain.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: eth0s on Tue, 21 January 2014, 15:07:12
zomg did you guys mean Star Wars or Trek?  I'm too young to remember which is which.

But my favorite character from teh Star Treks is HORTA!  zomg so kewl.

(http://static3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110626162821/memoryalpha/en/images/2/22/Spock_examines_the_Horta.jpg)

They thought Horta hated the miners, but she was just pregnant.  Which Spock discovered with his Vulcan mind melt.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 21 January 2014, 15:12:37
Why has no one mentioned any DS9 characters other than Worf and Quark? Even though DS9 moved slower then a Ferengi slug, I still thought Gul Dukat was a great villain.

Dukat is pretty solid... but the main starfleet cast is just soooo super lame..

Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Novus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 16:14:45
Why has no one mentioned any DS9 characters other than Worf and Quark? Even though DS9 moved slower then a Ferengi slug, I still thought Gul Dukat was a great villain.

I used my vote on Bones already :/
Garak was great.


Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 21 January 2014, 16:19:08
Spock, with Data as a close second.

Because logic.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 21 January 2014, 16:23:27
Spock, with Data as a close second.

Because logic.

speaking of logic, first MW disappeared and I haven't seem CliB lately either....
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 21 January 2014, 16:27:08
CLiB comes and goes - he was very active when I joined, disappeared for a year or so, then came back only recently.

Now gone again?

MW probably chucked a hissy 'cause he couldn't create a poll :))
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: daerid on Tue, 21 January 2014, 16:46:56
Worf

(http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg)

Because:

1. He's Klingon
2. Tactical officer, which in my mind is another word for security
3. He has to deal with humans


PS: How the heck do you embed you tube clips? this one isn't working :(
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: ibell7945 on Tue, 21 January 2014, 16:51:26
Why has no one mentioned any DS9 characters other than Worf and Quark? Even though DS9 moved slower then a Ferengi slug, I still thought Gul Dukat was a great villain.

Dukat is pretty solid... but the main starfleet cast is just soooo super lame..

Sadly, that was so true. Honestly, sometimes Sisko spent so much time ruminating I thought he was cow.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 21 January 2014, 16:58:26
Worf

(http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg)

Because:

1. He's Klingon
2. Tactical officer, which in my mind is another word for security
3. He has to deal with humans


PS: How the heck do you embed you tube clips? this one isn't working :(


gotta remove the s from https


Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Novus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 16:59:18
Worf

(http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg)

Because:

1. He's Klingon
2. Tactical officer, which in my mind is another word for security
3. He has to deal with humans


PS: How the heck do you embed you tube clips? this one isn't working :(

Ya it's buggy sometimes.
This clips is definitely one of my favorites.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 21 January 2014, 17:22:37
Spock, with Data as a close second.

I hate Data. And he was far worse after his emotions got partially activated (although I was pleased when he gave Yar a good pounding).

When they were dreaming up the next generation, they asked "How do we replace Spock?"

They used at least 4 characters: a second-in-command, a science officer, "the logical one", and a mind-reader, and still couldn't pull it off.

I consider the campy quirky side of Spock when he would succumb to his primitive emotions, fall in love, cry, or connect with hippies to be his greatest virtue.

Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 21 January 2014, 17:36:49
Spock, with Data as a close second.

I hate Data. And he was far worse after his emotions got partially activated.

When they were dreaming up the next generation, they asked "How do we replace Spock?"

They used at least 4 characters: a second-in-command, a science officer, "the logical one", and a mind-reader, and still couldn't pull it off.

I consider the campy quirky side of Spock when he would succumb to his primitive emotions, fall in love, cry, or connect with hippies to be his greatest virtue.



Mmmmmmmmmmm.....

Ohh....k............

That's a fine interpretation..

But honestly... It could also be that Spock was overpowered...  So splitting him up into different characters made more sense..

If you look at the TOS bridge...  Spock is soooo impressive in every respect that he could essentially replace everyone other than the captain..
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 21 January 2014, 17:52:56
Spock is so impressive in every respect that he could essentially replace everyone other than the captain..

He could easily replace the captain, also.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 21 January 2014, 18:02:26
Spock is so impressive in every respect that he could essentially replace everyone other than the captain..

He could easily replace the captain, also.


no.. he's only interesting as a sidekick character.. and he could not be put in a higher rank,

 if he was the captain, there'd be no show,  because he'd just run the whole thing with perfect efficiency.. nothing would ever go wrong.. and there'd be no one who could tell him what to do..

Without the relatively-speaking- ' Dumass that is Kirk... Spock is just a dull rock...

(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/044.gif)
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 21 January 2014, 18:18:21
Spock, with Data as a close second.

I hate Data. And he was far worse after his emotions got partially activated.

When they were dreaming up the next generation, they asked "How do we replace Spock?"

They used at least 4 characters: a second-in-command, a science officer, "the logical one", and a mind-reader, and still couldn't pull it off.

I consider the campy quirky side of Spock when he would succumb to his primitive emotions, fall in love, cry, or connect with hippies to be his greatest virtue.



Data has his moments, like when he is playing at Sherlock Holmes and pulls out a huge magnifying glass to inspect the fish tank in Picard's office.  And his cat poem.  And his acting.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Lanx on Tue, 21 January 2014, 18:40:42

Wil wheaton with neil degrasse tyson?

his TNG character was beyond horribad, but ends up being a relatively good guy irl.

as compared to other child actors, like twerking cyrus?
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Elrick on Tue, 21 January 2014, 19:03:22
Data has his moments, like when he is playing at Sherlock Holmes and pulls out a huge magnifying glass to inspect the fish tank in Picard's office.  And his cat poem.  And his acting.

The saddest thing about Star Trek is stealing other people's storylines because "Data" is just another "Pinocchio" due to it's desire to be human.  They don't go far in telling new stories in that show because telling the same old style fables seem quite popular in the US at that time.

The single best character which peaked my boyish interest at that time period was Jadzia Dax, her face with that gorgeous textural tat running either side of her face and neck drove me insane because she once said that the pigmentation keeps going all the way down there and ends at a very discrete spot.  Almost like a sexy highlight in case you needed directions (rriiigggghhhttttt)  :thumb: .

Also liked "Star Trek : Enterprise" episodes in which Captain Archer's dog "Porphos" acted better than the rest of the cast.  One up for the dogs but thumbs down on the lame human actors.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 21 January 2014, 19:26:46
Data has his moments, like when he is playing at Sherlock Holmes and pulls out a huge magnifying glass to inspect the fish tank in Picard's office.  And his cat poem.  And his acting.

The saddest thing about Star Trek is stealing other people's storylines because "Data" is just another "Pinocchio" due to it's desire to be human.  They don't go far in telling new stories in that show because telling the same old style fables seem quite popular in the US at that time.

The single best character which peaked my boyish interest at that time period was Jadzia Dax, her face with that gorgeous textural tat running either side of her face and neck drove me insane because she once said that the pigmentation keeps going all the way down there and ends at a very discrete spot.  Almost like a sexy highlight in case you needed directions (rriiigggghhhttttt)  :thumb: .

Also liked "Star Trek : Enterprise" episodes in which Captain Archer's dog "Porphos" acted better than the rest of the cast.  One up for the dogs but thumbs down on the lame human actors.

Well.. I think we shouldn't be toooo hard on the humans..

Because it's much harder to be a great human actor.. because the audience are themselves human and very good interpreters...

Whereas, if your character is a space alien.. then the audience automatically accept the illogical and awkward mannerisms..

In this way.. the Alien actor just needs to be weird and unyielding... while human actors have to be both themselves and not themselves, a much more difficult task...

(http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/tuzki-bunnys/tuzki-bunny-emoticon-031.gif)
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Binge on Tue, 21 January 2014, 19:38:09
Q- he's like TP4, but for the Treks
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Novus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 19:39:27
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Binge on Tue, 21 January 2014, 19:54:38
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Novus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 20:13:33

WAIT A MINUTE!!!
ARE THEY IMPLYING SISKO IS NOT AS WITTY AS PICARD?
 :mad:
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Wildcard on Tue, 21 January 2014, 22:10:07
Worf

(http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg)

Because:

1. He's Klingon
2. Tactical officer, which in my mind is another word for security
3. He has to deal with humans


PS: How the heck do you embed you tube clips? this one isn't working :(

Ya it's buggy sometimes.
This clips is definitely one of my favorites.

Ah poor Worf. Well I believe he does eventually makes captain of his own ship at some point.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Tue, 21 January 2014, 23:39:33
I liked that sexy, loner, space-pirate guy.  Ham Solo.  I think he was the original bacon of hope.

Show Image
(http://staceywallacebenefiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/HanChillinAtChalmuns-ANH.jpg)


Ham Solo? His name Hans!

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: bueller on Tue, 21 January 2014, 23:47:26
I liked that sexy, loner, space-pirate guy.  Ham Solo.  I think he was the original bacon of hope.

Show Image
(http://staceywallacebenefiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/HanChillinAtChalmuns-ANH.jpg)


Ham Solo? His name Hans!

(Attachment Link)

(http://i.imgur.com/WhoxSYu.jpg)
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: Novus on Tue, 21 January 2014, 23:54:45
Worf

(http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/5kEgz52.jpg)

Because:

1. He's Klingon
2. Tactical officer, which in my mind is another word for security
3. He has to deal with humans


PS: How the heck do you embed you tube clips? this one isn't working :(

Ya it's buggy sometimes.
This clips is definitely one of my favorites.

Ah poor Worf. Well I believe he does eventually makes captain of his own ship at some point.

There was a mention a few years ago that they wanted to start a Capt Worf series.
But hey, he was already an ambassador and he could have been the Klingon emperor!
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Tue, 21 January 2014, 23:59:01
Trois mom. She wanted the jean luc pi-cock bad. And he shoulda gave it to her.

But in all seriousness, Picard.

My favorite episode was when the probe linked with Picards mind and he sort of dreamed he was trapped on another planet but he had a wife and ended up spending his entire life there, had kids and learned to play the flute. He died of old age and the beam from the probe was broken and he woke up on the bridge. Then found his flute on the probe and could play. Just a beautiful story.
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 22 January 2014, 00:04:14
[attachimg=1]
And it was at that moment, Kirk realized he was standing in the midst of a massive orgy
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Wed, 22 January 2014, 00:09:56
Close second for favorite episode of TNG, Fist full of Datas
Title: Re: Favorite Trek Characters of GH
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 22 January 2014, 04:04:00
Q- he's like TP4, but for the Treks

This is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me...

I am Honored....

(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_113_.gif)