Conversations with David : Klingons

David: Who says there's never a Klingon around when you need one?

Rob:I hate the quote. When I hear it it reminds me of how inbred the writers of Star Trek are. I hear it and I can see, in my mind's eye, a Star Trek writer typing that line with a smug smile knowing that the fans will cheer. It sickens me.

David: Well I juust watched said episode.

Rob:I see.

David: I'm also not a fan of the quote. It's way too forced. It practically loses all its humor except in a very low-brow way. On the other hand, I don't have quite the antipathy for it that you do.

Rob: It totally feels forced. It's a line that you just know was put there so that the fans could pump their hands up and cheer.And then the next day, they'll endlessly quote it with their friends.

David: Yup. Just like "Assimilate This!"

Rob: "Assimilate this!" isn't as bad. The klingon line is worse because it's a reference to Klingons, and we all know how much fans dig those fuckers.

David: Tee hee hee! Ooh, Shock Video: Refried is on at 1am tonight.

Rob: Is this good, or bad?

David: If you like watching flimsy excuses to show topless women, then good.

Rob: *nods* It is always good.