Okay, so generally, it is understood that I overwork myself. And one way to know how overworked I am, is by how many ridiculous searches I make in passing because my mind is wondering due to exhaustion.
SO...I typed 'foxy beard' into my google search bar AND the first image I see is Evil Spock. Of course . . . beard+trek=joyful moj . . . SO, this hyperlink takes me to a magical blog called "Beard Blog: For the love of beards". I was certainly delighted that this person was not only collecting fine images of Trek-beards, but also photos of strangers he meets and chooses to photograph and interview, simply because they're bearded and seem friendly.
Unfortunately, the next thing that I notice is that he was discontinuing said blog. And alas it seem he has.
So...I suppose this post is really more of a "R.I.P. beard blog" update! Because who wouldn't want to celebrate all of the finest beards! In honor of the "Late" beard blog. I am going to share some of the greatest Trek-beards to date!
Kling-Beard!
Visor-Beard
Droid-Beard
Sexy-Beard!
AND THE NEW TREK BEARDING EXTRAVAGANZA! JJ'S KIRK & SPOCK!
So apparently not even Trekkies have exalted themselves above silly drinking games. Now despite my lack of ever having drunken alcohol for any reason, nor do I plan to. I can still appreciate the humor built into this game. I suggest for those of you Baha'is, Muslims, former alcholics, and friends that just think beer smells like rubber bands + urine (like I do - sorry drinkers, it's true)...maybe choose to play this game with an energy drink or play it in a group for points, whomever calls it first and racks up the most points gets something special from the group (say a group hug...or thier dinners covered by the group, whatever).
SPECIAL THANKS to Mackenzie (mysterious commenter) for sharing the game with me! Keep reading the blog Mackenzie! I'm so glad you actually commented directly on the blog...most people email me (PUNKS!). Keep it public friends! It's all love here!
STAR TREK DRINKING GAME! click here to see this article in it's original context
Hey Folks, It has long been said that college students will take any and every opportunity to drink, regardless of the circumstances. It's true... we will. And we also manage to make it fun... So the next time you're watching Star Trek, pull this out and drink per each successfully met condition. Guaranteed to get you LOADED. Have a good week. Greg Williams 38williams(at)cua.edu STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION DRINKING GAME RULES (To be played while watching the show.) Have one sip of beer per successfully met condition Anybody: 'Open hailing frequencies' 'Medical emergency' 'Belay that order' 'Energise' 'Hell','Damn' and other swearing. See Rikers special swearing rules. Picard: 'Make it so' 'Engage' 'Come' - two if said in personal quarters 'Captain's log' - two if supplemental 'Proceed' 'Number One' Worf: 'Impressive' 'Admirable' 'Grrrrr' ( A simple sneer qualifies) Data: 'Fascinating' 'Accessing' DRINK WHENEVER: -Riker swears - two drinks; three if it's 'hell'; whole beer if he asks 'what the hell is going on' -Riker walks forward as if he's trying to knock an imaginary door down with his forehead. -A female character has flawless makeup after she's been through the ringer. -Picard straightens his uniform -Data's innards are revealed -Data uses his strength -Data is cut off mid sentence - two drinks if it's a list of synonyms. -Data gripes about his inability to perceive human emotion -Geordie's visor is taken or knocked off -Georgie gets bitched out for faulty engine, warp drive, etc. -Beverly can't figure out some bizarre medical problem -Deanna senses something really shocking -Deanna gives us Betazoid insight into something really obvious -O'Brien has a line (this gets brutal after the third season - weak drinkers may pass) -A crew member drinks - two if it's Picard; three if it's Picard drinking tea; four if the tea is identified as Earl Grey. -A bridge officer is shown in casual clothes (one drink per scene, per officer) = two drinks if it's Beverly in a sweater; two drinks if it's Picard in his chest revealing bedwear. -A bridge officer appears in dress uniform (one drink per scene, per officer) -Every time somebody is addressed by his or her first name - two if there's some kind of sexual tension going on. -Every time they use transporter room three. -A shuttle craft seems like an unsafe place to be. -Somebody reads a book. -Somebody preaches the Prime Directive - two if it's NOT Picard -Somebody preaches about Humanity's Unique Potential -Picard has an accident or is attacked - two drink; three if it draws blood -Picard is possessed - four drinks -An 'old earth saying' is brought up - two if Data has to have it explained to him. -Patrick Stewart tries to speak French -Wesley talks back to his Mom. -Somebody implies that Ten Forward is a Happening Place -They fade for an advertisement playing the 'ominous horns' -Klingon is spoken - two drinks per scene in which Klingons are alone and have no obvious reason to speak English but do anyway. -Each scene in which a nifty new Romulan ship is shown -There's a token alien in the background with no lines - two if it's a Vulcan. -Yellow Alert - one drink -Red Alert - two drinks -Intruder Alert - three drinks -Another Captain or Star Fleet Command officer is on screen. -There's a countdown -Every time a bridge command is handed over -The Enterprise crew avoids a confrontation instead of blasting away. -Each scene in which the Enterprise actually fights (shots must be fired) - two drinks. -Whole beer whenever the saucer section separates. -They contact somebody on the communicator/intercom without going to a panel or touching anything. -A communicator isn't working or is blocked - two if it's out of range. -New Trek contradicts a fact from Old Trek (Unfortunately, players may be too drunk to adjudicate this rule) Enjoy! G.D.W. (38williams(at)cua.edu)
For those of you who are sending me worried facebook inquiries; wondering if I'm growing old, whilst living in my mother's basement, watching STNG all day and blogging! No worries. Such is not the case. IN FACT, my mom lives in MY basement & I'm getting plenty of sunlight right now!!! Just kidding...Or am I?
Regardless, this is the 3rd time I've watched Next Gen in order from 1st episode to last. I decided to revitalize this blog again because it forces me to take 20min breaks from work every 4 or 5 hours! If you knew me well...you would applaud that choice! NOW..back to the 16th episode of the 1st season of STNG! Go-ahead, you know you want to watch this cheasy trailer before I continue rambling!
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You know, I'm not gonna lie...there are definately a handful of first and second season episodes of STNG that I'm just not wild about. This is one of them. I get the fact that in 1987 that awesome make up job on the old guy was something to be noted...but it's 2010, 23 years have passed, and I'm just not feelin it!
However conceptually I am very interested in this episode, because of what's happening in our world's never ending political climate! How many times do countries with power have to send countries at war weapons!? For some reason this always seems like a "good idea" and yet...NEVER is! I wonder how many conflicts would have fizzled out by now if it weren't for UK, Russia, USA, & a handful of Asian countries offering weapons at the drop of a hat!
Now, I inherently don't believe in violence...except to avenge sex crimes
(then the punt-junk punishment should be implemented...often!)
And additionally, I think my faith & almost every other world religion (fact) also doesn't really endorse violence...so when are all of us human's gonna catch up and stop encouraging it!? Sigh...I understand that this is abroad overarching question that cannot be answered...but really...when?
ON A MUCH LIGHTER NOTE! I seem to be having difficulty NOT frolicking about the NASA website today! And I found this image...which made me smile and then made me sad! So I am posting this image in memory of the 9 planet solar system, as it was when I was a youth!
RIP Pluto! Also...I'm kind of tickled that the universe is labeled!
Alright friends, I know a few of you have been emailing me all summer about resuming my blog! So JUST FOR YOU, I am going to do it! but you'll have to give me a little catch up time. You know...to dust off the old DVDs...put away the Klingon bat'leth and grab my phaser & communicator instead!
Don't worry friends...I'll be back...and ready for action soon enough!
Commander's logs supplemental - Earth Date May 19...Year 2009.
As always I like to include the super campy trailers from STNG for you so that you can refresh your memory about the episode I'm blogging about!
I like this episode well enough. It's the first time we meet Deanna's crazy and outrageous mother Lwaxana Troi, and this episode challenges the practice arranged marriage.
I do like that there's a split between the crew's view of this marriage union. Some of the crew think it's barbaric and strange - others accept it because they want to be understanding and tolerant of other cultures and races. Strange dichotomy, because to me both seem correct or acceptable. On the one hand, who are we to say what's acceptable for another culture - on the other hand it does seem like a practice that doesn't allow people to come together naturally. All that being said...living in America (home of 'free love' and 'love-based-unions') we have the highest divorce rate in the world! - Food for thought?
Furthermore I think it's interesting that it's a Human/Betazoid arranged marriage. Because that makes me wonder if in the Star Trek universe there are still groups of Humans that do practice this. Maybe the human's agreed because they were joyful about the union with the Betazoid family! Who knows.
For those not reading off of blogger - check out the original blog entry at http://mospacecamp.blogspot.com and please comment on the blogs my friends. I get random emails from people..but I'd much rather you comment on blogger!
There are trekkies and then there's me! There are humanitarians and then there's me! There are beard lovers AND THEN THERE'S ME! I always take things TOO FAR! Hopefully for the best my friends! Hopefully for the best!
SO...I typed 'foxy beard' into my google search bar AND the first image I see is Evil Spock. Of course . . . beard+trek=joyful moj . . . SO, this hyperlink takes me to a magical blog called "Beard Blog: For the love of beards". I was certainly delighted that this person was not only collecting fine images of Trek-beards, but also photos of strangers he meets and chooses to photograph and interview, simply because they're bearded and seem friendly.
Visor-Beard
Droid-Beard
Visor-Beard
Droid-Beard
