Biggest one in four counties.
As has been stated on this blog in the past, I'm a Star Trek geek. I was beyond excited in 1987 when Star Trek: The Next Generation made its debut, and I faithfully watched all seven seasons.
I've been having great fun reading Wil Wheaton's new book "Memories of the Future (Volume One)," which recounts his experiences working on the show, and also takes a light-hearted stab at some of the cornier scenes, episodes, and dialog. It's sort of an "MST3K" treatment of Next Generation, but with 30% more love.
And, I've really been enjoying the companion podcast to the book. I listen to it while on the treadmill or elliptical at the gym, and frequently, I have to cover my mouth and fake-cough to keep from laughing out loud in the crowded rec center.
This happened yesterday. I was listening to episode #8 of the podcast, as Wil discusses the episode "Justice." This episode (in case you don't recall) takes the crew of the Enterprise to a very horny planet where everyone runs around mostly naked, giving each other sensual massages, using barely-concealed euphemisms for sexual activities, and just in general having a Very. Good. Time. (This was pretty daring for 1987 TV.)
Anyway, Wesley Crusher accidentally violates one of their laws and is sentenced to death, the Enterprise finds a mysterious alien which acts as "God" to the people on the planet, blah blah blah.
The most hilarious part of the podcast happens as Wil describes Wesley's initial reactions to meeting the gorgeous, mostly-naked Edosians. I was never one of the "I hate Wesley all the time" TNG fans. Clearly, a lot of his dialog and "I saved the ship again" plot points were ridiculous. But more than hating Wesley, I wanted to BE Wesley.
And in 1987, this is about exactly how I would have reacted to meeting a group of mostly-naked, sexually-charged women, too:
I've been having great fun reading Wil Wheaton's new book "Memories of the Future (Volume One)," which recounts his experiences working on the show, and also takes a light-hearted stab at some of the cornier scenes, episodes, and dialog. It's sort of an "MST3K" treatment of Next Generation, but with 30% more love.
And, I've really been enjoying the companion podcast to the book. I listen to it while on the treadmill or elliptical at the gym, and frequently, I have to cover my mouth and fake-cough to keep from laughing out loud in the crowded rec center.
This happened yesterday. I was listening to episode #8 of the podcast, as Wil discusses the episode "Justice." This episode (in case you don't recall) takes the crew of the Enterprise to a very horny planet where everyone runs around mostly naked, giving each other sensual massages, using barely-concealed euphemisms for sexual activities, and just in general having a Very. Good. Time. (This was pretty daring for 1987 TV.)Anyway, Wesley Crusher accidentally violates one of their laws and is sentenced to death, the Enterprise finds a mysterious alien which acts as "God" to the people on the planet, blah blah blah.
The most hilarious part of the podcast happens as Wil describes Wesley's initial reactions to meeting the gorgeous, mostly-naked Edosians. I was never one of the "I hate Wesley all the time" TNG fans. Clearly, a lot of his dialog and "I saved the ship again" plot points were ridiculous. But more than hating Wesley, I wanted to BE Wesley.
And in 1987, this is about exactly how I would have reacted to meeting a group of mostly-naked, sexually-charged women, too:
[Click to play audio clip, MP3, 40 seconds]
Good stuff. If you're a Trek fan, or a Wil Wheaton fan, go buy the book and listen to the podcast!
Not much else going on. Busy Halloween weekend ahead, hopefully the weather cooperates for trick or treating on Saturday night. Right now, there's a possibility of rain. Boo!! Sophie and Raya really want to wear their matching Wonder Woman costumes!!
R & I are going to a grownups Halloween party on Friday night, while Sophie has a sleepover at Bubbe & Zayde's. Can't remember the last time we've been to a kid-free Halloween party!
Raya joined the cult of iPhone last weekend, hooray! Still trying to convince her we need a 27" iMac for home. I've got to run down to the Apple Store today to pick up some work stuff. I'll probably stop by and drool on the iMacs a bit more. :)
Gators looked sloppy but still beat Mississippi State last weekend. Georgia game this weekend, hopefully Tebow can get back on track!!
"Crazy Larry" Langford convicted yesterday in his corruption trial. Shock surprise. Instantly removed from office, so at least Birmingham is done with him!
Not much else going on. Busy Halloween weekend ahead, hopefully the weather cooperates for trick or treating on Saturday night. Right now, there's a possibility of rain. Boo!! Sophie and Raya really want to wear their matching Wonder Woman costumes!!
R & I are going to a grownups Halloween party on Friday night, while Sophie has a sleepover at Bubbe & Zayde's. Can't remember the last time we've been to a kid-free Halloween party!
Raya joined the cult of iPhone last weekend, hooray! Still trying to convince her we need a 27" iMac for home. I've got to run down to the Apple Store today to pick up some work stuff. I'll probably stop by and drool on the iMacs a bit more. :)
Gators looked sloppy but still beat Mississippi State last weekend. Georgia game this weekend, hopefully Tebow can get back on track!!
"Crazy Larry" Langford convicted yesterday in his corruption trial. Shock surprise. Instantly removed from office, so at least Birmingham is done with him!
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