We've previously examined the subtext of Tribbles here. During the 25th anniversary of Star Trek, some Tribble toys were released that...well, we're not going to comment any further! Here's some pictures from eBay.
David gerrold recounted how Shatner told him when he was writing this episode to make sure he put the Captain in the center of the story. Mission accomplished.
Shatner's Blues Just take those old toupees off the shelf I put 'em on and wear 'em by myself Today's plugs ain't got the same look Those old-time rugs are tops in my book
"And while in my lifetime I've seen science make extraordinary inroads into solving the most complex questions of life, after all this time I admit that I am thrilled that there are some things that forever will remain a mystery. For example, do I wear a toupee?"
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David gerrold recounted how Shatner told him when he was writing this episode to make sure he put the Captain in the center of the story. Mission accomplished.
ReplyDeleteHum... reminds me something..
ReplyDeleteShatner's Blues
ReplyDeleteJust take those old toupees off the shelf
I put 'em on and wear 'em by myself
Today's plugs ain't got the same look
Those old-time rugs are tops in my book