'Cause what I'm doin', I'm doin' for you
That's my prerogative.
So I stumbled upon a new television channel today. With nearly 800+ satellite channels, there are several I have never, and will never, watch. But this one gave me pause: G4, channel 354. Understand, my husband is a self-proclaimed "ginormous" Star Trek fan. Me? Not so much. But I wanted to earn cool points in his book, even if I got negative points in my own. So I told him about my new-found Star Trek gold mine.
This is what caught my eye:
Star Trek 2.0. I laughed so hard, I cried a little. Now before you ask, no, the show is nothing like the ad. Very disappointing. The funniest part is that they have a fully-functioning "Spock Market," and yes, my husband bought stock in Spock, Captain Kirk and several other characters. I could explain what the show is really about, but after the explanation I got this weekend, I've decided not to bore you all to tears. Enjoy the ads for what they are because that's the best there is.
I've been subjected to more Star Trek this weekend than any non-fan should ever have to go through. But I will share one more thing ... this was the second ad I saw, after my husband commandeered the television for the rest of the weekend:
We have a request into G4 to do a show entirely like the ads, but I'm not holding my breath. See what you're missing without satellite TV?
So I stumbled upon a new television channel today. With nearly 800+ satellite channels, there are several I have never, and will never, watch. But this one gave me pause: G4, channel 354. Understand, my husband is a self-proclaimed "ginormous" Star Trek fan. Me? Not so much. But I wanted to earn cool points in his book, even if I got negative points in my own. So I told him about my new-found Star Trek gold mine.
This is what caught my eye:
Star Trek 2.0. I laughed so hard, I cried a little. Now before you ask, no, the show is nothing like the ad. Very disappointing. The funniest part is that they have a fully-functioning "Spock Market," and yes, my husband bought stock in Spock, Captain Kirk and several other characters. I could explain what the show is really about, but after the explanation I got this weekend, I've decided not to bore you all to tears. Enjoy the ads for what they are because that's the best there is.
I've been subjected to more Star Trek this weekend than any non-fan should ever have to go through. But I will share one more thing ... this was the second ad I saw, after my husband commandeered the television for the rest of the weekend:
We have a request into G4 to do a show entirely like the ads, but I'm not holding my breath. See what you're missing without satellite TV?
posted by beaner dog at
9:21 PM
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There are two funny things about this post.
1. Those ads rock!
2. I too just discovered G4 yesterday! There was nothing on the usual 7 channels I actually watch, so I ventured into the non-favorites. I saw Star Trek TNG listed, and I figured with my luck I probably wouldn't get the channel. But, turns out, I do. It's unfortunate that the rest of the programming is all about video games. I may be a nerd but not that much of a nerd.
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Anonymous, at 10:15 AM, May 01, 2006
Why the hell not just make a show using the puppets like that? I know it's tough to sustain for 30 minutes, but still, that's probably the best Star Trek I've ever seen. (Can you tell I'm not a fan?)
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Maki, at 9:23 PM, May 01, 2006
Puppets of people are always funnier than the actual people.
I can't believe Mr. Transformer (or whatever the hell was in those display cases) turns his nose up at Star Trek. I guess you have to draw the line somewhere.
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Anonymous, at 12:04 AM, May 02, 2006
Just because people like one dorky thing does not mean they like all dorky things. Star Trek has always bored me... It felt too much like learning.
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Maki, at 12:23 AM, May 02, 2006
Hey, Jen, I hear you and the Mister will be joining us tonight at Social Spirits!
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Anonymous, at 7:33 AM, May 02, 2006
I ran it past him, and he's considering it. I'll call you when I get off of work.
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beaner dog, at 8:59 AM, May 02, 2006
Josh - learning sucks....
Jen - You can all come "pre-game" at my baseball game this evening at 5pm before heading to Casa Marina - which happens to be where our end-of-the-school-year blow-out is going to be....
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ClrkGriswald, at 9:09 AM, May 02, 2006
You guys were missed last night!
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Anonymous, at 10:08 AM, May 03, 2006
Jen totally missed out on free wine from the old guys. I thought it was funny that I could physically detect their relief as I was leaving...
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Maki, at 10:40 AM, May 03, 2006
I detected my own relief when I left too! Hehe. I then went and talked with Lloyd and Julio about penises (because what else would two *straight* dudes want to talk about?) and who knows what else.
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Anonymous, at 4:25 PM, May 03, 2006
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