"The Devil in the Dark'' Line-by-Line

Discussion in 'Star Trek - The Original & Animated Series' started by leandar, Apr 27, 2013.

  1. Athena28

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    KIRK: I'm delighted to hear that, Chief. Once Mother Horta tells her kids what to look for, you people are going to be embarrassingly rich.
     
  2. HarryM

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    VANDERBERG [OC]: You know, the Horta aren't so bad once you're used to their appearance.

    [Vanderberg's office]

    VANDERBERG: Well. that's about it, Kirk. Thanks for everything.
     
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    KIRK: Our pleasure, Chief. Kirk out.
     
  4. HarryM

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    SPOCK: Curious. What Chief Vanderberg said about the Horta is exactly what the Mother Horta said to me. She found humanoid appearance revolting, but she thought she could get used to it.
     
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    MCCOY: Oh, she did, did she? Now tell me, did she happen to make any comment about those ears?
     
  6. leandar

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    Spock: Not specifically, but I did get the distinct impression she found them the most attractive human characteristic of all. I didn't have the heart to tell her that only I have...
     
  7. Athena28

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    KIRK: She really liked those ears?
     
  8. Praetor Baldric

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    SPOCK: Captain, the Horta is a remarkably intelligent and sensitive creature, with impeccable taste.
     
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    Kirk: Because she approved of you?
     
  10. Praetor Baldric

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    SPOCK: Really, Captain, my modesty
     
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    Kirk: Does not bear close examination Mr. Spock. I suspect your becoming more and more human all the time.
     
  12. Praetor Baldric

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    SPOCK: Captain, I see no reason to stand here and be insulted.
     
  13. Zameaze

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    KIRK: Ahead, warp factor two.
     
  14. leandar

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    :beer: Well done, all! Whoo hoo!
     
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  16. HarryM

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    :beer: Great episode. I remember many games of "Horta" when a youngin' played with a large blanket.
     
  17. Enterprise1981

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    ^ Seriously? :lol:

    Anyway, nice job, everyone.
     
  18. HarryM

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    Oh yeah. We would typically do that after watching a show (in the 70s re-run era), reenact the episode. I think being the youngest of 5 kids I was usually relegated to the role of Schmitter.
     
  19. Zameaze

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    Let's get to the Horta the matter, Guys--what's next?
     
  20. mach7

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    Thanks All for indulging me in one of may favorite episodes.