Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." - Page 3

Lance · February 15 2013, 01:34 AM

It's quite clear from the quote (as well as other quotes where Shatner praises both JJ and the new movies) that The Shat was just having a bit of fun. Anyone who can't see that for themselves obviously hasn't got a radar for tongue-in-cheek humor.

Opus · February 15 2013, 01:38 AM

Trek Fans, way to play into the stereotype: "Humor. It is a difficult concept. It is not logical."

Missed Shatner Humor in 1986 - "Get a life!"

Missed Shatner Humor in 2013 - "JJ's a pig!"

teacake · February 15 2013, 01:44 AM

Shatner, trolling the fans since 1986.

Jackson_Roykirk · February 15 2013, 02:05 AM

Lord Garth, FOI wrote:

My Name Is Legion wrote:

I don't understand why some trek fans are incapable of getting even the simplest humor.

The Shat goes on to say:

I think it’s time for J.J. and I to have another sushi and let me put him straight about two of the largest franchises, and not employing me in either one of them. I think he’s just foolhardy.

I mean Jesus Christ, people!

Because its fashionable amongst the more douchey hard core dork Trekker set to Shatnerbash for some odd reason. (I think they seem to be from the same odd culture that think Takei is somehow on the same pecking order Trek level as Shatner)...

I love Shatner, and consider him to be a hugely entertaining figure AND I admire the work he has done in Star Trek...
...But I also think he is a goof-ball publicity-whore who likes to say things to get a rise out of people and get mentioned in entertainment articles and message boards -- BUT I still find him likable.

I don't feel those two things are mutually exclusive, and you may call it "Shatnerbashing", but I don't feel I am bashing him, but rather just being realistic about him. He isn't a perfect god and he isn't a despicable jerk. Just like most people, he is somewhere in between.

Franklin · February 15 2013, 02:49 AM

Jackson_Roykirk wrote:

Lord Garth, FOI wrote:

My Name Is Legion wrote:

I don't understand why some trek fans are incapable of getting even the simplest humor.

The Shat goes on to say:

I mean Jesus Christ, people!

Because its fashionable amongst the more douchey hard core dork Trekker set to Shatnerbash for some odd reason. (I think they seem to be from the same odd culture that think Takei is somehow on the same pecking order Trek level as Shatner)...

I love Shatner, and consider him to be a hugely entertaining figure AND I admire the work he has done in Star Trek...
...But I also think he is a goof-ball publicity-whore who likes to say things to get a rise out of people and get mentioned in entertainment articles and message boards -- BUT I still find him likable.

I don't feel those two things are mutually exclusive, and you may call it "Shatnerbashing", but I don't feel I am bashing him, but rather just being realistic about him. He isn't a perfect god and he isn't a despicable jerk. Just like most people, he is somewhere in between.

You've summed up my thoughts on him, too. He's crazy like a fox and "frutier than a nutcake," but I admire the hell out of someone who can stay relevant in pop culture for over 50 years (don't forget the pre-Trek years, like "Trial at Nuremberg" and his "Twilight Zone" episodes).

Admiral Buzzkill · February 15 2013, 04:58 AM

You know that eventually Abrams is going to use Shatner in some kind of movie or TV series - maybe even in a small role - and the publicity will be enormous and lots of fun.

Mr_Homn · February 15 2013, 05:48 AM

My Name Is Legion wrote:

You know that eventually Abrams is going to use Shatner in some kind of movie or TV series - maybe even in a small role - and the publicity will be enormous and lots of fun.

Hopefully sooner than later! Shatner seems to be quite healthy and very active, but he is 81.

TorontoTrekker · February 15 2013, 08:04 AM

Lucky wrote:

I think Shatner was being sarcastic and joking in this.

Though the thought of having Shatner in the new Star Wars movie does intrigue me....

Nah, Shatner was already in one of the best Star Wars movies to come out in the past 15 years... he was the Scruffy Nerfherder in Fanboys.

teacake · February 15 2013, 08:36 AM

Mr_Homn wrote:

My Name Is Legion wrote:

You know that eventually Abrams is going to use Shatner in some kind of movie or TV series - maybe even in a small role - and the publicity will be enormous and lots of fun.

Hopefully sooner than later! Shatner seems to be quite healthy and very active, but he is 81.

I'm putting my faith in the Shatnerverse being prophetic.

King Daniel · February 15 2013, 10:32 AM

My Name Is Legion wrote:

You know that eventually Abrams is going to use Shatner in some kind of movie or TV series - maybe even in a small role - and the publicity will be enormous and lots of fun.

A famous, retired space captain - in Star Wars VII. Han Solo's childhood hero. Made the Kessel run in 9 parsecs.

teacake · February 15 2013, 10:47 AM

Maybe he could do commercials for Watto.

SalvorHardin · February 15 2013, 04:16 PM

King Daniel wrote:

My Name Is Legion wrote:

You know that eventually Abrams is going to use Shatner in some kind of movie or TV series - maybe even in a small role - and the publicity will be enormous and lots of fun.

A famous, retired space captain - in Star Wars VII. Han Solo's childhood hero. Made the Kessel run in 9 parsecs.

What if Abrams hired him to play old Han Solo himself? Screw Ford.
What an epic day for the internet that would be.

M'Sharak · February 15 2013, 07:19 PM

SalvorHardin wrote:

King Daniel wrote:

My Name Is Legion wrote:

You know that eventually Abrams is going to use Shatner in some kind of movie or TV series - maybe even in a small role - and the publicity will be enormous and lots of fun.

A famous, retired space captain - in Star Wars VII. Han Solo's childhood hero. Made the Kessel run in 9 parsecs.

What if Abrams hired him to play old Han Solo himself? Screw Ford.
What an epic day for the internet that would be.

Set Harth · February 16 2013, 05:28 PM

King Daniel wrote:

My Name Is Legion wrote:

You know that eventually Abrams is going to use Shatner in some kind of movie or TV series - maybe even in a small role - and the publicity will be enormous and lots of fun.

A famous, retired space captain - in Star Wars VII. Han Solo's childhood hero. Made the Kessel run in 9 parsecs.

By Star Wars VII, won't Han Solo be a famous, retired space captain?

siskokid888 · February 18 2013, 07:43 PM

It was a joke, folks, the man was joking. Com'on, Trek fans especially should be on to Shatner's sense of humor by now.

February 15 2013, 01:34 AM	#31
Lance Captain Location: The Enterprise's Restroom	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." It's quite clear from the quote (as well as other quotes where Shatner praises both JJ and the new movies) that The Shat was just having a bit of fun. Anyone who can't see that for themselves obviously hasn't got a radar for tongue-in-cheek humor.

February 15 2013, 01:38 AM	#32
Opus Fleet Captain Location: Bloom County	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." Trek Fans, way to play into the stereotype: "Humor. It is a difficult concept. It is not logical." Missed Shatner Humor in 1986 - "Get a life!" Missed Shatner Humor in 2013 - "JJ's a pig!" __________________ ----------------------- Opus - Well, I mean... It's a space walrus with photon flippers or something. Portnoy - Let's beam Mr. Spock into a wall.

February 15 2013, 01:44 AM	#33
teacake Admiral Location: Militant Janeway True Path Devotees Compound. With Sehlats.	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." Shatner, trolling the fans since 1986. __________________ Rider: I can't believe you'd kill me for a field of empty holes. J'onn: It's all I have. ■ ■ ■ Janeway does Melbourne

February 15 2013, 04:58 AM	#36
Admiral Buzzkill The Man Location: Defying Gravity	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." You know that eventually Abrams is going to use Shatner in some kind of movie or TV series - maybe even in a small role - and the publicity will be enormous and lots of fun. __________________ I had steak and a loaded baked potato for dinner on Sunday. As a steak I enjoyed it a lot, but as macaroni and cheese I thought it was disappointing.

February 15 2013, 10:47 AM	#41
teacake Admiral Location: Militant Janeway True Path Devotees Compound. With Sehlats.	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." Maybe he could do commercials for Watto. __________________ Rider: I can't believe you'd kill me for a field of empty holes. J'onn: It's all I have. ■ ■ ■ Janeway does Melbourne

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February 18 2013, 07:43 PM	#45
siskokid888 Fleet Captain Location: Either Quark's, or a bar on St. Mark's Place	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." It was a joke, folks, the man was joking. Com'on, Trek fans especially should be on to Shatner's sense of humor by now. __________________ "Enterprise, starship, the places you've been to, the things that you've shown us, the stories you tell, Enterprise, starship we sing to your spirit and the beings that have served you so long and so well"