Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." - Page 4

Xaios · February 18 2013, 08:24 PM

Star Wars Ep. VII needs a hutt who would be Han's new post-Jaba business partner, with whom he could find himself in an awkward scrape at some point. Said hutt would a) have TOS Kirk's speech mannerisms, b) have William Shatner's hair, and c) be an interstellar babe magnet.

Shatner the Hutt: Toong gata dee longae? (Still think we're finished?)
Han Solo: More than ever.

CorporalClegg · February 19 2013, 12:07 AM

siskokid888 wrote:

Trek fans especially should be on to Shatner's sense of humor by now.

You'd think so.

DalekJim · February 19 2013, 05:57 PM

Shatner is a lot more self-aware and self-deprecating than Takei's smug media persona would have you believe.

M'Sharak · February 19 2013, 08:30 PM

DalekJim wrote:

Shatner is a lot more self-aware and self-deprecating than Takei's smug media persona would have you believe.

What has Takei to do with anything in this thread? If you've got a beef with George or his "media persona," go start your own thread in a forum which is appropriate to that topic.

DalekJim · February 19 2013, 08:54 PM

Uh, alright.

Mykl · February 27 2013, 10:45 PM

If you have seen "Shatner's World" you would immediately be in on the joke. Even my non-trekkie spouse really enjoyed his stage show and unique sense of humour.

Cake · March 6 2013, 06:46 AM

What a bad article. Shatner was obviously joking, but the article did its best to present it in a different way to create some controversy.

Jackson_Roykirk · March 6 2013, 04:14 PM

Cake wrote:

What a bad article. Shatner was obviously joking, but the article did its best to present it in a different way to create some controversy.

I'm not sure what would be worse:'

1. The author knew Shanter was joking, but wrote the article as if he was serious just to create controversy, or

2. The author was totally oblivious to the joke.

DarthTom · March 6 2013, 05:15 PM

Jackson_Roykirk wrote:

I'm not sure what would be worse:'

1. The author knew Shanter was joking, but wrote the article as if he was serious just to create controversy, or

2. The author was totally oblivious to the joke.

The second. Shatner has a reputation within the 'industry,' of being an egotistical asshole. I've also talked to people who have met him at conventions and he's also that way with fans.

So it wouldn't surprise me that someone who knows him - even only professionally as a writer - would want to screw Shatner when they had the chance.

James Doohan was rememberd for saying [paraphrase] 'I like Capt Kirk just fine ... it's Bill Shatner I'm not crazy about.'

shatastrophic · March 6 2013, 05:43 PM

I cannot believe the blasphemy on this thread concerning the god father, without which there would be no board to post on.

Shatner is Jim Kirk, Pine (who does a great job) stars as Jim Kirk.

Just like Nimoy is Spock, and quinto is horrible.

So if the Don says Abrams is a pig well then there you have it, he's a pig. Of course he was joking and it was half quoted but even if he wasn't you better recognize all the glory that is Bill Shatner. I can't believe that people would say such bad things about the greatest thespian of the past 3 generations.

Vieux Normand · March 6 2013, 05:56 PM

Just out of curiosity: does "J.J." stand for "Jar Jar"?

Riker's Libido · March 6 2013, 06:35 PM

shatastrophic wrote:

I cannot believe the blasphemy on this thread concerning the god father, without which there would be no board to post on.

Shatner is Jim Kirk, Pine (who does a great job) stars as Jim Kirk.

Just like Nimoy is Spock, and quinto is horrible.

So if the Don says Abrams is a pig well then there you have it, he's a pig. Of course he was joking and it was half quoted but even if he wasn't you better recognize all the glory that is Bill Shatner. I can't believe that people would say such bad things about the greatest thespian of the past 3 generations.

I must offer a counterpoint.

Shatner *was* Kirk. He retired from the role in Generations.

Now Pine is Kirk, and will continue to be Kirk for many years to come.

Nimoy still is Spock, and Quinto is also Spock. I love Quinto's performance. I don't want to convince you it's awesome if you're not a fan. That's your opinion and I respect it, but I *love* Quinto and Pine's interpretations of two characters I grew up with.

Even my father who watched TOS when it originally aired loves the new movies.

I hope one day you may enjoy Abram's interpretation on our favorite franchise. LLAP!

Riker's Libido · March 6 2013, 06:37 PM

CorporalClegg wrote:

siskokid888 wrote:

Trek fans especially should be on to Shatner's sense of humor by now.

You'd think so.

Absolutely. Shatner is such a ham. I love him. Hopefully my wife and I will get to meet him at Boston Trek Convention this June! Not sure if we can make it yet.

M'Sharak · March 6 2013, 07:34 PM

Vieux Normand wrote:

Just out of curiosity: does "J.J." stand for "Jar Jar"?

You win the prize. No one's ever thought of that before.

The Keeper · March 6 2013, 08:37 PM

Does Shatner ever say anything that isn't controversial?

I think he was, as he always seems to be doing, just poking fun. I've seen him make live appearances, he's always talking shit about someone/something. Watching him and Nimoy together you could be forgiven for wondering if they really are friends.

I wonder if Levar Burton didn't misread this statement and feel embolden to lash out at JJ himself.

February 18 2013, 08:24 PM	#46
Xaios Lieutenant Commander	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." Star Wars Ep. VII needs a hutt who would be Han's new post-Jaba business partner, with whom he could find himself in an awkward scrape at some point. Said hutt would a) have TOS Kirk's speech mannerisms, b) have William Shatner's hair, and c) be an interstellar babe magnet. Shatner the Hutt: Toong gata dee longae? (Still think we're finished?) Han Solo: More than ever.

February 19 2013, 05:57 PM	#48
DalekJim Fleet Captain Location: Great Britain	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." Shatner is a lot more self-aware and self-deprecating than Takei's smug media persona would have you believe. __________________ The Paradox Machine - My blog "Four things cannot be hidden - love, smoke, a pillar of fire and a man striding across the open bled." - Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert

February 19 2013, 08:54 PM	#50
DalekJim Fleet Captain Location: Great Britain	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." Uh, alright. __________________ The Paradox Machine - My blog "Four things cannot be hidden - love, smoke, a pillar of fire and a man striding across the open bled." - Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert

February 27 2013, 10:45 PM	#51
Mykl Ensign Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." If you have seen "Shatner's World" you would immediately be in on the joke. Even my non-trekkie spouse really enjoyed his stage show and unique sense of humour. __________________ "There was, but not anymore!"

March 6 2013, 06:46 AM	#52
Cake Lieutenant	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." What a bad article. Shatner was obviously joking, but the article did its best to present it in a different way to create some controversy. __________________

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March 6 2013, 05:43 PM	#55
shatastrophic Commander Location: Mile High City	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." I cannot believe the blasphemy on this thread concerning the god father, without which there would be no board to post on. Shatner is Jim Kirk, Pine (who does a great job) stars as Jim Kirk. Just like Nimoy is Spock, and quinto is horrible. So if the Don says Abrams is a pig well then there you have it, he's a pig. Of course he was joking and it was half quoted but even if he wasn't you better recognize all the glory that is Bill Shatner. I can't believe that people would say such bad things about the greatest thespian of the past 3 generations. __________________ LCARS

March 6 2013, 05:56 PM	#56
Vieux Normand Ensign	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." Just out of curiosity: does "J.J." stand for "Jar Jar"?

March 6 2013, 08:37 PM	#60
The Keeper Commodore Location: Where reality ends and illusion begins	Re: Shatner calls Abrams "A Pig." Does Shatner ever say anything that isn't controversial? I think he was, as he always seems to be doing, just poking fun. I've seen him make live appearances, he's always talking shit about someone/something. Watching him and Nimoy together you could be forgiven for wondering if they really are friends. I wonder if Levar Burton didn't misread this statement and feel embolden to lash out at JJ himself.