A longpig sandwich

JoeZhang · December 31 2012, 07:38 PM

If I was aboard a federation starship and wanted a human flesh sandwich - would the computer replicate it for me? It is an approximation rather than the real thing so what would be the problem?

Melakon · December 31 2012, 07:48 PM

You might have to program the replicator with the recipe. And whether you want it as a hoagy, open-faced (mutiple possibilities), barbecued, or as a French dip. And then whether with whole wheat, Italian, sourdough, or kaiser roll.

ITL · December 31 2012, 07:51 PM

JoeZhang wrote:

If I was aboard a federation starship and wanted a human flesh sandwich - would the computer replicate it for me? It is an approximation rather than the real thing so what would be the problem?

I suppose if you deactivated the Don't Be A Mucky Bugger subroutines....

Then it's Tits On Toast for breakfast and Hairy Arse Soup for lunch!

BillJ · December 31 2012, 07:52 PM

JoeZhang wrote:

If I was aboard a federation starship and wanted a human flesh sandwich - would the computer replicate it for me? It is an approximation rather than the real thing so what would be the problem?

Guess people might be a bit concerned if the power went out for an extended period of time...

bbailey861 · January 1 2013, 01:38 AM

Melakon wrote:

You might have to program the replicator with the recipe. And whether you want it as a hoagy, open-faced (mutiple possibilities), barbecued, or as a French dip. And then whether with whole wheat, Italian, sourdough, or kaiser roll.

And then you have your choices of cheese. It just keeps on getting more difficult.

R. Star · January 1 2013, 01:50 AM

So a 24th century Hannibal Lecter could order a human liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti?

The Wormhole · January 1 2013, 01:58 AM

It's a good point, replicators can make meat, and it's not cannibilism if the officer asking for it isn't human.

Wereghost · January 1 2013, 02:04 AM

I think people will be effectively able to try this out before too long, given that 3D-printed meat is currently being researched.

Apparently we taste like pork, hence the name "longpig". [/Captain Obvious]

Deckerd · January 1 2013, 02:11 AM

Melakon wrote:

You might have to program the replicator with the recipe. And whether you want it as a hoagy, open-faced (mutiple possibilities), barbecued, or as a French dip. And then whether with whole wheat, Italian, sourdough, or kaiser roll.

I congratulate you on out-Guying Guy.

Melakon · January 1 2013, 02:13 AM

Star Grinch wrote:

So a 24th century Hannibal Lecter could order a human liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti?

A nice chianti lite, aka synthehol.

Melakon · January 1 2013, 02:17 AM

Deckerd wrote:

I congratulate you on out-Guying Guy.

Naw, I just remember the days when you could order a sandwich and not have to play Twenty Questions.

teacake · January 1 2013, 02:17 AM

I like how in the future you can be a vegetarian and still tuck into a juicy steak.

TOFU WILL BE EXTINCT!!!

The Wormhole · January 1 2013, 02:34 AM

Unless there are people who like the taste of tofu.

teacake · January 1 2013, 02:38 AM

It will still exist in asian dishes. I just got excited there for a moment.

And you know this should/could kill the whole meat industry. Why make animals suffer and die when you can eat re-sequenced protein versions?

T'Girl · January 1 2013, 03:23 AM

teacake wrote:

Why make animals suffer and die when you can eat re-sequenced protein versions?

If it comes out of a hole in the wall, then your passover meal didn't come from a unblemished, one year old male lamb.

December 31 2012, 07:38 PM	#1
JoeZhang Rear Admiral	A longpig sandwich If I was aboard a federation starship and wanted a human flesh sandwich - would the computer replicate it for me? It is an approximation rather than the real thing so what would be the problem?

December 31 2012, 07:48 PM	#2
Melakon Commodore Location: Unmarked grave, Ekos	Re: A longpig sandwich You might have to program the replicator with the recipe. And whether you want it as a hoagy, open-faced (mutiple possibilities), barbecued, or as a French dip. And then whether with whole wheat, Italian, sourdough, or kaiser roll. __________________ "Every time you think, you weaken the nation." --Moe Howard

January 1 2013, 01:50 AM	#6
R. Star Commodore Location: Terra 3	Re: A longpig sandwich So a 24th century Hannibal Lecter could order a human liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti? __________________ "I was never a Star Trek fan." J.J. Abrams

January 1 2013, 01:58 AM	#7
The Wormhole Admiral	Re: A longpig sandwich It's a good point, replicators can make meat, and it's not cannibilism if the officer asking for it isn't human. __________________ "Internet message boards aren't as funny today as they were ten years ago. I've stopped reading new posts." -The Simpsons 20th anniversary special.

January 1 2013, 02:04 AM	#8
Wereghost Commodore Location: Ireland.	Re: A longpig sandwich I think people will be effectively able to try this out before too long, given that 3D-printed meat is currently being researched. Apparently we taste like pork, hence the name "longpig". [/Captain Obvious] __________________ "As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular." Oscar Wilde

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January 1 2013, 02:17 AM	#12
teacake Admiral Location: Militant Janeway True Path Devotees Compound. With Sehlats.	Re: A longpig sandwich I like how in the future you can be a vegetarian and still tuck into a juicy steak. TOFU WILL BE EXTINCT!!! __________________ 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

January 1 2013, 02:34 AM	#13
The Wormhole Admiral	Re: A longpig sandwich Unless there are people who like the taste of tofu. __________________ "Internet message boards aren't as funny today as they were ten years ago. I've stopped reading new posts." -The Simpsons 20th anniversary special.

January 1 2013, 02:38 AM	#14
teacake Admiral Location: Militant Janeway True Path Devotees Compound. With Sehlats.	Re: A longpig sandwich It will still exist in asian dishes. I just got excited there for a moment. And you know this should/could kill the whole meat industry. Why make animals suffer and die when you can eat re-sequenced protein versions? __________________ 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