Shatner Taunts Takei - Page 2

RandyS · February 5 2009, 09:01 PM

Magisterfrodo wrote:

I disagree. I think Shatner is every big as rude and egotistical as he comes across in his post. His age may certainly be heightening it, but he needs to get off the air and out of the spotlight. It's just embarassing, and his attitude is becoming the exact opposite of the thing Trek stood for.

Actually, he's ALWAYS had that attitude.

Nothing new here.

ancient · February 6 2009, 12:47 AM

Shat and Takei both have huge egos. The difference between them was, Shat was the star and barely even noticed Takei, whereas Takei wished he were the star and constantly whined his ass off for 40 years about how Shatner (the star) was hogging glory and screen-time from him (the glorified extra who half the time wasn't even in an episode at all).

Well, excuse him, George. Even if the opening credits say "Starring William Shatner", and your name is nowhere to be seen, I guess he should just be bending over to please you anyway. Stop being such a drama queen, sometimes a show's star is self centered. Believe it or not. It's not a personal insult, it happens.

Anyway, personally I think Shat is justified in rubbing Takei's nose in it a little after all these years. That said, I'm not 100% sure this fued is as serious as they make it out to be. I have no doubt that there is bad blood between them, but it could be dramatized for our viewing pleasure a bit...

Ashu · February 6 2009, 01:25 AM

What a load of BillShat.

anti-matter · February 6 2009, 01:27 AM

Man I love this pissing match...the Shat is so righteous in his slights...LOL.

THE CHEBB · February 6 2009, 01:18 PM

Same shat, different day...or should I say different Takei?

O.K. whatever...

Adagio · February 8 2009, 01:12 AM

I'm suddenly reminded of how I would hear a group of people shouting to another group the following:

"TETSUUUUOOOOOOOOO!"

"KANEEEEDDDDAAAAAAA!"

RandyS · February 8 2009, 01:29 AM

Ashu wrote:

What a load of BillShat.

Ashu · February 8 2009, 05:34 AM

RandyS wrote:

Ashu wrote:

What a load of BillShat.

I actually have "billshat" on a shirt. Cause im cool like that.

ArthurKing · February 9 2009, 02:34 AM

ancient wrote:

Shat and Takei both have huge egos. The difference between them was, Shat was the star and barely even noticed Takei, whereas Takei wished he were the star and constantly whined his ass off for 40 years about how Shatner (the star) was hogging glory and screen-time from him (the glorified extra who half the time wasn't even in an episode at all).

Well, excuse him, George. Even if the opening credits say "Starring William Shatner", and your name is nowhere to be seen, I guess he should just be bending over to please you anyway. Stop being such a drama queen, sometimes a show's star is self centered. Believe it or not. It's not a personal insult, it happens.

Anyway, personally I think Shat is justified in rubbing Takei's nose in it a little after all these years. That said, I'm not 100% sure this fued is as serious as they make it out to be. I have no doubt that there is bad blood between them, but it could be dramatized for our viewing pleasure a bit...

I think this nuanced view is pretty much spot on, although I wouldn't go so far as to think it 'right' for a star to be egocentric; star!=egocentric asshole.

They both have big egos, they came from very different acting positions such that one ego seemed at least somewhat justified whereas the other seemed pathetic; they probably aren't one another's biggest fans, but then again, they are both actors and see the value in milking this, so yes, probably a mix of animosity and business savvy.

I think the record is pretty clear: this was Takei's issue originally; he clearly had some unresolved perceived 'hurts'. However, Takei was a fool to think that he could start the Shat and then just turn off the faucet. Once the shat gets started, it runs for a long time.

scottydog · February 9 2009, 03:57 AM

Whatever happened to 'if you can't say anything nice...' ?

Dar70 · February 9 2009, 04:31 AM

Magisterfrodo wrote:

I disagree. I think Shatner is every big as rude and egotistical as he comes across in his post. His age may certainly be heightening it, but he needs to get off the air and out of the spotlight. It's just embarassing, and his attitude is becoming the exact opposite of the thing Trek stood for.

His attitude should not have to be in line of what Trek stood for. Hes an actor and nothing like Captain Kirk. Never was and never will be. He William Shatner. I think hes pretty funny and most people just dont get it.

Admiral Buzzkill · February 9 2009, 05:28 AM

I think it's all silly, but you know I've gotta award this whole thing to The Shat on style points - he lacks the sense of personal injury and righteous distain that Takei manages to conjure up over the whole thing and is therefore funnier and a little less tiresome.

RandyS · February 9 2009, 05:33 PM

scottydog wrote:

Whatever happened to 'if you can't say anything nice...' ?

That went was buried with good manners and general decency.

Hoser · February 10 2009, 10:09 PM

http://www.theonion.com/content/cartoon/dec-01-2008

miraclefan · February 10 2009, 10:53 PM

Dale wrote:

I suspect this entire "feud" was cooked up by Shatner and Takei as a means of keeping their names in the press. I call shenanigans.

Turtletrekker wrote:

^I have often had the same thought. I second shenanigans.

Pioneer wrote:

^ I third the "shenanigans" call. But it would still be fun to watch.

Also, I saw the "Evil Shat" peek through in that last sentence. Notice the eyes.

I forth shenanigans.

February 6 2009, 12:47 AM	#17
ancient Vice Admiral Location: United States	Re: Shatner Taunts Takei Shat and Takei both have huge egos. The difference between them was, Shat was the star and barely even noticed Takei, whereas Takei wished he were the star and constantly whined his ass off for 40 years about how Shatner (the star) was hogging glory and screen-time from him (the glorified extra who half the time wasn't even in an episode at all). Well, excuse him, George. Even if the opening credits say "Starring William Shatner", and your name is nowhere to be seen, I guess he should just be bending over to please you anyway. Stop being such a drama queen, sometimes a show's star is self centered. Believe it or not. It's not a personal insult, it happens. Anyway, personally I think Shat is justified in rubbing Takei's nose in it a little after all these years. That said, I'm not 100% sure this fued is as serious as they make it out to be. I have no doubt that there is bad blood between them, but it could be dramatized for our viewing pleasure a bit... __________________ ---------------------------- Time Travel was and will be confusing

February 6 2009, 01:25 AM	#18
Ashu Vice Admiral Location: Edmonton, AB	Re: Shatner Taunts Takei What a load of BillShat. __________________ RIP Bryan Rufenach. 1989-2012

February 6 2009, 01:27 AM	#19
anti-matter Rear Admiral Location: canon violation	Re: Shatner Taunts Takei Man I love this pissing match...the Shat is so righteous in his slights...LOL.

February 6 2009, 01:18 PM	#20
THE CHEBB Captain Location: Okinawa, Japan	Re: Shatner Taunts Takei Same shat, different day...or should I say different Takei? O.K. whatever... __________________ Living large on the interwebs.... www.pbase.com/thechebb

February 8 2009, 01:12 AM	#21
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February 9 2009, 03:57 AM	#25
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February 9 2009, 05:28 AM	#27
Admiral Buzzkill The Man Location: Defying Gravity	Re: Shatner Taunts Takei I think it's all silly, but you know I've gotta award this whole thing to The Shat on style points - he lacks the sense of personal injury and righteous distain that Takei manages to conjure up over the whole thing and is therefore funnier and a little less tiresome. __________________ 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 10 2009, 10:09 PM	#29
Hoser Hoser Location: Hoser	Re: Shatner Taunts Takei http://www.theonion.com/content/cartoon/dec-01-2008