What are your controversial Star Trek opinions?
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Is there any reason that just because something is called "ale," that a 23rd century drink coming from the Romulans would have to, in any way, resemble what our definition of ale is on 20th century Earth? I mean, I'm not aware of any modern ales that are blue either, but yet Romulan ale is. And from the history we see on Trek, it seems clear that the Romulan ale packs quite a bit more punch than what we expect from modern ales.
It's concentrated. When used (legitimately) medicinally, it's diluted. Romulus doesn't want to charge you for the water.
Yes. Linguistics. The Romulan word was translated as "ale". Therefore the translator felt that was the equivalent word in English.
ale. noun. ˈā(ə)l. : an alcoholic drink made from malt and flavored with hops that is usually more bitter than beer.May 11, 2025
Of course, that definition does not mention alcohol level.
The fundamental distinction between real and other ales is that real ale is unfiltered and unpasteurized, leaving its yeast alive and slowly fermentating in bottle or keg. This secondary fermentation continues until the ale is served, allowing it to retain its natural carbonation. In contrast, natural carbonation is removed from standard beer and ale during filtering, requiring them to be artificially re-carbonated (and often very 'gassy').
Maybe by Romulan standards it is an ale. In that case, their whiskey might be fatal for a human
Might I suggest trying Duvel. While not a Trappist product, it is quite amazing. And, Duvel translates to Devil in Flemish.Chimay Grand Reserve.
Delicious and brutal.
I was fortunate to live in Belgium and thoroughly enjoyed their products.
I don't, by the way, drink except for Holy Communion.
Gives me major heartburn.
Gives me major heartburn.
I'm Straight-Edge.
I don't (Drink, Smoke, or do Drugs).
It's boring, and I'm fine with it.
It is a pretty weird flaw in TWoK how Spock just goes "But there is the Mutara nebula," a whole nebula just being announced into existence without any previous indication and it then playing big role, though it's also a pretty inconsequential flaw, despite the weirdness and abruptness that still just works.
there is a lot about TWOK that doesn't hold up. Kirk forced to us actual glass reading glasses because there's only one cure for his visual problem and he's allergic to it. Starfleet getting the number of planets on a star system they not only previously surveyed, but actually exiled one of the most dangerous people in human history on, wrong. Planets spontaneously exploding, as they so often do. A nebula a good summer's day walk from the nearest dead planetoid. Nebulas being more like actual clouds. Lightening in a nebula. Genesis wave going from being able to rearrange a planet to have life to making an entire star system and a planet. Starfleet using a five digit numerical code for full admin rights to the remote console. (all the captains went to Best Buy and bought firewalls after that) .
It's amazing how well the script works in spite of that, but at the same time, it works because of that. it's got a story to tell and it's not going to drag its feet in the details, no matter how much is swept under the rug if you take a moment to look under it.
Maybe McCoy thinks it kind of suits philosophy reading, stack of books with legs (according to Mitchell) Kirk.
1) It's actually clearly visible in scenes with the Regulus station in previous scenes.
2) How would you have worked that in to previous dialogue?
"Regulus is class D. It consists of various unremarkable ores. Essentially, a great rock in space. I would also draw your attention to the nearby Mutura Nebula. It may not seem relevant at this moment, but one might consider strategies for a later point in time."
"... And Reliant could be hiding behind that rock?"
And on top of that, giving him a pair of glasses for daily use that are considered a relic even in the 20th century. Way to call him "old" on his birthday...
Happy Birthday, Jim. I smuggled a cannister of Romulan Matlock VHS tapes. I know you don't like the show but it's that time in your life when you need to start watching it.
Every bit of this.
You have to remember that Planets are a blast. ( in the tone of the BBC 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ') I refer you to the Plutonium Rock Disaster Area band songs about two lovers...if moons can explode for no apparent reason.
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But that's not alcohol, that's blood.
This feels like it could definitely be done on Lower Decks.
It is both. I would die for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You know what is easy? " What soever you do to the least among you do also unto me. " many do every year, with out thinking about it. And this is the extreme case. Saying 'Good Morning!' To everyone you meet...Is the same thing as saying it to God.
Not Religion, belief.
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