Geniuses behind new Star Trek movie discuss quantum mechanics/plot holes.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

http://trekmovie.com/2008/12/11/bob-orci-explains-how-the-new-star-trek-movie-fits-with-trek-canon-and-real-science/

Reminds me of a bit from the Simpsons, where Homer gets a job as a voice actor on Itchy and Scratchy.

Doug: "In episode 2F09, when Itchy plays Scratchy's skeleton like a
xylophone, he strikes the same rib twice in succession, yet he
produces two clearly different tones. I mean, what are we to
believe, that this is some sort of a
magic xylophone or something? Boy, I really hope somebody got
fired for that blunder."

June (Voice of Itchy and Scratchy): Uh, well, uh...

Homer: "I'll field that one. Let me ask you a question. Why would a
man whose shirt says "Genius at Work" spend all of his time
watching a children's cartoon show?"

Doug: (embarrassed pause) "I withdraw my question." (starts eating a
candy bar) "First William Shatner, now Homer Simpson."

Database: "On the "Itchy & Scratchy" CD-ROM, is there a way to get out of
the dungeon without using the wizard key?"

Homer: "What the hell are you talking about?"

June: "You're a lifesaver, Homer, I can't deal with these hardcore
fans!"

[arcadian]

1. I've got The Simpson Season 9 on DVD

Listening to the commentary, it's pretty hilarious. Bart Simpson is Groening's brother.

[Fire Walk With Me]

2. Now that I have been shown that the phrase "quantum mechanics" can be waved like a magic wand

I'll be using it to explain every single one of my shortcomings.

[Deja Q]

3. "because his back story has totally changed"

I'll wait for a dollar theater before even thinking of thinking to go and see that movie.

When you lose the premise, have some real fun and change the name. Why? Because it's no longer the original, either in premise or any other way.

[Love Bug]

4. I couldn't finish reading that

What a load of shite! No serious ST fan is going to buy his explanation for a nanosecond. Why don't they just admit it's a reboot and leave it at that? There's an old saying about how if you have to explain a joke, it's not a good one...

[pokerfan]

5. IT'S JUST A TV SHOW!

William Shatner: You know, before I answer any more questions there's something I wanted to say. Having received all your letters over the years, and I've spoken to many of you, and some of you have traveled... y'know... hundreds of miles to be here, I'd just like to say... GET A LIFE, will you people? I mean, for crying out loud, it's just a TV show! I mean, look at you, look at the way you're dressed! You've turned an enjoyable little job, that I did as a lark for a few years, into a COLOSSAL WASTE OF TIME!

( a crowd of shocked and dismayed Trekkies.... )

I mean, how old are you people? What have you done with yourselves?

( to "Ears" ) You, you must be almost 30... have you ever kissed a girl?

( "Ears" hangs his head )

I didn't think so! There's a whole world out there! When I was your age, I didn't watch television! I LIVED! So... move out of your parent's basements! And get your own apartments and GROW THE HELL UP! I mean, it's just a TV show dammit, IT'S JUST A TV SHOW!

Charlie: Are- are you saying then that we should pay more attention to the movies?

William Shatner: NO!!! THAT'S NOT WHAT I'M SAYING AT ALL!!! HEY, YOU GUYS ARE... THE LAMEST BUNCH... I'VE NEVER SEEN... ( walks away from podium ) I can't believe these people... I mean, I really can't understand what's....

http://snltranscripts.jt.org/86/86hgetalife.phtml

[DS1]

6. Sounds like a LOST version of Trek

[DerekG]

7. Simon Pegg raped my childhood

It's funny. Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz) has spent a decade whining about the Star Wars prequels, and yet he's starring in this abomination of a retread.