Star Patrol: Fox's Other Trek Spoof...

Before the Orville, there was another Star Trek (spoof).  The proposed show was called Star Patrol.  Heck, they even wear blue uniforms similar to the Orville and Discovery.  I had no idea this TV pilot even existed until yesterday.  There are a few funny jokes, but overall the show isn’t funny.  And, the Me Too-ed stuff is a bit creepy.  And, there is an underage joke thrown in that doesn’t sit well today.   

They pitched The Orville as a spoof of Trek, but it turned into its own thing, leaving behind many of the jokes.  This show was going to be a sitcom, without the laugh track, through and through it seems.  Anyway, I discovered this strange pilot over at the podcast site Drop the Pilot.  Make sure to listen to their entry on this strange artifact.   

-Jonathan Frakes directed this pilot:  Yes, one of the best Trek directors directed this thing.   

-This pilot was proposed to the FOX network:   

-Jason Alexander is a major Trek fan:  He actually showed up in an episode of VOY as well.   

-The lead actor is named Charles Rocket:  Yes, his name is Rocket.  Kind of funny.  The kicker is he’s been in Star Trek and Star Wars franchises.  Was his name made up?  Rocket passed away back in 2005 with his throat cut.  I am not making this up.  

Black Panther (Review 1 of 2)

Black Panther (Review 1 of 2)

Wow, what a great movie. On its own, Black Panther is a well-directed action movie. It is an interesting mix of Marvel superhero stuff and a spy movie vibe. Ryan Coogler clearly enjoys writing and directing Black Panther and it shows. The movie works on all levels and expands the Marvel universe even more by giving us a different take.

The visual style of the Kingdom of Wakanda is a sight to behold. I enjoyed the clothing and buildings around the kingdom. The place has a magical feeling, but believable. The nation looks like something out of the comic books. The hidden city among the surrounding land is also a neat concept.

Ignore all the SJW crap and watch the movie on the basis of it being a good story with entertaining characters. However, the aspects of Wakanda being an open or a closed society is one of the main themes in the story. And, it is a fascinating argument for and against the idea of sharing their technology.

The argument turns into something completely different when Michael B. Jordan is introduced as the real villain of the piece. Everyone knows that Marvel generally doesn't have compelling villains, but Black Panther changes that notion. The movie also has two really fun villains. Michael B Jordan is a dark take on a guy that is an off-hedged person that has bigger plans than stealing expensive items. Jardon does some amazing expressions where his character is clearly hiding a bigger plan.

Just like the Civil War, Chadwick Boseman once again steals the show. The movie does centers around King, who is also doubling as Black Panther, and he is most of the movie. plays Black Panther masterfully again. He is breathtaking as the thinking man's superhero. Also, he knows how to move during the action scenes.

Boseman finally receives his own movie and he shines.

Vibramum is the other character in this piece as well. I like how the story wraps around the notion of this fiction metal. All the absorbent powers are visually presented really well. I love seeing Black Panther absorbing the energy of hits and throwing it back out via his new suit. I love how the writers make this fictional substance so important to the overall Marvel universe.

Taking in the liquid form of the substance is another interesting thing brought up in the movie. It is only hinted at here and there and will probably have a bigger impact in the sequel.  

Sanka:  The worlds shittest coffee 

I was talking to a brewing hipster.  I mentioned Sanka and the fact that old people seem to really like this instant coffee brand.  You want to age up to 50-70? Buy and Drink Sanka.  Before Starbucks and hipsters/d-bags buying overpriced coffee, I was a coffee drinker.  I actually bought a few bags of Sanka and remember it tasting really bad...bitter. 

   

Instant coffee is basically instant chocolate milk for old people.   Make sure to check out the history behind this terrible coffee.  The founder had to rename his brand Sanka when the US government took away the original name.  

It appears that old dude Robert Young was the spokesman for Sanka.  Yep, get an old dude to promote your old coffee.  I have to wonder if hipsters will start drinking this shit to be ironic. 

Fun with Comments: The Return

Other than the numerous porn spam comments I have to delete, I also receive some random anon comments from people on older posts.  For some reason, I piss people off on the some of the dumbest things.   

I wrote a post about Chris Chan wearing an MLP outfit in church. I got this stupid comment below. 

  

((Anonymous said... 

FUCK YOUR CHURCH AMERICAN SCUM.))

I am at a loss for words.  Anyone that reads this blog or knows me in real life is fully aware that I am an atheist. Despite being a non-believer, I still have respect for the church and not wear a stupid MLP outfit within the confines of a holy place.  I AM scum, but being Amercian has nothing to do with it.  Just being a blogger makes me scum, homie.  

Mundane Matt finally apologizes on his YouTube Channel

Mundane Matt finally apologizes on his YouTube Channel 

He made a half-assed apology on his Twitter and then made a bigger one on his Tumblr.  Tumblr?  Really, Dude?  I actually supported and defended him during GG, but this false-flagging of people behind their backs and lying about it has changed my mind about him.  He doesn’t understand this shit makes him look like Zoe Quinn.  It is really sad.   

Since he has made YT his full-time job, he has to now face the music due to going from 160K to 146K subs.  Yes, and he is still losing subs.  I honestly believe he needs to step away from YouTube and Twitter and get a real job.  Then, come back part-time.  

DSP Tries it: Being a total dick to his fans

DSP Tries it: Being a total dick to his fans

I love that he quickly turns on his fans because they chased one of his biggest fans (who pays thousands of dollars to DSP) away.  Once again, he did something low by banning a loyal fan and throws him under the bus.  Why are people still supporting this Snorting Goblin?   DSP could have dealt with this in a more balanced manner than yelling like a child at your fans.  

F' you, DSP. 

If Twitch (booby) Girls were Honest

If Twitch (booby)  Girls were Honest 

Hmm, I watch Let’s Players on YT, but I really haven’t gotten into the Twitch world.  I have heard about Twitch booby streamers, but I really don’t watch them.  I generally watch female gamers that know their stuff and don’t show their...stuff.  If I want to see boobs, I’d go to Chaturbate.  Anyway, I really don’t have much to say about this, but I loved the video.   

Side Note:  I know there were stories about a famous Twitch streamer that was nude body painting but didn’t get a ban.   I honestly have no horse in this race, I just wanted to note it.  

I am okay with women using sex to get by, but I think it needs to be put in its own sub-category.  When real gamers girls that only want to play games,  I feel their pain too.  I know two-three female gamers that hate these booby streamers.  

Good old Kent

Good old Kent 

I’ve been re-watching Kent’s videos recently, and I discovered this little gem.  He truly believes someone poisoned him.  He has this warped sense of reality.   

When I was a teenager, I was a lot like Kent.  I couldn’t understand why women didn’t like me or being friend-zoned.  However, I got over that and moved away from dating or even asking women out.  It has worked for me for years, and I would like to take Kent aside and give him some advice.  He doesn’t understand that his behavior creeps women out.  And, I also can’t understand the reason behind him going after 9s and 10s.  Look, being an outsider wasn’t easy for me or other people, but warping yourself into this strange outsider is just wrong.  And, no woman owes you their heart.  I really don’t understand the INCEL movement.   

Star Trek Insurrection: The Quark deleted scene.

Star Trek Insurrection: The Quark deleted scene.

Did you know that Michael Piller wrote and Frakes filmed an ending with a cameo with DS9's Quark? A lot of deleted scenes have made it to public from this movie, but the Quark scene has never been released. Due to two pictures being released, we know that the scene was filmed. I also have the script where he appeared.

From Armin Shimerman‏

Verified account
's Twitter, ((@Sabriality @akaWorf The pic is all that is left of my perf in Insurrection. What is there is a 4 hour makeup application vs the usual two. ))

Did the scene fit with the tone of the movie? Probably not and it doesn't make sense for Quark to make it into the area only hours after the Fed's decision. Given the extensive rewrites Insurrection had over the months, I am surprised this scene even made it into the final script and was even filmed, but it was.

Below is the portion of the deleted scene.

            QUARK'S VOICE
                             Worf!

                   They turn to see a Ferengi (QUARK) approaching in a
                   bathing suit with a beach umbrella and two barely dressed
                   Dabo girls...

                                           WORF
                             What are you doing here, Quark?

                                           QUARK
                             The same thing everyone else in
                             the quadrant is going to be doing
                             here... as soon as I build the
                             greatest spa in the galaxy...
                                     (sotto)
                             ... these people don't have any
                             religious thing about casinos do
                             they...?

                                           PICARD
                             There aren't going to be any spas
                             on this planet.
                   
                                           QUARK
                             Do I know you?

                                           PICARD
                                     (ignoring the
                                      question)
                             This world is about to become a
                             Federation protectorate, which
                             will end any and all attempts at
                             exploitation by people like you.

                                           QUARK
                             Explain to me how five thousand
                             time-share units... right there
                             along the lake... would be
                             'exploiting' anyone.

                                           PICARD
                             Mister Worf, have this
                             uninvited... offlander and his
                             quests beamed to the Enterprise.
                             We'll deposit them at Deep Space
                             Nine.

                                           WORF
                             Must you, sir?

                   Worf takes Quark away by the scruff of his beach shirt...
                   his disappointed babes follow ...trailing away --

                                           QUARK
                             You'll hear from my Nagus.

                   They're gone.