Comments on: Treknobabble #8: I Was Not Spock

By: Treknobabble #28: Images of Future’s Past - Film Junk

Treknobabble #28: Images of Future’s Past - Film Junk — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:02:21 +0000

[…] accompany my Treknobabbles with relevant images. (Sean has a scanner and scanned my photos for Treknobabble #8: I was Not Spock.) So I thought I would use this Treknobabble to show some photos including photos pertaining to […]

By: Reed Farrington

Reed Farrington — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:15:26 +0000

People always read about how Star Trek influenced astronauts, scientists, doctors, etc. So I thought I would write about how Star Trek also affected under-achievers like myself and my friends. (Sorry Dave and Greg.)

I decided to go back to my hometown (a 7 hour drive) and visit with Dave, and I wanted to see how Greg was doing. So that’s how that photo was taken, Henrik.

Rusty, I’m currently writing a 3 part article about all the movies. I’m not very good at writing movie reviews, but I thought I’d offer some opinions and hearsay.

BTW, I love to read other people’s opinions and experiences with Star Trek, so feel free to comment at length.

By: Rusty James

Rusty James — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:00:16 +0000

Wow, the character of Reed Farrington reveals unknown depths. Who knew, I’m actually beginning to believe you’re not Andy Kaufman.

Hopefully a heartfelt and emotional childhood tale from Greg about facial hair and HMV is in the waiting.

I recently rewatched Star Trek 6 and I think it’s actually better than Wrath of Khan. I would love a review from you.

By: Henrik

Henrik — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:19:42 +0000

But if you grew apart during high school, did you just meet up to get a picture taken?

I think this article is highly emotional.

By: Cain

Cain — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:42:22 +0000

This was very touching article Reed. I think everyone can identify with acting out their favorite shows and movies, and the fact that friends can grow apart; and that we can make new ones.

thank you for bringing a smile to my face.

By: Reed Farrington

Reed Farrington — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:12:38 +0000

Henrik, nice comment about FilmJunk Greg and his red hockey-shirt!

In the colour photo, Dave’s the guy with the Tigger shirt. Greg is the guy with the moustache and beard. The astute observer will notice that Dave and I interchanged our positions between the two photos. When we had the colour photo taken, all three of us couldn’t remember our original positions in the b&w photo and we didn’t have the b&w photo handy. (I suppose we should have taken six photos to cover all of the permutations.)

The colour photo was taken in 1998 and the inset b&w photo was taken in 1968. That’s a 30 year difference!

By: Henrik

Henrik — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:45:59 +0000

Heartbreaking. Who’s who in the picture? I only played Star Wars as a kid, unfortunately. When I got into Star Trek, I had grown beyond playing.

I think there should be a video of you 3 playing Star Trek. Maybe a cameo by Greg asking what the fuck is going on and getting killed (he could be wearing a red hockey–shirt).