Sir Patrick Stewart 324
david.emery was one of a few folks who noted that Patrick Stewart can now be referred to as Sir Captain as he will be knighted by the Queen. This should bring balance to any future X-Men movies.
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I now dub thee night (Score:5, Funny)
Though we both know it's because he and the Queen both roll with the Earl Grey posse.
Obligatory (Score:1, Funny)
When's Shatner getting knighted?
I think I've seen this episode before! (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Obligatory (Score:4, Funny)
Then Obama should knight William Shatner (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Surprised (Score:5, Funny)
Am I the only one surprised to learn that he's *not* gay? Seriously, I don't mean that as a troll, I honestly always assumed he was until I read about his wife.
Blasphemy! One to beam down.
So (Score:4, Funny)
does that mean he can now compete in jousting tournaments?
Re:X-men (Score:3, Funny)
... we all know it's for his outstanding work on American Dad.
Nasty flashback when he's knighted (Score:5, Funny)
Patrick will approach the queen during the ceremony, then suddenly have a fit as he sees the spotlights around him and scream "THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS!!"
Re:Abolishment? (Score:2, Funny)
Considering the state of the world, I don't think some people would mind trying having temporarily having a king to kick the asshats out of government.
Personally, I think we should get rid of the notion that everyone is qualified to vote. It may have worked back when the whole country was ten thousand people, everyone knew you, and your words actually meant something, but that's obviously not the case with 300 million people.
Just think about it: there was nobody better suited to lead a country, than Clinton, Bush or Obama? And how the hell did Bush get reelected?
Perhaps Citizenship and the right to vote can be secured through some form of Federal service. I'm sure I saw that is some horrendous film based on a classic sci-fi text somewhere...
Re:Pedantic, but... (Score:3, Funny)
Re: King (Score:5, Funny)
We did. His name was Cheney, and he kicked everyone but the asshats out of government.
Story pic (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Then Obama should knight William Shatner (Score:4, Funny)
I'd have to disagree. I think Picard was a great captain. Kirk had this annoying... habit of... pausing... for... effectiveness repeatedly,... but his... pauses were... not... very effective... IMHO. Other than that, Kirk was ok I guess :)
Re:Then Obama should knight William Shatner (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Obligatory (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Abolishment? (Score:5, Funny)
So, if you shoot someone, you are also depriving them of their franchise, which means...
Re:X-men (Score:3, Funny)
Nope. I think he got knighted for his outstanding rendition of the facepalm.
Re:Pedantic, but... (Score:5, Funny)
Well Deserved (Score:3, Funny)
I always enjoyed it when he ran around to that funny music and Benny Hill slapped him on his bald head.
Re:I now dub thee night (Score:1, Funny)
Kniggit!
Re:Lifeforce! (Score:3, Funny)
You mean it wasn't for Dune?
Re:I now dub thee night (Score:3, Funny)
In English We spell it with a 'K', so "I now dub thee Knight" is correct (but We don't pronounce the "K" -- go figure).
Who are you to say what he was dubbed? Maybe he was dubbed "Night", it may be a new designation or rank. Obviously someone may be also dubbed "Day", but there also may be "Dawn" and "Dusk", as in: "His Grace, the Dawn of Westminster".
I think this is a positive turn of events. Knights are getting old, and there are too many of them around. It's also no fun "dubbing" if the only thing you're ever realistically going to dub someone is "Knight".
I congratulate Sir Patrick Stewart, Night!
Re:Pedantic, but... (Score:4, Funny)
here is a crown. next time you see one, you can recognize it.
http://www.kidprintables.com/coloring/fantasy/crown.gif [kidprintables.com]
In Sir Patrick's honour, enjoy these ST treats! (Score:2, Funny)
I'm happy to hear Patrick Stewart will be knighted, he is a truly amazing actor! In his honour, enjoy these ST treats, it' ST, but not as we know it:
Star Trek TNG - Outtakes Volume II by Day Job Orchestra [youtube.com]
Star Trek TNG and TOS - Outtakes Volume I by Day Job Orchestra (Warning: also appearing: Khaaaan!) [youtube.com]
Captain Picard's favourite TV show [youtube.com]
Star Trek TNG cast swearing [youtube.com]
Star Trek TNG - Data Krupa by Day Job Orchestra [youtube.com]
Star Trek TNG - Acid by Day Job Orchestra [youtube.com]
Star Trek TNG - Non trequitur by Day Job Orchestra [youtube.com]
Star Trek TNG - Soup kitchen by Day Job Orchestra [youtube.com]
Star Trek TNG - The sexed generation [youtube.com]
Patrick Stewart's reaction to the new Star Trek movie [youtube.com]
Star Trek TNG - Jonathan Frakes' reaction to Patrick Stewart being knighted [youtube.com]
Sir Patrick, thank you for so many precious moments, we're looking forward to many more, may you live long and prosper!
*humming* We're gonna party like... it's your birthday...
We're gonna sip Bacardi like... it's your birthday...
Re:Abolishment? (Score:4, Funny)
I think we should try and hang anyone who thinks we should arbitrarily shoot anyone.
Sorry, you have a good point but everyone deserves a fair trial by their peers, regardless of their accused crimes.
Re:Pedantic, but... (Score:3, Funny)
We've made a Major breakthrough!
Re:Diplomacy (Score:4, Funny)
They should look to the US, where we haven't even the slightest trace of multigenerational political dynasties.
No respect from Riker (Score:3, Funny)
And to be further pedantic, he's not really a captain, so "Captain Sir" isn't actually appropriate. Appropriate forms of address would also include "Sir Patrick", and "Sir Patrick Stewart", but not "Sir Stewart".
Riker still calls him "that old fucker that won't give up the chair"
Re:Pedantic, but... (Score:3, Funny)
Keep up with the puns and I'll start using Corporal punishment.
Re:Pedantic, but... (Score:3, Funny)
I'll have to report that to General Failure