Modern technology?

Tiberius · Post by **Tiberius** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:37 pm

And now they're going to start re-editing the classic episodes of Trek to incorporate this new design asthetic...

SCOTTY: I's nae good, Cap'n! Water's got inta the d'lithium crystals, and they warp coils are getting soggy and starting to tear! I need more sticky tape!

Post by **Tsukiyumi** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:46 pm

I suppose a German might take offense to 'kraut' as well, because, as Rochey pointed out, those terms were indeed used in an offensive context during the war.

Post by **Mikey** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:07 pm

Exactly. I wouldn't take offense at the word "Yank," unless it was clearly meant as offensive, because the etymology of the word doesn't derive from a derogatory context. The term "Jap," while technically just being short for Japanese, patently DOES derive from a derogatory usage.

Post by **Tsukiyumi** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:13 pm

Couldn't have said it better myself, Mikey. Perhaps because I'm a little sloshed at 3PM...

Post by **Mikey** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:15 pm

Tsukiyumi wrote:Perhaps because I'm a little sloshed at 3PM...

Ah, but that's when the truth comes out, isn't it?

Post by **Tsukiyumi** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:17 pm

Always does.

The trick is getting just tanked enough to keep from telling too much truth.

Post by **Mikey** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:19 pm