There are inspiring, epic quotes in Star Trek. Words that stir the soul, shining a light on paths to a brighter now and a better future. But, what about those bits of dialog that don’t have a stirring message, that you enjoy just because you enjoy them?

One of my favorites, from DSC season 3, Episode 1:

“I don’t know. But it was temperature-sensitive and really valuable, so it’s probably ice cream.”

Burnham is captured and being questioned at the Merchantile. After being spritzed with a dose of space truth serum, Burnham’s captors question her about stolen cargo. When asked by her captors what the cargo is, a very drugged up Burnham says the above with serious sincerity. I love the entirety of Burnham’s chattering and behavior while she is under the influence of the space truth serum. That particular line always makes me smile, though.

Do you have a favored, not particularly inspiring, you just like it, Star Trek quote?

  • rynzcycle@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    You broke your little ships.

    -Lilly, First Contact

    After an impassioned and (IMO) epic bit of dialogue from Picard, this little disarming line hits me so hard. Just wanna give him a hug.

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      1 year ago

      Yes! I think taken on its own, it comes across as a not-epic quote. But, as the finish to a tremendous demonstration by two amazingly talented actors, it’s so emotionally hard-hitting.

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      1 year ago

      “Borg…? Sounds Swedish.”

      Lily has a good number of my favorite Trek quotes. Her delivery is perfect, and the script to First Contact is fantastic.

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      The line must be drawn here! This far, no further! And I will make them pay for what they’ve done.

      Love that bit, I get caught up in the passion of Picard’s delivery every time.