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The Most Accidentally Hilarious Lines From Science Fiction And Fantasy

Sometimes our favorite movies and TV shows feature some hideously ridiculous dialogue. And this nonsensical and melodramatic speech is part of why some movies are such a guilty pleasure. Here are the 10 awesomest lines of unintentionally funny dialogue from science fiction and fantasy movies and television. We asked everyone over on io9’s Facebook page…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Nov 27

This 1973 Star Trek PSA Is One Of The Earliest Depictions Of Space Junk

Star Trek predicted a lot of things we take for granted now — everything from tablet computers to cellphones. But this 1973 public service announcement, featuring the voices of the original cast, is one of the first depictions of the huge problem of space junk. Star Trek: The Animated Series only ran from 1973-1974. But,…

io9 Mark Strauss Nov 26

This gorgeous Star Trek Clock uses Starships to tell the time

It’s D’kora past D’deridex! If you love the myriad ships of the Trek universe, this elaborate hand-made clock might just be for you. This amazing bit timekeeping comes from Etsy User YougNeek (which as much as it looks like that’s an old Star Trek race, is meant to be pronounced ‘Unique’, apparently), and actually uses…

Tech News James Whitbrook Nov 25

The Weirdest Things You Never Knew About Star Trek Season 2

No matter how much you already know about the original Star Trek, there’s still undiscovered territory out there. And just like with season one, the new book series These Are The Voyages by Marc Cushman uncovers loads of surprising secrets. Here are a dozen things you probably never knew about Star Trek’s second season. Season…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Nov 24

Resistance to Funko’s TNG Pop Vinyl toys truly is futile

Whelp, pack it up Internet. The day has come where Funko announces its dominion over the collectables world – or I guess that day will come in 2015, when this wave of Star Trek: The Next Generation Pop Vinyls go on sale. This isn’t Funko’s first foray into the Star Trek franchise – they’ve released…

Tech News James Whitbrook Nov 24

This Star Trek: TNG Blooper Reel Is Totally Perfect

To promote the upcoming Blu-ray release of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 7, Uproxx have got their hands on the gag reel. All I can say is, it’s not long enough. Highlights include Captain Jean-Luc Picard showing his foul-mouthed side, Johnathan Frakes chasing people down the hallway, and oh just go watch it already.…

Tech News Chris Mills Nov 22

Jonathan Frakes is Will Riker, Ensign Chaser in TNG Season 7’s Gag Reel

This clip from the Gag Reel of The Next Generation’s final season might be short, but my god, it’s worth it to watch Jonathan Frakes race after a poor Ensign passing by. The full reel will be a feature on TNG Season 7’s Blu-Ray release, due out December 2nd – but there’s a lot to…

Tech News James Whitbrook Nov 22

Why Doesn’t Robert Wise Get More Props As A Science Fiction Director?

When people talk about the great directors in science fiction, names like Kubrick and Spielberg get bandied about… but Robert Wise seldom gets enough love. The director of The Day The Earth Stood Still, The Andromeda Strain and Star Trek: The Motion Picture deserves more attention, argues Den of Geek. The great Den of Geek…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Nov 21

What Early Humans Might Have Had In Common With The Borg

In Star Trek, the prospect of being assimilated into the Borg Collective—and losing all sense of self—is a fate worse than death. One theory about the evolution of human consciousness could explain why we find the Borg so uniquely unsettling. “You may encounter Enterprise crew members who’ve already been assimilated,” Captain Jean-Luc Picard says during…

io9 Mark Strauss Nov 20

What’s The Biggest Missed Opportunity In Movie Or TV Casting?

We love to come up with our dream casts for science fiction and fantasy TV shows and movies — but sometimes, the perfect actor for the role just doesn’t wind up getting it. What’s the biggest missed opportunity in casting an iconic science fiction or fantasy character? Please include a picture, clip, poster or other…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Nov 18

Humanity has gone too far: Behold, the Wesley Crusher Jumper Hoodie

Wesley Crusher – Wunderkind, General Annoyance, Style Icon. But never fear, dedicated followers of Star Trek fashion: Wesley’s most iconic design travesty sweater can now be emulated in handy dandy Hoodie format. Good god people, what have we done? We must be stopped. Yes, Wesley’s infamous ‘Acting Ensign’ sweater is now a Hoodie, thanks to…

Tech News James Whitbrook Nov 16

19 Funniest Nude Scenes In Science Fiction And Fantasy [Work-Safe!]

Some heroes bare their souls in the midst of their epic adventures. And some heroes just bare, well, everything. Science fiction and fantasy is full of hilariously weird moments of naked truth — and here are the 19 funniest nude scenes of all time. It’s work-safe! Note: We didn’t include any actual porn in this,…

io9 Abhimanyu Das and Charlie Jane Anders Nov 14

What’s The Craziest Scheme In All Science Fiction Or Fantasy?

One reason we love speculative fiction is the crazy, out-of-control storytelling. And one of the best things about science fiction and fantasy is the wild schemes that both heroes and villains come up with. But what’s the most wild, impractical scheme that anybody’s ever cooked up? Please include a picture, poster, clip, book cover, comics…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Nov 13

Which Lovable Character Must Never, Ever Find True Love?

The best fictional heroes and villains are lovable, and inspire intense feelings of romance and adoration. But should they be happy in love? No, of course not — both because we want them to suffer, and because we want to see them adventuring rather than romancing. Which character do you hope never finds lasting, true…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Nov 12

10 TV Episodes That Everybody Pretends Never Happened

Science fiction and fantasy television has produced plenty of bizarre or terrible episodes. But sometimes, an episode isn’t just bad, it’s world-breaking — because it introduces plot holes or character traits that would kill a show. Here are 10 episodes that everybody had to pretend just didn’t happen. (Two of which are really, really good.)…

Television Diana Biller and Charlie Jane Anders Nov 12

Finally, a hoodie worthy of a True Klingon Warrior

It’s getting colder and colder as November plows on, so if someone could buy me this Hoodie so I could feel both worthy of the Klingon Empire and a bit warmer? That’d be great. This lovely Hoodie, depicting Worf’s TNG uniform as well as his baldric, is pretty nifty looking (although I guess the effect…

Tech News James Whitbrook Nov 12

The Time Travelers Hidden In Thrift Store Paintings

We’ve mentioned a love for altered thrift store paintings before, and now we have a set that integrates science fiction travelers into the bland pastoral scenes. The only better would be if they were sold back to thrift stores for unsuspecting buyers to come across. These are works by Rochester-based Dave Pollot, whose work can…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Nov 12

The APEC Summit Turned World Leaders Into Star Trek Cosplayers

The annual gathering at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit has traditionally been a fashion disaster, with participants donning everything from ill-fitting muumuus to psychedelic shirts. So, this year’s ensemble seemed tasteful by comparison—until people noticed the resemblance to Star Trek: TNG uniforms. A traditional Chinese silk shirt in dark purple and blue, what could be…

io9 Mark Strauss Nov 11

What’s The Greatest Spaceship Money Shot Of All Time?

A spaceship against the stark background of the cosmos is one of the most incredible sights in the universe. And one reason we love science fiction movies so much is the vision of our craft flying amongst the stars. But what’s the most gorgeous spaceship image in any science fiction movie, TV show, comic or…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Nov 11

Can These Seven Words Really Define All Life in the Universe?

We might not know the meaning of life, but a group of scientists working for NASA came up with a definition for it that’s just seven words long: “Self-sustaining chemical system capable of Darwinian evolution.” But does this truly encompass all life, including the types we have yet to discover? This definition of life was…

io9 Mark Strauss Nov 11

The Most Accidentally Hilarious Lines From Science Fiction And Fantasy

This 1973 Star Trek PSA Is One Of The Earliest Depictions Of Space Junk

This gorgeous Star Trek Clock uses Starships to tell the time

The Weirdest Things You Never Knew About Star Trek Season 2

Resistance to Funko’s TNG Pop Vinyl toys truly is futile

This Star Trek: TNG Blooper Reel Is Totally Perfect

Jonathan Frakes is Will Riker, Ensign Chaser in TNG Season 7’s Gag Reel

Why Doesn’t Robert Wise Get More Props As A Science Fiction Director?

What Early Humans Might Have Had In Common With The Borg

What’s The Biggest Missed Opportunity In Movie Or TV Casting?

Humanity has gone too far: Behold, the Wesley Crusher Jumper Hoodie

19 Funniest Nude Scenes In Science Fiction And Fantasy [Work-Safe!]

What’s The Craziest Scheme In All Science Fiction Or Fantasy?

Which Lovable Character Must Never, Ever Find True Love?

10 TV Episodes That Everybody Pretends Never Happened

Finally, a hoodie worthy of a True Klingon Warrior

The Time Travelers Hidden In Thrift Store Paintings

The APEC Summit Turned World Leaders Into Star Trek Cosplayers

What’s The Greatest Spaceship Money Shot Of All Time?

Can These Seven Words Really Define All Life in the Universe?

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