Monday, March 29, 2021

TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE

In the Trek universe, 21st century scientist Zefram Cochrane invented the faster than warp drive rocket in 2061 which shot Geordi, Riker and Zefram into the trekkie universe. So when Cochrane officially opened the warp five complex on earth in 2119, he coins the phrase 'where no man has gone before.' Now growing up I was happy believing in the power of these sacred holy Star Trek words because Captain James T. Kirk's of the starship U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 said them. (TOS) was sacred hallowed ground.
 


I guess our Star Trek heros are just keeping the trek dream alive but I must confess these words sent a little chill of excitement down my spine every time trek is boldly going on tv, the good ol days huh? It certainly begs the question. If Captain Kirk wasn't the first then..... 

Who was the first space explorer to say 'Where no man has gone before?' 

Zefram Cochrane 
Captain Kirk
Johnathan Archer 
Captain Picard   

 Decide now trekkers the fate of the universe depends upon it.

Live long and prosper Trekkers

7 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

If it was up to me, the universe would be doomed...

SpacerGuy said...

Oh No it’s Red 🚨 Alert Captain EC battle stations but aren’t you coming? We’ve got room in the escape pod!!!

ApacheDug said...

Wasn't it that space cowboy Captain Kirk? Especially since he said "no MAN" instead of the politically correct "no ONE"! Spacer Guy I was just thinking of you this weekend, I heard William Shatner admit he's never watched an episode of classic Star Trek--C'MON! I ain't buying it, but I wonder if he's telling the truth?

James Pailly said...

As it so happens, I just rewatched the first episode of Star Trek: Enterprise last night. It was Cochrane. He said it first.

SpacerGuy said...

Its widely known Kirk spoke the words ApacheDug but then trek's timeline defines who what where and when. Mr Shatner probably is his own worst critic which might explain why.

SpacerGuy said...

So if Cochrane was first then who was first during stardate 1513.1 in 1969. It is a chicken and egg question but can anyone solve it?

Liz A. said...

Well, if no man has gone there, that doesn't preclude that a woman hadn't gotten there first ;)

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