Author Archives: Coffeecat

Brownnosing Your Way to Starfleet Success, By Cmdr. William T. Riker

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Coffeecat

Flattery: it’s not just for Ferengis anymore. In this article, Commander Will Riker tells you everything you need to know about sucking up to your superiors. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged brownnosing, Captain, Commander, flattery, horga'hn, how to succeed in Starfleet without really trying, nerdity, Next Gen, Next Generation, Picard, Riker, Risa, smirk, Star Trek, sucking up, sycophant, TNG, Trek, Will, work, WWPD? | 1 Comment

Hilarious? Indeed. Teal’c's Funniest Moments, Seasons 1-4

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Coffeecat

What happens when an Apophis guard, a Horus guard, and a Setesh guard meet on a neutral planet? Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Christopher Judge, Coffee, funny, indeed, Jaffa, nerds, pottery, sci-fi, SG-1, Stargate, T.V., Teal'c | Leave a comment

MREInfo: A Connoisseur’s Guide to “Army Alpo”

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Coffeecat

Want another reason to appreciate our troops? Check out the meals they subsist on. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged army, cool, Food, Meals Ready to Eat, military, MREInfo, MREs, rations, survival, weird, your tax dollars at work | Leave a comment

Dorks Down Under: The Peculiar Appeal of ‘Surf Patrol’

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Coffeecat

This ain’t Baywatch, but you prefer snarking on overzealous lifeguards to watching Pam Anderson jiggle, it may be the just the surf show you’ve been waiting for. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Australia, beach, Beach Nazi, lifeguards, reality TV, Surf Patrol, Travel Channel, TV | 4 Comments

Merde!: Star Trek TNG’s Worst Episodes Ever

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Coffeecat

Skin of Evil? Conspiracy? Justice? Sub Rosa? We are not amused. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Crusher, lists, nerdity, Next Generation, Patrick Stewart, Picard, Riker, snark, Star Trek, TNG, top 10, top ten, Treklists, Troi, Wesley, Worf, worst episodes | 17 Comments

“He’s Dead, Jim”: Starfleet’s Least Dignified Redshirt Deaths

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Coffeecat

Dying in the line of duty sounds heroic — until your next-of-kin find out you were done in by an exploding rock, a purple flower, or a lady who wears more eye makeup than Divine. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged deaths, nerdity, Original Series, redshirts, Star Trek, TOS | 5 Comments

Debbie Does Decon: Enterprise’s Most Gratuitous Moments

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Coffeecat

Enterprise: Bringing new meaning to the word “gratuitous” since 2151. It’s almost enough to make you long for the sexlessness of Voyager. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Archer, decon, decon chamber, ENT, Enterprise, gratuitous, Hoshi, neuropressure, nudity, sex, Star Trek, T'Pol, Trip, Vulcan | Leave a comment

The Pecs That Launched A Thousand Starships

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Coffeecat

Fans of Star Trek’s Original Series know that Kirk’s chest possesses special powers all its own. When it’s exposed, he can defeat any enemy, seduce any woman, and escape from any sticky situation. But fabric, simple fabric, seems to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 60's, Captain Kirk, chest, gratuitious, James T. Kirk, Kirk, McCoy, nudity, Original Series, pecs, sci-fi, Spock, Star Trek, T.V., TOS | 2 Comments