What's Your Favorite, Not at All Epic, Star Trek Quote

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?

spaceghoti ,

“I’m not good in groups. It’s difficult to work in a group when you’re omnipotent.” -Q

charonn0 ,
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Kirk: All hands, this is the captain. We’re going to enter the body of the organism… rather abruptly, I would think.

Shatner’s delivery of “rather abruptly, I would think” always makes me laugh.

Ryumast3r ,

When is this said, that’s hilarious!

charonn0 ,
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Immunity Syndrome. The one with the giant space amoeba.

gnuplusmatt ,

“Computer! Taffy, honey, shrimp, soda, corn, steak, chicken nugget, crispy lemon rock candy, chili, gravy, chocolate sundae! Hot!”

Nmyownworld OP ,
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Doing what it takes to save Tendi!

apprehensively_human ,

Banana, hot. Banana, hot. Banana, hot.

NemoWuMing ,

“Time is the fire in which we burn”

scarabic ,

“Double dumbass on you!”

Right up there with:

“No ma’am. No dipshit.”

scarabic ,

“You broke your little ships.”

I love how this mocks his display of anger and also the fact that he has little ships to begin with. There’s Picard being all ragey and dramatic and in 5 words she turns him into a little boy.

startrekexplained ,

Bourbon and beans, an explosive combination.

Nmyownworld OP ,
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How did I ever forget this one. Time for a Star Trek V re-watch.

startrekexplained ,

Recently rewatched the first 6 Trek films. For as bad as V is, love that line since I also love Bourbon and baked beans ;)

Oderus ,
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Doing that now actually. They’re such awesome movies.

Of all the souls I’ve come across in my travels, his was the most… human.

Gets me every damn time.

GaiusGornicusCaesar ,
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WORF: “What is a ‘Q’?”

YAR: “It’s a letter of the alphabet as far as I know”

Prouvaire ,

I would not presume to debate you.

That is wise.

MajorHavoc ,

“I swore I would never use one of these. Computer, activate the emergency medical hologram.”

“State the nature of the medical emergency.”

“A dozen Borg are about to pound through that bulkhead. I need you to buy us some time.”

“Starfleet medical records indicate that Borg implants cause substantial discomfort. Can I offer you an analgesic?”

immersfer ,
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    Neireh ,
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    @immersfer @MajorHavoc @Nmyownworld
    Didn't he say also that he is a doctor, not a door stopper ? 😁

    MajorHavoc ,

    Yeah, I skipped a few great lines in there because I couldn’t remember them.

    Neireh ,
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    @MajorHavoc
    I should rewatch that that film, too. :)

    Vordus ,

    Robert Picardo lobbied so hard for that cameo!

    ValueSubtracted Mod ,
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    Hi Christopher, I’m Nero.

    Nmyownworld OP ,
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    I like this moment. No villainous riffing. No sneering. No glaring. Just a casual greeting. So surreal.

    toothpaste_sandwich ,

    I think it was Q who said, “Ah, Mr. Worf. Eat a good book lately?”

    Nmyownworld OP ,
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    Definitely a t-shirt ready quote.

    OhStopYellingAtMe ,
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    I liked his quip to Riker: “I liked you better without the beard.”

    waspentalive ,

    But that was just Q’s ad hominem response to an even better exchange: Q: What must I do to convince you people (that he is mortal and without powers) Worf: die.

    Sorry I know you said “not epic” but most things Worf says are epic.

    VindictiveJudge ,

    It’s Dorn’s delivery. He and Stewart could make any of their lines sound epic, no matter how cheesy the episode was

    AngryHumanoid ,

    Riker’s glance back at Worf when he says that is great. I would describe it as “surprised but thinks it’s a good point”.

    AngryHumanoid ,

    That episode is a treasure trove. “I’m not good in groups. It’s difficult to work in a group when you’re omnipotent.”

    Teal ,
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    “Death to the opposition!”

    rynzcycle ,

    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.

    Nmyownworld OP ,
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    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.

    MajorHavoc ,

    “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.

    korok ,
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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.

    maniacalmanicmania ,
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    ‘Computer, more birds’

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