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Star Trek's Scotty Dies at 85

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the don't-make-the-joke-just-don't-do-it dept.

darkworm writes "James Doohan, better known to Trekkies everywhere as Scotty, has died at the age of 85. James was suffering from both Parkinsons and Alzheimer's and died earlier today at his home"

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  1. Yes, I am going to hell for this... by toupsie · · Score: 5, Funny

    He's dead, Jim! -- Bones

    --
    Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.
    1. Re:Yes, I am going to hell for this... by macklin01 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Quick! You get his tricorder; I'll get his wallet. :-)

      In all seriousness, godspeed, Scotty! -- Paul

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      OpenSource.MathCancer.org: open source comp bio
    2. Re:Yes, I am going to hell for this... by RexDart · · Score: 4, Funny

      He could nae change the laws of physics, Captain.

      --
      "Yes, Jayne, she's a witch. She's had congress with the beast..."
      "She's in Congress?" - Firefly, "Objects in Space
  2. Favorite Quote by lecithin · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Just before they went into warp, I beamed the whole kit and kaboodle into their engine room, where they'll be no tribble at all."

    --
    It could be worse, it could be Monday.
    1. Re:Favorite Quote by fishdan · · Score: 4, Funny

      On TNG to Jordi: "How are you going to get a reputation as a miracle worker if you tell the Captain the actual amount of time it will take?!?!"

      --
      Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm
  3. sad... by idiotdevel · · Score: 5, Funny

    may the force be with you!

    wait...

    1. Re:sad... by Rude+Turnip · · Score: 5, Funny

      I think every Trekkie reading that just had a heart attack. So, ummm...good work!

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      Bill Clinton: Pimp we can believe in. - The Shirt!!!
    2. Re:sad... by idiotdevel · · Score: 5, Funny

      may the force be with them as well

  4. Re:Cue the jokes... by ShelbyCobra · · Score: 5, Funny

    He was also a linguist...

    I see, but was he a cunning one?

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    -ShelbyCobra

    Living life in the right side of the s-plane

  5. Re:Scotty's Rule of Thumb by daeley · · Score: 4, Funny

    Spock: "Ahh, Mr. Scott, I understand you're having difficulty with the warp drive. How much time do you require for repair?"

    Scotty: "There's nothing wrong with the bloody thing!"

    Spock: "Mr. Scott, if we return to Spacedock, the assassins will surely find a way to dispose of their incriminating footwear, and we will never see the Captain, or Dr. McCoy, alive again."

    Scotty: "Could take weeks, sir."

    Spock: "Thank you, Mr. Scott."

    (From Star Trek VI)

    --
    I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate.
  6. Out of respect by Leroy_Brown242 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm observing a minute of scottish accent

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    Pretty Pictures!
  7. Re:Warp Speed Scotty by schon · · Score: 4, Funny

    /me is going to pour some 21 year old Glenlivet on the ground tonight.

    Me too.

    But I'm gonna drink it first. :o)

  8. In the words of Scotty . . . by mmell · · Score: 5, Funny
    (Turbolift Computer voice): "L - l - l - level?"

    (Mr. Scott): "Engineering"

    (Turbolift Computer voice): "Thank you"

    (Mr. Scott): " Up your shaft! "

  9. Feel Me Up Scotty by darkonc · · Score: 5, Funny
    Back in the 80's during the Non-Con science fiction and fantasy convention in Edmonton, somebody learned that Doohan was in town doing a promo at a local car dealership. They invited him over, and he agreed -- with the stipulation that no autographs would be allowed (he claimed contractual obligations).

    He arrived as the con chair (who was a big 'Scotty' fan) was speaking to the closing ceremonies. They snuck him in unseen and he walked up to her and gave her a big bear hug from behind.

    Swinging around to slap him, a growl of disapproval changed to a squeal of glee almost mid-swing.

    They later made her a button that read "Feel Me Up Scotty!".

    --
    Sometimes boldness is in fashion. Sometimes only the brave will be bold.
  10. Re:Cue the jokes... by Bamafan77 · · Score: 5, Funny
    His (second) wife was 43 when his youngest daughter was born in 2000. That means that she was born in 1957, and got married in 1975.

    At age 18.

    Doohan was 55 at the time.

    Until now, I was a big fan of the character Scotty. Now I'm a fan of Doohan, the man! Everybody thought Shatner was the player, but who knew that Scotty was the true pimp of TOS. :)