"Derek" wrote in message news:1esuxtgutumrh$.dlg@gwinn.us...
> While intrepidly exploring the bowels of USENET on Thursday, April 10,
> 2008, ToolPackinMama rolled initiative and posted the following:
>
>> Kweeg wrote:
>>
>>> Yet more Fanon. No where was it categorically stated that Kirk had never
>>> driven a car.
>>
>> Have you SEEN "A piece of the action"? Do you remember the scene where
>> he drove?
>>
>> Wheels, Mr. Spock.
>>
>> A flivver, Captain.
>> Key in the ignition. Turn the ignition on ...
>> and nothing happens. Where's the starter? There's the starter.[Engine
>> Starts] Yes!
>
> Clearly demonstrating that he knew that if a car didn't start when you
> turned the key that you had to look for a starter button/switch.
>
> How many drivers today do you think would know to look for a starter?
>
>> Interesting.
>>
>> [Grinding]
>>
>> Oops! Gears.
>>
>> Yes. Oh, I believe they had a device known as a ... clutch. Clutch,
>> Captain. Perhaps one of those pedals on the floor.
>
> Ever seen someone drive with a manual transmission for the first time?
> Looks rather similar to POTA, even if they're experienced with an
> automatic transmission.
>
>> I kind of like this. I'm going to get one myself.
>>
>> [Crash]
>>
>> [Backfiring]
>>
>> [Honk]
>>
>> Captain, you are an excellent starship commander. But as a taxi driver,
>> you leave much to be desired.
>>
>> ===
>>
>> OK, Kweeg, explain how me saying Kirk couldn't drive is "fanon"?
>> Everything you say only makes me look good, keep talking.
>
> Fanon or not, the claim does ignore the knowledge Kirk demonstrates,
> even if he's going to rip that clutch from the transmission.
Indeed.
TPM ignores facts (as well as out and out denying them) when they are
inconvenient or do not suit her needs for her flimsy theories.
No amount of actual facts and logical debate will convince her other wise.
Sorta like arguing with a 4 year old.
--
Qapla'
Kweeg
Ten of Canadian Clubs in the Eeeevil Trek Cabal
"Half a gallon a'scotch!" Scotty (Spectre of the Gun)
1,079,252,848.8 km/h, not just a good idea, it's the law.
"So say we all!"
