
The subject is a space dog, a creature that is apparently a cross between a border terrier and every member of Ratt. After discovering the creature, who from now on we will call Rikki Rockett, the crew takes him into captivity and beams him aboard for no apparent reason. Seems likely that Kirk just wants to put its pink horned head on his wall.

The only time the animal receives any attention from the crew is when they need a clue regarding their own seemingly more important dilemma. The fact that the Captain split into good and evil versions of himself, with the evil version walking about the ship, drinking brandy, and attempting to rape Yeoman Rand, while the good version cowers on the bridge and whines, apparently is more important than the well being of their pet.

RIP Rikki Rockett--Hair Metal Space Dog, Episode 05-Episode 05.
Seriously though, besides putting this poor terrier in a ridiculous costume, this episode is full of amazing Shatner camp as the man freaks out and throws a tantrum at least every other scene. It's truly remarkable.
One scene in particular stands out as the best Shatner moment well, ever. I can't even think of a way to properly convey the magic that takes place in the scene, and I feel that I can only do it justice by just showing you.




It is so. So incredibly awesome.
This is Star Trek
CHUG CHUG CHUG CHUG CHUG CHUG CHUG CHUG CHUG CHUG



He's Dead Jim:
Death Toll: 1
1 Dead Pink Space Dog.
Total Star Trek Death Toll: 56
On the next episode...

Bananas... in... spaaaaccceeeee
1 comment:
The part about the dog reminds me of the good/evil Meg, plus the picture looks just like Meg when you try to take her toy away....
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