basschick Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I get that bees work together, are always working, part of a large community and exist for the greater good or whatever, but why is this forum referred to as The Hive? Or The Hive Mind? Honestly, the first thing I thought of was The Borg and how creepy the reference to The Hive made me feel because of my over exposure to Star Trek Voyager. Obviously I'm new, I haven't visited much, and I'm still learning both the forum world and the homeschooling world, thus the question. Gah! Now I have the picture of the Borg Queen in my mind. Creeeeeeeepy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I just watched the Star Trek movie involving The Borg last week and heard them refer to the hive mind and thought about this forum and got a little creeped out.:lol: I do not know the history of why it is called this, or who started it, but busy bees and helper bees chime in continually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 It actually does have to do with the Borg. Someone made a comment about the "hive mind" when referring to people all agreeing together on something and it stuck. SWB then melded that reference together with the bee theme (very clever!) and we have a clean double entendre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basschick Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Well there you go. Humor and wit, combined with a touch of creepy! I guess the main difference would be that we encourage each other and our children to actually think for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 You will be assimilated, resistance is futile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 You will be assimilated, resistance is futile Actually I intend to live long and prosper. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGHEALTHYMOM Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Hive Mind! I will have to find these Star Trek movies. BTW anyone have titles?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I thought it was due to our having bees in our bonnets? What is a Borg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 That's it, tomorrow we can all watch Star Trek and the Borg. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 That's it, tomorrow we can all watch Star Trek and the Borg. :D But ... but ... but ... we'll all have to watch ALONE if we watch tomorrow! It's a contradiction in terms! Bonus info: Star Trek Enterprise has at least one episode that refers to the Borg. Enterprise was the last series made, but falls first in the timeline of Star Trek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Well there you go. Humor and wit, combined with a touch of creepy! I guess the main difference would be that we encourage each other and our children to actually think for themselves. You do??? :svengo: Don't say you haven't been warned ... Just kidding, and welcome to the hive! Jean that is fascinating!!! All I could think of in answer to the OP's question is that if you get the hive mad, you'll know why it's called The Hive. :lol: The Hive taking on the Red Cross in support of Wendy came to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I thought it was due to our having bees in our bonnets? What is a Borg? The Borg The Borg Queen Seven of Nine Jean Luc Picard after assimilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 The BorgThe Borg Queen Seven of Nine Jean Luc Picard after assimilation. I always tell my kids that this sort of thing falls under the heading of Cultural Literacy. It's required knowledge in our house! This may explain why my kids are turning out to be geeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I always tell my kids that this sort of thing falls under the heading of Cultural Literacy. It's required knowledge in our house! This may explain why my kids are turning out to be geeks. :iagree:this is why we are not so very restrictive with media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 You do??? :svengo: Don't say you haven't been warned ... Just kidding' date=' and welcome to the hive! Jean that is fascinating!!! All I could think of in answer to the OP's question is that if you get the hive mad, you'll know why it's called The Hive. :lol: The Hive taking on the Red Cross in support of Wendy came to mind.[/quote'] Exactly! Don't poke the hive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 What is a Borg? :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 We really lke Hugh in our house, one of our favorite episodes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 We really lke Hugh in our house, one of our favorite episodes Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 We really lke Hugh in our house, one of our favorite episodes Oh, shoot. I forgot Hugh. Truth be told, I kept wanting to call Seven of Nine by Five of Seven. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Actually I intend to live long and prosper. :lol: You will be assimilated, resistance is futile The most pleasing option is to live long and prosper after you are assimilated. The two are compatible. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 It actually does have to do with the Borg. Someone made a comment about the "hive mind" when referring to people all agreeing together on something and it stuck. SWB then melded that reference together with the bee theme (very clever!) and we have a clean double entendre. Yes, our collective wisdom is greater than the sum of its parts. Was it Pam FSOM? I miss Pam. Hope she is doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Give the Hive a poke and see what happens...(evil grin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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