Kathryn Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 TNG fans: Have you guys seen this? I saw it yesterday and meant to post, but forgot, and now George Takei has it up on his newsfeed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 LOL! I never noticed that! I love George Takei's feed. He's so funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahW Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That's hilarious. I never noticed that! He even does it in front of Guinan. :001_huh: :lol: I wonder if that is something Jonathan Frakes does, or if it is something he gave his character to emphasize the traits of Riker being aggressive and manly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That was funny. Those have to be outtakes, right? I mean, I seriously have watched the series twice, plus all the shows I have caught on reruns here and there and never noticed this. In a few of them, it looked like he was trying not to grin, so I do wonder. Now I feel the need to go check.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 wow, I never noticed that before either LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Riker, yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 We've just been rewatching TNG. I've seen this a couple of times but for the most part it passed right over my head. I'm more into watching Data. Funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 that is so funny. I will have to show dh it later. I have never noticed it , will ask dh if he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Is this a tall person thing? Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 A cowboy walks into a bar...I think that's what he was going for there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 :lol: :lol: :lol: I never noticed that he did that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Too funny! Here's the supposed reason from this article: UPDATE: A Reddit user said that Frakes' chair-sitting style was caused by a back injury (and a user who appears to be Frakes' castmate Wil Wheaton added the comment "confirmed...I served on the Enterprise with Riker for 5 years." Thanks to Evelyn J for the Reddit tip.) Well, however Frakes came up with this chair-domination strategy, we're on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Too funny! Here's the supposed reason from this article: UPDATE: A Reddit user said that Frakes' chair-sitting style was caused by a back injury (and a user who appears to be Frakes' castmate Wil Wheaton added the comment "confirmed...I served on the Enterprise with Riker for 5 years." Thanks to Evelyn J for the Reddit tip.) Well, however Frakes came up with this chair-domination strategy, we're on board. LOVE the commentary on that page! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I never noticed that and we are huge trekkies in our home. I guess I was paying attention to Captain Piccard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I have noticed it at times, but not that it was so consistent. love TNG. Need to watch it all again. I've seen most episodes multiple times. Just finished watching all of DS9 on Netflix. Didn't watch all of it when it aired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I would show this to my DH if I didn't risk the chance of having to watch them all again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I've been rewatching the series on Netflix and noticed it. I don't remember it from watching when it was on tv. I mostly watch Picard too. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Wow, after seeing that I can't believe I never noticed! Too funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I was a kid when TNG came on but I already knew Riker was a DORK!! I cringed at him then, now I find him funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahW Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I was a kid when TNG came on but I already knew Riker was a DORK!! I cringed at him then, now I find him funny. Dork?! He is supposed to be the new Kirk! :lol: But yeah, mostly he's just adorable in a "let me smile and pat you on your head" way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 For the real nerds among you, in the TNG pocket books they address this once or twice. I remember reading it once and laughing because Counselor Troi says something like, "I knew you had dreams of being a startship captain but is the chair thing some frustated cowboy fantasy we need to discuss?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Our big dog is named Riker and he is true to character. He's a goofy, lopey mutt who is a dope most of the times but has his moments of brilliance about weekly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violamama Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 The backing-up one is particularly impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamppost Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Counselor Troi says something like, "I knew you had dreams of being a startship captain but is the chair thing some frustated cowboy fantasy we need to discuss?" That's better than any of the lines they gave her in the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I was a kid when TNG came on but I already knew Riker was a DORK!! I cringed at him then, now I find him funny. Well, I never! Clearly, you and I can not be friends! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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