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Ha ha ha ha ha!

And yes, I do get all my ideas from Wil Wheaton. Go to shipbrook.com to make your own. It’s fun!

Donald Rumsfeld is briefing president Bush: “Last night, 3 Brazilian soldiers were killed.”

“Oh no!” exclaims the president, “that’s terrible!”

His staff is stunned at this unprecedented display of emotion, watching as Bush sits, head in hands.

Finally, he looks up and asks, “How many is a brazillion?”

This would be fun to play with. (From thinkgeek.com)

Also for sale on the site there is a red t-shirt with the word “EXPENDABLE” in a trekky font. Heh. (Via WWdN:iX.)

A small boast: I have had the privilege of holding, in my hands, a real phaser. Really from the show, that is. A few years ago we spent a fun weekend at the coast with the family of a good friend. One night, in between rounds of Balderdash, I was talking with one of our hosts. He and I discovered that we both love Star Trek. He proceeded to knock my socks off with the story of how he had met Majel Barrett at a convention some years ago. He had become friendly enough with her that she had given him a few items, including the phaser and an original series communicator. I was thrilled when he offered to bring them out.

I must say: touching actual Star Trek set pieces was wonderful, but being two degrees of separation from Majel Barrett is a hundred times better. I heart Majel Barrett.

Until today, I thought a fluffer was someone on a movie set who fluffed the pillows between shots.

It’s not.

This is Ray Bethell, 8-time-Multiple Kite World Champion. Turn your speakers on!