5 absolutely ridiculous moments in Star Trek TOS

Star Trek, a child of its time, had moments that would make you chuckle or scratch your head today. Let's look at five of those moments.

Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent /

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It was a normal weekday evening when one of my colleagues sent me a hilarious meme with Spock holding a fluffy dog with an unicorn horn and asked me if that was a real Star Trek episode. I laughed so hard remembering the fact a fluffy dog was made to try and look so menacing that I decided I had to write about it - and thus this entire piece was born.

Star Trek: The Original Series wasn't just about flashy lasers and strange new worlds - it dug deep, tackling big questions about right and wrong, the beauty of our differences, and what it means to be human. All this came wrapped up in the adventures of the USS Enterprise and its crew, who became household names. But let's be honest, along with the groundbreaking came a good dose of the goofball. The show, a child of its time, had moments that would make you chuckle or scratch your head today, showing just how much sci-fi has shape-shifted since then.

These moments are like time capsules, capturing the imagination and the limitations of their time, but also highlighting the enduring appeal of Star Trek's bold journey where no show had gone before.

Let's take a look at five specific moments that are just... ridiculous.

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