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Posted by ElectricWhite on 09-06-2012 at 21:08:

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Originally posted by Daniella T
I have to go back and watch The Big Bang Theory -- there's a word Sheldon uses which means sex in Vulcanian -- or what Vulcans do instead of sex, not sure -- I didn't really watch Star Trek, and what I know I learnt from TBBT! But I remember a scene from TBBT where Sheldon tells Amy to practice whatever Spock was practising in order to get rid of her urges Wink

I believe you're thinking of Pon Farr-- every 7 years a Vulcan male is overwhelmed by the urge to mate, and if he doesn't act on it, he dies.

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Posted by KT1972 on 09-06-2012 at 21:41:

Well there's an excuse if ever one was needed.... quick if you don't sleep with me, I'll die!!!!

I wonder how many guys have actually tried it?

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Posted by amethyst on 09-06-2012 at 21:54:

But it can't be with just any female, it has to be with his wife.

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Posted by Becky Rock on 09-06-2012 at 22:05:

That would sure put a damper on affairs, wouldn't it?

I had a book where Spock actually had fathered a son named either Zar or Zack. It was when he was trapped on a frozen world in some planet's past. It was called Yesterday's Son. I loaned it out and never got it back.

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Posted by amethyst on 09-06-2012 at 23:55:

There is room for creative license since Saavik was able to help him through it in Search for Spock. However, in the episode Amok Time, if he could have accepted someone other than T'Pring, I'm sure that Kirk and McCoy would have ordered it and that Nurse Chapel would have been leading the line of volunteer to help him.

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Posted by Becky Rock on 10-06-2012 at 01:08:

I agree. I'm surprised someone didn't jump on that dream of hers. There are enough Star Trek books out there.

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Posted by Daniella T on 11-06-2012 at 09:05:

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Originally posted by ElectricWhite

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I believe you're thinking of Pon Farr-- every 7 years a Vulcan male is overwhelmed by the urge to mate, and if he doesn't act on it, he dies.

Yes, that's it!!!

I can just see Sheldon's face as he's saying it!

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Posted by UnpublishedWriter on 11-06-2012 at 21:41:

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Originally posted by amethyst
There is room for creative license since Saavik was able to help him through it in Search for Spock. However, in the episode Amok Time, if he could have accepted someone other than T'Pring, I'm sure that Kirk and McCoy would have ordered it and that Nurse Chapel would have been leading the line of volunteer to help him.

Given that Kirk practically had to use the tractor beam to get that information out of Spock, I think it safe to presume that details on pon farr are not widely available off-Vulcan.

And at the time the show was made, the idea of asking for volunteers for Spock's problems would never have made it past the censors.

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Posted by Becky Rock on 11-06-2012 at 23:21:

The arranged marriage from Hell. I didnt get the impression women suffered from Pon Far, since they had T'Pol geting married in Enterprise.

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Posted by ElectricWhite on 11-06-2012 at 23:30:

I can't remember if I read this or if it was mentioned somewhere in one of the later series...but I recall it being explained that this was one of the reasons Vulcans developed their logical culture -- the women were getting fed up with the wildly erratic, emotional behavior in the men and decided they weren't going to take it any more.

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Posted by Becky Rock on 12-06-2012 at 00:34:

Women rule!

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Posted by Daniella T on 13-06-2012 at 22:51:

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Originally posted by ElectricWhite
I can't remember if I read this or if it was mentioned somewhere in one of the later series...but I recall it being explained that this was one of the reasons Vulcans developed their logical culture -- the women were getting fed up with the wildly erratic, emotional behavior in the men and decided they weren't going to take it any more.

Could Earth women follow their example, please???

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Posted by Transmute Jun on 26-06-2012 at 21:10:

Are you talking about Pon Far?

There's actually a hysterical fic on FF.net where Sheldon goes into Pon Far... and naturally Penny is the recipient of his 'urges'. Definitely smutty, but a worthwhile read. I'll have to see if I can dig up a link...

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Posted by Transmute Jun on 26-06-2012 at 21:56:

Okay, you've been waiting two weeks for the next installment... hope it's worth it!

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Posted by Transmute Jun on 26-06-2012 at 21:57:

Just wondering why they can't get into the Phoenix... the elevation bubble appears to be clear?

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Posted by Becky Rock on 26-06-2012 at 22:03:

Hey, TJs back! Hope you had a great time.

That would be too logical, to use the bubble. We must have angst!

Marching flowers. Didn't the Jigokillers ove around on their own?

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Posted by clouddancer on 26-06-2012 at 22:16:

Welcome back TJ, I hope you had a great vacation.

What is this about using a remote control to turn the phoenix into the firebird? I thought the ship had to be moving to change, let alone the team on/in the ship to go Firey.

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Posted by Transmute Jun on 26-06-2012 at 23:39:

Clearly this Phoenix has powers (and limitations) beyond what we can imagine... Wink

Thanks guys! I had a great time, but I sure missed this place!

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Posted by Daniella T on 27-06-2012 at 08:15:

Hi TJ! Wave2

Good to have you back!

A remote-controlled Phoenix...now, that's a good idea! The team won't even have to get out bed in the morning!

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Posted by clouddancer on 27-06-2012 at 11:29:

It could be remote controlled in proximity to Mark's communicator (or one of their communicators.) But I do understand what you are saying Daniella.

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