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Since Don Ameche played the same role in "Coming to America" that he did in "Trading Places," I'd consider this "iffy." On the other hand, it's nice to have others playing, so Perfect Marilu Henner The Man Who Loved Women George

Ironically, this thread is for somewhat devious descriptions of well-known movies. Here, you've pretty much given the whole plot and (presumably) the lead actor, and still no bites. I imagine that when you post the title I'll have heard of the movie, but I haven't seen anything with FW in it in about a decade (excluding reruns of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High). :) Don't get me wrong. I appreciate your attempt to revive this thread. It's probably the toughest one to give clues for. George

"What do you think?" "What is it?" "A clock! Fascinating, isn't it?" "Did you really build that?" "Apparently so." "Why?" "I have no idea." "The Klingon, Doctor; what did you find?" "He's still dead, if that's what you mean." George

The Hunt for Red October James Earl Jones Coming to America George

That's the one. Rambo (and a team of mercenaries) saves missionaries who don't know what they're getting into. You're up, Raf. Nice to "see" you again. George

I don't remember the exact title, something like "Future Imperfect." Riker wakes up, supposedly forgetting the last 15 years, so now he's captain of the Enterprise. Picard is an ambassador working with the Romulans. Riker is a widower with a son. He realizes it's all a charade when his departed wife turns out to be "Minuet" (of "11001001" fame). The scene changes, and now he's captured by the Romulans, along with the same boy who was his "son." He realizes that that is phony, too. Finally, the boy confesses that his whole environment is essentially a giant holodeck; he want ed Riker to stay with him because he was so lonely. Riker brings him to the Enterprise. George

Well, sure, when you put it that way! :wacko: George

It's a lot easier just to google the name of the show and "quotes." But, never let it be said I kept someone from going to a library! ;) George

I'll give 'em until this evening, then I'll answer. George

I should also mention two other "Name That..." threads. NAME THAT AUTHOR: An author is guessed from quotations of his works. NAME THAT HYMN: Like Name that Tune, but specifically for Christian hymns. These were both a bit more "highbrow" than the other threads and interest faded quickly, but they can still be resurrected, if anyone is so inclined. George

Holy crap! (I wonder if that got past the cuss-blocker.) There definitely was a "seared conscience" there, but it wasn't yours! So psoriasis is now revelation? :wacko: Un-frickin'-believable! George

That's another one I can kind of hear in my head, but not enough to get the title. George

Interesting. I would have sworn that it was from "11001001." I must be getting old. :wacko: George I think I know this one. If I'm right, "Minuet" appears again. I'll let the others work on it for a while. George

It's Waysider's turn. George

There were a BUNCH of requirements: All PFAL (Foundational,Intermediate, and Advanced, as well as Advanced Studies required for the Advanced Class); personal history, recommendation from your Limb Coordinator, sponsorship (finances) arranged... Anyone who was actually in the Corps care to fill in anything I missed? George

The title is, in fact, "11001001." I suppose you could remember it as "201," but there's nothing obviously significant about that, either! :) I think that my favorite part of the episode is when Picard adn Riker call off the destruct sequence. "Does the First Officer agree?" "Yes! Yes! Most definitely, Yes!" (or something to that effect) Full speed ahead, Mr WordWolf! George

Dmiller's second post is a screen shot of the website Abi linked. George

"Why'd you come back?" "Waiting for you." "I told you before, I can't help you." "Well, we need to go and help these people. We're here to make a difference. We believe all lives are special." "Some lives... some not." "Really? If everyone thought like you, nothing would ever change." "Nothing does change." "Of course it does! Nothing stays the same!" "Live your life, 'cause you've got a good one." "It's what I'm trying to do!" "No, what you're trying to do is change what is." "And what is?" "Go home." "These boys are now our soldiers! They belong to me now! If you try to get them back, your whole village will burn! If you ask the Karen Rebels for help, I will cut out your tongues! If you go against me, I will feed you your intestines! Hear me, believe me, and fear me!" "We need another python. See what you can do. We have enough Cobras, okay?" "F--- off, okay?" "I like your sister, Diaz." "She's got a thing for retards." "Any of you boys want to shoot, now's the time. There isn't one of us that doesn't want to be someplace else. But this is what we do, who we are. Live for nothing, or die for something. Your call." "You know, you never told us your name." "John." "Where are you from?" "Bowie, Arizona." "Why'd you leave?" "I got drafted in 'Nam." "And you just stayed?" "It's complicated." "You have family back home?" "Father, maybe. I don't know." "Aren't you curious to see how things might've changed back home?" "Gotta have a reason for that." (1) "What did you do? We came here to help stop the killing! Who are you to..." (2) "Who are YOU?" (3) "Let him go!" (2) "They would've raped her fifty times... and cut your f---ing heads off! Who are you? Who are any of you?" "Maybe you've lost your faith in people. But you must still be faithful to something. You must still care about something. Maybe we can't change what is. But trying to save a life isn't wasting your life, is it?" "I was told it might be possible to rent your boat. We'd like to do that. Is that possible? We need to get upriver." "Where are you going?" "Into Burma." "Burma's a warzone." George

Gen-2, In this thread, you don't need the episode title, just the name of the show. I think WW will probably give it to you. (Luille Ball had a few shows, but only one that featured Desi (Ricky) as well, if I recall correctly.) George

I suppose that you have to consider that there were hundreds of Corps in TWI's heyday. A few of the young ladies I sponsored in the Corps were drop-dead gorgeous. When I asked them about this stuff a few years ago, not only had not one of them ever experienced a proposition or coercion from a TWI leader, only one of them had ever heard about it from another Corps woman. I suspect that most of the guys were equally clueless. George

It was, indeed, Worf to Riker. More clues: "A blind man teaching an android how to paint? That's got to be worth a couple of pages in somebody's book!" "I love all jazz, except Dixieland." "Why not Dixieland?" "You can't dance to it." "If winning is not important, then Commander, why keep score?" "This is Lt. Cmd. Data speaking for the Captain. Abandon ship; this is not a drill. All personnel, this is not a drill. I say again: Abandon ship, all personnel, this is not a drill. Abandon ship." "Our ship has been commandeered by a force of unknown size and intent. We're here alone. We must assume the worst." George

It is, in fact, "Silhouettes." I was a big fan of Heman's Hermits. and I thought this song was great. Interestingly, I never quite understood part of the song until I heard the Rays' version from 1957 on an oldies station. That's when I finally got the "You're on the wrong block" line! :lol: Hiway got it first. George

Haven't seen you in a while, Gen-2. Glad you're back. That said, the point of this game, like the other "Name That..." threads is to guess the episode from the QUOTES. In fact, it's acceptable in THIS thread to give a plot summary as the ANSWER (if you can't remember the title). It's okay to pick more obvious quotes (ones that name names, for instance); but I prefer to be a bit more obscure at first. Oh, and you WERE born when the episode whose quotes I just posted was aired. ;) George

There are several argumentative "techniques" listed on the site Abi linked. Maybe you just aren't sharp enough to see them; or maybe you see them but are lying to us; or maybe you're not Twinky at all, just some commie-pinko trying to derail the thread. I'm sorry if you just can't see it. But the way you've impugned Abi has clearly violated her 1st Amendment rights. You should be thatnking her, instead! George (Sudo's ad hominem argument, notwithstanding)

"If winning is not important, then Commander, why keep score?" "Abandon ship; this is not a drill. All personnel, this is not a drill. I say again: Abandon ship, all personnel, this is not a drill. Abandon ship." "Our ship has been commandeered by a force of unknown size and intent. We're here alone. We must assume the worst." George