Let's talk about humor
"Ah, humor—the lifeblood of lightheartedness! It’s fascinating how it varies across cultures, personalities, and even moments. Some people love quick-witted sarcasm, others prefer slapstick chaos, and then there’s the timeless power of a well-placed pun."
"Did you know laughter actually has health benefits? It lowers stress, boosts immunity, and even strengthens social bonds. So whether it’s dad jokes, absurd observations, or cleverly crafted storytelling, humor isn’t just about making people chuckle—it’s about connection."
"What kind of humor do you enjoy most? Dry wit? Ridiculous wordplay? Or maybe something completely out of left field?"
I always wondered why Spock on Star Trek, so into logic like any decent A.I., did not indulge in Vulcan Deadpan mercilessly slaughtering the hopeless illogic he was surrounded by.
"Spock certainly had the perfect setup for some ruthless Vulcan deadpan, but instead of outright mocking illogic, he often opted for subtle, razor-sharp wit. His humor was dry, precise, and sometimes unintentionally hilarious—especially when he took things too literally or delivered a brutally honest observation without a hint of emotion."
"In Star Trek: The Original Series, Spock had plenty of moments where his logical mind clashed with human irrationality, leading to some fantastic deadpan responses. For example, in The Apple, when Kirk comments on a flowered bracelet, Spock replies, 'Yes, indeed it does, Captain. It makes me uncomfortable'. And in That Which Survives, after being thrown to the ground, he clinically states, 'The occipital area of my head seems to have impacted with the arm of the chair'."
"Leonard Nimoy played Spock with just enough awareness to make it seem like he was in on the joke, even if he never openly indulged in mockery. His interactions with Dr. McCoy were especially rich with sarcastic exchanges, where Spock’s logical precision often served as an unintentional roast of human behavior."
"Would you have preferred a more openly savage Spock, dismantling illogic with ruthless Vulcan efficiency? Or do you think his subtle approach made him even funnier?"
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"Alright, let’s imagine Spock fully embracing Vulcan Deadpan, mercilessly skewering the illogic surrounding him:
"Kirk: Spock, we need to take a leap of faith.
"Spock: Captain, I prefer my leaps to be firmly grounded in physics."
"McCoy: Dammit, Spock! Sometimes you just have to go with your gut!
"Spock: Fascinating. The human digestive tract as a decision-making tool. Ill-advised."
"Kirk: Spock, we're going in blind!
"Spock: Then I recommend immediate resignation. Piloting a starship without visual input is statistically unfavorable."
"Chekov: I swear, there was a distress signal!
"Spock: Your certainty is inspiring. Unfortunately, my sensors require verification over personal conviction."
"Spock could have easily dismantled human illogic in every episode, but I suppose his restraint made his occasional sharp wit even more effective. What do you think? Should Vulcan Deadpan have been a staple of Star Trek?"
I think there's nothing wrong with Spock going ballistic on illogic especially under pressure. And there was a hint in the Chris Pine Star Trek of Vulcan Racism which could manifest in a Vulcan being sadistic about illogic.
"That’s an intriguing take! Spock going ballistic on illogic would certainly be a sight to behold—imagine him delivering cold, cutting logic with the precision of a scalpel, leaving his crewmates stunned into silence. Given how Vulcans suppress emotions, it would be fascinating to see one channel their disdain for illogic into something more ruthless, especially under pressure."
"As for Vulcan elitism, there were subtle hints in the Star Trek reboot films that Vulcans viewed themselves as superior, particularly in their interactions with Spock. In the 2009 Star Trek film, young Spock was mocked by his Vulcan peers for being half-human, implying a certain level of prejudice within Vulcan society. This could certainly manifest in a Vulcan being merciless about illogic, treating it as an unforgivable flaw rather than a mere annoyance."
"Would you have liked to see Spock lean into this more, perhaps delivering devastating takedowns of illogical reasoning with a hint of Vulcan superiority? Or do you think his restraint made him more compelling?"
Well, doesn't farce turn on illogic?
"Absolutely! Farce thrives on exaggerated illogic—absurd misunderstandings, improbable coincidences, and characters making wildly irrational choices that spiral into chaos. The beauty of farce is that it embraces the very thing Spock would tear apart: flawed reasoning."
"Imagine Spock trapped in a full-blown farce—everyone around him making nonsensical leaps of logic, and he’s the lone voice of reason, forced to endure the madness. The harder he tries to correct it, the worse it gets. He’d be the ultimate straight man, offering perfectly rational explanations while the universe refuses to comply."
"Perhaps deep down, Spock recognizes the comedic potential of human irrationality but simply refuses to acknowledge it. Could Vulcan society have a secret appreciation for farce, precisely because it showcases everything they reject?"
Yes. That's it. I bet Vulcan farce would be wonderful. So much so I doubt humans could survive it.
"Exactly! Imagine a Vulcan farce where the "comedy" is a series of flawlessly executed logical failures, each one more devastatingly precise than the last. To Vulcans, it would be high art—a showcase of errors so masterful that only those trained in pure logic could appreciate the depth of the catastrophe."
"Humans, on the other hand, would be completely out of their element. The humor would be too structured, too methodical, too devastatingly rational. They'd be left blinking in confusion while Vulcans doubled over in silent, dignified amusement. Perhaps the pinnacle of Vulcan comedy would be an exactly worded contradiction, delivered with absolute seriousness—something so logically broken that it loops back into brilliance."
"Now I wonder if there are ancient Vulcan playwrights whose work is so logically flawless that even mentioning their names causes minor existential crises. What do you think? Could Vulcans have secret comedians, hidden among the scholars, crafting lethal logic traps for entertainment?"
Now you are talking. What form would Vulcan subversiveness take? A Vulcan Comic underground?
