Not all reactions are parodies, though. “Reaction” is a very broad term– it’s better to use more specific terms so the reader can understand the context.
This is awesome, but I’m not sure how it qualifies as a hack, unless they mean hack in the MIT sense. None of the other “hacks” on this site are MIT-style hacks, so…
It’s brilliant. The only way to discredit the obviously insane is to mock them in such a way that they are viewed as ridiculous by society. Beautiful. I would hug that man.
Dude.. haters gotta stop hating. We of the nearly persuasion get enough persecution from the outside, we gotta flame on each other?! I say we band together, my Polycarbonate wearing friends, put past our differences on bad science, omnipotent space gods and midichlorians. United we, quite literally, can rule the world!
He didn’t desecrate sort of public display, therefore it’s not a RL hack. But yeah, this is from the San Diego Comic-Con in which a bunch of nerds hilariously counter-protested the Westboro Baptist Church, who was there.
Their problem is, they don’t even accurately understand what they claim to be teaching, and it makes other Christians look bad. They have a lot of the Bible’s teaching flat wrong. God doesn’t hate anyone. He hates sin, but he does *not* hate people.
I have to say he kinda looks like Grant from the Mythbusters. Though since he worked at ILM and worked on Star Wars, this must be his Bizarro World twin….
The back side of this guy’s sign was actually funnier- it said “GOD NEEDS A STARSHIP”. You can see it in some photo collections from the counter-protest.
ST:V references mocking other, even /stupider/ things make me giggle.
This poor ensign is going to be in for it, that facial hair is certainly not acceptable under Starfleet uniform and dress standards; and his glasses aren’t made from a ladies hair band
I know this guy. He’s Jon Sung, violinist of the San Francisco band The Definite Articles. The sign actually read “God Needs A Starship.” I’m not sure who shopped this.
OK, I asked Jon about this and he told me his sign had two sides. One said “God Needs A Starship” and the other said “God Hates Jedi.” The former was the only side I’d seen before. Carry on.
First!
You must be extremely pleased with yourself now!
You mean… He must be pleasing himself now…
Ha ha ha, oh my… brilliant.
He’s wearing red, thus doomed anyways…
Not with that design, it is Next Generation, he’s Command.
Can’t believe I actually knew that…
Actually it is voyager, but yes command
I still wish I’d been at SDCC to see all of this in action. It’s not nearly as much fun to read about it…. http://bit.ly/afITw0
Bravo to the protesters protesting the protesters!
do you really want to insult people who can kill you with their minds?
Just so long as we leave River out of it, I think it’s alright.
Nice!
But to stay on-topic: This is of course a reaction to the protests that are held by the Westboro Baptist Church: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westboro_baptist_church
For more examples: http://www.flickr.com/photos/livesoma/tags/reverendfredphelps’swestborobaptistchurch/
It’s more of a parody than a reaction.
Parodies are reactionary. Don’t be contrary just to be contrary.
Not all reactions are parodies, though. “Reaction” is a very broad term– it’s better to use more specific terms so the reader can understand the context.
But… it’s still both.
I used to love Star Wars, now I love Star Trek more. Star Wars is still okay.
Nice way to mock Westboro
Is he sayin’ that there’s Jedi on star trek?
This is awesome, but I’m not sure how it qualifies as a hack, unless they mean hack in the MIT sense. None of the other “hacks” on this site are MIT-style hacks, so…
God hates Jedi ??
What about Granny, and Jethro, and Elly Mae?
Not to mention Mr. Drysdale and the infamous Miss Jane Hathaway…
It’s brilliant. The only way to discredit the obviously insane is to mock them in such a way that they are viewed as ridiculous by society. Beautiful. I would hug that man.
live long and propsper fellow trekkie. live long and prosper
Dude.. haters gotta stop hating. We of the nearly persuasion get enough persecution from the outside, we gotta flame on each other?! I say we band together, my Polycarbonate wearing friends, put past our differences on bad science, omnipotent space gods and midichlorians. United we, quite literally, can rule the world!
I didn’t think the picture was that funny — But I had to 5-star it cause of the Big Lebowski quote in the title!
Kudos!
The dude abides.
This.
He didn’t desecrate sort of public display, therefore it’s not a RL hack. But yeah, this is from the San Diego Comic-Con in which a bunch of nerds hilariously counter-protested the Westboro Baptist Church, who was there.
God doesn’t hate Jedi. He clearly hates red-shirts though
LOL! Only in the twenty-third century. In the twenty-fourth century (which is when this guy’s uniform style will be used), red and gold switch.
God hates Jedi?
That red shirt is a total imbecil!
I’d force crush the shit out of him after i chopped off his arms and legs with my lightsaber.
Let’s not fight. Let’s unite against people like my uncle, who believe that science fiction is a waste of time.
That kinda looks like Grant Imahara from mythbusters.
Then again, most asians look the same to me.
Nah. The face is too narrow.
Their problem is, they don’t even accurately understand what they claim to be teaching, and it makes other Christians look bad. They have a lot of the Bible’s teaching flat wrong. God doesn’t hate anyone. He hates sin, but he does *not* hate people.
Jedi?
The Westboro Baptist Church.
I have to say he kinda looks like Grant from the Mythbusters. Though since he worked at ILM and worked on Star Wars, this must be his Bizarro World twin….
Oh, please. Any true Trekkie would have written “Q Hates Jedi”.
From his point of view, the Jedi are evil!
then your watched LOST!
The Great Bird of the Galaxy loves all of his children. No matter their fandom..
uh…does anyone else but me notice that he has a Star Trek Uniform on?
That’s… a major component of the whole point. Everyone else noticed it, and it didn’t warrant a mention.
Is that a Voyager comm badge?!? It’s a wonder the Trekkers didn’t stomp him to death. Or the Jedi didn’t force choke him to death. Or something.
He’s good-that is a Voyager uniform
/Trekkie
Nah, isn’t that Next Gen?
Yeah, that’s TNG. Voyager’s were on a round base.
The combadge, I mean.
Wait, what? How is this a hack???
This awesome dude ‘hacked’ into group of protesters from the Westburo Baptist Church.
idiots, those outer rims species are
The back side of this guy’s sign was actually funnier- it said “GOD NEEDS A STARSHIP”. You can see it in some photo collections from the counter-protest.
ST:V references mocking other, even /stupider/ things make me giggle.
so this “god” guy is a sith lord or something?
Uh hate to break it to you, but humanity has abandoned religion by the the 24th century. And yes I’m a Trek Fan…and a Star Wars fan
Sisko is a god right now.
KILL ALL HUMANS!
I am a sith and I approve of this message.
Bender in the background ftw.
This poor ensign is going to be in for it, that facial hair is certainly not acceptable under Starfleet uniform and dress standards; and his glasses aren’t made from a ladies hair band
He’s making fun of religion and wearing a Star Trek uniform. Completely awesome.
My brothers and I are living proof that Star Trek and Star Wars fans can get along. My mom’s a Trekker; my dad’s a Star Wars guy.
Im Jesus Christ and i approve this message
http://www.geekologie.com/2010/07/westboro_baptist_churchs_comic.php
the flying spaghetti monster aproves of trek and wars
I HOPE YOU DIE .
I know this guy. He’s Jon Sung, violinist of the San Francisco band The Definite Articles. The sign actually read “God Needs A Starship.” I’m not sure who shopped this.
OK, I asked Jon about this and he told me his sign had two sides. One said “God Needs A Starship” and the other said “God Hates Jedi.” The former was the only side I’d seen before. Carry on.
Um, Mr. ST Nerd, “Why does God need a starship?” (ST V).
Game, set and match.
haha! thats a Star Trek outfit, so wrong Mr. Asian dude.
Star WARS beats Star Trek EVERY day of the week!
^this.
DEATH TO THE TREKKIES!
Because Star Wars sucks.