Line #31 Funny/StarTrekInsurrection


1	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/insurrection_riker_data.jpg]]
2	[[caption-width-right:350:"Smooth as an android's bottom, eh, Data?"]]
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4	* One of the best opening lines.
5	-->'''Riker''': Our guests have arrived. They are eating the floral arrangements on the banquet tables. \
6	'''Crusher''': I guess they don't believe in cocktails before dinner. \
7	'''Troi''': Oh, my God. Are they vegetarian? That's not in there! \
8	'''Picard''': Perhaps we should have the chef whip up a light balsamic vinaigrette-- Something that goes well with chrysanthemums.
9	* Picard needs to get real, or get a new neck.
10	-->'''Crusher''': You either need a new uniform or a new neck. \
11	'''Picard''' (practicing a greeting in a foreign language) ''Euchene Chefaw''. My collar size is exactly as it was at the Academy. \
12	'''Crusher''': Of course it is.
13	* In the event of a water landing, Data has been designed to serve as a flotation device.
14	* How do Picard and Worf distract a crazy android? By ''singing'', complete with FollowTheBouncingBall.
15	-->'''Picard''': Mr. Worf, do you know Creator/GilbertAndSullivan?\
16	'''Worf''': ({{beat}}) No sir. I have not had a chance to meet all the new crew members since I have been back.\
17	'''Picard''': ''([[{{Beat}} look of dismay]])'' They're composers, Worf, from the 19th century. Data was rehearsing a production of ''Theatre/HMSPinafore'' just before he left... Sing, Worf, sing.\
18	'''Worf''': ''([[NoJustNoReaction shaking his head]])''
19	** What sells the scene is Worf's expression going from "WTF?" to near-panic and shaking his head "NO!" before finally joining in with an expression of "ThisCannotBe"
20	** When Data is reactivated and Picard asks him what is the last thing he remembers, Data [[LiteralMinded immediately picks the song up where he left off]].
21	*** "I seem to be missing several memory engrams." (Geordi presents Data with a handful of said components) "...There they are."
22	*** The funniest thing is that Geordi doesn't bat an eyelash at any of it. He's dealt with FAR weirder when treating Data.
23	* There's a really good bit when the bad guys decide to give up:
24	-->'''Lieutenant''': Sir, Ru'afo's ship is hailing us. \
25	'''Picard and Riker''': On screen. (they exchange looks) \
26	'''Worf''': (from the enemy ship) Captain, the Son'a crew would like to negotiate a cease-fire. It may have something to do with the fact that we have three minutes of air left. \
27	'''Picard''': We have plenty over here, Mr. Worf. Prepare to beam aboard.
28	* "Have you noticed that your boobs have started to firm up?" - Data to Worf (Data had overheard Beverly and Deanna discussing the effects of the planet on them)
29	* "Definitely feeling aggressive tendencies, sir!"
30	* The moments between Data and Artim that aren't heartwarming - heck, even the funny moments are heartwarming!
31	-->'''Data''': I have to go home now.\
32	'''Artim''': Bye. \
33	'''Data''': Bye.
34	* After Deanna shaves off his beard, Riker meets up with Data and Picard on the way to the turbolift. At Data's startled look Riker remarks, to his clear consternation:
35	-->'''Riker''': Smooth as an android's bottom, eh, Data?
36	** But what really sells it is a few minutes later, after they've finished catching up on current events, when Data asks to touch Riker's newly-shaved face - and then just shakes his head dismissively, and walks off.
37	** According to Michael Piller, [[ThrowItIn Brent Spiner ad-libbed that]]. Everyone, including Piller, admitted it was much funnier than what was in the script.
38	* When the Son'a who are chasing the ''Enterprise'' hail them, Riker tries to bluff by saying that the transceiver is malfunctioning - and the Son'a call his bluff by firing a photon torpedo.
39	--> '''Riker:''' [[SarcasmMode Isn't that the universal greeting when communications are down?]]\
40	'''Geordi:''' [[DeadpanSnarker I think it's the universal greeting when you don't like someone.]]
41	* Riker getting all horny for Troi, and her willing to accomodate him. . . to a point.
42	-->'''Troi''': Yuck!\
43	'''Riker''': Yuck?\
44	'''Troi''': I never kissed you with a beard before.\
45	'''Riker''': I kiss you and you say "yuck?"\
46	'''Troi''': ''(closes her cabin door in his face)''
47	** The entire scene is hilarious, from the moment Riker steps into Troi's quarters.
48	--->'''Riker:''' I need a little counseling.\
49	'''Troi:''' Well, there's a first time for everything.
50	--->'''Riker:''' I think I'm having a midlife crisis.
51	--->'''Troi:''' I believe you.
52	** Riker and Troi eventually decide to shave the beard--by taking a bath together--which is then interrupted by Worf relaying a message from Admiral Dougherty. Fortunately for Riker and Troi, it's audio only.
53	* When Worf greets Picard and Data in the transporter room, Picard notices a mark on Worf's nose and asks if he's been in a fight. Worf explains that it is a ''gorch''.
54	-->'''Picard:''' ''Gorch''?\
55	'''Data:''' ''(whispering)'' [-Pimple, sir.-]\
56	''({{beat}})''\
57	'''Picard:''' ''(awkwardly)'' Oh, well... it's hardly noticeable.
58	** When Riker arrives to brief Picard, he notices the ''gorch'' and comments "Klingons never do anything small, do you?". Worf has a pained look that says "Fighting [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Jem'Hadar]] would be preferable to this".
59	* The Enterprise, piloted by a Riker on youth radiation, penetrates the shields of the enemy ship by flying about a dozen meters from its surface.
60	-->'''Enterprise E:''' ''(Flying on a collision course for the enemy ship)''
61	-->'''Enemy Offficer:''' [[OhCrap ''He wouldn't!'']]

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