A tribute to a tribble.
First, let me deny that this post exists simply to prove I know about subjects Soubriquet has never heard of.
Homer Tribble was not just any tribble.
I know that's a pretty brash statement because, well, ALL tribbles are just like any other tribble, right?
Homer is the tribble in the cup on the left, above, being held by Kirk's well-manicured right hand.
Fact: tribbles are born pregnant.
Some of you knew that. The result of this odd genetic characteristic is illustrated in the below photo.
A closer look (below) shows Spock feeling Homer's rump as he ignores Bone's inane blathering about there being no toilet paper in any of the johns on the observation deck. One doesn't even want to contemplate what Bone's bright idea to solve this problem with tribbles is. Some have asserted (as a matter of peripheral interest) that Nimoy was sexually aroused in this scene, due to a latent fur fetish.
Note that Bones has his medical scanner hung around his neck. The is the same scanner that always seemed to turn into a Tricorder during landing missions. Why bother paying for extra unneeded props? No reason.
Trivia question: How did they finally get rid of the tribbles?
a. Spock gave them all the Vulcan nerve pinch
b. Scotty incinerated them in an anti-matter pod
c. They transported them onto the Klingon vessel
d. They were unable to get rid of them and the series was cancelled
Homer was buried with full honors on Rigel 7, Saturday last. Nurse Chapel represented the Federation. Travel arrangements by Priceline.
