Followers of Star Trek know that the Klingons were once enemies who eventually became staunch allies. There's probably a lesson in there somewhere.
But did you know that the show has sparked an entire Klingon language that continues to exist, grow, and even thrive today? There is even a Klingon Language Institute.
And in just eight days, the Dutch will debut a Klingon Opera in the Netherlands. They have gone so far as to create some unique musical instruments to tell their story.
I wish them success. Qapla'!
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STAR TREK PRODUCT PROMOTIONS
U.S. Postal Service - "Mailing Frequencies Open"
Ex-Lax - "Boldly Go"
Smooth and Chunky Peanut Butter - Original Series Klingons vs. Next Generation Klingons
Apple - The iCorder
Letter Openers in the shape of Bat'leths.
Reynold's Aluminum Foil - "The Wrap of Khan"
[selected from Chris White's Top Five on Science Fiction; edits and additions by Mark Raymond]
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WORD for YOUR WEEK: Qapla' is the Klingon word for "success."
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