Feb 26th 2010 By Bonnie Biess

Trekkers Boldly Get Wild at 'The Shat Ball'

Happy Birthday, Captain Kirk. If anyone deserves a ball thrown in his honor, it's James Tiberius, legendary leader of the USS Enterprise. And that's just what some creative Trekkers did at The Shat Ball, an event at Brooklyn's Knitting Factory honoring both the Captain and the beloved Priceline.com spokesperson / greatest actor who ever lived who portrayed him.

The event featured improv comedy from the troupe Start Trekkin' as well as Trek-themed cocktails (who doesn't love a nice Romulan Ale?), and a Captain Kirk impersonation contest dubbed "Kirk-aoke." And, of course, everyone who showed up in costume received a free drink. (And, seeing as how the event was in Brooklyn and geared toward hardcore Trekkies, everyone showed up in costume.)

Also on hand were the comedy group the Raspberry Brothers, who gave the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" treatment to the much-hated (and Shatner-directed) "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier," as well as the sci-fi-friendly rock band Fall on Your Sword. If you ever wanted to see inebriated nerds dancing to the "Star Trek" theme, this was your night.

Check out photos from the "Shat-astic" event below. For extra fun, see if you can recognize our choice quotes from the Captain himself (bonus points if you can specify the episode title and number ... and if you can, we might have a job for you).

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The Shat Ball

"Worlds are conquered, galaxies destroyed ... but a woman is always a woman."

The Shat Ball

"What makes you think you're a man? You're an overgrown jackrabbit. An elf with a hyperactive thyroid."

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"KHAAAAAANNN!!!!!!!"

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"There are certain things men must do to remain men."

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"Well, Bones, all I can suggest ... is you open up a maternity ward."

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"There seems to be no sign of intelligent life anywhere ..."

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"I've already got a female to worry about. Her name is the Enterprise."

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"Second star to the right ... and straight on 'til morning."

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"Peace or ... UTTER DESTRUCTION ... it's up to you."

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"War isn't a good life, but it's life."

The Shat Ball

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Saturday 27 February

By Eli S.

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I'm very surprised at the number of ladies who attended, and even some hot ones! In costume! I've been a fan since I was a sprout and I've never known any young lady to be into the Trek, but I'm glad to see some.

As to the costumes worn, some of them look great, and I assume those were the Start Trekkin' performers. Some weren't quite as good, but they could totally get a decent looking one on the cheap: http://www.costumediscounters.com/mens-costumes.html

I may buy one just to lounge around in at home!

Saturday 27 February

By Richard

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Let's not forget Patrick Stewart who did a remarkable job as Piccard.

Sunday 28 February

By Digi

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Wow did you see that chicks teeth on pic 5 of 14 on the left wearing the red outfit. OMG man thats some nasty ass stained teeth whats she do eat ass for a living? That or she just got done eating a mustard sandwich, yuck good lord. Secondly holy cow this is like the B-Squad of trekkie fans. Literally wearing pajama uniforms. I like conventions alot more. Better elaborate costumes (cant get enough of them klingon women) and better starfleet uniforms (voyager/enterprise/DS9 era's) which actually look like miltary uniforms instead of someones closed toe PJ's.

Sunday 28 February

By Nerds RULE THE WORLD

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" If you ever wanted to see inebriated nerds dancing to the "Star Trek" theme, this was your night. "

Wow of all media reporters to insult "Nerds". So called nerds (apparently Star Trek fans) RUN this modern world. We "nerds" run your cell network ,internet ,electronic banking ,medical scanners ,Sattilite Radio, GPS and just about every damn thing those of you who recall your high school football glory days as the high point of your sad lives depend on. We also make more money then you and unlike you who frett about the loss of manufacturing jobs will never be out of work. We hire people like you to do our menial labor becasue we feel sorry for you and need a good laugh once and awhile. We the nerds OWN YOU so word of advice be nice to us or perhaps one of us will make
all of your assetts go bye bye with the hit of a button.