A Spock tantrum is a shouty, sweary, emotional response to someone who just ISN’T BEING LOGICAL!
We all know that the socially acceptable response to someone with batshit crazy beliefs is to smile and nod politely and remember that everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, sometimes this is easier said than done. Named after Mister Spock, everyone’s favourite logic-loving half-Vulcan, a Spock tantrum can be provoked by anything from religious fundamentalism to bad science in toothpaste adverts.
While it is highly inappropriate to have a Spock tantrum at a sweet old lady who believes her cat, Mr. Fuzzybuttons, can communicate with the dead, sometimes a Spock tantrum is perfectly justified. If someone (particularly someone in a position of power) is using crappy logic to manipulate people, discriminate against people, endanger people in some way or sell everyone useless junk, just go ahead and let rip.
We all know that the socially acceptable response to someone with batshit crazy beliefs is to smile and nod politely and remember that everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, sometimes this is easier said than done. Named after Mister Spock, everyone’s favourite logic-loving half-Vulcan, a Spock tantrum can be provoked by anything from religious fundamentalism to bad science in toothpaste adverts.
While it is highly inappropriate to have a Spock tantrum at a sweet old lady who believes her cat, Mr. Fuzzybuttons, can communicate with the dead, sometimes a Spock tantrum is perfectly justified. If someone (particularly someone in a position of power) is using crappy logic to manipulate people, discriminate against people, endanger people in some way or sell everyone useless junk, just go ahead and let rip.
Crazy fundamentalist preacher: “Those who refuse to believe in the one true God will be punished by an eternity of torment in hell. So start worshipping him, stop having sex and start shunning the gays!”
Polite response: “Errr, no thank you. Obviously you’re entitled to your opinion though. Have a nice day.”
Spock tantrum response: “Are you fucking kidding? Threatening atheists with hell is like telling you to stop believing in God or fairies will kidnap you. Also, if I were to start believing in a god, why should it be your one? There are plenty to choose from – is everyone who chooses differently also going to hell? And why would any god worth worshipping punish people for eternity just for not believing in him? And why should I hate the gays – they’re fucking fabulous. Have a nice day.”
Polite response: “Errr, no thank you. Obviously you’re entitled to your opinion though. Have a nice day.”
Spock tantrum response: “Are you fucking kidding? Threatening atheists with hell is like telling you to stop believing in God or fairies will kidnap you. Also, if I were to start believing in a god, why should it be your one? There are plenty to choose from – is everyone who chooses differently also going to hell? And why would any god worth worshipping punish people for eternity just for not believing in him? And why should I hate the gays – they’re fucking fabulous. Have a nice day.”
by crosseyedgirl November 10, 2013
Resulting condition: In which Kirk endeavored to learn Lt. Uhura’s first name and was defeated upon learning of her continuing relationship with Commander Spock.
Likewise;
Commander Spock’s surprising kiss with Lt. Uhura on the transporter, leaving a flabbergasted Kirk to look on in surprise.
All definitions under stipulation of Star Trek, the 2009 film directed by JJ Abrams.
In normative terms: Receiving rejection from a girl because of a pre-existing relationship or partiality with/to another, completely expected guy.
Not to be confused with the term spock block, which denotes that Spock is the one being blocked and not Kirk.
Likewise;
Commander Spock’s surprising kiss with Lt. Uhura on the transporter, leaving a flabbergasted Kirk to look on in surprise.
All definitions under stipulation of Star Trek, the 2009 film directed by JJ Abrams.
In normative terms: Receiving rejection from a girl because of a pre-existing relationship or partiality with/to another, completely expected guy.
Not to be confused with the term spock block, which denotes that Spock is the one being blocked and not Kirk.
{After having been turned down, a guy returns to his friends, all of which then watch another, much less 'qualified' male approach the woman, ready to laugh at his impending failure. When she leaves with him, all the friend's buddies have a laugh at his expense, calling out "Spock Blocked!" in mocking tones.}
by zeldafire May 21, 2010
The act of shoving 2 or more fingers behind the collar bone and digging as deep as possible. Extremely painful.
by Evilfish February 15, 2012
Giving a girl the shocker, but with two fingers in each orifice, making it resemble the Trekkie sign.
by Ant Lion May 15, 2010
noun. the same thing as a trekky an asshole star trek fan who seems to think that star trek is better than STAR WARS
That fucking spock sucker was being an asshole and said Han Solo needs to take gay medication, so I kicked his ass!
by momkai May 27, 2009
Similar to the shocker, only performed using the "Live-Long and Prosper" sign, used by Spock in Star Trek. i.e. to in the goo and two in the poo.
by Nic August 26, 2003
'Man, I thought my argument supporting Arizona's immigration laws was valid. Until you pointed out that a law that circumvents The Bill of Rights for illegals, circumvents the Bill of Rights for us all. You totally Spock Blocked me!"-----Spock Blocking
by JudasCow June 14, 2010