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.
{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.}