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Shatneresque 

1. A dramatization using over-acting 2. Also characterized, by, extra, pauses, in a sentence.
James T. Kirk (William Shatner) speaking in a shatneresque syle: "Its still alive... out there... somewhere, beyond our galaxy!"
Shatneresque by E.L.A. teecher July 24, 2008
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Shatner Pause 

Shatner Pause (punctuation) - A "Shatner Pause" is an insertion of an unnecessary pause while speaking or communicating through text based systems such as SMS text, chatting, or instant messaging. A Shatner Pause is defined as any sentence where two or more words are incorrectly given more emphasis and immediately followed by a pause whereupon the sentence is continued where yet another Shatner Pause may be inserted or the sentence ended.

In literary situations, such as text based communication or in print, the Shatner Pause should be designated using the double comma " ,, " instead of ellipsis " ... ". The ellipse "..." is properly used as a moment of silence. A moment of silence without defined theatrics is not defined as a Shatner Pause. Take note that the Shatner Pause in print does not carry the same grammar properties as typical punctuation in that it may interrupt a sentence without any notice but will not alter the structure of the sentence in any way.

The Shatner Pause was made famous by its namesake William Shatner. William Shatner is a professional actor and entertainer who gained popularity as Capt. Kirk on the 1960's television series Star Trek. Many examples of the Shatner Pause can be found watching the episodes.
"The night will bring,, many hardships before the sun rises." single Shatner Pause

"You are,, eating my chips,, and I want them back" example of a double Shatner Pause

shatners bassoon 

Area within your brain that defines time perception. Can be affected by so called 'Made up drugs' such as 'Cake'; a Visterbile Amphetamoid from Prague. Cake and the effects on shatners bassoon is covered in a episode of the 'Brass Eye' concered with drugs.
One unlucky user died after being run over by a bus, he thought he had 3 months to cross the road.
shatners bassoon by Valetudo March 24, 2004

take a Shatner 

Sitting in the captain's chair and dropping a captain's log.
Hurry up in the bathroom,I have to take a Shatner!!!
take a Shatner by squishy pants September 26, 2005

Shatnerd 

One who adores and idolizes William Shatner. Usually a female Trekkie who fantasizes about being one of the hot alien chicks Captain Kirk makes out with.
Listening to the original series Star Trek theme song and admiring her many Captain Kirk action figures, she proudly wrote on the wall in big letters: "I am a Shatnerd." And she was.
Shatnerd by the Pollylu July 8, 2004

William Shatnered 

William Shatnered by Phartman December 24, 2009