The Tao of Shatner

By Aaron

20 Mar

Multiple Emmy and Oscar-winning star of the big and small screen.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author.

Object of religious veneration the world over.

Truly, William Shatner is a towering intellectual and philosophical giant whose accomplishments will one day be ranked alongside (and probably dwarf) those of King, Gandhi, Da Vinci, Buddha, and the late J.H. Christ.

Thankfully, the world is finally beginning to take long-overdue notice. Last week, the History Channel began airing “How William Shatner Changed the World,” a loving and reverent tribute to the Great Man and his incalculable impact on world civilization. Overwhelming public demand will no doubt ensure that it is replayed many, many times. You will watch it. You will watch it repeatedly.

After all Shatner has given to you, it’s the least you owe him.

Filed under: Celebrities, Movies, Music, Politics, Religion, Science and Math, TV, Technology

6 Responses for "The Tao of Shatner"

D M March 20th, 2006 at 7:06 pm 1
I interviewed him once.
It was ok. He was cool enough.
But there’s nothing more interesting nor relevant about this post.
Aaron March 20th, 2006 at 7:37 pm 2
It was supposed to be funny. Nothing more.
The Goat March 20th, 2006 at 8:08 pm 3
I honestly, sincerely love Shatner’s cover of “Common People…”

You know who’s got no Shatner love? Wil Wheaton.
Aaron March 21st, 2006 at 8:34 am 4
“Common People”? Pshaw. You haven’t lived until you’ve heard his versions of “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and “Mr. Tambourine Man.” I played them for the fiance, who didn’t believe me when I told her Shatner made records. After hearing them, though, she told me the engagement was off.
D M March 21st, 2006 at 11:55 am 5
Um…when I said “about this post” I meant my own. Sorry if that wasn’t clear. I think you were doing something funny there myself-I just had little to contribute beyond my on celebrity interaction with him.

Shatner’s newest record really is good, though. He’s off the drugs that inspired “Stalking Mr Tambourine Man”.
Aaron March 21st, 2006 at 12:27 pm 6
OK, that makes more sense. I was thinking “What’s he got against The Shatman?”