It's a real long stretch to go from a shortening of Klingon to Klink to make some association with a TV show that's been off the air for 40 years. Colonel Klink was a well-acted comedic character played by the Jewish actor, Werner Klemperer. Somehow I take a different message from that. Enjoy the comedy for what it is. Take the abbreviation for the fact that this happens in lots of games. Think of Starcraft with the Zerg(lings) and (Pro)toss. Just to add to the ridiculousness, shouldn't we then stop using Feds for the Federation as it would be confused with Federal Agents. Those "Feds" could take exception as well as those people who aren't fond of the government. Klinks is part of the game, go with it, it's not going away. It's just the shortening of a word for convenience sake and that's about it. And considering the OP hasn't posted one thing since the start of this thread, I think it's fair to call this whole thing a troll.
I agree that the derisive term 'klink' should be phased out of use. I've seen it used all too often by trolls/haters in game as well as the forums. If people insist on using what has become an antagonistic slur they shouldn't be surprised when they are ignored or are responded to in an unfriendly manner.
For those who feel the word Klingon is too long, they could just use KDF instead, it is a lot shorter and less likely to stir up ill will.
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I never realized that you Klinks were such a sensitive people...
I mean the whole macho killer thing is just an act? I never imagined Worf crying into his pillow at night because someone made a crack about his bony forehead. My whole worldview of Star Trek has been forever changed. The Federation didn't need weapons to fight the Klingons, they need only have hurt their widdle feelings... :P
Thank you, OP- a little Pure Comedy Gold always brightens my day and your parodic sendup of over-the-top outrage at nothing kept me laughing for a good 15 minutes.
Wait...you mean you were serious?
Ah well...that was good for another 15 minutes, so it's all good.
And actually, the names "Klink" and "Shultz" come from a earlier era than Hogan's Heroes.
In a 1938 Animated Short the Looney Tunes Character Yosemite Sam plays a prison guard by the name of "Shultz" and reports to a "Commandant Klink"...
These Looney Tunes Characters continued to fight and make fun of the TRIBBLE state throughout the years of World War II (1939-1945). Most historians would argue that this was an attempt at propaganda to get the US citizens to view the TRIBBLE's in a humorous light instead of the reality of what war was and still is.
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These Looney Tunes Characters continued to fight and make fun of the TRIBBLE state throughout the years of World War II (1939-1945). Most historians would argue that this was an attempt at propaganda to get the US citizens to view the TRIBBLE's in a humorous light instead of the reality of what war was and still is.
and those historians would be correct. The Looney Toons characters where part of the pro-war propaganda effort to keep the country rolling through and moral for the troops high.
It's a TRIBBLE character from an American show, who was always terrified of being sent to the Eastern Front in WW2.
I realize that some not-so-smart people will continue using it out of spite, even after reading this. I'm not going to try convincing anyone personally but at least those people will have to go to sleep every night knowing this.
The only "not-so-smart" people are the ones that think an imaginary character from an 20+ year old tv show is a horrible term.
I just don't like the term, not only because of its association with the character Klink. It's an "endearing" racial slur for the Klingon people, I guess, but it annoys the targh out of me everytime I hear it. I don't really say anything or make a big deal out of it because it seems I'm the only one bugged by it. It just sounds stupid to me. But like I said, I don't throw a fit over it, I just don't use it myself and hope it catches on (it so obviously won't; the term is here to stay forever).
It's a TRIBBLE character from an American show, who was always terrified of being sent to the Eastern Front in WW2.
I realize that some not-so-smart people will continue using it out of spite, even after reading this. I'm not going to try convincing anyone personally but at least those people will have to go to sleep every night knowing this.
While growing up I use to love Hogan's Hero's dear, i think your are reaching a touch with that comparison. Reaching a good amount actually.
Klink is just slang, that existed long before STO. It is nothing but slang for Klingon.
While growing up I use to love Hogan's Hero's dear, i think your are reaching a touch with that comparison. Reaching a good amount actually.
Klink is just slang, that existed long before STO. It is nothing but slang for Klingon.
Exactly, just like any other racial slur, although I guess racial slurs are okay as long as the poeple don't really exist right? I guess that makes racial slurs okay.
Exactly, just like any other racial slur, although I guess racial slurs are okay as long as the poeple don't really exist right? I guess that makes racial slurs okay.
Recorded in several forms including Clink, Clinck, Clineck, Clinnick, Clynnicke, Klinck, Klink, Klincke, and probably others, this is a medieval English surname. Derived from the pre 7th century Olde English word "clencian", it was occupational, and described a maker or fixer of iron bolts and rivets, particularly in association with ship building and windmills. It is recorded that in the year 1323 during the reign of King Richard 11nd of England (1307 - 1327), one "Richard Spark, clenchar, was paid four and a half pence per day for clinching and riveting great nails". Occupational surnames originally denoted the actual occupation followed by an individual, and only became hereditary when a son or perhaps a grandson, followed the father into the same business or profession. Amongst the early recordings are the christening of Agnes Clinnick on March 25th 1695 at St. German's in Cornwall, whilst at St. Andrew's Holborn, in the city of London, John Havers Clinck was christened on February 20th 1772, and Mary, the daugher of Philip Klinck was christened at St Martins in the Field, westminster, on September 4th 1791. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Martin Clink. This was dated 1327, in the Subsidy Tax rolls of the county of Suffolk, during the reign of King Edward 111rd of England, and known to history as "The Father of the Royal Navy", 1327 - 1377. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.
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a) highly amusing - we thank you for this. And I thought humor was dead in the 21st Century.
b) showing that Someone has their Sensitivity Setting up waay too high.
c) makes me think hard about using the term 'Klink' at every available opportunity. Even when not appropriate or relevant.
BTW, I am a Klink. A proud Klink. I stand with my Klink brothers and sisters! Always. We wear this Ebil term as a shining, magnificent badge of honour! So stand up! Shout it with me! Loud enough to make the stars themselves tremble in shock and awe!
I am a Klink! I am a Klink! I am a Klink! I am a Klink! I am a Klink! I am a Klink! I am a Klink! I am a Klink!
So say we all!
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I never realized that you Klinks were such a sensitive people...
I mean the whole macho killer thing is just an act? I never imagined Worf crying into his pillow at night because someone made a crack about his bony forehead. My whole worldview of Star Trek has been forever changed. The Federation didn't need weapons to fight the Klingons, they need only have hurt their widdle feelings... :P
...Well I know what I'm calling Orions from now on.
Wait...you mean you were serious?
Ah well...that was good for another 15 minutes, so it's all good.
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In a 1938 Animated Short the Looney Tunes Character Yosemite Sam plays a prison guard by the name of "Shultz" and reports to a "Commandant Klink"...
These Looney Tunes Characters continued to fight and make fun of the TRIBBLE state throughout the years of World War II (1939-1945). Most historians would argue that this was an attempt at propaganda to get the US citizens to view the TRIBBLE's in a humorous light instead of the reality of what war was and still is.
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Does anyone remember when we used to be explorers...
and those historians would be correct. The Looney Toons characters where part of the pro-war propaganda effort to keep the country rolling through and moral for the troops high.
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Actually, that's ... Twink
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Nope, that's a young-looking slender homosexual man with no facial hair.
The only "not-so-smart" people are the ones that think an imaginary character from an 20+ year old tv show is a horrible term.
Grow up!
There, did I cover most every usage?
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Henceforth, I shall refer to the faction previously known as "KDF" as "klinks."
...now I'm off to do some marauding with my klink. Auf wiedersehen!
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I'm a TRIBBLE Man in Goh-tham
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While growing up I use to love Hogan's Hero's dear, i think your are reaching a touch with that comparison. Reaching a good amount actually.
Klink is just slang, that existed long before STO. It is nothing but slang for Klingon.
Exactly, just like any other racial slur, although I guess racial slurs are okay as long as the poeple don't really exist right? I guess that makes racial slurs okay.
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I was thinking of starting an alt named Colonel Klink and having an all Orion crew.
We could be the Colonel Klink and the kinkettes!!!
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a) highly amusing - we thank you for this. And I thought humor was dead in the 21st Century.
b) showing that Someone has their Sensitivity Setting up waay too high.
c) makes me think hard about using the term 'Klink' at every available opportunity. Even when not appropriate or relevant.
BTW, I am a Klink. A proud Klink. I stand with my Klink brothers and sisters! Always. We wear this Ebil term as a shining, magnificent badge of honour! So stand up! Shout it with me! Loud enough to make the stars themselves tremble in shock and awe!
I am a Klink! I am a Klink! I am a Klink! I am a Klink! I am a Klink! I am a Klink! I am a Klink! I am a Klink!
So say we all!
PS. I like BSG. I play as a Cylon. If you call me a Toaster, I'm gonna be weelee weelee angwy!
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