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From: rsf@Shasta.ARPA
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Subject: Re: Kirk Fight Scenes
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Date: Sat, 23-Mar-85 21:57:21 EST
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One of the most memorable Kirk fight scenes has to be the one in "Amok
Time", where Kirk gets to tackle a sex-crazed Spock (and ends up with a neat
gash across his chest).  Lucky for him, Spock was not so crazy as to finish
Kirk off after it appears that he has died!  It's also fun to see Spock's
expression at the end of the show, when he finds that Kirk is still alive
after all.

As for bogus fight scenes, how about the confrontation with the Gorn in
"Arena"?  Kirk is foolish enough to start grappling with this beastie the
moment he sees it, even though it's clearly likely to be far stronger
than he.  After surviving such treatment as a crushing by boulders, the
Gorn finally succumbs to Kirk's gunpowder and diamond kludge.  Good grief!

	Ross.