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    2 days ago

    Ummm… actshually they are called “phasers” in the Star Trek universe. You see… the difference is that…

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      1 day ago

      It was actually an attempt to use indirect characterization - by using “lasers” instead of “phasers”, it shows that the demographic I am describing only pays attention to the superficial aesthetic of Star Trek rather than its meaning or even common technical terms in the show.

      But still, I derive quite a bit of humor from your comment.