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Wesley Crusher: Say goodbye, Data. Lt. Cmdr. Data…

“Wesley Crusher: Say goodbye, Data. Lt. Cmdr. Data: Goodbye, Data. [crew laughs] Lt. Cmdr. Data: Was that funny? Wesley Crusher: [laughs] Lt. Cmdr. Data: Accessing. Ah! Burns and Allen, Roxy Theater, New York City, 1932. It still works. [pauses] Lt. Cmdr. Data: Then there was the one about the girl…” quote by Star Trek The Next Generation
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““Wesley Crusher: Say goodbye, Data. Lt. Cmdr. Data: Goodbye, Data. [crew laughs] Lt. Cmdr. Data: Was that funny? Wesley Crusher: [laughs] Lt. Cmdr. Data: Accessing. Ah! Burns and Allen, Roxy Theater, New York City, 1932. It still works. [pauses] Lt. Cmdr. Data: Then there was the one about the girl in the nudist colony, that nothing looked good on? Lieutenant Worf: We're ready to get under way, sir. Lt. Cmdr. Data: Take my Worf, please. Commander William T. Riker: [to Captain Picard] Warp speed, sir? Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Please.””

Star Trek The Next Generation

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Data humorously mimics human jokes, highlighting his quest to understand humor and social cues.

In simple terms: Data tries to tell jokes like humans.

Key Takeaway

Observe humor as a learning tool.

Themes

technology humor humanity learning communication

Mood

lighthearted thoughtful

Type

dialogue humorous

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • training AI
  • social gatherings
  • cross‑cultural dialogue

Key Concepts

artificial intelligence social interaction cultural references

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does humor reveal about intelligence?
  • How can AI better grasp context?
A Different Perspective

Data’s jokes may miss nuance, limiting connection.

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