[refermech]

I thought the Smithsonian was all about real things, not poorly acted science fiction. Definitely not logical.

[BenLurkin]

[Eric]

Actually, much of the very real technology you use on a daily basis today was inspired by Star Trek. (The History Channel did a wonderful special about it last year.)

[chaosagent]

I thought the Smithsonian was all about real things, not poorly acted science fiction. Definitely not logical.

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Well, they’ve got Archie Bunker’s chair and Seinfeld’s Puffy Shirt, so WTH’s wrong with having the Enterprise there too?

[Sacajaweau]

My tax money? Let Hollywood restore it........Geez....

[Vince Ferrer]

I thought the Smithsonian was all about real things, not poorly acted science fiction.

I thought it was about preserving and taking care of things it is responsible for, not throwing things in a closet to rot. If they don't want to take care of it, give it to someone who does.