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 Jul 24 2007, 10:42 PM
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 Heroes Fan  Group: Members Posts: 632 Joined: 27-September 06 From: Alberta, Canada Member No.: 7,243  |
Okay, I was listening to this strange radio show hosted by George Noory on Monday night. (Here is the link to the show). http://www.coasttocoastam.com/
Anyway, George Takei was a special guest. They mostly talked about his ST days, with some mention of Heroes. He said how to properly pronounce his name. It is Tak-ay, NOT Tak-"eye". Tak-eye means "expensive" in Japanese. Of course, he joked after that, that he wasn't cheap! He also mentioned how he got the name Sulu in the ST. Apparently, Gene Roddenberry wanted a name that sounded Asian, not just Japanese. He picked Sulu because that was the name of the sea which touches Japan, China AND Korea. Interesting stuff. This post has been edited by Lady Heather: Jul 24 2007, 10:42 PM -------------------- Ultimately a hero is a man who would argue with Gods, and awakens devils to contest his vision. (Norman Mailer)
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Jul 24 2007, 10:48 PM
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 Apprentice Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 8-May 07 From: Australia Member No.: 68,663 |
Sulu sea is in the Philippines... but still interesting stuff thanks for the link.
This post has been edited by wolfbro7: Jul 24 2007, 11:47 PM
Reason for edit: Removed quote of OP
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Jul 24 2007, 11:03 PM
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Heroes Fan Group: Members Posts: 632 Joined: 27-September 06 From: Alberta, Canada Member No.: 7,243 |
QUOTE (rynzeski @ Jul 24 2007, 10:48 PM)  Sulu sea is in the Philippines... but still interesting stuff thanks for the link. Right you are...I may have been confused, lol. But I know he said something about China when he said that. Here is the recap link: http://www.coasttocoastam.com/shows/2007/07/23.html#recap -------------------- Ultimately a hero is a man who would argue with Gods, and awakens devils to contest his vision. (Norman Mailer)
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Jul 24 2007, 11:52 PM
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 WWBD Group: Administrators Posts: 2,919 Joined: 24-November 06 From: Traveling the Ways... Member No.: 45,323 |
I heard the show too, and I remember that part about the Sulu sea. I think what he said was Roddenberry chose the name based on that sea because it was touching all of the countries you mentioned.
Meh, maybe George was wrong. Anyway, it was a fun and unexpected interview. -------------------- QUOTE (Leek @ Jul 19 2009, 02:31 AM) Oh my god. Did you hear that? It was the sound of Wolfus getting more epic. |
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Jul 25 2007, 01:03 AM
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Apprentice Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 8-May 07 From: Australia Member No.: 68,663 |
The only reason I know is because I used to leave in the Philippines, otherwise I would have absolutely no clue...
Was surprise to know that the name was base on the actual Sulu sea which is also a province. Never knew that information will come in handy someday.. LOL |
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Jul 25 2007, 03:13 AM
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 Superior Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 17-October 06 From: United States, California Member No.: 22,490 |
I like Coast to Coast way more then any of those other stations. But Jack FM holds a place in my heart.
-------------------- HRG to Claude : "Your the security breach"
Claude: "Is that what they're calling me behind my back? I was hoping for something a bit more subtle, or a pun at least. You Americans are usually good for a pun." |
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