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Spock lobster
Trekkies on Encinitas council unmask themselves, declare territory for Spock
Encinitas already had its own Vulcan…Avenue! Get it? That was a joke.
No, it was not an April Fool’s joke or a Cardiff Kook prank. The City of Encinitas officially proclaimed a Vulcan Avenue block for its favorite Vulcan — Mr. Spock.
“Spock Block” was proclaimed for one week in honor of Leonard Nimoy, who played the Vulcan-born science officer aboard the starship Enterprise in TV’s Star Trek series. Nimoy passed away in February.
Councilman Tony Kranz first suggested the idea as an illogical (a common Spock refrain) tribute, since Encinitas had its own “Vulcan.” The council concurred anonymously; it would be a fun thing to do (even though Mr. Spock didn't seem to understand the concept of “fun”).
On March 26, what would have been Nimoy’s 84th birthday, several banners went up along the 500 South Vulcan Avenue block, proclaiming the street’s temporary name change. The block houses city hall and the library. Mayor Kristin Gasper and Kranz dressed in Star Trek costumes for the official kick-off.
The event made national news and was noted on Trekkie websites. One local restaurant has offered a free soup for anyone who orders food and says, “Live long and lobster.” The 101 MainStreet Association has offered 20 percent off their Encinitas logo merchandise if someone flashes the Vulcan salute.
“It’s hard to judge actual economic impact,” says Kranz, “but when Encinitas people have fun, it’s a success.”
Reportedly, throughout the week, Trekkies would be spotted having their picture taken in front of a banner. “It didn’t cost the city anything,” said Kranz; local organizations sponsored the banners. Kranz hopes the event will become an annual tradition.
Here's something you might be interested in.
Spock lobster
Trekkies on Encinitas council unmask themselves, declare territory for Spock
Spock lobster
Trekkies on Encinitas council unmask themselves, declare territory for Spock
Encinitas already had its own Vulcan…Avenue! Get it? That was a joke.
No, it was not an April Fool’s joke or a Cardiff Kook prank. The City of Encinitas officially proclaimed a Vulcan Avenue block for its favorite Vulcan — Mr. Spock.
“Spock Block” was proclaimed for one week in honor of Leonard Nimoy, who played the Vulcan-born science officer aboard the starship Enterprise in TV’s Star Trek series. Nimoy passed away in February.
Councilman Tony Kranz first suggested the idea as an illogical (a common Spock refrain) tribute, since Encinitas had its own “Vulcan.” The council concurred anonymously; it would be a fun thing to do (even though Mr. Spock didn't seem to understand the concept of “fun”).
On March 26, what would have been Nimoy’s 84th birthday, several banners went up along the 500 South Vulcan Avenue block, proclaiming the street’s temporary name change. The block houses city hall and the library. Mayor Kristin Gasper and Kranz dressed in Star Trek costumes for the official kick-off.
The event made national news and was noted on Trekkie websites. One local restaurant has offered a free soup for anyone who orders food and says, “Live long and lobster.” The 101 MainStreet Association has offered 20 percent off their Encinitas logo merchandise if someone flashes the Vulcan salute.
“It’s hard to judge actual economic impact,” says Kranz, “but when Encinitas people have fun, it’s a success.”
Reportedly, throughout the week, Trekkies would be spotted having their picture taken in front of a banner. “It didn’t cost the city anything,” said Kranz; local organizations sponsored the banners. Kranz hopes the event will become an annual tradition.
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