Commander Riker Meet Zefram Cochrane

Star Trek: First Contact

[@carlosbot01]

I love the fact that this Utopian society where humanity has evolved past its primitive ways. Where we explore the stars and wiped out hunger, war and poverty has its roots and foundation with one crazy drunk lol

[@s_s7214]

Yeah, you should see my neighbor, he's nut! Always talking about some damn flux capacitor and can go on and on about table top fusion, I have no idea what the hell he is talking about, most of the time. Good guy though, just a slush.

[@johnrust592]

A good example to apply to real life. Most of the people who did great deeds were very flawed individuals.

[@BetaDreTV]

i mean thats usually how it goes.

[@matasa7463]

@@johnrust592 Good example being the man who made all this technology we're using possible, Professor Alan Turing. He is believed to have Asperger's Syndrome, which made it harder for him to socialize, and being a gay man during the WWII era just made it even harder for him to blend in with society at large. But no matter the difficulties he faced, he still became a legend, helping end WWII and saving the world, and making computing a reality. Now his vision of a machine brain is nearing completion. We've already had AIs that passed the Turing Test, and soon we'll likely be met with the first Strong AI.

[@user-gq1ow9ct6j]

For if that is so if that is so then I can take a vacation. Civilization continues.

[@cha02psc]

Just watch Riker for the whole scene. He mostly just reacts to stuff. It’s brilliant. Man I love this film!

[@StargateGoddess]

You‘re right. It‘s been a while since I‘ve watched this movie but I never really paid attention to this. The way Will follows the flight path of both the cork Cochran spits out and the bottle tossed aside is hilarious 😂

[@garrghhh]

The perfect "full stop" on this scene for me was always Troi (Sirtis) going down and Riker (Frakes) doing this almost Elvis-esque ... almost double-take, followed by full facepalm. Great scene brought to ~perfection by that 'capper' of giving the audience that feel of the 'chaotic-ness' finally overwhelming Riker's stoicism and sense of humor... Love it!

[@josephsheranda]

1:51 "I am not!" Not only is she clearly drunk, she's also clearly British when she lets her accent slip, and it's adorable.

[@jimtaylor431]

Yeah.. it's so convincing, I'm not sure she's not actually a bit drunk.

[@tdog652041]

She wasn’t drunk just blended.

[@RRW359]

@@jimtaylor431 I have nothing but respect for Mariana Sirtis but the more interviews I've seen involving her the more she seems like the kind of person who would get drunk for the scene.

[@robwilliams6753]

@@RRW359 Maybe learn how to spell her name if you have so much respect.

[@crazyman1108]

That grin on Riker's face as Deanna reacts horribly to her drink. That's a look that says, "yup, ive been down that road many a night on shore leave."

[@chrispeplinski7306]

Drunk deanna was funny

[@skynetprime82]

She definitely sold that part beautifully, a true testament to her acting prowess 💯

[@jillevans1109]

Cochrane:"Husband?" Troi:"Not Yet" XD thanks so much I love this scene

[@April-dv2pb]

Your welcome Jill. I like when you said Troi:"Not Yet"

[@johnwright9547]

She's just trying to blend in. She's blended alright

[@arthurok327]

" He's nuts " that was hilarious !! That was Deana's funniest line she's ever said from all episodes, and movies she's been in lol Peace

[@skynetprime82]

I suppose it's a good thing her mother wasn't there to see her so toasted 😄

[@thandokhan1962]

The grin on Rikers face. Priceless.

[@deaconandrewkingtheinspira762]

You're BLENDED alright!!😁

[@anamelikemine]

Imagine this; you go back in time to meet a famous historical figure. George Washington, Teddy Rosevelt, Martin Luther King, etc. You expect to this person to be profound, very intelligent, so on. Turns out that they were a complete drunk that didn't know what they were doing. I love this movie.

[@michaelgreenwood3413]

Roosevelt was known to be kind of an asshole. He'd drag visiting dignitaries on his morning 10 mile run.

[@1heKing]

@@michaelgreenwood3413 that sounds awesome

[@logicaldude3611]

You realize daily drinking of alcohol was not just common in history, it was also necessary at times to purify water. So a lot that’s happened in history are stories about people who were drinking, maybe even drunk.

[@teleportedbreadfor3days]

@@logicaldude3611 to me, that sounds like the best part of big daddy Z. He just wanted to do something on his own accord and business and it exploded into something beyond extraordinary. He didn’t change the world because he was deliberately trying to, he changed the world just by being Human… well, in every way that matters, of course…

[@kingt.hawkings32]

That sounds doable...

[@CitanulsPumpkin]

After Galaxy Quest, this is the best Star Trek movie.

[@cathyspence4662]

This has to be my favorite scene in the entire Star Trek canon, especially Troi's deadpan expression when she hits the table! 😂

[@TheEDFLegacy]

Probably the best scene Troy's been in in Star Trek history. Really gave her the chance to shine.

[@robwilliams6753]

Troi*

[@lucasgodard5737]

By far, one of my favourite scenes in all of Trek!!

[@deadangel554]

And SHE'S OUT! LOL

[@danmarsh7985]

There's only one officer who could out drink Cochrane and thats Scotty

[@skynetprime82]

Like a light 😂

[@TheDunbartxeen]

but she delivered vital information before she went out. HE IS NUTS

[@tomthebozoo]

The way cochrane dances is the best thing ive ever seen in my entire existence

[@mnirwin5112]

He does get *some* decent moves in there. 😂

[@RedAlert2303]

The funniest part of this is how civilized Riker looks in comparison 🤣

[@CanadaMMA]

This movie is amazing, and I think the fact that both stories are so strikingly different helps that. The scenes on the Enterprise are dark and legitimately terrifying at some points. The scenes on Earth are some of the funniest in Star Trek history.

[@Daedalus-BC308]

I was playing the First Contact Day ground TFO in Star Trek Online and I heard this from one of the buildings while sneaking around and looking for Borg. It made me giggle like an madman.

[@marshamariner7897]

The entire time Riker is in this scene his reactions r PRICELESS!!!🇺🇲🦅🌎🌍🖖✌️😂😅🤔

[@julianthornley5322]

Kia ora from New Zealand. Every time I hear ooby dooby by Roy Orbison I think of dancing Borg. Also note Betaz 's hold their liquor one of my favourite scenes Star Trek first Contact but forever immortalized is the two words Worf (Michael Dorn)said ASSIMILATE THIS

[@jillevans1109]

Agreed

[@marshamariner7897]

CCR does a version of obbie Doobie bo I. The 60s✌️🖖🌍🌎🇺🇲

[@darthvicious9447]

Such a great scene! One of the reasons I still love Star Trek is it never lost its sense of humor! And Marina Sirtis gets more beautiful each year! ❤

[@skynetprime82]

A few things: 1. Deanna was so toasted 2. Given how hot her body was back then I don't blame Mr Cochran 3. He almost tagged riker when he threw that liquor bottle at the jukebox and 4. The way Troi's head fell onto that table at the end was just too damned funny 😅 Mrs Sirtis sold that part perfectly

[@varianschirmer9375]

Riker's reactions to the bottle Cochran tossed over his shoulder & Deanna passing out... ...like he's seen this before... ...and he's really glad Picard isn't here right now...

[@bretsteinmetz3342]

Your eyes are focused on Cochran during the drinking, but watch the scene again and focus on Will and then watch it again and watch Deanna, you get three very different reactions. Lol

[@shop99er]

This is my favorite Deanna Troi bit of all time.

[@randomrazr]

they all must have learned about this geezer. how do they not reocognize him

[@cssgthoel]

They probably just known about his post first contact non drunk days

[@Aerose923]

How does Troi not sense him telepathically?

[@WaterCrane]

@@Aerose923 She's an empath, not a telepath. She detects emotions rather than thoughts, and all she saw was a drunken, disillusioned fool. Also, post First Contact, he cleaned up a lot and became far more enlightened and visionary after his encounter with the Vulcans. Think about great historical figures in history books... they don't mention if they're drunken wife beaters or not, or they straight up lie and say they were devoted family men!

[@RRW359]

Kirk/Mccoy/Spok didn't recognize him either even when they were given his last name.

[@mackloyd687]

I love this whole scene. Almost a slapstick/drunken type of humor 😂

[@WarbirdPhoenix]

I love the little detail of the other drunk in the background automatically resuming to drink the moment the jukebox woke him up. 😏

[@bretsteinmetz3342]

I love that the reaction to meeting Cochran and his overall attitude is genuine, reminds me a lot of season one and two River lol

[@theblackwidower]

That's why they say to never meet your heroes.

[@anthonylowder6687]

The best scene in the movie….LOVE IT!!!!!

[@jamesburridge49]

Best star trek movie ever imo

[@tinfoilhatnews7489]

3 shots of tequila

[@trigger8152]

Favorite part of the movie next to the launch scene with the music 😂

[@McRocket]

Great scene. Thanks for posting it.

[@AndrewChapman]

COCHRANE: Good friend of yours? DEANNA: Yes. COCHRANE: Husband? DEANNA: No. *Well, not for another 2 movies anyway.* *RIKER: Is that a promise, Imzadi?*

[@StargateGoddess]

Btw did anyone notice the absolutely perfect timing at 2:54? Deanna thumps her head on the table while simultaneously Will jerks his around 😂 I wonder how many takes that took. Then again, I could ask Marina that question at FedCon in May 🤓 All in all one of the funniest scenes ever in Star Trek, from a wasted Deanna to Will‘s reactions one laugh after another.

[@WaterCrane]

Given he's known as "Two Takes Frakes", I'd say two!

[@the_synack]

According to Marina Sirtis, this whole scene was a one take. The legend was she was actually drunk when they filmed this.

[@StargateGoddess]

@@the_synackGiven that her British accent is ever so slightly coming through I kinda believe that 😂

[@tjjordan4207]

I wonder if certain scenes were cut from the final product. I always felt it was weird that the movie went from making a big deal that Cochrane was missing to just having him reappear having drinks with Deanna.

[@user-vf4wi2og8b]

You're blended all right. 😂😂

[@WaterCrane]

2:47 - The guy in the background!

[@Pat4ever.]

1:22 When I been eating a lot of citrus lately and forget to tell her when I'm close

[@geomodelrailroader]

Riker just met a historical man. 0:38 Riker meet Cochrane Mr. "Inventor Of The Warp Core" himself.

[@_Tree]

This movie was surprisingly hilarious. Riker and Troi were quite the pair in getting Cochrane to perform that first warp test 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TsutomuTomutsu]

They need synthehol.

[@azraelknightquest5754]

0:42 The first time I watched this, I thought Riker might actually fight him. Between losing Deanna, having a beer bottle thrown at him and finding Deanna with some drunk that called him a "jerk", I felt his patience had about reached it limit for the night.

[@thedelta4258]

Riker: The captain gets all the easy missions

[@nivekian]

When people talk about not liking the tone of Lower Decks.

[@jwiese100]

People from the 24th century rediscover true alcohol

[@donparker8246]

This part was hilarious.

[@ncc1701chris]

Ok, that wasn't so good, crash... Will, is like, shit dude humanity's hero is a straight up booze head.🥃🍺 Meanwhile back aboard the enterprise.....

[@antoniodagostino2291]

Best scene in the movie 😅

[@gigantor6519]

2:55 Riker's "wut" face lol

[@Tounushi]

Sloshed Deanna is just too adorable.

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

I’ll betcha that swig her and zeph took was fireball

[@drummerrck]

I don't care what he's actually known for, in my mind James Cromwell will always be known for his portrayal of Zefram Cochran.

[@chrisetzkorn3861]

The music way only good thing in this

[@Shapes_Quality_Control]

Happy First Contact Day everyone! Get sloshed and listen to Magic Carpet Ride! 🖖

[@April-dv2pb]

Rock on!

[@christopherburksjr.5012]

1:20 If I drink this kind of scotch, it'll make my throat and sinuses burn.

[@zookes4161]

Troy introduces Riker to Zephram Cochrane by his first & last name and Riker addresses him as Doctor Cochrane, didn't anyone catch that?

[@melissae1116]

So funny!

[@PowerCookie1]

Is this a never meet your heroes moment?

[@thepartydontstoptilliwalkin]

Quite the contrary, I'd say.

[@deafamerican2010]

This is my favorite part of the movie...she gets wasted out of her damn mind...it's a miracle she didn't have a 5 alarm hangover the next day because then she would be puking all over the place...

[@sheldondean7949]

It's a primitive culture 😝😝

[@deadangel554]

Lol

[@mlindholm]

Am I the only one getting a "Hermione Granger's big sister from another universe" vibe going on? Maybe I'm just misremembering Emma Watson's performances, but the exasperation shown reminds me of that character's exasperation at times. Not to mention the slender actress with long'ish brunette hair.

[@leeland206]

i woulda got paid too. {.|.} ;;

[@ncc1701chris]

What up Paul....

[@April-dv2pb]

Not much. How was your week Chris?

[@ncc1701chris]

@@April-dv2pb not too good I work in a nursing home and we got three residents now with the Coronavirus but they're in the hospital being treated expected to survive and their rooms are going to be sealed off for the next two weeks nobody in or out then they'll be cleaned

[@April-dv2pb]

I am sorry to hear about your residents. I am happy that they are expected to survive. Safe safe and Thank you.

[@ncc1701chris]

@@April-dv2pb thank you sir..

[@April-dv2pb]

@@ncc1701chris Your welcome.

[@hmmmmm6056]

Husband..hmmm not yet

[@HannahMaji96]

Wht is this músic

[@Amp661]

You never heard of Roy Orbison? It's oldies

[@gadaadyn8190]

Husband? Not yet!

[@Rogue_Arrow]

Riker: DEANNA!! (Deanna turns around) Riker: Danger Zone.

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

What I want to know is how Deanna goes from being this wasted, to squeaky clean in the telescope scene, as if no drinking had happened at all. That’s a bit of a plot hole.

[@jmarie9997]

Pretty sure they have medicine to sober people up.

[@lelonfurr1200]

primitive culture /

[@FortoFight]

The overacting is off the scale.

[@wrlord]

Frakes is a brilliant straight man. Sirtis remains a terrible actress.

[@eamonndeane587]

She's terrific as Demona in Gargoyles.

[@matvangogh]

To be honest. That was the most poorly acted scene in the film. Marina Sirtis cant play drunk. and Frakes isnt that great of a director. Take away the Borg from this film and this would suck as much as Nemesis.Some of it comes off as sorta funny but it fails overall