Spock's "Marsh Melon" Dispenser Revisited

[@MellowGaming]

This is the sort of Star Trek lore most channels are too cowardly to cover, and now you've done it twice. This proves that Junkball is the best Star Trek channel on YT.

[@johnbockelie3899]

The rainbow looks like it's from the TMP poster background.

[@joshuacalkins]

@@johnbockelie3899 I miss when rainbows were for everyone.

[@pennygadget7328]

@@joshuacalkins but people getting upset at rainbows adds a much-needed layer of silliness to their bigotry!

[@terrellkluting5370]

There’s other Star Trek channels?

[@MellowGaming]

@@terrellkluting5370 Yes, Red Letter Media.

[@RetroBerner]

I always assumed that the dispenser had a mini replicator inside it and was creating the marshmelons as needed

[@bigloudnoise]

Or liquefied marshmallow ingredients that are combined and then inflated with air as it is pushed out.

[@mattperson7293]

That is still the case my my head-canon. (I wish I had a head-cannon)

[@QuixoteX]

@@bigloudnoise Jet-Puffed™?

[@maxis2k]

That's what I thought as a kid. Then adult me went "wait...why is it shaped like that? You could only get round things of a certain size out of it."

[@nicholas2275]

yea any trekie knows it was a food replicator lol

[@jtrizzle2000]

"Produced with genetic engineering... like Khan." This killed me!

[@Thespanglerangler]

“We offered the world order!” -Kraft Foods

[@kevindarkstar]

Seems to be a typical American food idea, marshmallows made with genetic engineering 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@robd1329]

@@Thespanglerangler hahahah

[@robd1329]

@@Thespanglerangler now that you mentioned that...would love a Netflix series of Khans rise to power!

[@lukematthews1442]

Of all the lore and background stories of obscure Star Trek props, I never thought THIS was the one I’d be most invested in. Truly the best Star Trek KZbin channel.

[@JunkBallMedia]

Thanks man. Glad you liked it.

[@drockjr]

I can't believe I'm rewatching a revised version of a gd star trek marshmallow dispenser. Willingly. And I enjoy it

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

Your sense of humor is absolutely priceless. I absolutely love every video that you make from beginning to end.

[@ajctrading]

Love you too snake. Loved your first movie...

[@domoarigato3000]

No one gonna mention the impressive length of Spok's marshmellon?

[@Kara_Kay_Eschel]

I heard that the ladies love the length of it.

[@TheHauntedMouth]

I did... back on the original video. Probably. I was hoping this one would clear that mystery up, but I guess we'll have to wait for part 3 in a few more years.

[@voltaicfire1825]

@@Kara_Kay_Eschel "Live long and orgasm." - Spock, probably not.

[@davidevans3227]

i typed marsh mellon into Google and it corrected me to one "L" lol

[@derworfnet]

About the device that appears in the film, I always assumed it to be some sort of mini-Replicator *specifically* for -Marshmelons- Marshmellows. And lets be honest, if we had Replicator-technology, something like this would totally be a thing.

[@skepticalbadger]

They didn't have replicators in the 23rd century.

[@HoLeeFuk317]

I always assumed it was making the marshmallow too, not dispensing them

[@djangofett4879]

yeah, it was making the marshmallow, presumably out of some sugar goop. they did have reconstitution processors or something like that, i forget exactly what theyre called. they even mentioned them in Enterprise (22nd century)

[@katakisLives]

@@skepticalbadger what were those hatches that food came pit of in tos

[@largol33t1]

You're not alone. I also saw the movie and thought it was making the marshmallows.

[@Tomalak]

And this is why Junkball Media is undoubtedly the best channel on KZbin. Keep up the important work!

[@LateNightAstronomy]

What does God need with a Marshmelon dispenser???

[@CathrineMacNiel]

Will this dispenser hold my Marshmelons?

[@optillian4182]

"Can it carry my marshmelons beyond the barrier?"

[@LateNightAstronomy]

@@optillian4182 "It will be their chariot"

[@kevinslater4126]

They introduced Spock's parents in TOS the same way as his brother. It's completely in character for Spock to introduce a family member as 'oh, uh, yeah, funny thing. This is my brother'. I understand why people are upset that he suddenly had a brother but introducing him the way they did makes perfect sense.

[@ThreadBomb]

In fact, everything in Star Trek was "never mentioned before", before it was mentioned on screen.

[@abigailhowe8302]

@@ThreadBomb it's almost like that's how narrative storytelling works or something XD

[@russellharrell2747]

Most of the time the siblings or relatives of the main cast are incidental side characters that don’t do much outside of existing, unless they are important for plot convenience. Sybok is not your typical random relative, he’s Spock’s half brother who happens to be a full blooded Vulcan that not only relishes being emotional and being ostracized from Vulcan society, but he also forcefully mind melds with others to convert them to his ‘cause’ of seeking some meaning or ultimate purpose to existence instead of leaving others to their own free will to determine their lives. Sure, he’s like the Anti-Spock, and narratively it makes slot of sense to given Spock even more motivation to be ‘as Vulcan as he can be’ besides the taunting he received in childhood, but to make Spock’s long lost brother a super villain terrorist is pretty shocking. That kind of stuff is usually reserved for Evil Twins like Lore and Thomas Riker.

[@katakisLives]

Exactly. From Spocks point of view there was no logical reason to mention Sybock

[@justice4053]

Thanks JunkBall for singlehandedly making me become self-aware of how much of a freaking nerd I apparently am. I freaking love your Trek content mixed with smart ass observations and humor!

[@andygrams6344]

So good. Reminded me how much the STV book gave good explanations on various plot elements - like breaking the great barrier was not simply good intentions, but actually because Sybock was smart and figured out a new shield equation, and it also got intercepted by the Klingons. Also reminded me of the heartbreak of a 9-year old fan when my marshmellon dispenser never came in the mail as promised. Brilliant video.

[@tails0420ify]

Don't feel so bad. We never got ours either.

[@matthewamaya3967]

Your marshmellon video was my intro to your channel, I even bought one of Krafts Marshmallow Dispenser to commemorate the wonderful badness of Star Trek V

[@dermetzger]

I legit had to listen to that Scotty impression again cus, God damn, did Takei nail it...

[@Kara_Kay_Eschel]

George and Brent should get together and have a dialogue of Scotty and Picard trying to solve a problem with the ship or an away mission.

[@katakisLives]

I've always imagined that the "marshmelon" dispenser is creating them on the spot and it's some kind of food synthesizer. They must be gelatine free because Spock was vegetarian

[@axllebeer]

When there is a new JunkBall video you stop everything and watch it! Always a treat. Much like a Marshmellon.

[@RimaNari]

4:43 You are literally killing me. Having an headache, watching a chill Junkball video... then bursting into laughter for a minute definitely didn't help my headache.

[@DoryenChin]

this video reached out and gave me a cool hug

[@Wolfie_Rankin]

Episode 620, The one where Spock's Marshmellon Replicator goes nuts and creates a giant marshmallon man, who Spock fails to communicate with, so it falls to four men with nuclear accelerators to deal with it.

[@CD-iq3bo]

You ended the summer perfectly.

[@MatthewCaunsfield]

Junkball nostalgia...love it! 😁👍 Although Spock keeping a single loose marshmallow in in his backpack is an amusing concept, the text does specify that he removed a bag from his knapsack, then took the marshmallow out of that. So maybe he brought a bag of marshmallows after all? Sorry to be THAT guy, but you did have the text on screen... 😉

[@jimmybaldino5026]

Unless he had a bag with exactly one marshmallow inside.

[@EnigmaticPenguin]

I can only conclude that James Doohan's Scottish accent is so bad that it sounds like a Japanese man who grew up in California doing an impression of a Scottsman through a Canadian accent.

[@Mirandorl]

Agreed, it was dreadful. But hilarious 😁

[@abigailhowe8302]

@@Mirandorl That sounds like an accurate description of a lot of things Takei says

[@thecianinator]

I wish I could remember the video I saw this in, but there was a Scottish KZbinr who blew my mind about Scotty's accent. Doohan based his accent on a guy he served in the military with who was from this one particular town in Scotland, and that Scottish KZbinr had a teacher from that town whose accent sounded just like Scotty's accent, so apparently it was an accurate imitation of just one very specific Scottish accent from a specific town.

[@Decipher13]

Tap water to a potluck. Congrats. I genuinely laughed out loud.

[@ThreadBomb]

Even funnier when you imagine him having to film it.

[@ryankirkpatrick959]

That cut to D. Kelley saying "marijuana cigarette" at the end of the original video gave me a spit take then and now!

[@TheManPuntedBaxter]

I watched Star Trek V as a kid and legit thought "marsh melon" was just how older people referred to marshmallows. Like, how my grandma used to call her sofa the "divan".

[@Locutus]

I was curious and needed a safe space. Thank you so much! 😂

[@brettcooper3893]

I remember when these were available. And you haven't lived until you've heard George Takei say "balloon knot." I have the audiobook on cassette, have had it since 1989.

[@joshuacalkins]

In what audio book does Takei say that!? Maybe I don’t want to know…. I recall him saying “that’s right…I’m talking about the pooper.” On Late Night.

[@johnbyars_entertainment]

"I gotta get me one of those." -Jim Gordon (Batman Begins)

[@HiberniaeCor]

I was about to lose it if I didn't see some reference to rocks soon! Your last video didn't have it, but you've redeemed yourself, sir. Well done.

[@cliffracer9536]

The dispenser was built with a pure duranium hull to protect your three favorite marshmelons from the ROOOOCKS that accompany routine console explosions.

[@incredulous72]

My favorite part is at 4:37 when he leads up to that great DeForest Kelly interview quote. I’d like to see that interview in context.

[@kamdan2011]

He’s talking about a fan who sent him a joint thanking him for “turning them on” and wanted to return the favor.

[@Transfixed]

"Like Khan" 😂 This incredible device deserved a second video.

[@hey.its.BrandishJaye]

I really wanted one of those. And, I always interpreted the movie prop as some kind of portable replicator.

[@GrahamDallas]

Totally agree, I though he synthesised a marshmallow

[@adamlytle2615]

Yeah, exactly. Maybe not a matter/energy replicator... like a little tank of pressurised glucose that can rapidly extrude marshmallows. So rather than 4 marshmellons, Spock could use that thing to manufacture upwards of 12!

[@TomNardi]

Right, it's kind of a weird take to assume the fictional film device works the same way a cheap kid's toy does. Like, my toy tricorder just blinks LEDs and beeps, but pretty sure the ones on the Enterprise were a bit more functional... I always assumed the device in the movie was some kind of portable marshmallow maker. Which, if I'm being honest, sounds awesome.

[@Code_Lin]

This is a video we weren't expecting, but it was the video we needed.

[@jeremygeorgia4943]

I had one, a long, long, time ago. I was over a year late, maybe two, for seeing film. I had no initial interest in the device, but after seeing the film on VHS, I remembered seeing the device on the back of packages, for a while. In fact, quite a while afterward, I saw one on Ebay, and it appealed to me. I had remembered seeing one of the old packages at Kroger. There was only one left. I then found a couple, at a drug store. All three packages were rock hard. I sent them in & sure enough, they sent the device back, along with the note. It seemed to be a different model. Instead of the sliding door, it had a removable cap. It had a wide platform & opening, that was powered by a rubber band.

[@flantc]

This channel should be required viewing in schools.

[@MesaFalcon]

'Tap water to a potluck' made me actually "lol". Well played.

[@LydiaSalem]

Spock is the 1 dislike on this video, who does not find being pranked funny nor logical. Love you Junkball!!

[@Tony-lc5kc]

God, I miss these videos LOL

[@bwc1976]

"The official marshmallow of the U.S.S. Enterprise" reminds me of the King of the Hill episode where they had "the official cigarette of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police". Both are combinations of words I never thought I'd hear in my life.

[@khyronkravshera7774]

In Star Trek the Marshmellow dispenser was a small purpose built replicator that could produce a near endless supply of Marshmallows.

[@pepperVenge]

Lovely as always! Thanks! I honestly feel it makes the most sense that the Enterprise-A is the renamed USS Yorktown. Otherwise, it would be a total waste to decommission the ship only 7 years (2286-2293, or something) after its launch if it were new.

[@dougc190]

I disagree it's the Yorktown because of that name is as famous as Enterprise... But you look at world war II ships like the Alaska class and some of the others like that they were barely in service five years and we're retired

[@pepperVenge]

@@dougc190 That's because those ships were built specifically for war. When the war ended, they didn't need that many ships, which is why they were decommissioned so early. The Federation wasn't at war, so why build a new ship only to decommission it 7 years later? Also, the time between the destruction of the Enterprise 1701, and the launch of the 1701-A was probably not enough time to build a brand new ship. And the Constitution class was an out dated design by 2286. Starfleet had better designs by then. If they had built a new Enterprise, it would have likely been an Excelsior class, which is exactly what happened in 2293, which is why they decommissioned the Enterprise-A. Its for that reason I strongly believe the Enterprise-A is the renamed Yorktown.

[@TehStoneMan]

From "Mr Scott's Guide To The Enterprise" (I or something like that - it's been years since I read that book) it was originally the T'Pring, but renamed Enterprise during construction.

[@dougc190]

@@pepperVenge you definitely make a compelling argument, I guess it's more so I don't like it because the Yorktown was a sister ship to the original Enterprise back in world war II. I like to think of the A model as a ship that was in cold storage

[@pepperVenge]

@@TehStoneMan That's just a book though.

[@jeffgalef121]

3:35 "They're Jet-Puffed because what other way is there to puff a marshmallow? " Stay-Puft comes to mind.

[@russellharrell2747]

Wait, ST5 came out in 1989, the same year Ghostbusters 2 premiered. Was all this an attempt by Kraft to make some sweet franchise marketing money because it missed out on the first ghost busters movie marshmallow opportunity? And ST5 was gonna have a rock monster, perhaps being destroyed by Kraft marshmallows? Anyway, I’m glad Stay Puft didn’t return in the 89 sequel, that would have made that summer too fluffy and sweet.

[@jeffgalef121]

@@russellharrell2747 Haha, probably.

[@cyrussoxlegion]

A watermelon flavored marshmallow sounds really delicious. Thanks for the weird idea Dr. McCoy.

[@AC74656]

Heh. Years ago I met the actual dudes who were tasked with putting together that marshmallow dispenser. All I really remember is that it was a last minute thing, apparently, and they had to slap something together over a weekend to be filmed right away. It seems a little weird that someone would slap a kraft sticker on a newly made, last-minute prop, so it might have just been a similar looking decoration.

[@stevew8513]

When Star Trek V came out, the supermarket I worked at had a display of Kraft marshmallows and on top was hanging an inflatable USS Enterprise. I managed to get it when the display came down. It's no marshmelon dispenser, but I'll take what I can get.

[@abr354]

You are an absolute genius! Can't get enough of your channel.

[@JunkBallMedia]

Thanks. I'm mostly a moron IRL, so I'll definitely accept your compliment. Take care.

[@grantwatson27yearsago14]

This man posts a video and I watch and enjoy. Simple.

[@JunkBallMedia]

I appreciate it. I just wanna make fun videos that don't take things too seriously, so I'm glad to hear when they do just that.

[@mrjoelist]

Thank you, thank you so much. I have wondered about Marsh Melons for decades.

[@deadbeatdynamo]

Nice. In idle moments I ponder the miracle that is the marsh melon.

[@doc_sav]

I really enjoy that McCoy went to these lengths to get Spock to call a food by the wrong name. Like, THAT'S your big payoff? You reprogrammed the ship's computer so you could hear Spock say marsh melon?

[@therichieboy]

This is definitely one of the better Star Trek marshmallow dispenser videos.

[@Write-Stuff]

Oh, Junkball; how I love thee. Let me count the ways...

[@UncleMikeDrop]

The camping scene is one of my favorite scenes in all of Star Trek. I also love the shuttle ride back to the Enterprise.

[@thedicemustroll1339]

yeah seeing reviewers at the time going "NOOOOO I HATE THE CAMPING" my friend, my son, do you not understand the value of a comfy movie scene?

[@ThreadBomb]

There was some good stuff in that movie. Honestly, I like the showdown with "God" too.

[@Scott-lc5kh]

FYI this is literally my most favourite YT channel. Just every about your videos is gold.

[@CalToxReaper]

had a thought since I have seen the last video but didn't think it was worth commenting till now, but my thought is that the marshmallow (marshmellon) Dispenser is not a dispenser/carrying case its an on the go marshmallow maker so this tool can possibly make a whole bags worth before you need to refill it or recycle it, it is the future after all.

[@baystated]

I was hoping for a great youtube video i could play in the background while i hung up some laundry to dry. I found this. And now my shirts will dry. Thanks.

[@samesource]

Simply the best time-wasting ST related channel.

[@pocok5000]

i've totally seen that video. Because I've seen ALL OF YOUR STAR TREK VIDEOS

[@RyanHannaProductions]

Junkball content is a rare treat. Almost like finding a chocolate chip in a sea of raisin cookies

[@lykan2]

When you see a Junkball Video in your Subs you know it's party time! *dances to the music*

[@Paethgoat]

I remember seeing the ads for this thing on the bags when I was a kid and I figured it would be junk.

[@LostieTrekieTechie]

I always figured that the marshmallow dispenser in the movie somehow contains compressed marshmallows and puffs them while dispensing

[@drogusmaxwell6640]

The moment I saw the title of the video, I knew I had no choice but to sample your beans.

[@EdricLysharae]

I love how well you do your research. Better than Spock, apparently!

[@bigbitehood1353]

5:37 I've always dreaded being invited to a potluck cuz I wouldn't know what to bring..... now I know what to bring!

[@Trekmaster47]

I had both the dispenser and the audiobook back in the day. They disappeared when I moved. I still have the novel.

[@jedewitz]

Your channel is pure Star Trek WTF content. I wish there was so much more of it. I was this many years old when I realized how much I love ST Shitposting.

[@JohnStratman]

Wasn’t expecting to hear more about this. A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.

[@BrowncoatFairy]

i get that reference! i love star gate too.

[@AutismusCarlangus]

This is the quality content we need in our lives.

[@BirthquakeRecords]

This is the hard-hitting journalism I come here for

[@TerryMcQ79]

Now I have to go read Star Trek V novelization again...luckily I found it a few months ago cleaning out my basement

[@mrmostlyharmless]

I think this really explained something we were all losing sleep over! Thank you good sir. Best video on KZbin perhaps ever!

[@startiger2]

Ah the marshmellow dispenser. I did whatever you had to do to get one back in the day. Maybe it was something like send a few UPC into Kraft. Rather useless as a treat dispenser, but I found plenty of uses for it as a toy.

[@geraldford6409]

I suspect that the dispenser is a general purpose, mini portable food synthesizer, with battery supply and concentrated protein/sugar/carb/fat stores for creating a variety of foods on the go/"Off grid"

[@MLife1972]

As a non-American, I've always thought that you guys call them Marsh-Melons because of Star Trek V. I'm glad I never went to an American restaurant and ordered a marsh-melon with my hot chocolate.

[@jerkyjones6944]

I had one of these when I was a kid. I thought it was so weird and cool.

[@whiteknightcat]

Wow. I ordered two of those things back then. They're still in their packaging, stored in a box somewhere. Wonder if they're worth anything.

[@Habading]

Thanks JBM! This has been informative AND resolved the thirty (plus) years old question. We can sleep a little better now.

[@CaptainJZH]

Kirk approving these "marshmelons" when he was an Admiral would explain actually how he ended up promoted again in Star Trek II after demoting himself in The Motion Picture. Bear with me. The marshmelons were produced via genetic engineering. Genetic engineering is explicitly banned in the Federation, still feeling the sting of the Eugenics Wars. So when word got out that Kirk had approved the genetically-altered marshmelons, he was taken out of the field and put back behind a desk as punishment.

[@satyr1349]

Back to form with the most interesting detail from the best ST movie; Shatner's movie... TY for clearing up 3 decades of confusion wonderfully!

[@billkendrick1]

The video was immediately followed by a Prudential Insurance ad: "Let Prudential be your rock". I kid you not.

[@JunkBallMedia]

The universe aligned at that moment specifically for you. That's pretty special.

[@autecheee]

Someone should make a Star Trek V Toilet Paper dispenser...as a meta joke to this iconic contraption. It can be 10x as big and pump out 3 toilet paper rolls, yet advertised as 4 rolls.

[@swishersweet3756]

I loved reading all of that in the movie novel back in the day, I felt I had insider knowledge compared to my friends that didn't bother reading movie adaptations!!!!

[@doc_sav]

Totally. You could explain all of the stuff that people wondered about in the movies.

[@quazz79]

A video I never knew that I needed to see twice

[@willwatson3614]

I have one, got in back in 89 with the Kraft promotion, cool promo.

[@trmblingblustar]

I remember the explanation for "marsh melon" from the novelization. It was rather silly as far as explanations go. I just assumed Spock used the wrong word to show that he was out of his element camping.

[@Terminus_El_Camino]

I know I've seen STV a few times, but I have no recollection of this scene at all. That's how much of an impression this movie makes on me. I can watch it for the first time every 5-10 years.

[@thegrayshaws]

Wow I love the original video and just rewatched it like a week ago. Thanks for doing this follow up. Now I need to get that audiobook!

[@pennygadget7328]

What if Starfleet issued compressed cartridges of pure marshmallow concentrate, and thus the "dispenser" was in actuality an elaborate portable jet-puffer?

[@norranradd4357]

Always love seeing your videos. I wonder if you could do a video covering William Shatner's musical career. Or would that be too horrible to do?

[@thatguythatdoesstuff5899]

I just watched Star trek V two days ago, so this is really good timing. Thank you Junkball, you scruffy looking nerfherder.

[@katakisLives]

It's a good movie

[@Koldeman]

"Mr. Chekov! That is an UNOFFICIAL marshmallow in your hot chocolate. You're confined to your quarters- YOU'RE RELIEVED OF DUTY, MISTER!"

[@matt247even]

Do love your content. I think we need a lore video on rocks

[@KerbalSpaceCommand]

Glad you fixed it.

[@Deadtime1313]

Hey man. as u can obviously see my name is Joe and im born and raised in New York but currently reside in South Florida while that info is unnecessary just wanted to say thanks so much for this bonusish video.... currently I'm packing my few belongings to take to work with me tomorrow as due to some racism care of some jerky nothing beeter to do than be nosey dbag neighbors my roommate and myself are being softly evicted due to us(im native American and roommate is Phlippino)not being of Central American decent ...again unnecessary information but in my head its relates to core themes of Star Trek and the joy this awesome channel brings its subscribers 1. I wish the single minded goal of the betterment of mankind as a whole that people evolved too that good ole Gene envisioned I kinda wish that was the case now that despite being a nice, helpful,respectful neighbor always helping the non nosey friends/neighbors in my now former cul-de-sac that also always pays the rent early/on time i might add...I really wish that part on Genes vision was true now especially in todays climate and my current poopy situation 2. i haven't found a place to go to like at all yet but hopefully something will happen like a friend or coworker allows me to crash on a couch or floor just until one of the 3 places i viewed and applied for opens up... so the stress and worry ill be dealing with was wearing on me heavily but thankfully I took a break packing to see a new tranny (post) from JunkBall.... so after enjoying the video(despite it being a repost kinda... i also enjoyed the original post back in 2017... the George Takei impressions(that Scotty tho...) mixed as always with your awesome sense of humor about good ole Star Trek was a welcome and needed escape for just a few minutes has given me this welcomed yet weird sense of calm from the stress....sorry for the long winded venting but I really just wanted to say thanks and my bad if this made zero to no sense but again just wanted to say thanks man... i need that escape. Please keep up the great work on this channel and so void of Spocks precious logic what an impractical way to transport exactly 3 "marshmelons" but at least peeps will know one fucks with Star Trek. and thanks again for the extra few transmissions cant wait for the DS9 content looking forward to your thoughts/opinions/analysis on Sisko and company. The station itself is great force to be reckon with and all but the Defiant was such an awesome addition as Riker says is a" tough lil ship"(cue pissy Worf face...Adam Scott survived to be beamed aboard the Enterprise I always hoped). again sorry to use your comment section to vent.

[@namelesske]

It’s like the universe wanted to happen. Yesterday I watched the dispenser episode after a therapy marathon.

[@lizunya1983]

The marshmallow dispenser video is maybe my second favorite only losing to ST fonts. Although I've seen it before I'm completely fine with you starting every video with it and then ham-fisting a segue into whatever the actual video is about!

[@thekingofra5063]

Holy moly! Takei's impressions!! Hahaha 😂😂