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wenderful commented on the word kobayashi maru
often used by Trekkies or flexing pop-culture geeks
June 10, 2009
wenderful commented on the word kobayashi maru
n. -A no-win situation. (referencing a simulated trial for cadets in the Star Trek universe)
adj. -adds traits of futility to a situation
v. -presenting someone with an unsolvable dilemma
June 10, 2009