Volcanologist wants you to stop making that one 'Star Trek' joke, please

It's hilarious. But illogical.
 By 
Andrea Romano
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Trust us, you're hilarious. But you really need to let this Star Trek joke go.

Redditor Haoleopteryx is a volcanologist, meaning they're a scientist who studies volcanoes. Sadly, their job title leads them into many conversations with people who like to make the same, Star Trek-related dad joke.

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Yes, Trekkies. "Volcanologist" sounds a lot like "Vulcanologist" but rest assured this Redditor does not scientifically study the genetics of Dr. Spock and his people.

As logical as that would be.

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Topics Star Trek

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Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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