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[–] original_reader@lemmy.zip 43 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Add the Riker manoeuvre in and you reached peak power as a waiter.

[–] bdonvr@thelemmy.club 12 points 3 weeks ago

I've legitimately seen it. Takes charisma. And the right setting and mood.

[–] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 5 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

The what ?

[–] sjmarf@lemmy.ml 19 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

[–] ryedaft@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh I thought it was a sex thing

[–] NoForwardslashS@sopuli.xyz 7 points 3 weeks ago

Oh it can be that too

[–] AdamBomb@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I always found this insufferable for some reason.

[–] scutiger@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

IIRC it's because Jonathan Frakes had some type of back issue and it was just easier for him that way

[–] AdamBomb@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 weeks ago

I learned that much later. So now I feel bad for how I reacted back then. Back pain is no joke.

[–] makyo@lemmy.world 14 points 3 weeks ago

According to the internet:

The Riker Maneuver refers to a tactic used by Commander William Riker in "Star Trek: Insurrection," where he collected metreon gas to create an explosion that damaged enemy ships. It is also known for describing Riker's unique way of sitting in chairs, where he swings his leg over the back.

I guess it must not be the gas one, he's too classy to stink up a restaurant