u/TheKiddIncident

I just did a Trek marathon and re-watched all the movies. The original series first, then the Kelvin timeline.

I noticed something really interesting.

In the Kelvin timeline Star Trek, Kirk very casually eats an apple during the test. It's a pretty jarring scene because nobody ever eats on the bridge. Not even a cup of coffee. At the time it came out, I really didn't like it. Just too casual and too obvious that Kirk had cheated.

But, watching it just after watching Wrath of Kahn, I realized something. When Kirk tells Saavik about the test and says "I don't like to lose" HE IS ALSO EATING AN APPLE!!

I mean, this cannot be a coincidence, right? I assume this is an intentional nod to the scene in Kahn? Has anyone else noticed this?

I have a 2024 W/T. Just has the regular old lift gate that uses a steel cable to hold it. If you drive around with the tailgate down, it bounces around and bangs down.

I see several folks selling dampers which look like small struts. Has anyone fitted one of these to their W/T? I assume a Silverado 1500 part will fit there?

Any guidance appreciated!