Home Decor: The Final Frontier

The all-pervasive power of the Star Trek franchise has permeated nearly every facet of American culture. The futuristic gadgetry inspired the development of pagers, cell phones, and Blackberry. The 1960s original show even contributed slightly to the fashion scene (although the black wideleg clam-diggers/Italian boot combination was never too popular, for obvious reasons).

But now, with the franchise's latest movie due out in a few months, the true hold that Star Trek has on our society has been realized. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Tribble throw pillow.



This is no joke; I saw a whole herd of them at a store this very afternoon. Available at fine retailers across the nation, you can fill your sofa, bed, kitchen, bathtub, and holodeck with those adorable creatures that so nearly took over the USS Enterprise. Warning: Tribbles should not, under any circumstance, be fed in excess. Side effects may include fanfic cravings, staccato voice patterns, and hammy acting.