Shatner Syndrome Edit Meaning

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Talking with many awkward pauses in one's speech, to try and make whatever one is saying more impressive and/or dramatic. Named after William Shatner, who had a severe case of it while playing Captian Kirk.

William Shatner: "Mr. Sulu! Ahead! Warp factor six! Engage!"

Mr. Sulu: "Captain, your Shatner syndrome again."

See william shatner, speech, drama, pause, awkward, random, star trek