Later Geordi shows him that authority when ejecting the warp core before Will gives the actual order to set off the Riker Maneuver.
All that just to mount a chair? They’re warp cores, Geordi, not Pez.
Frakes claimed the Riker Maneuver was due to back pain, but I don’t buy it. It’s totally a power move.
Every once in a while, chase an ensign down the corridor. Gets the blood pumping and reminds them who’s in charge.
He later confirmed that it was indeed a power move
Here Geordi. I call this the Riker Reacharound. You’ll know it’s working because of how much attention we’re getting from the ladies in this bar.
Data recording for posterity and to add to his repertoire.
I wonder how much crossover there is between Trekkies and MSTies?
Look, we all know about the back pain and chair sitting. But now that I’m old and have back pain this pose he’s doing here TOTALLY screams, “My back is fucked, the second this take is over I’m going to lean forward to complete the stretch.”
Pushing 40 and right with you.