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Facepalm cookies make one of Picard's best Star Trek memes taste good

Picard's famous exasperated gesture from Star Trek: The Next Generation gets a tasty tribute. Here's hoping we see more facepalms in the new Picard​ series.

Picard's bad day makes for a tasty snack.

When Captain Jean-Luc Picard  is having such a rough day aboard the USS Enterprise it triggers a facepalm , you know something horrible is about to happen on  Star Trek: The Next Generation . 

The show ended 25 years ago Thursday , but hopefully we'll see many more Picard facepalms when  Star Trek: Picard , a new Picard series starring  Patrick Stewart , arrives later this year on  CBS All Access . (Disclosure: CBS is CNET's parent company.) Watch the trailer here . 

After the frustrated Picard did his first facepalm , it became one of the most famous memes in geek history, even spawning its own Captain Picard Facepalm Meme Generator .

The facepalm meme also inspired its own cookie cutter design by Warpzone Prints . Food blogger JustJenn took the edible facepalm one step further with tips on make  Picard Facepalm Cookies with the perfect embellishments.

Jenn is no stranger to creating geektastic edibles. She's paid tribute to the Millennium Falcon in Jell-O , baked and decorated Admiral Ackbar cupcakes and, more recently, made  Guardians of the Galaxy   Groot cookies .

In her recipe , JustJenn suggests making basic vanilla sugar cookies. But instead of using colored frosting, she hand-paints the cookies using red and black food gel dye.

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"It's easier than it sounds," JustJenn wrote on her blog. 

Here's how to do it: 

"In a small glass bowl put a few drops of red food gel dye mixed with just a touch of water," JustJenn wrote. "Using a clean, food-safe paintbrush, color in the bottom portion of Picard's shirt. In another small glass bowl put a few drops of black food gel dye mixed with a bit of water and paint the top half of the uniform black. Let the cookies dry for a few minutes, then serve."

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Originally published Sept. 16, 2014. Update, May 23, 2019: Adds information on Star Trek: Picard, and new trailer for it. 

Cool Stuff: 'Star Trek' Captain Picard Facepalm Meme Becomes An Elegant Bronze Bust Statue

In your long history with the internet, you've undoubtedly encountered the Star Trek: The Next Generation meme featuring Captain Jean-Luc Picard ( Patrick Stewart ) doing the famous facepalm maneuver in embarrassment of something stupid someone said online. Now you can deliver that meme in three-dimensional form right in front of your stupid friends' faces with an elegant new bronze bust statue of that perfect moment in Star Trek history. See the outstanding Captain Picard facepalm bust below.

Captain Picard Facepalm Bust Statue

The item is a ThinkGeek exclusive for $69.99 , and here's how they describe it in all its bronze glory:

"Disappointing Captain Jean-Luc Picard is one of the worst things you can do. Seriously. In order, it's: making a fool of yourself in front of Captain Picard, destroying the universe, and accidentally initiating the self-destruct sequence in your sleep. And since the dreaded Picard facepalm is such a big deal, we decided to "bronze it." That way everyone can express their disappointment in us with bronzed Picards. Does it make the sting of embarrassment better or worse? We still don't know.

Set phasers to facepalm, the Captain Picard Facepalm Bust is back as a ThinkGeek Exclusive limited bronze edition! With so many opportunities to judge people, you might want to consider stocking up, especially if you're more judgmental than Q. At least now you can "spill the tea" like a pro: Earl Grey. Hot."

The bronze bust stands 6 inches tall, 4 inches wide and 2 and 3/4 inches and will be disappointed in your forever.

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Picard facepalm meme is now a cool collectible bust.

Star Trek fans will soon be able to purchase a collectible bust of the Jean-Luc Picard facepalm moment that has been turned into a popular meme.

You can soon own a cool collectible bust of the now famous meme of Star Trek: The Next Generation ’s Jean-Luc Picard facepalming. Although the image traveled all across the internet, in various forms, the origins of the meme may not be as well-known. The moment occurs in The Next Generation  season 3 episode “Déjà Q”, which aired in 1990. During the opening moments of the episode, Q (John de Lancie) explains that he has been turned into a mortal as punishment for spreading chaos across the universe. Stripped of his powers, Q confesses that Picard (Patrick Stewart) is the closest thing he has to a friend. Picard reacts with surprise, after thoroughly burying his face in his palm.

The earliest known use of the scene as a reaction shot occurred in 2007 when Johan Jacobsen utilized it in a YouTube video. Since then, the sight of Picard facepalming has slowly but surely grown familiar. The scene, pulled from what's considered to be one of the funniest episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation , has generated more than 23,000 memes since it was uploaded to the website Meme Generator in 2012. Picard’s display of exasperation, and possibly weariness, has resonated enough that it has led to more than one collectible bust commemorating it.

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Retailing at $79.99, the Star Trek: The Next Generation Picard Facepalm Limited Edition Bust is an 8-inch scale bust crafted from polystone. Limited to 1,701 pieces, the bust is hand-painted and individually numbered. It features a right shoulder sculpt, which is modified, and a prominent Starfleet emblem. The collectible, which is currently available for pre-order online via Entertainment Earth , will be released in August. Check it out, below:

Back in May 2019, ThinkGeek also began selling a bronze collectible bust of the notorious facepalm. Weighing about one pound, the bronze collectible was made of resin and retailed for the price of $69.99. For those who didn’t like the look of that collectible, or perhaps those hoping to add to their collection, they can soon get their hands on this newest Picard Facepalm bust. Originally, the bust was to be one of several items going on sale exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con International, but it is now being made available online. Although the event was cancelled in April due to COVID-19 concerns, it was since announced that Comic-Con would be moving forward with a virtual event instead.

Regardless of whether or not you plan to purchase the collectible, the fact that it exists illustrates the ways in which pop culture has coalesced with internet culture. We can all likely cite memes connected to our favorite fandoms. Some shows, such as American Horror Story , have even structured their scenes and scripts in such a way to increase the potential for memes and online virality. Star Trek , and Picard’s facepalming, was ahead of the curve.

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Source: Entertainment Earth (via  CBR )

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San Diego Comic-Con 2020 was canceled but that doesn’t mean some of the exclusives that would have shown up there were also scrapped.

From Icon Heroes comes “the Previews SDCC Exclusive Captain Jean-Luc Picard Facepalm Mini Bust Paperweight ! 2020 has been a frustrating year for many people, and you can express that frustration with this Captain Picard collectible executing the hilariously famous facepalm maneuver.

“This 8″ scale mini bust paperweight is a larger version of the 2018 sold out 5.5” release with a modified right shoulder sculpt and a painted Starfleet insignia on the base. Limited to just 1701 pieces, this exclusive Captain Picard mini bust paperweight is made of polystone, hand painted, individually numbered, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Fans will be able to order the Picard Facepalm Bust at their local comic shop, and at various online retailers.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation Jean-Luc Picard Facepalm Bust

By Joe Moore on April 30, 2018 at 12:22 pm under Star Trek Toy News

ThinkGeek has revealed a new bust that will make Star Trek meme fans smile. They are releasing an exclusive Star Trek: The Next Generation – Captain Jean-Luc Picard Facepalm Mini Bust . The bust, which we briefly saw back in January (before getting a take down request), is being produced by Icon Heroes. Yes, the iconic Picard Facepalm meme is getting an official collectible. It is limited to 1602 pieces.

The bust is priced at $64.99. The bust is “In Stock” and can be ordered by Clicking Here . Check out details and see the photo after the jump.

Some days, even “Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.” won’t fix the problems of the world. At those times, we rely on the facepalm. But you know that when Captain Picard must hide his face in his hand, you’re in real trouble. That’s when this statue is the perfect statement, letting those around you know not to test your patience and to give you some space. Perhaps it’s time to have some alone time in your Ready Room? Make it so. A ThinkGeek exclusive limited to a run of 1602, this mini bust of Picard executing the facepalm maneuver can take a place of prominence on your desk or at your home today. Or add it wherever you feel the biggest need to facepalm. Perhaps to the dash of your car? Or maybe to your gaming table to represent those epic decisions we sometimes make (and immediately regret). Oh wait. Bring one with you the next time you have to go to the DMV! Timmy’s going to keep his right next to his monitor, representing the Internet as a whole. Not you, of course. The rest of the Internet.

Product Specifications  Star Trek TNG Captain Picard Facepalm Bust – Exclusive Officially-licensed Star Trek: The Next Generation collectible A ThinkGeek creation & exclusive from our friends at IconHeroes Picard captured in his classic facepalm pose One arm lopped off like a classical statue Edition Size: 1602 Hand-numbered on box, certificate of authenticity, and bottom of bust Extruded TNG emblem on the black base Felt on the base to keep it from marring your surface Materials: Resin Imported Dimensions: 6″ tall x 4″ wide x 2 3/4″ deep Weight: 1 lb. Includes certificate of authenticity Ages 18+

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• Picard captured in his classic facepalm pose
• Extruded TNG emblem on the black base
• Materials: Resin
• Dimensions: 6" tall x 4" wide x 2 3/4" deep, Weight: 1 lb.
• Includes certificate of authenticity

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