Mark Hamillis finally getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame andWilliam Shatnerdecided to sarcastically welcome him to the neighborhood. Shatner was awarded his star back in 1983 for his legendary work as Captain James T. Kirk onStar Trekand the 86-year old is out on social media sparking theStar Warsvs.Star Trekdebate all over again with a joking message to Mark Hamill. Hamill took it all in good humor and gave William Shatner a fitting response.
The news of Mark Hamill’s HollywoodWalk of Fame ceremonywas met with excitement from all over the world. Hamill’s voice work over the years is enough to merit him the award, but his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in theStar Warsfranchise sealed the deal, especially since he first started out as the iconic Skywalker over 40 years ago.Star Trekstar William Shatner took to social media to jokingly welcome Hamill to the neighborhood. He had this to say.
“Congratulations! BTW ask for a star on the south side of the street. I’m on the north side and don’t want to devalue the neighborhood.”
William Shatner is obviously having some fun at Mark Hamill’s expense and Hamill being the master of social media that he is, crafted an equally funny response. TheStar Warsactor chose to use a bit ofStar Trek’s most famous line with a subtle twist. Hamill replied.
“Thanks, Bill, It wouldn’t be as special without a classic Shatner-burn from you! Live Long, But Get Lost- , mh.”
While some fans were excited to see two of their idols joking with each other on social media, several decided to take it to theStar Warsvs.Star Trekdebate. While none of the comments are overly hostile, it is made known that the two world famous franchises should not mix.
OneStar Warsfan in the comments section of William Shatner’s tweet suggested that someone should go compare the box office receipts between the two franchises to see which one has earned the most money. She said, “Devalue? Has he compared ticket sales between Star Wars and Star Trek?” The gif of President Barack Obama dropping the mic pops up a few times as well, for both actors. Another Twitter user was bored by the comparisons and said, “SoStar TrekversusStar Warscould become the new North and the South? That would be great, folks standing on both sides, dressed up, hollering at each other. I’ll just nap in the road, tho.”
Watching Mark Hamill and William Shatner joke around on social media was something that a lot of fans ofStar WarsandStar Treknever thought they’d see, so the majority of people were excited to see them interact, albeit briefly, over theirstars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But who has the edge in this joke? Shatner for creating it, or Hamill for bringingStar Trekinto the mix and telling the 86-year old to get lost? We may never know, but in the meantime, you can check out the interaction below, courtesy ofWilliam Shatner’s Twitteraccount.
