“It's life, Jim, but not as we know it.”

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misattributed

The line is commonly placed in Spock's mouth, but the cited history traces the exact wording to The Firm's 1987 song Star Trekkin'. It is a pop-culture quotation, not a Star Trek transcript.

Source-backed author: The Firm

The phrase comes from the 1987 novelty song Star Trekkin', not from Spock's dialogue.

Earliest traceable appearance in this record: 1987 song Star Trekkin' by The Firm.

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