Sci-fi films and TV shows have created plenty of memorable characters over the years that remain popular to this day. But one of the most famous ones, beloved by thousands of fans, is Mr. Spock who served alongside Captain Kirk on the starship Enterprise. First portrayed by Leonard Nimoy, Spock is an extremely intelligent half-alien, half-human being whose logical skills get the crew out of trouble on more than one occasion.
In the end, though, Spock also has a great sense of humor - one that many people might not notice if they don't know him well. Thanks to his charisma and intelligence, many fans have made memes about Spock that will resonate with everyone who likes Spock and what he stands for.
Updated April 11, 2022, by Kath Leroy: With Star Trek's continuing popularity thanks to new shows such as Star Trek: Picard or Star Trek: Prodigy, the fans like to return to the old series and movies as well. And almost no other character is as iconic as Mr. Spock, the half-Vulcan half-human first officer and science officer.
Played by Leonard Nimoy, Zachary Quinto and most lately Ethan Peck, Spock continues to fascinate the audience thanks to his logical behavior, emotional core, intelligence, charm, and, of course, the complex relationships between him and his fellow crewmembers. As a result, it's no wonder that Spock's fans continue to make memes about the beloved character even though it's been well over 50 years since Spock first appeared on TV.
15 Spock Cries In Math
No matter what the circumstances are, Spock tends to think logically and relies on science and math. So much so that when the crew is affected by a virus and can't control their emotions and behavior, Spock even sobs mathematically.
The best thing about this meme is that it was created by accident, presumably thanks to the automatic English captions on YouTube which aren't always accurate but are often a lot of fun.
14 Kirk Doesn't Approve
Spock and Kirk were close friends, and some Star Trek fans believe they were something more. Whatever the case, if they decided to celebrate their 50th anniversary together, it's not such a stretch to imagine that Spock might indeed offer to cook... and Kirk would be less than thrilled about it.
Just like multiple things Vulcan, the Vulcan cuisine is also an acquired taste, and it takes some time for humans to get used to it. The most likely scenario in this case is that Kirk will try to eat a burger in secrecy somewhere!
13 The Fabulous Spock
Vulcans, and Spock by extension, aren't usually interested in their physical appearance and whether others consider them beautiful or attractive. That being said, Spock had a special knack for looking fabulous even in the middle of missions, and even when he didn't wear such a decoration as he did in this meme.
Of the main character in Star Trek: The Original Series, Kirk was the womanizer, but Spock also won multiple hearts over the course of the series, albeit not as many as his Captain.
12 The Usefulness Of The Guys In Red
One of the things that people wondered about when it came to the original Star Trek series was why Kirk and Spock kept beaming down on unexplored and potentially dangerous planets and missions when they had a ship full of people who could go instead. Well, as this meme answers, it was because they had a security buffer in the form of the red shirts.
The high mortality among the red shirts has long since become an ongoing joke, suggesting that wearing a red shirt on the Enterprise is equal to a death sentence. And even though Spock normally doesn't spend time thinking about such things, even the logical Vulcan would no doubt agree with this assessment.
11 The Curious Scientist
One thing that makes Spock unique is his scientific curiosity. Even so, Spock's curiosity has limits. It's hard to imagine Spock killing a random red shirt just to figure out what it's all about. On the other hand, he could certainly try his famous neck nerve pinch on a red shirt because as all Star Trek fans will know, the neck nerve pinch isn't fatal.
Spock had repeatedly used his against others, even his fellow crew members, such as Mr. Sulu when he threatened the crew with his sword in yet another normal day on the star ship Enterprise.
10 Health Issues
Even though he's the first officer, one of the most important people on the ship, Spock still goes on dangerous missions with his Captain. And he probably welcomes the chance to be as far away from his station as possible.
The station's design is far from clever since it forces Spock to bend his back regularly which can't be healthy for his spine and neck. It's true he's a half-Vulcan, but even they have to draw the line somewhere. In other words - finally, give the man some chair!
9 Perfect Control
Spock, as well as the rest of his race, keeps good control of his emotions. That doesn't mean he doesn't have any feelings - he just mostly keeps them under wraps.
Yet somehow, when Spock breaks, he's even more intense in expressing what he feels than any of his human crew-members. And it doesn't matter how much he tries to pretend he's got it under control.
8 An Alien In An Alien City
In the fourth Star Trek film, Star Trek: The Voyage Home (1986), the crew goes back in time to the 80s to save whales and bring them back into the future. They end up in San Francisco and Kirk and Spock go on their merry way, completely unaware of the current customs.
Yet, somehow they manage not to get arrested and don't even draw too much attention to themselves - even though they act like aliens and also look a bit like ones.
7 Animal Magnet
Even though his people aren't very warm and welcoming, Spock still ends up being an animal magnet in the show. The tribbles who threaten to overflow the Enterprise react positively to his presence - even though they hate Klingons.
And there's also the case of this cat who let Spock pet it, and looked perfectly satisfied. Perhaps animals can somehow sense that Vulcans condone violence and that Spock would never hurt them, so they trust him.
6 Not The Best Moment
Star Trek: The Original Series has plenty of amazing episodes that stood the test of time - and then there are some not so great. Especially the scripts in the third season sometimes left a lot to be desired. One example is the episode Spock's Brain in which a group of aliens steals Spock's brain.
And the Enterprise has to get it back before Spock dies. There's something wrong with it on many levels but let's just say the aliens' problems could be solved without stealing any body parts.
5 Spock Knows Best
In his work on the Enterprise, Spock has to deal with many humans. And not all of them are as smart as him - or as logical, at least. That leads to multiple situations where Spock has to explain seemingly uncomplicated things to them.
And when they refuse to understand it or simply can't, that's when the time comes to use some famous Spock sarcasm... and also some crayons.
4 Gangster Spock
As said above, Vulcans don't like violence. That doesn't mean Spock is afraid to use weapons as props - at least when the situation asks for it. When he and Kirk go on one of their missions and end up surrounded by gangsters, Spock poses as one of them.
And in doing so, he looks ultra-cool. So much so that it's hard to imagine someone can compare to him. Spock's level of coolness is simply out of any charts.
3 Not Doing So Great
Even though Vulcans traveled through the solar system before, they only visited the Earth in 2063. The first contact between Vulcans and humans was also the first time humans learned aliens were real. And the two species remain friends, even though they're vastly different.
Spock was always quick to point out humans weren't all that great. But that didn't stop him from being Kirk's good friend, a best friend even.
2 Sass Alert
Spock has a human mom and a Vulcan father. That means he better connects to his emotions than most Vulcans. And he also has a wicked sense of humor, albeit it might pass unnoticed for most people. At least those who will fail to understand Spock's sarcasm and sass.
But the Enterprise's crew, Kirk especially, is tuned to Spock, and they can recognize his sass from a mile away.
1 Failing At His Job
Spock is excellent at his job as the first officer... except when he isn't. He's the one who should tell Kirk when he's behaving in an irrational or reckless way and propose a better solution. But Kirk rarely ever listens to reason. In fact, he seems to thrive on doing the opposite of what Spock suggests.
It's his only luck these two are such great friends otherwise Spock could have thrown the towel in the ring a long time ago. Dealing with stubborn ship captains simply isn't easy, not even for super-logical Vulcans.