Klaatu barada nikto

Definitions

A stock science-fiction phrase, typically used as a code or shibboleth.

Examples

“If anything should happen⟳ to me you must go to Gort, you must say⟳ these words, 'Klaatu barada nikto', please⟳ repeat⟳ that.”

“When I tried to make⟳ out the lingo I felt like⟳ a missionary among the heathen chinee. ¶ 'Interavesting per sliptimper transgratisfy allayvoo —' ¶ 'Not the old klaatu barada again,' I said ....”

“He glared down at me and said, "On your way, fella. This is a legitimate club." ¶ "Klaatu barada nikto," I said, but it went straight past him.”

“The Systems Analysis department featured a clock with only one hand and the motto Klaatu barada nikto, which, roughly translated, means: "IF IT AIN'T BROKE, JUST GIVE⟳ ME TIME."”

“It looked like⟳ something from Arthur C. Clarke, a space station that had ... fallen to earth .... ¶ "Klaatu barada nikto," he muttered.”

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