Peace -

Shatner should not be accused of being a geek. Although the term is patently and deliberately offensive, the popular association with "nerdness" renders inclusion of THE SHAT in the membership of that community, even by mere suggestive reference, rude, insulting, offensive, blasphemous, obsecene, and not at all nice - to the nerds of the world.

Now if the classic definition: a side show performer who swallows rats and bites the heads off of chickens, bugs, and snakes is clearly indicated, it's probably okay.

John