What's a horga'hn pin ( or horgon for the uninitiated)?
More and more Trekkies are
buying pins of the sex symbol sex symbol first seen in Star Trek: The Next Generation and learning about it was an experience that needed to be shared.
Understanding the complexities of a Fandom inside joke is always a ride. But, this particular one was more peculiar than most.
I came across a few Trekkies who were looking to buy horga'hn pins. So, I was determined to find out what it was.
I found out it's a statuette that represents a fertility symbol from the planet Rita. According to Memory Alpha Fandom, "displaying one publicly indicated that one was seeking jamaharon, a mysterious and pleasurable sexual practice native to that world." The statuette was first introduced in the "Captain's Holiday" episode.
Since I was still confused about what the horga'hn was exactly I took to reddit, and the replies were mostly a bunch of dudes fighting over who has gotten laid more times this week. But, then Twitter saved the day. So, here are a few of my favorite tweets on the effects of horga'hn:
I demand a refund.
I demand a refund. I got a horga'hn and Sally is not impressed and may never seek jamaharon with me again. https://t.co/rDT6maEa70— cegoodman2 (@cegoodman2) 1547422923.0
Sexualities explained
Sexualities based on how they display a horga’hn: Bisexual - Displays to both their own gender, and other genders… https://t.co/f80aa7UAiE— Sky ✨ (@Sky ✨) 1551576846.0
Where all Trekkies are trying to be
Myself chilling out on Risa on #STO with my Horga'hn cc: @Colmh01 @ShervinSabeghi @kateisgreatok @STOAdmiralAaron http://t.co/Y8qGQyte5h— Tom (@Tom) 1372455624.0
Might be inappropriate
Do you think I'd get in trouble for putting a Horga'hn on my desk at work?— David 🇺🇸 (@David 🇺🇸) 1370398992.0
*says hi to a guy once* Guy:
I seek jamaharon. Would you like to come back to my room and see my horga'hn?— Jeffery Harrell (@Jeffery Harrell) 1310184962.0
wow
@KaiWinn20 Absolutely nothing... except a horga'hn statuette... #Jamaharon— Elim Garak (@Elim Garak) 1551587735.0
Even Senator Cory Booker knew what was up
Yes and I'm more excited than an ensign on shore leave 2 Risa with a Horga’hn in hand! MT @Matt_Cheney: See the trailer 4 the new one yet?— Cory Booker (@Cory Booker) 1355228812.0
When you know your weakness
Hold my Horga'hn... https://t.co/JCoM1uYF1R— Darla Donna (@Darla Donna) 1494396687.0
One for the occasion
This Valentine's day, show her that you are seeking jamaharon by displaying your horga'hn. https://t.co/EQSmAvl9qA— Eddie Steak (@Eddie Steak) 1550169362.0
Basically, Trekkies are thirsty and the internet is right here for it! Are you seeking jamaharon?Let us others know by buying a pin now.