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All together now...let's misinterpret!
By falcon

I don't really think Pine gave a whole lot of forethought to his comments about Indy and Kirk. But in a way, he's right. Indiana Jones usually finds himself in situations not of his choosing nor of his creation, and he has to find a way out while also appearing to save the day. The same could be said of James T. Kirk. He doesn't actively seek out danger, but when he finds himself in the middle of it he finds a way out (and since he has 430 crewmembers to consider, he'd damn well better be successful). Thus the phrase "accidental hero". He didn't mean that either Jones or Kirk "bumbles" their way into heroics.

I tend to think that what Pine meant is that Kirk would find himself at home in an archaeological dig or trying to outwit the Nazis, just as Jones would find himself at home on the bridge of an aircraft carrier (or a starship). Both men have a commanding presence. And let's not forget - Jones is a university professor, and Kirk is technically an explorer and scientist, not just a starship captain. You don't get to be one unless you have a fair grasp of the sciences (and let's not forget, Kirk reprogrammed the Kobayashi Maru scenario so he could save the ship - a feat that no doubt takes considerable skills).

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