It’s funny how you know that every conversation with Guinan is a lesson, but you don’t know where it’s headed until you get there.

Worf keeps missing and that dog is gonna pop out of the grass and laugh at him.

You can always count on Guinan to parachute in, drop a few gems of wisdom, and then as soon as you realize you've been schooled, she fades back into the background. Great character, and Whoopi Goldberg played her perfectly.

Worf is NOT A MERRY MAN!

I love the subtle change in his attitude when he has to acknowledge that Gunian has been alive and had way more practice than he has. It was a nod that she honestly bested him.

As much as I would have liked seeing Guinan more, I like she's popping up randomly because every time she's on screen she's dropping wisdom on fools...her random appearances make her that much more badass

Worf's reaction at Guinan being a higher level marksman is just priceless

I swear there is not a single bad Guinan moment in all of next gen

"He's gonna want to know what it's like to really be a Klingon, just as you're learning now" That's some interesting commentary on Worf and his identity as a Klingon. Throughout the series Worf makes a big deal out of being a Klingon, saying things like _"Klingons dont laugh!"_ and _"I am Klingon! We do not have fun!"_ , but he's actually quite different to most other Klingons we see. Most other Klingons we see have a sense of humour and laugh and seem more easygoing than Worf (e.g. in "A Matter of Honor", and to some extent "The Chase"). They also seem to almost care less about "honour" than Worf (seen when Worf butts heads with them in "Sins of the Father" and "Rightful Heir" for example). It's almost as if WORF is the one who doesn't understand Klingon culture, or that he's out of touch with what modern Klingon culture is actually like. Which wouldn't be surprising given that Worf grew up as a kid on Earth; it would make sense that his understanding of Klingon culture and what it means to be a Klingon is based moreso on idealised stereotypes of stoic honourable warriors than on what most actual Klingons are like, since he had no other Klingons growing up for reference.

It's funny. They have a ship's counsellor who is awful at their job, then they have Guinan who does genuine counselling work but runs a bar.

"Guinan and Worf...at Tanagra"

Guinan did make him laugh when she introduced him to prune juice, and was talking to him about if he'd ever consider having a relationship with a non klingon woman.

This is one of TNG’s best scenes! So many perfect elements! A game whose rules are obvious to a television viewer. Continuing Guinan’s character arc of being dangerous with weapons (also seen in “Night Terrors” and “I, Borg.”) Callback to Worf’s past that describes Worf’s present- though his own kid! And Whoopi Goldberg, a guest star who literally just asked for a role after Denise Crosby departed- through her friend Levar Burton.

0:30 W: "I practice at lvl 14" G: "Guess I can come down to that level.." Warf: WTF?! I love it.. Guinen was the master of sneaky backhands and sharp wit...

I love how she isn't even trying and hitting every target.

I always wanted to know if Guinan and Dax ever met each other. Considering the hundreds of years that they've lived, their conversations would be quite intriguing.

I love how she so purposefully *uses* that line "I guess I could come *down* to that level" just to demurely and elfishly prod him into a specific emotional space. She gives him a chance right there to take whatever tone he wants for the interaction, and he reacts defensively out of his sense of obligation to "stay true" to his perception of Klingon ideals, thereby walking of his own volition into the lesson in front of him. This is probably a good chunk of why Guinan consistently came off as ancient and superintelligent. Playing qualities like that as an actor can be uncompromisingly tricky and this is just such a solid iteration of that trope. I am always troubled by the minstrel-show-adjacent qualities of this kind of character, but it remains resoundingly true that this is an impeccable execution. Star Trek remains one of the strongest forces in contemporary cultural history pushing that particular envelope forward to this day.

Guinan. The most-underused character on the show - seriously, why wasn't she used more?! She's fantastic!

Damn they need to send Guinan on more away missions.

Worf: "Klingons do not laugh." Me: "Tell that to Riker."

I always love Guinan. She was such a cool character.

Did Worf really expect her to believe that "Klingons don't laugh"? Every night is like a feast of singing, fighting, drinking, and telling stories with them. It would be weird if a Klingon managed to go a single day without laughing.

Sir, we need a sharpshooter. Ensign, don't worry. I know a bartender.

Guinan: Don't feel bad, I was doing this long before you were born.!" Yeah, like several hundred years, at a minimum.

“Klingons do NOT laugh!” “I’ve heard Klingon belly laughs that can curl your hair!”

Guinan is a mystery. She appears simple, her people were scattered across the universe by the Borg, yet can threaten and contend with the all powerful "Q". I wish we knew more about her species.

This was Worf's Shakespeare hair period.

Guinan apperiantly uses AIMBOT!

Neelix, quark, and guinan open a bar together. Definitely be interesting.

A lot modern writers could learn from this scene. If this was modern Trek we would know nothing about Guinan, she would just show up tell Warf how to be Klingon and stomp him at target practice. But this works better because she isn't telling how to be Klingon mearly giving him examples to refute what he thinks it means and her proficiency at target practice is believable because as she said "I've been doing this before you where born." All of it made sense because of what we have been allowed to know from her in previous episodes and it makes the scene flow easily and naturally. Hopefully modern writers will pick up on it soon.

Guinan for president.

I just realized today, after so many years since the show's first airing, that the target spheres match the color on which the shooters are standing: Guinan on yellow and Worf on blue.

Guinan is like Whis. Stronger than everyone and nonchalant about it. She had Q a little bit shook!

@2:03....."No it won't, but at some point he's going to want to know what its like to really be a Klingon" pauses "Just as you're learning now!" Another great Guinan moment, highlighting to Worf his inexperience around his own people. Worf knows everything pretty much from second hand sources, but has never been or lived with Klingons. It was only then, at that point, as Guinan mentioned he himself was beginning to learn what BEING a Klingon really meant!

I remember watching Encounter at Farpoint and the scene where Worf says from the back of the bridge, "Shields and deflectors up, sir." I thought to myself, yeah okay. The token Klingon to show that times have moved on from the original series. How wrong I was. What a character he became!

I'm no gun expert, but one website that seemed to know what it talking about claimed that even some of the best shooters achieve 50% accuracy when under stress, which Word here clearly demonstrated (out of 6 shots, only 3 landed, during an high level test). This means Worf is actually a good shot, just that Guinan is Guinan, pushing his buttons.

And Worf would continue to struggle with laughter until he finally meets Jadzia. And even then, they quarrel over being serious.

She's totally flagging Worf with that phaser.

1:42: Love that little amused grunt. Not even Worf in full bad temper mode can stay angry at Guinan.

Would have laughed if Guinan was able to hit a target without even looking. Just to see Worf's reaction to how outclassed he is when it comes to shooting a phaser.

Counselor Guinan doing what she does best.

I love how Guinan always has good advice for any situation. It makes sense because of how long she has been alive.

Worf looks like my cat following the laser pointer

Security Chief vs Bartender in Target Practice, surprisingly, the bartender wins .

she didn't make him laugh, but at the end, she did put a smile on his face...

“Perhaps it says that I do not feel like other klingons!” The story of my life

I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father

I love Guinan's reply to Worf's level. "I guess I could come down to that level for a while."

Those phasers are an ergonomic nightmare in every conceivable respect.

Interesting!....That's what they should make a Star Trek movie about....Guinan!

“I guess I could come down to that level for a while.” I love her little jab at Worf.

My uncle introduced me to this series. I thank him every day for that. Star Trek truly was the hope of what humanity could become. And Guinan was always there to prove that we're going to stumble with every step getting there.

0:25. WOAH WE GOT A BADASS OVER HERE!

Never underestimate Guinan. ;)

Love and miss this show. RIP real Star Trek :(

"Why don't you laugh?" "I AM NOT A MERRY MAN!!!"

Guinan was such a good character.

"Klingons do not laugh." Bro have you even met another Klingon before

Shrouded in mystery, hundreds of years old, or more, in some way considered dangerous and frightening even to the Q, only appears when she can be helpful, and always conveys her message in a way deeper and more lasting than words could...

Michael Dorn is such a criminally underrated actor.

Totally read the title as, "Guinan and Worf at Target"... thought they were going to do some shopping.... lol

Klingons laugh, ive seen them do it

Guinan: "I could come down to that level for a while." Worf: "Wat."

I love the way she says "Begin program", like she already knows she is going to win but she'll indulge him.

A lot of people also sneered at Picard for having so much trouble fighting Soren in "Generations". But you have to remember that El-Auriens live a *lot* longer than humans and consequently have more time to become skilled at various things. Even Worf was less embarrassed when she pointed that out to him. Also, he *is* rather stuffy by Klingon standards.

I could come down to that level the look on Worf Funny ! : )

a good bartender always has good advice and a good shotgun under the bar

Guinan was so wise on the show. I really hope that in the new piccard series they bring her back.

Probably my favourite Guinean scene of all!

This is a pretty great scene. It's obvious that Worf misses shots while Guidan hits all hers, but that shows more than just target practice. Pay attention to the conversation and where they're at- the pacing of shots increases, and Guidan takes more shots while Worf rushes and misses more. The missed shots parallel Worf and how he lies to himself about being a Klingon, or lack of, among other things, including his son. Meanwhile, Guidan, in her ancient wisdom, lands her shots as she sees clearly what's going on in Worf's situation. And finally, this scene predicted Alexander in DS9, who did want to become a Klingon warrior after all, foreshadowing a future father-son story.

I love the fact that Worf is at the brink of laughing after Guinan has bestowed him with a final double edged statement.

That lady is one of the finest, most human actors we've ever had....period

All I can see is that Guinan is pointing the phaser right at Worfs head

Kinda weird how Whoopi Goldberg plays one of my favorite characters in my favorite tv show.

Guinan's wisdom really does show through in this scene. However, it's still crazy that Star Fleet would bring children and families onto ships like this!

I love Guinan. I love her. Some of the best scenes in the entire franchise.

Whoopi Goldberg (her real name's Carol Johnson) took that role because she's a HUGE treky and she asked them if she could be on the show.

Savage Guinan is savage. :D

I know it’s a fictional situation, but man.., I‘d love to see more people with that kind of empathy and wisdom out there today. And yes, I do miss the Trek of that time. It was so much more enjoyable.

Why do I want to see a moment where Guinan goes all badass cuz you know she is seriously capable of way more than she ever does in the series...

It is perfectly obvious that she does not handle weapons. A number of times while talking, she had the emitter crystal aimed right at Worf. It's also obvious that he has spent very little time around weapons as having a weapon pointed directly at him did not "phase" him a bit....

guinan sure is a good shot.

She really is a brilliant character

Guinan did Deanna's job and ran 10 forward at the same time....

This scene had me laughing non stop! Guinan is the best!

Guinan is using V.A.T.S.

Guinan; the REAL ships counselor and advisor to all.

"I guess I could come down to that level.." haha

I wish Guinan was my grandma.

They cut almost this entire scene when showing this episode on BBC America. BBC America is starting to really suck, I realize.

I misread the title of this video as "Guinan and Worf at Target" and let me tell you I laughed for a straight hour about those two just... shopping at Target

Guinan reminds me of my aunt. "I like it when you laugh"

Worf is all talk.

I guess in the future they don't mind pointing deadly weapons at each other during practice.

I've seen 3-4 clips from various years/shows in the past couple of days, and all I can think about is how the shape/size of his head keeps changing.

Their last two shots, Guinan was like, 'Yeah, that's how I roll.'

Having not seen enough Star Trek, i assume the point of the program is to shoot your target color WHEN its your color? Great scene to be sure.

gg Worf

That one Risa episode on Deep Space Nine Really puts this moment into perspective

Honestly....she was one of the best characters on the show.