Spock não pronunciou mal a palavra, ele estava fazendo uma brincadeira sobre Bones.
Neste exemplo, a Memória Alfa parece estar com um erro (leve). Na romanização oficial , ficou claro que Spock estava muito bem ciente que o arquivo foi adulterado (por Bones) e escolheu tocar intencionalmente a palavra errada para o seu próprio divertimento:
"Indeed." The Vulcan paused. "I trust your grandfather was a better farmer than you are a programmer, Doctor." McCoy's blue eyes widened as he attempted an expression of complete innocence . . . and failed to achieve it. "Why, Spock, whatever do you mean?"
"The computer program. When I attempted to access information on camping out as you clearly surmised I would, the data revealed a number of most interesting errors...such as the term "marsh melons." The next time you attempt such a practical joke, Doctor, I recommend you take the time to also alter the cross-index files."
"I never touched the computer," McCoy protested.
Both Jim and Spock raised disbelieving brows at that. "You know me. I don't know a dad-blamed thing about computers. I paid one of the engineering maintenance workers good money to do it." McCoy grinned wickedly. "Sounds like I better ask for a refund." "You're incorrigible," Jim told him. "Me? What about Spock? He's the one who dragged this out, pretending to play along!"