Blasphemous, with a hint of incredulity

[DHBirr]

No, actually it was Amos who said it. But I agree with you about Thorax. If I'd ever written anything for Fenspace, one of the quirks of my ship's drive would've been that it caused the crew to hallucinate that Thorax was showing up to talk with them -- in his usual off-the-wall style.
By the way, Amos in Mad Science mode:
 
I regret the poor quality of the image.
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Big Brother is watching you.  And damn, you are so bloody BORING.