Wednesday 6 July 2011

The Difference Between A Star Trek Fan And A Trekkie




Star Trek has been popular for over 40 years now, with a varied and widespread following. Yet anyone who watches Star Trek is labelled a Trekkie. Is this a fond or offensive term? As a Star Trek Fan, here are some of my objections to the term Trekkie.

 

Trekkies

 

Often used by non Trek fans to make fun of those who like the show.

Fan

 

Everyone is a fan of something. It is seen as a good thing to enjoy a series.

Trekkies

 

Believe Star Trek is the only science fiction show worthy of their attention.

Fans

 

Enjoy a variety of different science fiction shows.

 

Trekkies

 

Believe Kirk is a real person and would like to see him win a Nobel Peace Prize and various other awards.

 

Fans

 

Realise Kirk is played by an actor who needs help with his… timing… indelivering..a....dramaticspeech.


Trekkies

 

Get withdrawal symptoms when Star Trek isn’t on.

Fans

 

Can miss an episode without crying and go out and socialise with friends. Some of which hate Star Trek!

Trekkies

 

Can get disturbingly cult like and idolise the show.



Fans

 

Have other interests, even outdoor ones. Seeing Star Trek as just an extra bit of fun.

Trekkies

 

Treasure every minute of Star Trek.


Trekkies

Hated the cancellation of Enterprise.

Fans

 

We're grateful for the cancellation of Enterprise and wish the same had happened to Voyager.

Fans

 

Realize there are several bad episodes and many cringe worthy moments. Accepting that no shows is perfect and a lot of bad decisions were made.

Trekkies

 

Believe Star Trek pyjamas are sexy.

Fans

 

Actually have wives/husbands.


I hope this clears up any confusion over the two groups.




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