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Post by Niemz on Jul 4, 2007 17:14:00 GMT -6
Trekkie (or Trekker) is a term used to describe a fan of all or part of the Star Trek fictional universe. "Trekkie", originally intended only to describe enthusiasts of Star Trek, has sometimes been used to refer to any obsessed fan
Origins
In the late 1960s, science fiction editor Art Saha applied the term "trekkies" when he saw a few fans of the first season of Star Trek wearing pointy ears at a science convention. He used the term in an interview with Pete Hamill that Hamill was conducting for TV Guide concerning the phenomenon of science fiction.
When the media picked up on the word "Trekkies", some fans thought the term sounded too much like "Crazies". Self-identification as a "Trekkie" became even less popular in the late 1980s after a famous national television parody (see Parodies below); several self-described "Trekkers" were quoted as saying they "had a life" (contrasting themselves from "Trekkies"). It has been adopted by many ski groups around the world, in particular the Cardiff Medic Snowriders. The 'finger formation' is now their 'ski trip leagues' favourite hand gesture.
Trekkie v. Trekker
Some Star Trek enthusiasts prefer the term "Trekkie", while some others self-identify as "Trekker". The Trekkie v. Trekker debate may mirror the Sci-Fi vs SF debate.
In the 1991 TV show "Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special", Leonard Nimoy attempts to settle the issue by stating that the term 'Trekker' is the correct one.
The issue is also shown in the film Trekkies 2, in which a Star Trek fan recounts a supposed incident during a Star Trek convention where Gene Roddenberry used the term "trekkies" to describe fans of the show, only to be corrected by a fan that stood up and yelled "Trekkers!" Gene Roddenberry, allegedly, responded with "No, it's trekkies. I should know, I invented the thing."
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Post by Decind on Jul 5, 2007 9:59:06 GMT -6
Very interesting. I usually hear people say Trekkie...
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Post by brenn on Jul 5, 2007 10:31:29 GMT -6
Trekkie all the way.
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Post by Kitty on Jul 6, 2007 0:11:53 GMT -6
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Post by brenn on Jul 6, 2007 7:09:39 GMT -6
The trekkers are to embareassed to even post their thoughts on the matter.
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Post by Kitty on Jul 6, 2007 18:05:36 GMT -6
LOL
And I have plenty more where that came from ^..^
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Post by Mortalas on Jul 7, 2007 14:26:52 GMT -6
Im both, in a way.
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Post by Capt Kat on Oct 13, 2007 16:20:41 GMT -6
I prefer to be called a Trekker just because...no offense, but Trekkie sounds kinda lame. That's really the only reason. I'm still a Star Trek fan,love it. That reason itself may seem lame,but that's just me.Now I better stop typing before I start rambling about nothing.
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Post by Niemz on Oct 13, 2007 18:43:31 GMT -6
S'ok, ramble on!
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Post by brenn on Oct 16, 2007 11:31:20 GMT -6
This thread always makes me break into song...
Star Trekkin' across the universe, On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk. Star Trekkin' across the universe, Boldly going forward 'cause we can't find reverse.
Lt. Uhura, report.
There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow; there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim.
Analysis, Mr. Spock.
It's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it; it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.
There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow; there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim.
Star Trekkin' across the universe, On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk. Star Trekkin' across the universe, Boldly going forward, still can't find reverse.
Medical update, Dr. McCoy.
It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead, Jim; it's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead.
It's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it; it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.
There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow; there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim.
Starship Captain, James T. Kirk:
Ah! We come in peace, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, shoot to kill; we come in peace, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, men.
It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead, Jim; it's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead.
Well, it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it; it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.
There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow; there's Klingons on the starboard bow, scrape 'em off, Jim.
Star Trekkin' across the universe, On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk. Star Trekkin' across the universe, Boldly going forward, and things are getting worse!
Engine room, Mr. Scott:
Ye cannae change the laws of physics, laws of physics, laws of physics; ye cannae change the laws of physics, laws of physics, Jim.
Ah! We come in peace, shoot to kill, shoot to kill, shoot to kill; we come in peace, shoot to kill; Scotty, beam me up!
It's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead, Jim; it's worse than that, he's dead, Jim, dead, Jim, dead.
Well, it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it; it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain.
There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow; there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow Jim!
Ye cannae change the scripting, Och, see you, Jimmy!
It's worse than that, it's physics, Jim.
Bridge to engine room, warp factor 9.
Och, if I give it any more she'll blow, Cap'n! Red Alert Red Alert Star Trekkin' across the universe, On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk. Star Trekkin' across the universe, Boldly going forward 'cause we can't find reverse.
Star Trekkin' across the universe, On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk. Star Trekkin' across the universe, Boldly going forward, still can't find reverse.
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Post by Niemz on Oct 16, 2007 11:33:23 GMT -6
I miss the Dr. Demento show...
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Post by Capt Kat on Oct 16, 2007 16:21:57 GMT -6
O.K. that totally cracked me up. One thing that kinda gets to me is...well a few more lessons and I could most likely play that on my guitar.
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Post by brenn on Oct 16, 2007 20:58:10 GMT -6
Very simple song. Very funny.
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Post by Capt Kat on Oct 16, 2007 21:15:31 GMT -6
*Rolls ze eyes* Ya don't say.
Sorry. Forgot to put the warning in my intro. *can be very sarcastic espically if the person is/seems nice.*
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Post by brenn on Oct 16, 2007 21:35:00 GMT -6
Dangnabit. I'm trying to seem trekkie not nice.
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