I’m generally pretty low key about my involvement in Science Fiction fandom. When folks ask, I don’t deny being a fan. But on the other hand, it’s not exactly the first thing I bring up in a conversation. (Being a computer geek pays a lot better than it did 20 years ago, but “Star Trek geek” doesn’t seem to be particularly high on the list of attributes most girls are looking for.)
Two weeks ago, thanks to my involvement with the Farpoint and Shore Leave conventions, I was invited to an advance screening of the new Star Trek movie.
On Monday, I was contacted by a reporter from the Baltimore Sun who was doing a story about how the existing fan base (he was quite diligent about using the word “Trekkers”) was reacting to the new film.
The article appeared in today’s Baltimore Sun on page one of the Entertainment section.
So much for keeping a low profile….
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We may not be much for Star Trek geeks, but veteran point men….
I must confess, I fail to see the need to stress “Trekker”; it’s such an obvious way of saying “Trekkie, but not like *that*” that it’s pretty clear it’s just like that.
I told several people on Friday that I had seen the new Star Trek movie as soon as it opened, and if they asked if I were a Trekkie, I said “Unashamedly.”
Still, congratulations on being a source for the paper. I think you’re going to be insufferably pleased with yourself for at least a week. Sir.
One of the things he wanted to know was “The current makeup of the TREKKER universe.”
I considered replying that “A ‘Trekker’ is a Star Trek fan, a ‘Trekkie’ is someone who insists that you call them a ‘Trekker.'” I had a lead-in that made it seem a bit less snarky, but in the end abandoned it in favor of the response:
In the end, I think he went more with Inge’s answer on that one.
dude! congrats! that’s awesome! i think everyone should have such a passion, it keeps ya healthy.