I've heard there are usually one or the other - Star Wars fans, or Star Trek fans. Supposedly, one cannot be both. Yeah, I'm being melodramatic. I'm not a huge fan of any of the movies, though if I had to choose it would be Star Wars.
There is a new Star Trek movie (from JJ Abrams, creator of LOST and Alias) coming out, and I'm wondering about all the people who will show up in their Trekkie outfits. I remember when George Lucas started making more Star War movies, fans would line up in all different costumes of characters in those movies.
Where does your allegiance lie? lol Star Wars or Star Trek? Know anyone who goes to those movies in outfits? Are you one of them? There is no shame! whistle
[question posted by AmbiePam]
responses and comments:
If I had to choose, I'd choose Star Wars, but I am not interested in either one. I do like JJ Abrams work, but it wouldn't make me go to see the film. Did you see Clerks II? There's a scene in it where one of the main characters gets in to a debate with a customer on whether Star Wars or Lord of the Rings is better. I am going with Lord of the Rings!!glare [itsmefaith]
The first one was okay, the second was excellent. But, it's very crude, gross humor. Typically I don't love gross humor, but I love Jay and Silent Bob. If you like them, you'd like it. [itsmefaith]
I am a Trek fan (TOG). If I had a budget, I'd dress in costume. Believe it or not, I am married with kids and see the good in both "worlds". As as Trek fan, or Trekker, if you look past the surface, the story lines are always for peace, understanding and sometimes an environmental angle to the show. You don't need to watch the shows in order to enjoy the episode. The main message of Star Trek that I see is hope. Hope that things will be better. Yes, I plan to see the new movie. Have you seen "Skylar/Gabriel" as Young Spock?!?!?! [sarchix]
I actually saw a trailer for the new movie a couple of night ago - darned if I can remember what I was watching. I had also seen a pic online of an Entertainment Weekly cover with the actors playing Kirk and Spock. Ole Skylar (can't remember his real name, and I'm WAAAAYYYYY too lazy to pull up imdb.com this morning) pulls off the Spock look pretty well, considering his natural abundance of eyebrow, LOL. When I saw the trailer, even in the short shots, it seems like if you can see him in action, the semblance is even more obvious than in the still picture. The guy playing young Kirk, though... I don't see it. But I am looking forward to seeing the actor from "Sean of the Dead" playing Scottie! I don't think look-wise he is a dead-on ringer, but I think he will have the right amount of attitude. Hope he doesn't OVER do it, however. Oh, in case you couldn't guess, I am looking forward to seeing this. :) [Paula1966]
I've never been all that into Star Wars though I've seen all the movies once. I'm much more into Star Trek, mostly the original series and TNG. [philjas]
I'm a Classic Trek fan, I also like the first 3 (that would be #4-6) of the Star Wars. I have shown up in costume at one of the Trek movies. Now, it wasn't a STAR TREK costume, but it was a costume! I'm a Science fiction fan, I read the books and go to most of the movies, but I don't like horror so don't mix them up. [ElicBxn]
Star Wars all the way! I love the old Star Wars movie's back when they first came out in the 70's. [Amberina]
I've seen the three older movies. They used to come on TV all the time when I was a teenager. I've not seen any of the new Star War prequels. I don't really have any interest in them. [AmbiePam]
Star Wars, but only the first movie. Star Trek, not really. I never like it and I didn't understand how people can watch this boring serial. I am not going to see Star Trek.... [polachicago]
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well I am definitely a trekkie captain is from here in montreal, The first star trek will always be my favorite [winterose]
only when it hits the tv [winterose]
Hello AmbiePam happy I am more a Star Wars fan than a Star Trek fan. In fact, I was almost an anti-Trekkie for years until around the late 1980's when I saw a Star Trek movie -- the one about traveling to the past to save the whales, and I thought that was pretty cool, so I started watching more Star Trek shows. I realized that I liked them. So, I'm no longer anti-Trek, but I still prefer Star Wars over Star Trek. About the only Star Wars thing I've ever done is spend an entire day watching all of the episodes in a row with my children. I must say (with great pride) that when the last Star Wars movie was released a few years ago, my dad and my youngest brother went to see it when it was released at midnight AND they were both dressed in Star Wars garb. [Transdisc]
Thanks for Best Response! [Transdisc]
Well I've actually been a fan of both, having grown up watching all the original 78 episodes of the Star Trek series. Though not fanatical. I have one friend who really IS a die-hard Trekkie, can recite the entire script/dialogue of all 78 original shows and used to go to the Trekkie conventions. As for me though, while I do love both, I think I'm more a Star Wars fan....I just love the whole idea of "The Force" thing...may the force be with yourasp Uh...I do however do a great Live and Prosper Spock greeting..heehee [pyewacket]
I find it vexing as well. ;) [Transdisc]
Well, I love both but I am not an obsessive fan, just someone who enjoys the movies and shows. [nanajanet]
Yeah, I did not know that there were as many. I did not continue watching after the second tv series as it sort of felt different but I did like the movies. When I look back now, at the original show that I grew up with, it is corny, but it was still fun. Boy, the special effects were funny! [nanajanet]
My daughter says, Star Wars, I say Star Trek..Star Trek movie 4 is my favorite, with the whales..:) [carmelanirel]
Yes, it is the only Star Trek we have, but that isn't the reason it is my favorite, it is the story line that says, we need all the wildlife, we can't hunt to extinction.. [carmelanirel]
I'm no fan of both but if I had to choose it would be Star Trek Star Wars movie is ok but I like Star Trek because it's about adventure where they meet alien species and encounter unique experiences, good or bad, with them I supposed my other personality, the unknown alien, supports this decision [LittleMel]
I think I would have to choose Star Wars over Star Trek. I used to watch it alot when I was younger. [stephcjh]
I love Star Wars I have never been able to stand Star Trek it is sooo boring! I flip the channel immediately if it eve comes on. I have never gone to the movies or seen anyone go to the movies in an outfit that would be just a little bit silly and I think uncomfortable. [luvstochat]
My daughter's boyfriend is a big Star Wars fan. I don't know if he likes Star Trek, but he does have all kinds of Star Wars posters and toys that he's collected since he was very young. When a new Star Wars movie came out, he had her watch all the Star Wars movies in order from the first one that came out so she'd be ready to see the new one. He has a daughter from his first marriage that he named Leia. [KarenO52]
For the girl's sake I'm glad Leia is such a pretty name! : ) [AmbiePam]
Well we got both in this house but my hubby is a true star wars fan we have a basement full of star wars stuff. He doesnt go in a costume but thats only because he doesnt have one yet. Now he loves star trek but not as much as wars but his brother is the trekkie fan and has that whole collection of course. [minnie_98214]
My country had only got television in the 1970's so you can imagine that we were watching a lot of old stuff that the real world had seen years ago.In any case that was when I got hooked on the original Star Trek series with William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk and co-starring the inimitable Leonard Nimoy as the pointy eared half Earthling half Vulcan Mr. Spock.For me it will always be Star Trek,the original Star Trek.When Captain Kirk and his crew "Boldly went where no one did before" Errrr.........I am sure that I did not get that quite right!!LOL!! [JUNGLE]
with star trek, if I'm honest, I only really enjoyed The Next Generation. which I loved. none of the other series really cut it with me. Star Wars, for all it's flaws, I adore. I even have 3 lightsabers. [Galena]
I grew up as a fan of both, as my parents were equal opportunity geeks. They pretty much watched any sci-fi that they could. :) I do love Star Wars a lot more, though, but it's probably because I've seen those more consistently. There are TONS of Star Trek episodes I've never seen, and a few of the movies also. Of course, I have written a paper on Star Trek, and not one on Star Wars. :) And no, I've never dressed up like the characters from either, but I did own a few toy lightsabers. And I collect Star Wars toys. :) [scarywhitegirl]
force FX? I have the Yoda, Vader and construction models. they're great fun. my favourite is the Yoda, even if it is a bit small. [Galena]
Both of them guided me through the universe since i was a kid. I really like Star Wars and Star Trek. But i prefer Star Wars. You know, i collected all the toys and magazines and everything about Star Wars. It`s magic. And the actors are so good. Harrisson Ford and Mark Hamill and so on. But i don`t like the new Star Wars movies. I like the originals from the late 70s 80s. I think i have watched Star Wars about 1000 times. But Star Trek is also cool. I love Captain Kirk and Spock, great!!! [damato]
I would have to say pro star wars all the way. That's not to say I didn't enjoy some star trek stuff. I used to watch TNG a fair bit and liked that cast. Shatner really ruined the classics for me, even more so as he started to stray from doing just star trek. But I think before the end of days we're going to have to have some challenge issued between the trekkies and the star war fans to see which has the supremacy... Maybe have a brand new movie from each series premiere at the same theatre and see what happens... [greatirishninja]
I like the idea! [AmbiePam]
I've worn Star Trek inspired outfits at some occasions. Though I like both Star Trek (TOS/TNG/VOY/ENT - I hated DS9) and I also like Star Wars (the old movies are the best - Jar Jar sux). It's just a matter of having fun, so if people go to see a movie dressed up like the characters of the movie... sure, why not. It's fun! Life's too short to spend time worring what people think. About the allegiance thing... I think it's a matter of fanatism, and a way for fans to distanciate from other fans and their way to prove how loyal they are to the subject. It's cute... silly but cute. [marmed]
I suppose that since I'm not into either of them in a big way then I like them both. I will watch them on the television if there is nothnig else on, but I wouldn't go to the cinema to watch either of them. [Anne18]
I like both. I am not a fanatic, though. And I never went to watch either in any special costume. MY allegiance? I guess to both and to none. I wouldn't choose because I can't. They were both great for their time and are classics now. That's about it for me :) [arkaf61]
Hi AmbiePam, I think I prefer Star Trek myself as as a child it was on as a series each week whereas Star Wars are just films that you see over and over. Both are okay. I am not that into them though but do watch as my son has started taking an interest as has his own light sabre now LOL. Huggles. Ellie :D [ellie333]
His own light sabre? That is so cool! [AmbiePam]
I prefer star trek. However, I never thought of putting their outfits on me. [suruchi86]
Yes, definitely. [suruchi86]