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#1
Posted 02 June 2007 - 11:55 PM
Just a new member saying hello. I've been a Trek fan my entire life, from 1965 onward. Since I grew up with TOS it's understandably my favorite, but I've appreciated every Star Trek series and movie for what they are. I've never understood why something like Star Wars, that's as shallow as a mud puddle, is so much more popular than something like Star Trek, which has always dealt with the social issues of the day in far more depth. Then again, maybe that's a rhetorical statement that answers itself? (I do enjoy Star Wars for its entertainment value)
#2
Posted 03 June 2007 - 12:23 AM
#3
Posted 03 June 2007 - 01:00 AM
Thanks! I've been away from Star Trek as a hobby for a long time, although I've always been a regular viewer of both the series and movies. I recently become pretty burned out on several other hobbies and have rekindled my interest in Trek.
#4
Posted 03 June 2007 - 04:57 AM
#5
Posted 03 June 2007 - 09:00 AM
#6
Posted 03 June 2007 - 09:02 AM
#7
Posted 03 June 2007 - 05:06 PM
Wow.
Just a few hours ago a friend and I were having a discussion about something or other and he said, "How can you people like Star Trek and not Star Wars? They are the same thing!!!" and I couldn't think of a good, articulate response, so all that came out was, "Nuh Unh!" But then I really couldn't think of how to explain the differences to someone who is a fan of neither.
#8
Posted 03 June 2007 - 05:21 PM
Just a few hours ago a friend and I were having a discussion about something or other and he said, "How can you people like Star Trek and not Star Wars? They are the same thing!!!" and I couldn't think of a good, articulate response, so all that came out was, "Nuh Unh!" But then I really couldn't think of how to explain the differences to someone who is a fan of neither.
Always at your service Chalksie!
#9
Posted 03 June 2007 - 06:16 PM
Just a few hours ago a friend and I were having a discussion about something or other and he said, "How can you people like Star Trek and not Star Wars? They are the same thing!!!" and I couldn't think of a good, articulate response, so all that came out was, "Nuh Unh!" But then I really couldn't think of how to explain the differences to someone who is a fan of neither.
Star Trek is like your Mom and Dad. Always there if you need them. IF your not around them much you know they are out there waiting on you.
Star Wars is like your crazy Uncle Bob. Shows up once every 3+ years or so and it's a big party. After that he's gone again and you never know if or when he will ever be back.
#10
Posted 03 June 2007 - 06:39 PM
#11
Posted 03 June 2007 - 06:41 PM
Star Wars is like your crazy Uncle Bob. Shows up once every 3+ years or so and it's a big party. After that he's gone again and you never know if or when he will ever be back.
^^Nice analogy FHC(Mark to his friends, which is just about the whole forum ) Welcome to the forum, please contact anyone on the senior staff if you have any questions or problems Otherwise enjoy the mint on your pillow
#12
Posted 04 June 2007 - 06:48 AM
#13
Posted 04 June 2007 - 08:54 AM
#14
Posted 04 June 2007 - 12:03 PM
It's nice to get back into a hobby that used to give me a lot of enjoyment yet went on the backburner years ago, especially since there's so much more really cool "stuff" available.
Do get me wrong, I'm a Star Wars fan too, and sci-fi in general is one of my favorite mediums. However, unlike Star Wars, Star Trek always seemed to give you something to think about just below the surface whereas Star Wars was pretty much a Saturday matinee good time. (which is what it was meant to be anyway). I'd really like to see next years proposed Star Trek movie rekindle the franchise. On the other hand, I consider the last three Star Wars movies to be near cinematic abortions and have no enthusiasm to see any more.
#16
Posted 13 June 2007 - 08:09 AM
Star Trek has put 10 movies on the big screen in less time then the 6 we got from Star Wars. Even if on 1/2 are good (on both sides) that's still 5 to 3!
#17
Posted 16 June 2007 - 09:33 PM
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