The stories a friend told us – she used to play a Klingon on the “Highlander”-Fan-Trek-series. Others thought they actually were Klingons, Vulcans etc.
Don’t know much about Star Trek and don’t want to. I have a grandson who is totally into it. Listening to him is more than I want to hear about…….but, being the good grandmother….
“Gatekeepers” like that are the bane of every fandom everywhere. They seem to believe that they, and they ALONE, have the right and duty to decide who gets to be a fan and enjoy the show/game/movie/books/whatever.
I’ve been dumped on by gatekeepers for Star Trek, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings books, vidoe games in general, and a host of others. I have reached a point where I no longer have to ignore them, I can be condescending and point out that I was a fan before they were even born!
Because nothing you do or say will ever convince them that they are wrong – and rude – and usually misogynists.
I’m a huge Star Trek/SF&F/LotR fan/nerd, but I HOPE I’m not anything like those types of fen… I’m still catching up on past months and I don’t know if comments made “in the past” ever get seen, but Amanda I continue to be so impressed not only with your art (one can see the wind/force in the penultimate panel!) but your words – Granular Minutiae of the Tertiary Character -brilliant! (that’s also a sequel to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, right?) :)
Tigressy almost 5 years ago
The stories a friend told us – she used to play a Klingon on the “Highlander”-Fan-Trek-series. Others thought they actually were Klingons, Vulcans etc.
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Some “Fans” are so annoying that the only right thing to do is avoid them. And this happens in every fandom
katina.cooper almost 5 years ago
The Trekies are going even more insane than they thought they were.
Perkycat almost 5 years ago
Don’t know much about Star Trek and don’t want to. I have a grandson who is totally into it. Listening to him is more than I want to hear about…….but, being the good grandmother….
sew-so almost 5 years ago
“Gatekeepers” like that are the bane of every fandom everywhere. They seem to believe that they, and they ALONE, have the right and duty to decide who gets to be a fan and enjoy the show/game/movie/books/whatever.
I’ve been dumped on by gatekeepers for Star Trek, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings books, vidoe games in general, and a host of others. I have reached a point where I no longer have to ignore them, I can be condescending and point out that I was a fan before they were even born!
Because nothing you do or say will ever convince them that they are wrong – and rude – and usually misogynists.
BJIllistrated Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Good one Amanda. What the heck is a casual watcher of a TV series suppose to know about all the MINUTIAE. I hate it when that happens :-)
Laurie Sefton Premium Member almost 5 years ago
He’s wearing a red shirt, so the problem child will be taken care of shortly.
splinterexpert almost 5 years ago
And then there’s Dr. Who.
Comic Minister Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Whoa! You almost lost your glasses as he turned your glasses lenses to clear in the second to last panel!!
Comicsandcookies over 4 years ago
I’m a huge Star Trek/SF&F/LotR fan/nerd, but I HOPE I’m not anything like those types of fen… I’m still catching up on past months and I don’t know if comments made “in the past” ever get seen, but Amanda I continue to be so impressed not only with your art (one can see the wind/force in the penultimate panel!) but your words – Granular Minutiae of the Tertiary Character -brilliant! (that’s also a sequel to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, right?) :)