Topic: Star Wars v. Star Trek: Epic Battle of Nerdom
Anonymous A started this discussion 10 years ago #48,926
Is the comparison and often times fights between said fans due to the 'Star' in both titles?
Would this had been the case had either of them had a different title?
Would this had been the case had either of them had a different title?
Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 23 minutes later[^] [v] #637,655
@OP
Which is the one with the blonde robot woman and the guy who played Dr. Bashir in Deep Space 9? I liked that one.
Which is the one with the blonde robot woman and the guy who played Dr. Bashir in Deep Space 9? I liked that one.
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 24 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #637,656
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Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4 joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 4 hours later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #637,748
OP raises an interesting point. Aside from the fact that they both take place in space, they're very different. Star Trek is very sci-fi, while Star Wars is almost completely fantasy and almost no real science.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 2 hours later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #637,760
@637,655 (Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo)
Battlestar Galactica, my good Doctor.
@previous (Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4)
I believe the official terminology is "space fantasy".
Battlestar Galactica, my good Doctor.
@previous (Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4)
I believe the official terminology is "space fantasy".
Anonymous A (OP) double-posted this 10 years ago, 6 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #637,763
I just had another thought.
Why are Doctor Who fans called Whovians; while Star Trek fans have two names, Trekkies and Trekkers; yet Star Wars fans do not have a name like Warians and are simply referred to as fans?
My Little Pony fans even has two labels, bronies and pegasisters.
Did a name just never catch on or is the Star Wars franchise just too mainstream for labels?
Why are Doctor Who fans called Whovians; while Star Trek fans have two names, Trekkies and Trekkers; yet Star Wars fans do not have a name like Warians and are simply referred to as fans?
My Little Pony fans even has two labels, bronies and pegasisters.
Did a name just never catch on or is the Star Wars franchise just too mainstream for labels?
(Edited 20 seconds later.)
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 14 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #637,766
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #637,767
Anonymous E replied with this 10 years ago, 10 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #637,770
@previous (A)
I don't know. Why don't Star Wars fans have a moniker?? Star Trek fans are arguing over the Trekkie / Trekker distinction. The subculture has gone far enough that people are arguing about the label thinking that Trekkie is demeaning... (I will happily label myself a Trekkie any day) WTF Star wars fans? Get on the ball. I'm happy to call you nerds in the meantime.
Although, numerous people have listed themselves as being a part of the Jedi religion in censuses and polls... Maybe Forcians? Nah, sounds kind of crap.
I don't know. Why don't Star Wars fans have a moniker?? Star Trek fans are arguing over the Trekkie / Trekker distinction. The subculture has gone far enough that people are arguing about the label thinking that Trekkie is demeaning... (I will happily label myself a Trekkie any day) WTF Star wars fans? Get on the ball. I'm happy to call you nerds in the meantime.
Although, numerous people have listed themselves as being a part of the Jedi religion in censuses and polls... Maybe Forcians? Nah, sounds kind of crap.
(Edited 3 minutes later.)
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 3 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #637,771
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Truer words have never been spoken.Green !BEERiVqJJw joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 41 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #637,779
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Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo replied with this 10 years ago, 5 hours later, 14 hours after the original post[^] [v] #637,817
@637,763 (A)
> My Little Pony fans have one label, pomyfags.
@637,760 (A)
I am not, in fact, a doctor. Please do not ask me for medical advice. Thanks.
> My Little Pony fans have one label, pomyfags.
@637,760 (A)
I am not, in fact, a doctor. Please do not ask me for medical advice. Thanks.
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 7 hours later, 22 hours after the original post[^] [v] #637,899
@637,763 (A)
@637,766 (E)
@637,770 (E)
It has been previously established that the correct term is "faggots".
@637,766 (E)
@637,770 (E)
It has been previously established that the correct term is "faggots".
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 10 years ago, 11 minutes later, 22 hours after the original post[^] [v] #637,906
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #637,968
@637,817 (Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo)
@637,899 (G)
Bronies and pegasisters are the only term used to describe them in works of media and news articles. So therefore that is their label. Anything else is merely slang or derogatory.
@previous (RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx)
Wait, what? Ponyfags are giant talking roosters?
@637,899 (G)
Bronies and pegasisters are the only term used to describe them in works of media and news articles. So therefore that is their label. Anything else is merely slang or derogatory.
@previous (RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx)
Wait, what? Ponyfags are giant talking roosters?
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 10 years ago, 43 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #637,969
@previous (A)
This ibizzare. you have justy referenced roooster teeth. was thius inentional? you are a genius!
This ibizzare. you have justy referenced roooster teeth. was thius inentional? you are a genius!
Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo replied with this 10 years ago, 23 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #637,983
@637,968 (A)
The only term used to describe them amongst credible circles is "ponyfags". This is, indeed, an intentionally derogatory term. Thanks.
The only term used to describe them amongst credible circles is "ponyfags". This is, indeed, an intentionally derogatory term. Thanks.
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 10 years ago, 21 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #637,995
@previous (Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo)
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Big damn diddly damn daddy dom dick derek!
It did it correctly, this time.
Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo replied with this 10 years ago, 9 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #638,009
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #638,013
I AM THE HONK LORD
RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #638,021
@previous (H)
Haha. becky, you absolute madwoman!
@638,009 (Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo)
Classic schtick phrase.
Haha. becky, you absolute madwoman!
@638,009 (Big Daddy Derek !Uvm54ORbmo)
Classic schtick phrase.