January talking meme

[scripsi]

alec_towser asked: Star Trek or Star Wars?

I don’t have a close relation to any, but I like Star Wars the best. The original Star Trek wasn’t aired in Sweden when it came and I never seen it. I’ve seen the later version and mostly found it boring. But I do like the original Star Wars trilogy, even if I don’t have a strong attachment to it.

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[dm12.livejournal.com]

This is one question I really don't like, even with a close relation. Why can't I like both? I do, for different reasons. I loved the original Star Wars trilogy, as well as the original Star Trek series....

I like both, and Doctor Who.... so there we go!

[scripsi.livejournal.com]

I agree, i can't see why one can't like both! I didn't really Think about it as I happen to find Star Trek rather unentertaining, but I certainly feel one should ever have to choose! I'm not a huge SF fan at all, not when it comes to books either, but still. :)

[dm12.livejournal.com]

Oh, I grew up reading Isaac Asimov and lots of other sci-fi authors, along with Star Trek. Our high school English teacher took us across the street on a field trip to see Star Wars when it first came out way back when... she actually did use it as fodder for teaching about how good/evil are portrayed, use of names, use of color, etc. (Funny how "evil" is so spotlessly clean!)

I wasn't really exposed much to Doctor Who until I was an adult as it was on way too late when I was younger. When Netflix finally added it in, I went on a binge and have been there ever since! I just adore the TARDIS, she's got personality (like the Falcon)!

Then again, I also read lots of astronomy and math for fun...

[scripsi.livejournal.com]

Well, my husband says he loves me depsite my not loving Asimov... :)

Funnily enough we saw Star Wars in school too and had a discussion on the same subjects.

I never saw Who until I was an adult either. Sweden, in general, has been very bad at airing SF. The only thing I can recall from my childhood was the 1930's Movie serial of Flasg Gordon... Which I did adore. And now I adore Who. So I can't say I dislike SF, more that I'm a bit selective. :D

[dm12.livejournal.com]

My husband simply doesn't "get" Doctor Who. I've tried several times, and it's just too busy for him. Too many things happening, he can't keep track of the timelines, and he just gets so confused. All that, plus the accents and fast talking that he has a difficult time with. Even though English (OK, American English) is our native language, he sometimes can't understand what they are saying when they ramble on and on so fast. Of course, that could be because half of the time, the Doctor is actually talking nonsense!

He did, however, like "Day of the Doctor" because for some strange reason, he could follow the three timelines going on... He did like Star Wars (the original trilogy) and the original Star Trek series. Also wasn't much for the Star Trek series that followed. He did not like Isaac Asimov at all, especially the "Foundation" series... same thing with too many timelines and possibilities, I guess.

[scripsi.livejournal.com]

My husband like New Who, but not nearly as much as I, and simply refuses to watch the Classic, which he finds silly or boring or both. And though I'm not a huge SF fan, one of my favourite authors is Lois McMaster Bujold. Husband find her SF boring too... And yet, I still love him! :D

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

I like both, weirdo that I am, lol!!

*HUGS*

[scripsi.livejournal.com]

Oh, so you are a bitrektual? ;) But seriously, listen to this one. It WILL cheer you up some!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LB0T4OeTxI

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Hee!! I guess I can be called that, yes. :D

Ohh, thank you!! *SNAGS*

(OMG, this is ADORABLE and MADE OF AWESOME. Thank you, lol!!)

[scripsi.livejournal.com]

Isn't it? The whole CD is fansongs to Star Trek and Star Wards, so I can rec the whole of it. And EVERYTHING by Voltaire- I adore him.

*hugs*

[verdande-mi.livejournal.com]

I have never seen much of Star Trek except the new films and a parts of some episodes here and there. Star Wars on the other hand, I have loved those since I saw them as a kid.

[scripsi.livejournal.com]

I can imagine Star Wards could be more relatable for a kid, especially the firt movie as it is really a classic fairy tale re-told. :)

[thisbluespirit]

I didn't see either till I was in my late teens, and while I'd have to go with Star Wars - I very much enjoyed the re-releases when I was at uni, so getting my first experience in the cinema - while people kept making me watch Star Trek every time I said I liked Doctor Who. And I just found that while I could sit through an ep and mildly enjoy it, it was rather dull. (This being TNG and DS9 - I did see years before the One With The Whales, and that was great). And then one day, years later, I had a housemate who was watching Voyager and I caught sight of Captain Janeway and fell in love on the spot. And then I watched Voyager. However, apparently, that is the rubbish ST according to true fans. *rolls eyes*

[scripsi.livejournal.com]

I never watched any with Janeway.

And then I watched Voyager. However, apparently, that is the rubbish ST according to true fans. *rolls eyes*

"true fans". If it ever was a fandom pet peeve of mine. (Well, there are several, actually, but that's on the top.)

[bearshorty.livejournal.com]

When I was a teenager I watched lots of Star Trek TNG and that solidified me as a Star Trek fan. I also loved Voyager and did watch DS9 and Enterprise, although they don't have the same love from me as TNG and Voyager (it's the characters for me).

I like Star Wars, I saw them all, loved the last one, but it doesn't get the same emotional attachment from me.

[scripsi.livejournal.com]

I haven't seen any of the other Star Trek's and for all I know I may like them. :) And I certainly know who Spok is- talk about a character who makes it into pop culture! :D