History Main / Trekkie

* The 1997 documentary film, ''Trekkies'', and its 2004 sequel ''Trekkies 2'', are of course all about the reality behind this. Both films starred Denise Crosby, who played Tasha Yar on ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration''.

* The ''Night of the Living Trekkies'' combines this with the ZombieApocalypse.

* In Marvel's ''Avengers and the Infinity Gauntlet'', Spider-Man attempts to make a Star Trek reference in "Warp Factor 9, Mr. Spock", only for Dr. Doom to [[http://i.imgur.com/o77Oa.jpg point out]] that it's ''Sulu'' who sets the speed. Spidey then proceeds to mock Doom for knowing enough to correct him.

* Given that ''Film/GalaxyQuest'' is essentially a tribute to ''Franchise/StarTrek'', it's no surprise that the ShowWithinAShow's fans are essentially this.

There are a lot of different ways to make a character into a HollywoodNerd, from making them [[LabRat interested in science]], giving them NerdGlasses, or [[NoSocialSkills removing all social capabilities]] [[ExtravertedNerd whatsoever]]. But all you really need to do is add one small characteristic: an interest in ''Franchise/StarTrek''. In fiction, only geeks like ''Franchise/StarTrek'', and all geeks like it. Those who are particularly obsessed are called "Trekkies".

* ''Film/XMenDaysOfFuturePast'': It's hinted that Hank is a fan of ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'' (an episode is playing on one of his [=TVs=]), which is fitting considering that he's a HollywoodNerd. He describes Peter's mutation as "fascinating," which is a reference to Spock. Director Creator/BryanSinger's favourite fandom is ''Franchise/StarTrek'', so it's natural that he would want to bestow that quality on the character (who, coincidentally, can be called Dr. [=McCoy=]). His Trekkie-ness is more obvious in ''The Rogue Cut'' because Beast is enjoying the episode while sipping a beverage.

* In ''WesternAnimation/AGoofyMovie'', during the school song about what they are going to do during the summer, two nerds, one overweight and a the other slim, sing about how all they're going to do during the summer is read comics, they are dressed as Spock and Kirk, and have severe braces, acne, and both are wearing glasses. The thin nerd later turns up at Stacey's speech, begging her to "talk to him".

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6NfG6vLSbk&nohtml5=False "Born Again Trek"]] by Julia Ecklar is a FilkSong about becoming a "born-again" Trekkie thanks to ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'', with a couple of {{Take That}}s to ''StarWars'' along the way. Probably the clearest example of Trek Fandom as a "religion", with the narrator even becoming (tongue-in-cheek) TheFundamentalist ("We'll make the whole world follow ''Trek'' and, if we must, use force!")

* ''Webcomic/ScandinaviaAndTheWorld'': Canada [[https://www.facebook.com/SatWcomic/posts/3942563785781107 cosplays]] as [[Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration Geordi La Forge]], complete with a [=VISOR=] and a tricorder.

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* Half the cast of ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive''. Susan, Tedd and Justin are the most prominent examples. Tedd and Susan have [[http://www.egscomics.com/?date=2011-03-16 frequent slapfights]] over ''Franchise/StarTrek''. Also, [[spoiler: Justin's former best friend, Melissa]] is revealed to be one as part of her HiddenDepths.

* ''Film/XMenDaysOfFuturePast'': It's hinted that Hank is a fan of ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'' (an episode is playing on one of his [=TVs=]), which is fitting considering that he's {{Adorkable}} and a HollywoodNerd. He describes Peter's mutation as "fascinating," which is a reference to Spock. Director Creator/BryanSinger's favourite fandom is ''Franchise/StarTrek'', so it's natural that he would want to bestow that quality on the character (who, coincidentally, can be called Dr. [=McCoy=]). His Trekkie-ness is more obvious in ''The Rogue Cut'' because Beast is enjoying the episode while sipping a beverage.

* Among the [[BadassBookworm Badass Bookworms]] and TabletopGame players of ''WebOriginal/TheSagaOfTuck'', second-generation {{Trekkie}} James Tiberius Cooper stands out as being particularly nerdy, though at least one of the freshmen girls see him as {{Adorkable}}.

* Creator/JamesMcAvoy's favourite fandom is ''Franchise/StarTrek'', and he is quite {{Adorkable}} in [[https://youtu.be/nMEje8Yk6zs?t=1m22s both parts of]] [[https://youtu.be/nMEje8Yk6zs?t=12m18s this interview.]]

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* In ''WesternAnimation/AGoofyMovie'', during the school song about what they are going to do during the summer, two nerds sing about how all they're going to do during the summer is read comics, they are dressed as Spock and Kirk, and have severe braces, acne, and both are wearing glasses.

* Evan Evagora, who portrays Elnor in ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', describes himself as a big Trekkie in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi5NLCqmw90 this interview.]]

This is a relatively widespread stereotype, although realistically not everyone interested in ''Franchise/StarTrek'' is automatically a Trekkie, or even a nerd at all, and not all nerds have to like the show. But in fiction, all nerds are Trekkies, all Trekkies are nerds, and nobody just likes ''Franchise/StarTrek'' - if you like it, you ''love'' it.

Outside of the US, fans of other shows are sometimes substituted in the role - especially if there is a major locally-produced sci-fi franchise that can serve as an equivalent (such as ''Series/DoctorWho'' in Britain or ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' in Japan).

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* Creator/JamesMcAvoy's favourite fandom is ''Franchise/StarTrek'', and he is quite {{Adorkable}} in [[https://youtu.be/nMEje8Yk6zs?t=1m22s both parts of]] [[https://youtu.be/nMEje8Yk6zs?t=12m18s this interview]].

''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'' was a television show from the 1960s that had quite a few movies and spinoffs afterward (see the page for more details). It developed one of the earliest cult classic television followings and its fans were always regarded as a little "out there" due to their devotion. Nowadays that sort of dedication is not strange at all and it's relatively common for a fandom to give its more intense fans nicknames (such as [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic bronies]] or [[{{Twilight}} twihards]]). Regardless, Trekkies are still remembered above all the others.

Outside of the US, fans of other shows are sometimes substituted in the role - especially if there is a major locally-produced sci-fi franchise that can serve as an equivalent (such as ''Series/DoctorWho'' in Britain or ''{{Gundam}}'' in Japan).

** In "When the Bough Breaks", Bud makes comparisons between [[Creator/WilliamShakespeare Shakespearian works]] and [[Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries Star Trek episodes]] to Admiral Chegwidden's girlfriend (a Shakespearian scholar); ''Theatre/{{Macbeth}}'' and "Dagger of the Mind"; ''Theatre/TheTempest'' and "Requiem for Methuselah"; ''{{Hamlet}}'' and "Conscience of the King'.

->''"You know, before I answer any more questions there's something I wanted to say. Having received all your letters over the years, and I've spoken to many of you, and some of you have traveled... y'know... hundreds of miles to be here, I'd just like to say... get a life, will you people? I mean, for crying out loud, it's just a TV show! I mean, look at you, look at the way you're dressed! You've turned an enjoyable little job, that I did as a lark for a few years, into a colossal waste of time! I - I mean, how old are you people? What have you done with yourselves?"''

->''"Get a life, will ya, people? For crying out loud. It's just a TV show. You ever kissed a girl?"''

Outside of the US, fans of other shows are sometimes substituted in the role - especially if there is a major locally-produced sci-fi franchise that can serve as an equivalent (such as ''DoctorWho'' in Britain or ''{{Gundam}}'' in Japan).

* ''TheWestWing'' had Josh chewing out a trekkie [[TheWhiteHouse White House]] staffer in one episode for wearing a Star Trek badge.

[[InsistentTerminology ''That's "Trekk'''er'''"!'']]

Outside of the US, fans of other shows are sometimes subsituted in the role - especially if there is a major locally-produced sci-fi franchise that can serve as an equivalent (such as ''DoctorWho'' in Britain or ''{{Gundam}}'' in Japan).

Also compare Main/{{Otaku}}, which shares many similarities to Trekkies.

''That's "Trekk'''er'''"!''

See also GeekReferencePool and SmallReferencePools. Often overlaps with NerdsSpeakKlingon.