I feel a little guilty admitting this, but I’m feeling a little posessive about Star Trek.
I’ve been avoiding the ads for the new Star Trek movie, I haven’t really been reading about it either. All I’ve heard is that it’s awesome, and this from a respected fan-since-TNG friend of mine from high school. Tonight, I was watching Family Guy and I saw an ad for Star Trek limited-edition glasses at Burger King (if I got the burger chain right). I wanted them immediately, of course. Then I saw an e-surance (insurance) ad promoting the star trek movie. Hrm. I then watched the ad. Uhura is gorgeous and everyone is slick in a very typical hollywood style.
Part of me feels that the strength of Star Trek was using a compelling blend of likable characters in an ongoing saga style in a very open-ended setting. It was a soap opera, in a setting that was captivating, for people who liked science at least. I never really got why anyone wouldn’t like it. It kind of just got a bad wrap because nerds liked it. It was fun, I used to watch it with my Dad when I was a kid so I guess I never really knew it was nerdy until it was too late.
They’re hip, they’re beautiful and young and they’re all my favourite pals, I’m hoping it’s going to blow me away and not make me mad at it for “selling out” but I guess it’s always been sold out in a way. I have a Star Trek TNG poster in my office (it has retro chic, honest). I have Star Trek drinking cups, one for the Federation, one Borg and one Klingon. I used to have more but I think they got stolen. A lot of people appreciate fine decor like mine (and covet it).
I’m hoping I’m going to love, love, love it just like I loved Superman. I have a date with my boyfriend to see it on Sunday and I can’t wait!
P.S. The Mark Wahlberg on Antiques Roadshow keeps saying his name, and making me look.
