trekkies...yes, they sadly exist

tues. nite i had the 'privilege' of watching 'trekkies.' yeah, this is a real documentary - not even made to be a mockumentary but it seems like it bc you cant believe that the people are so serious about their fanatacism as they really are. this here is a pic of the vhs cover - and i bet youre thinking, 'ive seen that before at blockbuster.' yeah, i had plenty of times and probably many times offered it as a movie choice as a joke. but its no joke. did you know that 'trekkies' is the only fan name that is in the dictionary?? its just crazy.

so anyways, i watched it with my bible study group which almost seems sacrilegious bc its seriously like a cult. these people, 'trekkies', hold like club meetings and get dressed in their uniforms and take on roles of 'commanding officers' and what not. they go to star trek conventions and its like heaven to them. they have star trek memorabilia out the whazoo and dress their kids and dogs up in uniforms too - its quite creepy. you feel sorry for the people but then secretly want to meet one of them to really see if its all true. i could go on and on about how bizarre and entertaining and sad the movie was but i wouldnt want to ruin it for you. so if you ever have a free nite where you really cant think of anything better to do, rent trekkies and be prepared to laugh...