Trekkie

Trekkie (or Trekker) is a term that in recent decades has been used to describe a fan of the Star Trek science fiction franchise.

Well Known Trekkies

During the 1996 Whitewater trial, bookbindery employee Barbara Adams served as an alternate juror. During the trial Adams wore a Star Trek inspired black and red Starfleet command division uniform, including a badge, a phaser and a tricorder; her rank, given by collar pins, was Lieutenant Commander. Adams uses this rank in everyday life. She was later dismissed from the trial for conducting a sidewalk interview with the television program "American Journal." During the interview Adams said she believed the principles expressed in Star Trek. She said she found Star Trek an alternative to "mindless television" because it promotes tolerance, peace, and faith in mankind. Adams also appeared in the 1997 documentary Trekkies and its sequel Trekkies 2.

Related Topics:
1996 - Whitewater trial - Barbara Adams - American Journal - 1997 - Trekkies - Trekkies 2

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Other well known trekkies include:

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• Bjo Trimble, helped to spearhead the letter writing campaign that convinced NBC to continue Star Trek for a third season.
• Gabriel Köerner was also a profilee on Trekkies; he went on to guest star on The Drew Carey Show and as the "Star Trek Geek" on the game show Beat the Geeks.