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• otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Is “trekker” the new “trekkie”?

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  • Taleya@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    …considering the term is nearly sixty years old i’d say no.

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    • otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Fair enough, though I’m not too far behind ya there. I suppose it’s similar to the dichotomy of geek v. nerd, insofar that the distinction is lost on those outside the group (much to our chagrin/cringe). 🖖🏽

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      • Taleya@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

        It’s also an age thing - I mean every fandom has Those Fans, but in general being a fan of something and buying / wearing merch is now nbd. Nerd’s gone mainstream.

        Back when those terms were coined? Sooo not the case.

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