For decades fans of Star Trek and science fiction have expressed their fandom in numerous ways, and in this digital age of online interaction fans have even more outlets to share their passions. One of these outlets is Twitter.
As long-time Trek fans discuss and debate their favorite franchise, @FirstTimeTrek Tweets about Star Trek as she is seeing it for the first time. Describing herself as a “geek who has never seen Star Trek,” “First Time Trekker” Andi decided to watch all of Star Trek and Tweet about it as she watches the episodes. Beginning with Star Trek: The Next Generation, she has Tweeted comments, questions, and jokes often accompanied by screencaps of the related scenes. Her sense of humor (which often includes “colorful metaphors” and adult language) and fresh perspective on the episodes has led to nearly unanimous support from long-time fans who follow along with her Tweets reliving the episodes and anticipating her reactions to memorable moments. While celebrating all that makes Star Trek great, she also pulls no punches in pointing out the plot holes and problems with some episodes.
First Time Trekker has enjoyed the majority of Trek she has watched so far; and has created a list of her top ten favorite episodes of TNG, as well as a few of her least favorite (in no particular order).
Most Favorite:
- Measure of a Man
- Best of Both Worlds
- The Wounded
- Darmok
- The Outcast
- I, Borg
- Lower Decks
- Deja Q
- Dark Page
- All Good Things
Least Favorite:
- Code of Honor
- Angel One
- Skin of Evil
- The Child
She has finished the entire TNG series and has started watching the original (remastered) Star Trek series. After TOS she intends to watch the TOS and TNG films before moving to the remaining television series.
Below are a few Tweets as examples.
Okay, so. I'm ready. This is what I know about Star Trek: The Next Generation. Wil Wheaton wears bad sweaters… that's it, really.
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) July 5, 2013
She left Picard for a Scottish candle ghost! I canna handle it! #TNG #StarTrek #SubRosa http://ift.tt/1cHZy0X
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) December 14, 2013
Worf… don't eat the barber just because he told you to use conditioner. #TNG #StarTrek http://ift.tt/1cHZwpT
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) November 16, 2013
Worf is ROCKING beautiful locks of flowing hair. He's the Klingon version of Fabio. #TNG #StarTrek http://ift.tt/1cHZwpV
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) November 24, 2013
What is the point in having a gap in your armor right near vital organs? Oh, right. Boobs. #TNG #StarTrek http://ift.tt/1cHZy0Z
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) August 17, 2013
I took a selfie of my face when Picard turned around and was #TheBorg. #TNG #StarTrek http://ift.tt/1fy8shu
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) July 27, 2013
I love that Picard is trying to bribe the Admiral into not hating him with watercress sandwiches. It's unbearably Picard. #TNG #StarTrek
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) January 7, 2014
I love that Picard is facing down Vorgons from the future in silver Speedo with a statue for a weapon. #TNG #StarTrek http://ift.tt/1cHZy15
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) July 22, 2013
Imagine being held close and comforted by Riker's beard. I can't conceive what inner peace it would bestow. #TNG http://ift.tt/1fy8qWW
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) July 15, 2013
I'm going to call somebody an "obtuse piece of flotsam" for kicks. #TNG #StarTrek
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) January 13, 2014
Of course they end with a poker game. I'm actually tearing up. #TNG #StarTrek http://ift.tt/1cHZyhp
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) January 13, 2014
Once you get to ranting about squashing people like bugs, yeah, it's time to put you down. #TOS #StarTrek http://ift.tt/1fy8rdi
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) January 18, 2014
The entirety of this questioning scene is simultaneously hilarious and disturbing. #TOS #StarTrek http://ift.tt/1fy8sxW
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) January 27, 2014
This guy really can't comprehend that woman's worth isn't solely in her looks. #TOS #StarTrek http://ift.tt/1fy8rdq
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) January 27, 2014
Yes, Kirk, explain to the weird space boy when it's appropriate to spank a woman. #TOS #StarTrek http://ift.tt/1cHZwGp
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) January 25, 2014
This might be the greatest thing that's ever happened on the Enterprise. #TOS #StarTrek http://ift.tt/1cHZwGr
— First Time Trekker (@FirstTimeTrek) January 25, 2014
Andi is a special guest on episode 133 of All Things Trek airs live on Trek Radio every Saturday at 1pm PT, 4pm ET. Follow @FirstTimeTrek on Twitter to journey with her through the Star Trek universe.
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