It wouldn't be "Star Trek" without microscopic over-analysis by fans, would it now?

Since I, too, am a longtime "Star Trek" fan, I get into the act in today's Culture Vulture column, looking at the science-fiction franchise's fan base - which is suddenly getting much larger, with the $79 million weekend the new movie had at the box office.

Central to the fans' self-identity is the use of two words: "Trekkie" and "trekker." I have always considered myself a trekkie - though, as the column explains, my definition is a bit different than others'.

But no matter how one defines "trekkie," it's great to see these familiar characters back in a new interpretation.

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