Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Ask Slashdot: How To Introduce Someone To Star Trek?

Posted by samzenpus on from the trouble-with-tribbles dept.

First time accepted submitter red$hirt writes "I have a few friends, plus my girlfriend, who I would like to introduce to Star Trek. They do have a general interest to watch it, but I'm not sure what's the best way to start. There are so many series and movies and I would like to pick an order that keeps them interested. My first idea is to start off with a few good TNG episodes, and then let them watch First Contact. What does Slashdot think? I'm sure some of you have introduced others to Star Trek before. How did you do it, and how successful were you? Which particular episodes would you recommend watching for someone who is completely new to all this?"

5 of 634 comments (clear)

  1. My advice by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you want to keep your girlfriend, forget about Star Trek.

    1. Re:My advice by EdIII · · Score: 5, Funny

      My dear fellow, you make it sound so insidious!

      How else does one distinguish themselves amongst a galaxy of replicator clad humanoids if not for fine quality hand made fabrics carefully assembled in the styles of the day?

  2. Re:Khaaaaaaaaaan!!!!!! by Nationless · · Score: 5, Funny

    For future reference the title of that episode is "Space Seed" which, unfortunately, sounds like a porn version of Star Trek.

  3. The main problem with Voyager by WinstonWolfIT · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale,
    A tale of a fateful trip...

  4. Re:Khaaaaaaaaaan!!!!!! by TWX · · Score: 5, Funny

    There's Always:

    Sex Trek

    Sex Trek: The Search for Cock

    Sex Trek: The Next Penetration

    Sex Trek: Deep Sixty-Nine

    Sex Trek: Voyeurism

    --
    Do not look into laser with remaining eye.