Star Wars and Doctor Who fans clash at convention

Chrono85 · May 15 2013, 08:41 PM

Trouble flared at the fourth Norwich Sci-Fi and Film Convention at the University of East Anglia, organised by Norwich Star Wars Club.

Police were called after members of the rival Norwich Sci-Fi club arrived to get autographs from two Doctor Who actors at the event on Sunday.

Norfolk Police confirmed officers attended and spoke to both parties.

A spokesman said they had been called to reports of a man being assaulted at the convention.

Star Wars and Doctor Who fans clash at Norwich convention

One thing is for sure; if there had been Star Trek fans at this convention, they would have mediated peace.

Hound of UIster · May 15 2013, 08:50 PM

"After a lengthy investigation, talking to witnesses and reviewing good CCTV footage, it was confirmed that there was no assault," the spokesman said.

It would help if you actually read the news article.

Chrono85 · May 15 2013, 08:53 PM

Hound of UIster wrote:

"After a lengthy investigation, talking to witnesses and reviewing good CCTV footage, it was confirmed that there was no assault," the spokesman said.

It would help if you actually read the news article.

Well there was no actual 'violence' but there was at least a dispute, which resulted in a 'verbal abuse'. I just found the article amusing

Since the two groups are discussing having a meeting to resolve it.

auntiehill · May 16 2013, 12:04 AM

Really? Someone wrote a news article about two people having a *gasp* argument in a public place. Must have been a really slow news day for this to be considered news-worthy.

Mr. Adventure · May 16 2013, 12:14 AM

At least reading the interviews it sounds like there's self-awareness at the silliness of it all.

Set Harth · May 16 2013, 12:38 AM

So a nerd was verbally abused? Well, there's a first time for everything. Shows what this world is coming to...

EmoBorg · May 16 2013, 10:07 AM

Guy Gardener · May 16 2013, 10:19 AM

Nerd on Nerd violence is worst and least understandable kind of Nerd violence.

The Mirrorball Man · May 16 2013, 12:28 PM

Typical. What would you expect from Star Wars fans?

Gaith · May 16 2013, 02:00 PM

I for one denounce and reject any violation of the 1999 Wad Alliance Treaty.

The Wormhole · May 17 2013, 02:04 PM

Chrono85 wrote:

Trouble flared at the fourth Norwich Sci-Fi and Film Convention at the University of East Anglia, organised by Norwich Star Wars Club.

Police were called after members of the rival Norwich Sci-Fi club arrived to get autographs from two Doctor Who actors at the event on Sunday.

Norfolk Police confirmed officers attended and spoke to both parties.

A spokesman said they had been called to reports of a man being assaulted at the convention.

Star Wars and Doctor Who fans clash at Norwich convention

One thing is for sure; if there had been Star Trek fans at this convention, they would have mediated peace.

Or it could have escalated into an actual brawl. Consider, a Jedi and two Stormtroopers are staring down a Doctor and two Daleks. Or two Cybermen, or whatever. It is a tense moment. Then a trio of Klingons bust in, swinging their bat'leths and all holy hell breaks loose.

May 16 2013, 12:04 AM	#4
auntiehill Fleet Admiral Location: Hmph	Re: Star Wars and Doctor Who fans clash at convention Really? Someone wrote a news article about two people having a gasp argument in a public place. Must have been a really slow news day for this to be considered news-worthy.

May 16 2013, 12:14 AM	#5
Mr. Adventure Admiral Location: Mr. Adventure	Re: Star Wars and Doctor Who fans clash at convention At least reading the interviews it sounds like there's self-awareness at the silliness of it all.

May 16 2013, 12:38 AM	#6
Set Harth Rear Admiral Location: Ekkaia	Re: Star Wars and Doctor Who fans clash at convention So a nerd was verbally abused? Well, there's a first time for everything. Shows what this world is coming to... __________________ "Your grandfather called me a ronin. A samurai without a master. Who has no reason to live." "Was he right?"

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May 16 2013, 10:19 AM	#8
Guy Gardener Admiral Location: In the lap of squalor I assure you.	Re: Star Wars and Doctor Who fans clash at convention Nerd on Nerd violence is worst and least understandable kind of Nerd violence. __________________ "Glitter is the herpes of arts and craft." Troy Yingst. My Life as Liz

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May 16 2013, 12:28 PM	#9
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May 16 2013, 02:00 PM	#10
Gaith Rear Admiral Location: Starfleet Command, The City that Knows How	Re: Star Wars and Doctor Who fans clash at convention I for one denounce and reject any violation of the 1999 Wad Alliance Treaty.