Should I Be Ashamed as a TOS fan to like the Rebooted Movies?

[VulcanMindBlown]

It seems like those two things aren't compatible. Yes, TOS is my favorite series.

The concept that I liked about the new ones is that they were entertaining and thrilling. Sure, they weren't philosophical, but that is really hard to do at the same time. Movies are supposed to be thrilling. The only really thrilling movie from the original universe is Star Trek: First Contact.

 

[BillJ]

Lots of TOS fans like the Abrams films. I've been a fan since 1975 and I love the first two.

 

[Kemaiku]

Fan of both and see nothing wrong with it.

 

[shapeshifter]

No.

 

[johnjm22]

I think people whose favorite iteration of Star Trek is TOS, are more likely to be fans of the JJ films than people who are primarily fans of TNG.

 

[The Wormhole]

Abrams filth has no place in decent society. Abrams is the Hitler of the Trek franchise, Bad Robot the Third Reich.

But you know, once you look past that they're not bad movies, so no, don't feel ashamed.

 

[Nerys Myk]

It seems like those two things aren't compatible. Yes, TOS is my favorite series.

The concept that I liked about the new ones is that they were entertaining and thrilling. Sure, they weren't philosophical, but that is really hard to do at the same time. Movies are supposed to be thrilling. The only really thrilling movie from the original universe is Star Trek: First Contact.

What do you mean by "philosophical"?

 

[Dukhat]

It seems like those two things aren't compatible.

Why do they need to be compatible in order for you to like them?

 

[Tosk]

I liked both TOS and ST11, and I feel no shame. That said, I find a lot to dislike in ST11, but it doesn't mean I don't enjoy it.

I dislike STID very much, but it's not because of TOS.

 

[F. King Daniel]

You should be so ashamed that it ruins every relationship in your life.

Or, you know, not

 

[Gojira]

Been a fan of TOS since 75 and I really liked the new movies and really looking forward to the new one.

 

[Vger23]

I love TOS more than any other form of entertainment available on this Earth. I've been a fan nearly since birth (I'd say I started watching in late 70's, because I distinctly remember anticipating TMP and being confused as a little kid that everything looked so different) and I've seen every episode at least 20 times each.

I also really enjoy the JJ Trek era movies. I don't like them as much as 1-6, and I don't think they have as much re-watch value for me as the others...but I loved them when they premiered and had a great time at the theater for both experiences (ID and 2009).

 

[BillJ]

I love TOS more than any other form of entertainment available on this Earth. I've been a fan nearly since birth (I'd say I started watching in late 70's, because I distinctly remember anticipating TMP and being confused as a little kid that everything looked so different) and I've seen every episode at least 20 times each.

Same here.

 

[The Wormhole]

You should be so ashamed that it ruins every relationship in your life.

Like that time I was chatting up a hot girl who really seemed into me. Upon realizing I had a thing for Star Trek she mentioned having recently seen "the new movie from the guy behind Lost" and really enjoying it. Deflated my boner right there. I screamed she represented everything wrong with humanity. We never spoke again.

Aspects of this post might be fiction or exaggerated.

 

[Tosk]

The boner, right? That's the part that was exaggerated.

 

[The Wormhole]

The boner, right? That's the part that was exaggerated.

It's true, I'm well-hung and exist in a state of constant erection. It takes quite a lot indeed to deflate one of my hard-ons. Definitely more than one Abrams-loving harlot. Maybe three.

 

[Vger23]

Isn't that always the case?

The boner, right? That's the part that was exaggerated.

 

[BillJ]

It's true, I'm well-hung and exist in a state of constant erection.

Viagra is tough on the heart. If that erection lasts more than four hours, you should seek medical attention!

 

[The Wormhole]

Viagra is tough on the heart. If that erection lasts more than four hours, you should seek medical attention!

Seek the attention of a sexy nurse? I like how you think.

 

[M'Sharak]

It seems like those two things aren't compatible.

There's no reason they need to be incompatible.

Should I Be Ashamed as a TOS fan to like the Rebooted Movies?

Nope. No reason you should.

If you like something, then that's a thing you like. If you also like other things, then those are other things you also like. There's no inherent conflict.