Star Trek Rhetorical Analysis

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Set phasers to rhetorical analysis of Star Trek fandom. Star Trek, while it started as a television series in 1966, has grown into a massive universe that has captivated millions across the world. Fans of Star Trek, better known as “Trekkies”, are devoted fans of the series who love it not only for its space action and adventure, but also for its themes and lessons about life and the world. There is heated debate among Trekkies concerning the origin of the term. It is said that an editor named Arthur Saha called a group of fans wearing pointy ears “Trekkies” at the World Science Fiction Convention in 1966 (Memory Alpha). There is also a debate between the terms “Trekkie” and “Trekker”; Trekker being said to be used by average fans, while …show more content…
The overarching premise of the show is that Earth has ceased war and planets throughout the galaxy have joined together in peace (StarTrek.com). It shows a time of not only technological advancement, but peace in the galaxy, which fans are able to appreciate greatly given the world around them. Within this futuristic utopia, themes of equality are a driving force. The first series aired in 1966, a time where equality was being fought for tooth and nail. The original cast of Star Trek features women and minorities as lead roles, teaching the audience that no matter who you are or where you are from, anything is possible. This spirit of diversity and inclusion comes from the Star Trek doctrine of IDIC, which stands for Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combination (Jindra, 34). This concept was introduced in the final season of the original series, and has been taken to heart by Trekkies (Jindra, 34). In an interview included in Intersecting Journeys: The Anthropology of Pilgrimage and Tourism, one Trekkie explained what IDIC meant to him, “All beings have a right to exist regardless of their beliefs or actions. It is IDIC which gives the universe meaning, Star Trek is not about special effects, or even space exploration, but a vision of humanity greater and better than today’s humanity” (Jindra, 35). Per online chat rooms, IDIC and the moral lessons that come with it are what make Star Trek fans so close with each other (Trekbbs.com). Since they all accept peace, equality, and IDIC, the stage is set for a welcoming environment at conventions and fan

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