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Police break up rival sci-fi fans’ feud (nerd riot)
metro UK ^

Posted on 05/15/2013 8:34:39 AM PDT by Perdogg

Star Wars fans and Doctor Who fans had to be separated by police after a brawl threatened to break out at a special sci-fi convention.

More than a dozen fans from the rival groups – including several in fancy dress – were involved in bitter exchanges outside the venue.

(Excerpt) Read more at metro.co.uk ...


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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

Hey just what you see pal...


21 posted on 05/15/2013 8:54:16 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: Perdogg
This is almost as deadly as the Star War-Star Trek riots of 2002.


22 posted on 05/15/2013 8:54:59 AM PDT by MuttTheHoople (Nothing is more savage and brutal than justifiably angry Americans. DonÂ’t believe me? Ask the Germa)
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To: GeronL; KevinDavis

Ping.


23 posted on 05/15/2013 8:59:39 AM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: Perdogg

Reminds me of back in the 1990’s when an enthusiatic Military Police lieutenant (and former peer of mine) was working as the Military Police Duty Officer at Ft. Hood and called out the installation Special Response Team (SRT) on a gathering of the Society for Creative Anachronism.


24 posted on 05/15/2013 9:02:43 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: V_TWIN; Perdogg; Slings and Arrows; randita; Old Sarge; Phsstpok; zeugma; ShadowAce; ...

Why, oh WHY do I keep picturing a whole passel of Pee Wee Herman and Steve Urkel looka-alikes in helicopter beanies, tin foil, and Klingon costumes bitch-slapping each other in the street and shouting “I know you are but what am I?” over and over???

“Nerd Riot”...I’m dyin’ over here....


25 posted on 05/15/2013 9:03:57 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: Joe 6-pack

SCA - Pool Noodle Warriors.


26 posted on 05/15/2013 9:05:57 AM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: Azeem
Why would Star Wars fans (which I am) hate Shatner?

It might've been the YouTube sparring between Bill and Carrie Fisher (back in 2011, I think). Pretty funny videos, actually. The condensed version: Shatner opined that SW was mostly a kiddie show, while ST was more adult sci-fi. Bill also mentioned that the Trek women were better-looking.

27 posted on 05/15/2013 9:09:33 AM PDT by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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To: Perdogg
"Can we get a lift to that event? We feel Star Trek needs representation."


28 posted on 05/15/2013 9:24:49 AM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (For me, I plan to die standing as a free man rather than spend one second on my knees as a slave.)
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To: Charles Martel

“...Bill also mentioned that the Trek women were better-looking. ...”

Yeah.....but remember, he “did” the green broad in that one episode, so his eye for beauty might be a tad off...


29 posted on 05/15/2013 9:26:19 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: Joe 6-pack
Reminds me of back in the 1990’s when an enthusiatic Military Police lieutenant (and former peer of mine) was working as the Military Police Duty Officer at Ft. Hood and called out the installation Special Response Team (SRT) on a gathering of the Society for Creative Anachronism.


Were they medieval sword fighters like the Southern Calif. group?

30 posted on 05/15/2013 9:45:40 AM PDT by az_gila
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To: az_gila

Yes.


31 posted on 05/15/2013 9:47:54 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: NFHale
Yeah.....but remember, he “did” the green broad in that one episode, so his eye for beauty might be a tad off...

What do you have against Miss Martian?

...ok. So less 'beautiful' and more "Awesome Character."

32 posted on 05/15/2013 9:55:33 AM PDT by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: Perdogg

My mommie’s basement is bigger than yours!


33 posted on 05/15/2013 9:58:08 AM PDT by dainbramaged (Joe McCarthy was right.)
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To: OneWingedShark

Last time I saw anyone chasing a green broad, it was on “The Walking Dead”...

And she was several shades of green...and purple...and black....and blue...


34 posted on 05/15/2013 10:25:59 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: Perdogg

‘Nerd Riot’ would be a great name for a band. I bet it already is.


35 posted on 05/15/2013 10:42:19 AM PDT by Sloth (Rather than a lesser Evil, I voted for Goode.)
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To: Perdogg

Watched an episode or 2 of doctor who years ago. Never liked it. (The one withe the scarf)

Loved Star Wars 4,5,6. But did not care for 1,2,3 too much.

So any fight where nerds slap fight like girls against each other will have to do it without me.

I will however square off with clenched fists against those who wish to denigrate Star TREK and Captain Kirk. ; )~ and when I do I will have background music from the gamesters of triskellion. And you can bet dollars to quatloos I will win.


36 posted on 05/15/2013 10:44:24 AM PDT by Vaquero (Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: Vaquero

I see your bet and raise you a real win! Also, not to mention, my dad is bigger than your dad! Let’s dance cowboy! haha


37 posted on 05/15/2013 11:33:42 AM PDT by Bulwyf
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To: NFHale
Yeah.....but remember, he “did” the green broad in that one episode, so his eye for beauty might be a tad off...

You know the story... "They say no human male can resist them". I'm just glad you didn't go for the old Eddie Murphy joke. ;-)

38 posted on 05/15/2013 12:13:49 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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To: Perdogg

Now I have to write the words to “Sci-Fi Riot”, to the tune of Cherry Poppin’ Daddies’ “Zoot Suit Riot”.


39 posted on 05/15/2013 12:51:38 PM PDT by Tanniker Smith (Rome didn't fall in a day, either.)
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To: Perdogg
Exterminate them all!
Exterminate!
40 posted on 05/15/2013 12:52:11 PM PDT by Tanniker Smith (Rome didn't fall in a day, either.)
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