I watched this show religiously as a kid on PBS. Loved it, it was a great escape from my messed up life. Talking about it in Jr. High and high school helped earn me affectionate nicknames like "nerd, spaz, dork, faggot, etc." Regardless, I was a huge fan. John pertwee was probably my favorite doctor. Romana #1 my fave companion.
Do doctor who fans in the UK suffer the same stigma?