Ever since Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope opened on May 25, 1977, a devoted fanbase developed.
And that fanbase has opinions.
Lots and lots of opinions.
Redditor Ebo8000 wanted to know:
"What is your most controversial take on Star Wars?"
Doors
"LASERS LOCK DOORS. LASERS OPEN DOORS. LASERS KNOW WHAT YOU WANT THE DOOR TO DO."
- SlamVanDamn
"But if you get past the door and close it behind you and you don’t want anyone to follow you through it…"
"…you shoot the bloody door panel!"
- treeonwheels
Giphy"Also, f*cking hell, we're in the future (or in the past), whatever, and people have better technology."
"Why put the door control RIGHT NEXT to the door? Put the door control system in a breaker box."
"Build every door so in case of malfunction they all shut closed (after all, they're in space and you don't want to lose air in decompression, do you?)"
"Shoot the breaker box, now the whole floor is closed until someone can figure out what happened."
"Almost look like those doors just exist as dramatic elements..."
- smegma_yogurt
The Past
"I’d like a film about when the Republic was at its height. 1,000 generations is 25,000 years and we’ve had 9 movies about the last 60."
- Musickat18
GiphyThe Future
"Not sure if controversial but they need to take the franchise and yeet it 200 years in the future."
"I'm tired of the Empire era where they need to justify why more than 2 Jedi and 2 Sith exist at one moment alongside knowing everything is pointless until Luke leaves the farm."
- Alandrus_sun
Design Fail? No!
"The Death Stars weren't badly designed they were just badly managed."
"Yes, designing them assuming large scale assaults was stupid given the political state of the galaxy but the second Death Star wasn't even finished so that doesn't count, it's all Palpatine's fault. As for the first one that was finished, the Alliance made three runs on the exhaust port."
"The first was called off before they made it to the trench, the second failed and the third was carried out by space Jesus which isn't exactly fair."
"All in all it sounds like a fairly effective defence when you consider the design philosophy."
- Engeneus
GiphyCool Factor
"The entire universe has a cool factor that outweighs the atrocious storytelling."
- Ozty
"Bro imagine the following movies, but if they were in Star Wars universe."
"Magnificent 7 - A Jedi, Bounty Hunter, Ex-Imperial, Pilot, Wookie, a Droid, and Lawman team up to defend a town against pirates"
Giphy"Dredd - Two Jedi climb up an apartment block to confront a new dark side user who has mental control of the entire apartment block"
"Supernatural (T.V. Show) - A Jedi and their apprentice go around and solve and defeat Dark Side Force spots—where the Force consolidates from emotions and creates foul creatures to fight"
"Top Gun - But it's you know, Wedge or something"
"Ford versus Ferrari - But it's podracing or swoop racing"
- BoutsofInsanity
GiphyShips
"Something about the ships in the original series always felt more like real ships than in any of the later movies, despite the objectively better effects of the later films."
"Some of this is probably the use of models (i.e. actual three dimensional objects), but I think there is some critical difference in the design that makes them feel more real (probably because they were designed to be things that would actually work as models)."
"Whatever it is, I LOVED the ships in the original series and never really liked any of the new ones."
- UnspecificGravity
"The original trilogy changed the world by showing a universe in space that was dirty and lived in. The special effects from the later movies did not recognize this."
Boba who?
"Boba Fett is an oddly overrated background character, and even after watching The Book of Boba Fett, I don’t really care about him."
- imidoesonlyfans
Giphy"He was never a character. He was a cool helmet."
- JimPlaysGames
"He was a cool jetpack too."
- RipperFromYT
GiphyTime for the weather...
"Han is actually older than Obi-Wan due to Time Dilation."
- Snowbofreak
"Time dilation in a universe where every planet and moon has the same gravity and atmosphere?"
- suman_issei
"And just 1 biome."
- DogShampoop
Giphy"That way they only need one Weather Channel per planet."
- The_Most_Superb
"And over to Klaatu for the Tatooine weather report. Klaatu?"
"It's still sunny."
- Budsygus
GiphyThese are the droids we're looking for.
"Star Wars is actually the life story of C-3PO—think about it."
- jonguy77
"I disagree. I think its R2-D2's story. He had a much greater presence in Episode 1, 2 and 3, and got the same amount of screen time as C-3PO in 4, 5 and 6."
‐ MacGregor_Rose
GiphyMeh...
"Star Wars was never 'good' from a movie criticism standpoint."
"It's not meant to be super in depth, and it relies on cool visuals and action, which is completely OK."
"Like Harrison Ford said, 'it's not that kind of movie', and it shouldn't have to be."
‐ CMT-Dibbler
Giphy"When I watched 'Star Wars: A New Hope',I thought the acting was pretty bad and the writing wasn't great."
"It's the action and special effects that saved the movie. The next two were much better acted."
- Duluthian2
"To be fair, none of the actors were seasoned at that point. Carrie and Harrison had done one film each and a bunch of small TV spots. It was Mark's first film."
"Alec Guiness and Peter Cushing were the most seasoned actors, and I know the former hated being there."
"Plus I think that Lucas is really bad at getting good performances out of his actors. The best acting was always in the two that he didn't direct (Empire and Jedi)."
‐ emueller5251
GiphyJedi Luke
"Return of the Jedi is my favorite SW film. Whenever someone says the words Star Wars my mind immediately goes to any particular scene in that movie.
"People say the movie is disjointed but every scene is memorable at the very least."
- SovietWalrus1
"I always think Luke in the Iconic black outfit with the green lightsaber."
- washyourhands--
Giphy"That whole act oozes bada**ery.
"Show up in a hood like a Jedi but dressed in black like you got some dark side too, force choke a couple guards, try to deal with Jabba, kill a rancor, make Jabba an offer he can't refuse, and just as he's about to kill you, we immediately realize this was all to plan just a second before finally getting the f'king Jedi sh*t we've been waiting three movies to see."
- PromptCritical725
GiphyDroid Emancipation
"It is shown on multiple occasions that droids are very much alive with their own personality (C3PO, R2D2, L3, K-2SO, and more)."
"It's clear robots are as alive in the Star Wars universe as any other alien race, yet they are treated worse than slaves by both the good and bad sides. C3PO and R2D2's memory being erased like its nothing, given away like slaves."
"It's quite hypocritical from the good side to treat droids like slaves yet be all goody two shoes about helping the flesh bodied creatures of the universe."
- wulfnstein85
GiphyThe Big Score
"John Williams is more responsible for the success of Star Wars than George Lucas."
- BigYonsan
GiphyFan is short for fanatic.
"Fans ruined the whole franchise."
- SeaworthinessNo5209
Ouch...
So, did your controversial Star Wars opinion make the list?
Pets are like your kiddos. They help with stress and they're there any time you need them. For all you kitten parents who are also science fiction fans, these are the best sci-fi cat items to spoil your fluffy friend. After all, they deserve it.
Now, I know cats are usually fans of any cardboard box that comes their way. But, sometimes a squeaky mouse or a comfy tee to snuggle in is better than the package they come in.
Crowded Coop Wobble Mouse With Red Star Trek Logo Shirt
This stuffed animal will be their new favorite. The mouse is squishy and has a bell inside they'll love to play with. It is also weighted, so it will stand upright on its own.
Cats don't really play fetch, but they might learn with this toy.
The Coop Star Trek Red Pet Uniform
If your kitty has the personality of a captain, and let's be honest, all cats do. This is the perfect shirt for them. It's cute and comfy.
Plus they might not be able to join you for comic-com, but they can still cosplay.
Star Trek Science Blue Uniform Cat Feeding Water Bowl
A good water bowl is the first thing you should get after adopting your cat. So, either you're a new parent and should definitely get this bowl, or you've lived with your cat for years now, and they need a new one. Either way, this blue uniform one is perfect.
Star Trek Tribble, Tiger Camouflage
Tribbles are the perfect toy for cats. They're all fuzzy and look like a mouse or something they should chase. This one has a tiger pattern so it'll be fun to chase around.
Star Trek Collar With Tag
Cats tend to walk around the building or neighborhood tricking others into giving them food. In no time some even get a second family. They will break your heart. So, this collar will make sure no one thinks they're adopting your already adopted kitten.
Live Long and Pawsper Bandana
Have you ever seen a kitten with a bandana? It's the most adorable thing. Imagine that little cutie all dressed up running around the house with a blue Vulcan bandana.
Plus, who doesn't love a pun?
Rubie's Star Wars Classic Yoda Cat Headpiece
What better costume for your favorite cat than wise Yoda. We all know cats would give us wise advice we wouldn't follow. I know they cant, but it's still funny to see a cat with Yoda ears.
Pawtitas Glow in The Dark Cat Collar
Glow in the dark collars can help you find your buddy in a dark closet, or in outer space. Personally I prefer the latter, but I think it's worth the buy either way.
Star Wars Classic Pet Bandana Set
We talked about how cute the bandana kitten is, but a "Star Wars" themed kitty bandana? Literally the cutest thing ever. This set has something for Yoda fans, Chewi fans, and everyone in between.
Star Wars Plush Storm Trooper Figure
If you were particularly happy when the Empire fell, you will love seeing your kitten bite and toss around a Storm Trooper. If you're a fan of Storm Troopers you'll appreciate how cute this toy is. Either way, it's a win-win situation.
Star Wars Gray Leia Dog Tank
Cat in a tank top? Adorable. Cat in a Princess Leia tank top? Adorable and powerful. Bonus points if your kitten is named after a character from the Star Wars universe.
Mark Hamill Trolls Trump By Demanding Him To Pardon That God Awful 'Star Wars' Holiday Special
President Trump, who's been on a spree of pardons and brash acts after being acquitted by the Republican-controlled Senate, recently described himself as the "chief law enforcement officer of the country" while defending rumors he plans to pardon confidant Roger Stone.
Actor Mark Hamill, who frequently criticizes the President online, poked fun at Trump's unstable, borderline authoritarian behavior, by asking him for an even bigger pardon.
Hey "Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the Country"... Pardon THIS: https://t.co/gBYSWqKObj— Mark Hamill (@Mark Hamill) 1582133664.0
The Star Wars Holiday Special, produced quickly on the coattails of the first film's success, is famously bad and features some of the worst acting of the entire Star Wars saga.
@HamillHimself To paraphrase Master Yoda : It's a good thing "there is NOT another.."— Alan Scott (@Alan Scott) 1582134172.0
@HamillHimself Lmao....it wasn't that bad......well it was kinda bad.— Lolo🆘🌊🚬🍷 (@Lolo🆘🌊🚬🍷) 1582137172.0
Sadly, most people agreed the special was a crime, though not one worthy of a pardon.
@HamillHimself That's it, that's the Tweet 😆 https://t.co/Z3CdwHaV9p— Claudia _Rose🌹 (@Claudia _Rose🌹) 1582144014.0
@HamillHimself @devincf How much is it worth to you?— Jerry Ordway (@Jerry Ordway) 1582172723.0
Of course, if Roger Stone, who was recently sentenced to 40 months in prison after Trump asked the Department of Justice to go easy on his old friend, deserves special treatment, perhaps the special does as well!
@HamillHimself 🤣🤣🤣 never forget https://t.co/XPjUOlVSsW— Maka❤Mark Hamill👈 (@Maka❤Mark Hamill👈) 1582146514.0
@HamillHimself @TheNelsonMike Thanks for going out of your way to make us laugh, Mark. Heaven knows we need you and… https://t.co/xjzhMEmrXZ— Jared Petty (@Jared Petty) 1582163390.0
Perhaps the special would have a better chance of getting pardoned if it donated a bunch of money to the Trump campaign—a common theme that connects each of Trump's recent acts of clemency.
@HamillHimself I bet he'll grant it a pardon in exchange for dirt on the Bidens.— OGKDubs (@OGKDubs) 1582220712.0
@HamillHimself Holiday Special?? Crazy Liberals! Call it a Christmas Special for goodness sake! [/sarcasm font]— Harry (@Harry) 1582133750.0
Unfortunately for Hamill, many people online felt that even the President didn't have the power to let that special off the hook.
That special might be unpardonable. https://t.co/r7aWmTq8qI— HuffPost (@HuffPost) 1582249258.0
@HuffPost The pardon for that Star Wars debacle would require an Act of Congress. A presidential pardon wouldn't be enough.— IslandReader1 (@IslandReader1) 1582249901.0
Pardoning that stinker is beyond any human's ability. https://t.co/y8LZBVogm5— Greg Barteluk (@Greg Barteluk) 1582239065.0
There were a few who tried to stand up for the cult-classic...
@thehill So... @DonaldJTrumpJr think you know a someone that could "take care" of this?— Albeleo (@Albeleo) 1582264200.0
...but not many.
@thehill @TheRickWilson It's no more ridiculous than the convicts trump released— Elliott Miller (@Elliott Miller) 1582256800.0
Perhaps the true answer is actually to produce a sequel?
@HamillHimself But we already got the poster for 'Star Wars Holiday Special: Episode II' 🧐 https://t.co/3dTtDYRJNv— Fandom (@Fandom) 1582235108.0
You've got it all wrong @HamillHimself. Don't pardon it, make a self aware Holiday Special 2.0!!!! https://t.co/Ea5XQw3cxb— Stephen Kent (@Stephen Kent) 1582297149.0
President Trump, if you actually believe in democracy, pardon this holiday special!
This Fan-Made Rendering Of 'Baby Jabba' Is Some Serious Competition For 'Baby Yoda'
Unless you've been living under a rock for the later half of 2019, you've seen the internet craze that is baby Yoda.
The little creature has taken over everything from meme culture to merchandise, and now, he's inspiring other baby versions of Star Wars creatures.
Before any challengers approached, Baby Yoda dominated the internet.
5 year old me: I’m sick I can’t go to school Mom: but you seem fine Me: https://t.co/DTLFI7J9bV— Baby Yoda™ (@Baby Yoda™) 1579545042.0
Me leaving Build-a-bear with the child https://t.co/NkfwcAIIEg— Baby Yoda™ (@Baby Yoda™) 1579540759.0
It's baby Yoda again blessing your timeline, you are welcome. #BabyYoda https://t.co/hwveWZskL4— I'M SO RARE! (@I'M SO RARE!) 1579471329.0
When your mom says “tell me about last night” and you’re tryna figure out what she knows https://t.co/uPIUPz0VwO— Baby Yoda™ (@Baby Yoda™) 1579465660.0
Meme of the day baby yoda https://t.co/WLQAPTW3q4— youknowit21 (@youknowit21) 1579410460.0
But now, a new challenger approaches. And his name? Baby Jabba.
Baby Jabba surfaced on Twitter and was equal parts disturbing and amazing:
You guys...BABY JABBA 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/Y65dwCBxSJ— 𝕷𝖎𝖓𝖆 (@𝕷𝖎𝖓𝖆) 1579471234.0
And people are already stanning Baby Jabba hard.
I’m cool with #BabyJabba https://t.co/p0pdnEZTok— Rob Keyes (@Rob Keyes) 1579529487.0
This Baby Jabba looks like the baby from “Dinosaurs” and I’m okay with that https://t.co/iBykUG4uVU https://t.co/miFOka3jni— Todd Mitchum (@Todd Mitchum) 1579538770.0
Babby jabba > baby yoda https://t.co/OPW5Qv2UHe— StillDrugged (@StillDrugged) 1579538607.0
(clenching my fists so hard my nails draw blood) I would DIE for baby jabba https://t.co/4NivhYAqt7— Gretchen Felker-Martin (@Gretchen Felker-Martin) 1579557126.0
But yet, Baby Yoda is so cute that a lot of his stans are refusing to let Baby Jabba have any of the attention.
This #BabyJabba monster is not cuter than Baby Yoda. https://t.co/9NS8I3rpU8— Arya Blades (@Arya Blades) 1579564034.0
#StarWars #TheMandalorian Excuse me. Baby Jabba gots NOTHIN' on Baby Yoda. 🤢… https://t.co/M949Hxs971— David Taylor II™ (@David Taylor II™) 1579554082.0
Baby Yoda > Baby Jabba: There Can Be Only One... https://t.co/iZEZDCmZXK— ⚡T E V E N ⚡️K Y W A L K E R (@⚡T E V E N ⚡️K Y W A L K E R) 1579572690.0
Baby jabba is cute but not even close to baby yoda https://t.co/agTMu2JGNi— Bear (@Bear) 1579546655.0
nope, not as cute as Baby Yoda. #BabyJabba #BabyYoda https://t.co/NuQkd4FA8g— Queen Mecha The Merciless (@Queen Mecha The Merciless) 1579549589.0
Baby Yoda is pretty darn cute.
I mean, how can you resist those eyes?
But does Baby Jabba stand a chance?
Once I see Baby Chewie, the Holy Trinity will be complete #BabyJabba https://t.co/5SP6phc34h— Matt Neglia (@Matt Neglia) 1579545215.0
BABY JABBA is now my son... I don’t make the rules.🥺🥺 https://t.co/yX6LPhRjgH— jen (@jen) 1579546002.0
Happy bday #BabyJabba !! May you grow up to create a safe & friendly environment for good people to come discuss br… https://t.co/JTdwvzGoKH— Dane Cook (@Dane Cook) 1579550339.0
#BabyJabba has nothing on #BabyYoda. I have spoken https://t.co/antsVRs4SL— Rey (@Rey) 1579578193.0
Anyone can grow up to be president #BabyJabba https://t.co/cAIs0nzFst— Confunctionist (@Confunctionist) 1579549164.0
This may turn into the next major disagreement among Star Wars fans.
George Lucas Just Met Baby Yoda And Cradled Him Gently In His Arms To The Utter Delight Of Fans
If you've been anywhere near the internet the past couple months you've no doubt spent countless minutes, hours, days fawning over the biggest star to hit the airwaves since the dawn of television.
He's tiny, he's green, he's so cute you truly cannot deal.
That's right: The Child, aka Baby Yoda, the star (okay, maybe not technically but CERTAINLY in practice) of writer/director/producer Jon Favreau's Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian.
As of this writing, "baby yoda memes" returns more than 39 million Google results, so it's safe to say nobody has ever had more people screaming:
Which is why, when Star Wars creator George Lucas and Baby Yoda finally met the other day, the entire internet lost its collective mind. Please sit down, because the cuteness might be too much to handle.
It all began when Favreau tweeted out a photo of the iconic filmmaking wizard cradling the sweet little fuzzy dude like, well, a baby on The Mandalorian set, and good Lord almighty it's enough to make you forget every problem that has ever happened in the entire history of human existence and any that may arise in the future for the rest of time.
@Jon_Favreau/Twitter
Can you even‽‽
Honestly, the only way this could be better is if Lucas were feeding the big BY his beloved chiccy nuggies and choccy milk.
Anyway, Favreau's immediately-viral tweet had no caption, because a picture this pure surpasses all words, of course.
But the internet sure had plenty to say, because frankly, they're obsessed.
Extremely blessed image passing by your timeline https://t.co/ydwu4QDasZ— Davi Brantes (@Davi Brantes) 1579243819
@Jon_Favreau This really feels like I’m witnessing something blessed, repaint the Sistine chapel with this image pls— Ant-Cam / on a break (@Ant-Cam / on a break) 1579227673
This is truly amazing because he looks as if he was looking at his new born child. This photo is legendary. https://t.co/FScmqu3baF— JMartyr Haa (@JMartyr Haa) 1579242713
@Jon_Favreau Tag yourself. I’m the smiling through tears bystander. https://t.co/mwVipQjMad— Bruce your Zombuddy (@Bruce your Zombuddy) 1579227680
Get you a person who looks at you the way the person in the background wearing a jacket looks at George Lucas looki… https://t.co/moeNQL4VAX— Aura Bogado (@Aura Bogado) 1579240365
"no, *I* am your father" https://t.co/osXhNVVjQP— Dave Itzkoff (@Dave Itzkoff) 1579227485
"Always two, there are. A master, and an apprentice." https://t.co/7xIC0TmJzv— Austen Alvarez-Bundy (@Austen Alvarez-Bundy) 1579242810
Me walking to my computer desk with the burrito I just microwaved https://t.co/y1ONKOaE0k— 🏳️⚧️🌌Audrey From Earth!🌌🏳️⚧️ (@🏳️⚧️🌌Audrey From Earth!🌌🏳️⚧️) 1579276117
I love how hastily taken this photo clearly is. Like Favs is scrambling to get his phone out of his pocket. "Ohmygo… https://t.co/f7MvqvpmYh— Kyle Martinak (@Kyle Martinak) 1579275797
@Jon_Favreau "George put Baby Yoda down." "No." "George we need it for shooting." "No it's mine now." "George pleas… https://t.co/65pjHwjmHi— Chillguy / COMMISSIONS CLOSED / Overworked (@Chillguy / COMMISSIONS CLOSED / Overworked) 1579228473
Baby Yoda is going home. https://t.co/ga630v7b8p— Mikki Kendall (@Mikki Kendall) 1579239436
2020 ain't that bad https://t.co/fUjvxTNhfO— Jackson (@Jackson) 1579230201
What a blessing to the timeline, indeed.
If you, too, have fallen in love with Baby Yoda, there's a fun story about how Baby Yoda would've been just a CGI mirage if iconic filmmaker (and The Mandalorian costar) Werner Herzog hadn't scolded everyone for even thinking about it.
Thank God for those who speak truth to power.
Liberty! Unity! Chiccy Nuggies!
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