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George Lucas cameoing in REVENGE OF THE SITH'
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Ahoy, squirts! Quint here... now Star Wars rumors are a little tricky. I'm trying to keep as spoiler free as I can in hopes of making EPISODE 3 as enjoyable as I can for myself (even if I've now seen damn near half the movie in still form... those pics won't quit coming and I have a weak will). As such, I don't know if this is old news or not, but I can say that it's the first I've heard of it. George making a cameo in the supposed last STAR WARS film makes sense. Not sure what I think of the name Baron Papanoida, but what the hell? Just thought you'd like to know! Check the link below for the full story (with some potential spoilers, especially if you read the whole page). Enjoy!
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let ep. 3 be good. please.
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had to do it. I was forced!
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Now there's going to be 601
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Forced. Gosh I kill myself sometimes.
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Feb 16, 2005 1:32:02 AM CST
It'll be one shot in the corner, like the Tie/X-Wing thing in Ep
by tall_boy
Don't freak, kids.
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Peter Jackson did it and nobody cried about it. Why the hell shouldn't George?
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Aptly named my friend.
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I hope his character gets killed terribly.
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Will the character be named Jorg Sacul??? im such a nerd..ive wasted my life.
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...after casting Jake Lloyd as Anakin (the kid can't act and has done absolutely nothing since EP1), Hayden Christensen as Anakin (will soon join Mark Hamill doing voice-overs such as Balto II:Wolf Quest), and now himself as Papanoida (his last memorable scene was in Beverly Hills Cop III). Thanks God for the Jedis ( Mc Gregor, Jackson and Oz)hopefully they will make up for Lucas egocentric self-absorbed casting delusions. (Memo to George Lucas: Georgie, please let Spielberg cast Episodes 7.8.9,the Force is strong in him...)
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How will Lucas face the pressure acting under his very own strict direction? Will he be able to handle his own very strict Shakespeareanesque requirements? *friendswithbenefits.com*
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Feb 16, 2005 2:12:24 AM CST
Why does every non-Jedi prequel costume have to be outlandishly
by stormin
Seriously. Whatever happened to moderation?
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I kinda like the idea! I think it's appropriate for him to have a little cameo in these films - I'd do it if I were him. I'm not sure what I think of the name "papanoida" or "Papa nerd" or whatever it is but the name will probably not be voiced in the movie. So am I reading this right, he's going to be a spectator at the opera?
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Feb 16, 2005 2:19:37 AM CST
Heh-he, that pic of Lucas reminds me of that Alliance officer fr
by smarkjobber
...looks like a science-fiction valet outside some Nabooan hotel.
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I want the star wars kid to make a cameo in that movie..what white male over thirty hasnt done that saber dance...only he got caught..let him have the last laugh
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I thought this would be a Lucas hatefest by now. I guess the trolls and assholes went to bed early tonight. As for moderation in the costumes, the setting is supposed to be high society. This trilogy is about the fall of a renaissance. You have to show how nice people dressed so you can appreciate the ragtag nature of the rebellion.
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Feb 16, 2005 2:33:58 AM CST
Good for Lucas. And I agree with President Evil. Put the Star W
by commando cody
Glad to see George do this -- it seems he really lightened up making EPISODE III and had some fun, and the result is that this will ultimately be the prequel everyone wanted the prequels to be. In fact, based on everything I've seen so far, I'm predicting EPISODE III will be the second best SW film of all, right after NEW HOPE (and yes, ahead of ESTB). I can't wait for this thing to open. I know it's going to rock hard. Anyway, President Evil's right. What true Star Wars geek hasn't been at home alone and done a lightsaber move, lost in a moment of light fun? And I agree -- the notion that the kid would get the last laugh by actually being IN a real Star Wars movie would be the proper FUCK YOU to everyone who mocked and ridiculed and drove this kid into such misery and self-consciousness, that his parents had to pull him out of school and put him in another one. I thought I heard that Lucasfilm was arranging for the kid to be in the movie as a background person or whatever...I really hope that rumor was true. It really would be a great thing for Lucas and company to do. If nothing else, I'd like to think that at some point they let the kid visit the set or that they'll send him some tickets to the actual Hollywood premiere so he can shake McGregor's hand or something.
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Feb 16, 2005 2:41:01 AM CST
I'm with President Evil and Commando Cody. Put the kid in.
by big dumb ape
Actually, does anyone know DID they put the Star Wars kid in? I thought I read they had. Or am I confusing that with someone starting an online PETITION to get him into the final film? Maybe Lucas did put the poor kid in (which I think would be great), but Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox's marketing teams are hiding that fact for now simply so they can play it up as a "human interest PR piece" once the movie does come out...
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If anyone deserves a cameo its him, at least moreso than NSync.
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I agree with the others above who said it perfectly: let Ghyslain have a bit background part so he can send the ultimate "Screw You" to the people who mocked him and his dreams.
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Did anyone catch how Neversoft totally bagged on the kid by including a cameo of him in Tony Hawk Underground 2? They mocked him. Like he deserves any more mocking? Episode III will knock you on your coal mining ass, by the way.
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Feb 16, 2005 3:24:22 AM CST
Come on, George! You raped our childhoods, don't rape this kids!
by grabthars_hammer
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His family thanked the fans and Lucasfilm for their efforts but he just wants to be left alone.
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To MM: I heard that about the game, but always wondered -- couldn't the kid sue them somehow? I don't know if this is true (not having played the game myself), but I thought I read that the gaming company scanned in the kid's video and did a whole motion capture thing and nailed his lightsaber routine to a T. So if it's so dead on... I mean, literally DEAD ON and CLEARLY his routine, as in the gaming company CLEARLY lifted his tape and his image and performance... couldn't the kid sue the gaming company somehow? When I heard about the game, I thought what a bunch of cocksuckers (pardon my French). I'd like to think that if Tony Hawk heard about this, he'd be a stand up guy and bitchslap the gaming company and say "Send that kid a sliver royalty check and an ass kissing apology while your at it." As to Razorback, I hadn't heard the family actually DECLINED a chance for him to be in the movie. Though given that I heard the kid suffered a nervous breakdown from all the mocking and all the online attention he received, maybe it was a decision his parents made in the best interests of his mental health. Maybe they decided for him that it was best to NOT revisit anything Star Wars related. Though I still think getting to be in the movie and have that be his way of saying fuck you to all the people that ruined his life would be THE sweetest poetic revenge.
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Is Jar Jar even in this movie?
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I believe that Lucasfilm has reached out to the family more than once and even done some things for the kid. You never know, they may invite him to a special screening. Could they have given him a cameo and are just not talking about it? Sure. He may just not want to let anyone know. However, the official comments by the family are in the negative. Just don't be surprised if you hear that he was one of the first outsiders to see the final FINAL cut.
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whats all this star wars kid business?
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Feb 16, 2005 4:55:51 AM CST
Hey, Nothing in the Pants. I mean "gifted." Yeah, right, that'
by triumph poops!
The kid wasn't a dooschfuck, so shove it. He was an innocent kid who was simply having some fun and made a geek tape of himself, which was then STOLEN in a criminal act from his locker by some bullies at school who uploaded it onto the web simply to get their no-class and impotent rocks off by mocking him, just like you are now. But that's ok, the poetic revenge for you comes from knowing your penis is one inch long and non-fuctional, meaning all women already find you a freak of nature never to be touched.
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Now he can just think "faster, more intense", instead of having to say it.
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Finally the true MASTER of the Sith reveals! :)
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Feb 16, 2005 6:01:33 AM CST
I wouldn't say THUG2 bagged on SW Kid. It required a nifty bit o
by lone fox
Word to Lucas. He's currently responsible for my 5 favourite movies-- fuck it, 6, let's face it. Like Revenge ISN'T going to rock.
So good on him.
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Need answers also. What is the Star Wars Kid?
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Remember that? Just thought I'd remind the most hilarious "news" of the site's past few months.
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Is Jar-Jar Binks in it? And does he get killed? (well, ok, two questions) That would be fun to see.
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Whatever happened to those wonderfully elegant and oh-so-descriptive names that George used to come up with? My vote's for Noneck Flannelpants.
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WHEN THE FUCK AM I GONNA BE ABLE TO GET MY HANDS ON THAT ACTION FIGURE!!!! THAT WILL BE THE BIGGEST FUCKING DEMANDED AND VALUABLE ON EBAY SINCE THE FUCKING BOSSK FIGURE!!!! MAN - WHAT I WOULD GIVE FOR A TIME MACHINE TO GO BACK AND MONOPOLIZE THE R4-D5 ACTION FIGURE MARKET!!!! NOBODY HAD ENOUGH OF THOSE RED BABYS!!!!!! FUCK THINGS LIKE THE RARE OBI-WAN WITH THE SABLE IN THE ARM FIGURINES - I NEED TO GET MY HANDS ON ALL THE EDITIONS OF THE CHARACTER THAT WAS IN THE BACKGROUND FOR HALF OF A 2 SECOND SHOT OF A SUPPORTING CHARACTER TO A PLOT DEVICE TO CARRY A MINOR CHARACTER TO A POINTLESS STORY THREAD!!!! WOOOOOO!!!! GOD DMAN LUCAS!!!! YOU MAKE WE WANNA BUY IT ALL!!!! LOOK OUT EBAY!!! I AM COMING TO MAKE MY FORTUNE AND PUT MY PENDING PATERNITY CASE THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE!!!!!!! THIS IS SUCH HAPPY HAPPY NEWS!!!! THIS IS THE BEST FINANCIAL JUMP I'VE HAD SINCE GETTING TO BUY PETS.COM STOCK AT ONLY 500 DOLLARS A SHARE!!!!!...A HAPPY HAPPY DAY!!!!...And thus, I can finally become a republican too! - - - George, The 7th Chicken!!!!
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Star Wars Kid should be in it, no doubt about that. Is Lucas' evolving sensibility capable enough of getting the best out of the kid's movement? I do think so. Ergo, I'm still an asshole.
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Feb 16, 2005 9:59:39 AM CST
Lucas will play as Jar-Jar's father... ...and his only line will
by pizza the hut
NNNNOOOOOOoooooOOOOoooOOoooo!!!!!!
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JMS's in the last episode of BABYLON 5 as the technician who powers down the station before its demolition.
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I want to preface this post by stating that whether or not George Lucas give himself a cameo in this movie has NO bearing on the ultimate quality of the movie. That being said, a ton of thoughts popped into my head when I read this story. Is this something Lucas always wanted to do, or is this a moment of PJ envy? I don't know - more knowledgable Star Wars fans probably know whether or not Lucas has always harbored a desire to cameo in his films. Second, Quint, why quibble about Baran Papanoido? Really, episodes 1, 2, and 3, have given us Darth Maul, Darth Sidious, Count Dooku, and General Grevious. Good God. Lucas clearly lost the ability to come up with cool names in about 1983 when we got our first taste of Calamarians. Which brings to my third thought: at what point, exactly, did the Star Wars franchise jump the shark? Alot of people point to Jar Jar Binks, but I have to go back a quarter century, when the box office returns on Empire were significantly less than on Star Wars. At that moment, Lucas realized that a darker movie meant a more restricted audience, less box office, and less merchandising. That led directly to Ewoks. I toss these offerings into the talkback arena, and will now sit back and watch my sleep-deprived ramblings be torn to shreds. Enjoy.
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In the final seconds of EpIII George walks into the frame, turns to look directly at the audience, and then hoists up two giant sacks full of money, laughing, "So long Suckers! HaHaHaHa!"
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Definitely mocked him, despite the effort involved to locate him. They even added someone making "sci-fi" laser noises in voice over. It was a douchtastic thing to do.
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I would agree that the air went out of Lucas' franhise around the time he decided to switch the final battle in Jedi from Kysshyk (forgive the spelling if it's wrong, but I've long since lost my Star Wars reference guides), home of the wookies, to Endor, home of the Ewoks. Instead of giant space apes ripping stormtrooper arms out of their sockets, we got teddy bears in hoodies squealing "Nyub, nub!" and it sucked. It sucked so hard that, years later, I scarcely remember what was probably the second best lightsaber fight of the original trilogy (nothing beats that Empire duel until you get to the prequels), which was the only thing really worth a damn in Jedi. As for the prequels so far, I also hold up the lightsaber duels (and triples) as their only redeeming features. Otherwise they're way too heavy on the kid- and attention-deficit-disordered-friendly content and far too light on the truly heavy stuff that made Empire the classic that it still is (featuring well-written dark, adult themes and quality performances from actors who gave half a shit). Yet even knowing all of this, I have secretly begun referring to Episode III as "A New Hope..." that Lucas can redeem the entire franchise. Please, George? I'll be your friend again.
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Feb 16, 2005 12:16:13 PM CST
I've always wondered why Darth Vader has a trapdoor on his crotc
by dented helmet
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Boba Fett got knocked into the giant burping sand toilet by a fumbling blind man.
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In this scene Lucas is seen counting piles upon piles of cash, then he turns to the camera and says "GOTCHA AGAIN YOU FUCKING LOSERS!!! DID YOU REALLY THINK THIS ONE WASN'T GOING TO SUCK??"
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...making sure this one doesn't suck before he worries about making a cameo.
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But what the hell is with the weird names? I mean I know its a galaxy far, far away and all that but c'mon!
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...with that "hide my triple-chin" beard on the green SOB?
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another bloated bearded director doing a cameo that will abrubtly distact me from the story. Did anyone else think that PJ in ROTK stuck out like a sore swollen thumb?
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Feb 16, 2005 2:35:55 PM CST
Remember three years ago when everybody got outraged over the Ep
by jefferylebowski
And then it turned out to the highlight of the movie. Harry, stop trying to spoil SW for everybody! "BE COOL" and "THE JACKET" come out in 2 weeks! "GRACE AND THE STORM" and "DONNIE DARKO" coming to DVD! Please more straight reviews!
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Feb 16, 2005 2:53:02 PM CST
JefferyLebowski didn't the Nsync cameo get axed before they even
by dented helmet
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Lets all rag on SW, yay! We sound like blithering idiots, woohoo! We're so original, we make fun of the prequel films, hahaha. Imagine that. You tired ass muthafuckers! Come up with something new
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Somebody knows.
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It's not like it's his first cameo - weren't he & Spielberg supposed to be in some scene or other in "Temple of Doom"? Instead of letting him indulge for all the entertainment he's given us, why are we over-reacting just like we did when N-Sync were supposed to be in "Clones" ? Why not just accept it like we did E.T. in "Menace"? Maybe we need to get a better grip on ourselves and stop being so proprietary.
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Did what happened to him suck? For him? Yes. For the millions (probably more like thousands) entertained by his wacky antics...not so much. It's just like video taping yourself having sex. If you don't want people to see it, erase the tape. Were the people who put this on the internet asshats? Absolutely. Was it still funny? Absolutely, in a painful, Wonderyears kind of way. Lastly, did the embarrassment he suffered earn him the right to appear in a Star Wars film? Absolutely not. People get picked on everyday. Life is cruel. It's too bad it happened, but stuff happens.
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Isn't he copying Peter Jackson now?!
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Some kid screwing around with a mic stand for like 10 seconds. Jebus H Christ. Who gives a Goddamn? What a fucking lame ass thing to obsess about.
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You can clearly see him sitting in one of the 'pods' in the Senate, applauding as Palpatine orders the marshalling of the clone army and the camera pans away.
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Why is this news? He made a cameo in the last flick sitting in one of the senate boxes.
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That jowl will draw the attention away from everything on the screen.
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That Jar Jar IS vader!! Lucus being in the film on confirms the plot. His character is the dude that turns Jar Jar to the darkside. Jar Jar then kills Anakin and Ben. Then Papa Nerd gives Jar Jar the keys to the death Star.
Oh when this happens look for a NEW NEW updated trilogy so when Vader takes off the mask you see a jacked up and old Jar Jar. Then he says, "Welp...thats my momma!"
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And he deserves a cameo as a crazy sith master. or something.
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Like all heroes,his burden is his gift.3 years ago :0...George looks embarrased.All the cool uniforms in Star Wars and he chose that:>.He should of been a past version of power droid.That would of been excellent.
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Feb 16, 2005 8:36:39 PM CST
All right, all right, quit screaming fanboys, and listen up...
by smurfeus maximus
anytime George comes up with a name like "Papanoida" or "Sleaze Baggano" it means it's for a character that never gets his name spoken on screen, which means the character will be onscreen for a couple seconds with no lines. Remember "Ephant Mon", "Klaatu", "Barada", and "Nikto?" These are all names from background characters in Jabba's Palace, but if you didn't get the toys (like I did when I was a greedy little kid) then you would never have known their names.
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Feb 16, 2005 8:40:12 PM CST
SPOILER: Lucas has a light saber fight with the Star Wars Kid: t
by jackburtonlives
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This has been the only worthwhile Talkback in AICN history. Keep the Lucas character names coming, boys. Yousa making me laughsa.
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Feb 17, 2005 1:07:02 AM CST
Awww, what's the matter, Gifted no pants, no underwear? Hurt fee
by triumph poops!
In other words, like a typical zero, you have no problem getting your impotent rocks off by calling Ghyslain -- who IS just an innocent kid -- a dooshfuck so you can feel "cool" for making fun of him publicly, yet Heaven forbid someone should shine a spotlight in your direction and call you anything back. Yeah, like THAT'S fair. Crawl back under your rock like the insect you are, bottom feeder. Or stop being the sissy underwear wetter you are and learn to take it as much as you like to dish out. Or were you too stupid as a kid to learn that lesson in Playground 101?
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...but not many people get their embarrassing 'crazy antics' broadcast on the internet by scumbags with the sole intention to redicule, with an eventual millions of people seeing you make an ass of yourself. Did I laugh at the Star Wars kid? Sure, but it was more of laughing *with* him because as someone pointed out, who hasn't done lightsaber moves (I certainly have). But I can also feel for him being the recipient of plenty of unwanted attention. Sure in hindsite he should not have taped himself, but he couldn't have known idiots were gonna steal the tape and try to make a fool of him. I'd love to see him in the movie (which I believe is gonna be truly badass and kick everyone in the ass old-school Star Wars style) but I can also see him turning it down, as he may have gotten such a bad taste in his mouth, he may want nothing to do with Star Wars from here on it. Has anyone ever read a quote from the Kid on anything?
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i would bet that anakin decapitates jar jar...george knows the teeming masses want jar jars head on a platter
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Afte giving it some thought, I actually *do* like the name "Baron Papanoida". But, I still don't get who the "Star Wars kid" is, although I admit I haven't read all of the posts.
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Feb 17, 2005 5:53:09 AM CST
For those who are still asking who the hell is the STAR WARS KID
by judge doom
WWW.GOOGLE.COM
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Feb 17, 2005 7:19:22 AM CST
Jackson was in return of the king. Pretty sure I saw him in Fell
by theginger twit
And damnit, I'd put myself in one of my films if I'd produced and made half a dozen films. Let the man experiance make up and blue/green screen acting actually for himself. He'll show us all how it's supposed to be. Or it'll suck arse like you wouldn't believe and nail the coffin on this sorry prequal trilogy. Fuck did I just say that out loud. I got a good star wars kick out of 1 and 2. But I'm not blind to it's problems. they're still better than anything else I've seen in the past decade.
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some kid found a camera, video taped himself, it ended up on the net and had a full special effects and sound edit added to it. (Jesus H, where can I find this thing) (Actually, whats the big fucking deal. I'm sure I've seen people who have had worse added to the net.)
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Feb 17, 2005 9:15:24 AM CST
Who ever gave a fook about that "Star Wars kid" thing?
by salvatoregravano
Apparently only those who saw some sort of kinship with him, i.e. more than likely those who, too, were morbidly obese and danced with mops. Yes, I've seen the video - the first few seconds of it, in fact, as it was too empty of any contents to warrant more viewing than that. I didn't even remember of this Net nonphenomenon until I saw this talkback... and Good God, not only is it full of individuals who actually *still* remember this video, but are genuinely obsessed with it. This board would give Freud enough research subjects for a few years.
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WTF? Since when is he this horribly scarred individual mocked by the entire planet? I mean... first of all... what self-respecting human being would look at that video and NOT laugh? really.
and why/how does anyone know that (a) it wasn't a fucking goof to begin with, that (b) he's emotionally scarred and ruined for life by people making fun of it.
and if indeed he is... he clearly has some issues anyway.
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Where did you find them, Lebowski?
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Jar Jar and Star Wars Kid *bling bling* is da bomb yall.
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evolution, you can pre-order Grace & the Storm at Amazon for $13.99... best indie i saw all year, after Woodsman and maybe the Green Hat.... and Grace is definitely one to re-watch... the big twists make you want to see it twice back-to-back... as for Episode 3, does that even count as an indie film?? i've got hight hopes
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If i may borrow some words from Lord Kinnock of Bedwelty, "I can't imagine anything less interesting"...except maybe the Phantom Menace.
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