August 22, 2009
June 12, 2009
An Authoritative Study of Ewoks
Yub Jub Means “Devour the Weak”
Following each rainy season, Ewok young, called "woklings," participate in a coming-of-age rite called thecul patu, ("culling of the pathetic" − not "summer camp" as previous interpreted by military sources).
August 13, 2008
Two Minutes of Awesomeness
Vimeo Tribute: Star Wars on Vimeo
Love it!
July 10, 2008
Geekanerd: 30 Questions My Girlfriend Asked Me About Star Wars
I thought this was hysterical:
Geekanerd: 30 Questions My Girlfriend Asked Me About Star Wars
My favorite:
26. How did Leia know how to get Han out of the carbonite?
She knows what she's doing. She could have asked Lando how to work it. There's just a little switch on the side.
May 27, 2008
Confronting the Dark Lord - A Family's Obsession with Star Wars
I thought this was a pretty funny article. Partly because I can relate to "Scott" in the article, and partly because the situation in this family is a combination of my best dream and worst nightmare.
May 17, 2008
Population of Alderann
May 02, 2008
Making Mom and Dad Proud
KC on Exchange and Outlook : Son following in geek mom & dad's footsteps
Lucy knows plenty of Star Wars characters, but TK-4[2]1? That's pretty sharp.
April 10, 2008
lol
March 15, 2008
A Cardboard Hope
You just have to watch it:
Love it!
March 03, 2008
Cool Titles
I don't really know who Saul Bass is, but I thought this was cool:
February 25, 2008
Star Wars according to a 3-year-old
Hysterical!
February 02, 2008
Super Bowl XLII – The Star Wars Version
We've seen something like this before, but this is still pretty funny. My favorite:
Eli Mannwalker
Mannwalker’s family heritage is rich in football force, and this Rebel hero has slowly grown to harness the power in his blood. Mannwalker’s obi-wan like brother revealed the ways of the force, but was defeated by Brader earlier this year, instilling dangerous thoughts of revenge in Mannwalker’s young mind. It doesn’t seem like Mannwalker has much of a chance against the power of Brader and the Empire, but it’s quite possible Brader could reveal that Mannwalker is part of his illustrious string of illegitimate children strewn across the country.
Super Bowl XLII – The Star Wars Version « Vivek Narain on Life
January 25, 2008
Stay on Target
moar funny pictures
December 14, 2007
From the Mouths of Babes
(Overheard in the car on the way to daycare the other day...)
Lucy: What's that?
Me: This? (pointing to the dome light)
Lucy: No, that!
Me: This? (pointing to the rearview mirror)
Lucy: Yeah, that.
Me: That's the rearview mirror.
Lucy (stretching her hand out): I can't reach it!
Me: Yeah, you're too far away.
Lucy (stretching harder): No, I can reach it!
Me: Maybe you need to use The Force?
Lucy: What?
Me: The Force. It's a mystical energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us, it penetrates us, it binds the galaxy together.
Lucy: What?
Me: Nevermind. Obi-Wan uses The Force.
Lucy: Obi-Wan uses The Force? I like Obi-Wan. I like The Force. Obi-Wan is my favorite friend.
Me: Can you reach the mirror now?
Lucy: No, I can't. I'm too far away.
Me: That is why you fail.
Lucy: What?
Me: Nevermind.
Lucy: Count Dooku, he has The Force?
Me: Yeah, Count Dooku uses The Force.
Lucy: General Grevious, he has The Force?
Me: Well, General Grevious knows what The Force is, but he doesn't really use it.
Lucy: General Grevious doesn't like The Force?
Me: No, I don't think so.
Lucy: General Grevious likes lightsabers, though.
Me: Yes, yes he does.
October 22, 2007
Darth Cheney
Apparently, Dick Cheney doesn't mind being called Darth Vader:
While the vice president’s 36-minute speech was characteristically somber in tone, he displayed a flash of humor in acknowledging that his imperious manner has earned him the nickname "Darth Vader" in some quarters. "I've been asked if that nickname bothers me, and the answer is, no," he said. "After all, Darth Vader is one of the nicer things I’ve been called recently."
So, here's the question: Are people really calling him meaner things than "Darth Vader," or does he just take "Darth Vader" as a compliment? I think I can guess...
October 11, 2007
6 Things Star Wars Teaches Us About Our Money
I found an article that I thought would be interesting, but it really wasn't. The advice is sound, but the connections to Star Wars are a bit stretched:
6 Things STAR WARS Teaches Us About Our Money
However, reading it was worth it to see this picture:
(That would be a Yoda/Warren Buffet mashup. Hee.)
September 05, 2007
2007 NFL Predictions as Star Wars Characters
I'm not an NFL expert, but I know enough to find these predictions really funny. I especially like the comparisons for:
- Cleveland / Jawas
- Oakland / Stormtroopers
- Bears / Anakin
- Green Bay / Yoda
- Atlanta / Han-in-Carbonite
Predicted NFL Standings for 2007 (18to88.com)
July 25, 2007
Lucas says: Han Shot First?
Lucas says: Han Shot First?
Originally uploaded by nifmus
Awesome. (You really need to see the picutre at its largest size to tell.)
May 21, 2007
Management Tips from the Experts
I had never heard of this outlet before (not like that means anything), but apparently it is an Indian financial newspaper. So it's not surprising that they would publish a story on management tips, but it is surprising that they would use Star Wars as their source:
8 management lessons from Star Wars
My favorite:
Thus, Obi Wan Kenobi’s relationship with Anakin Skywalker is an example of Suicidally Comprehensive Mentoring, where he teaches him everything, including very poor dress sense. The relationship to emulate is the one between the Emperor and Darth Vader, where the boss keeps his junior pretty much in the dark, and periodically administers severe electric shocks.
Also:
Throughout the Star Wars series, members of the Jedi Council spend their entire time in meetings, looking gloomy and thoughtful. Apart from Yoda, you will never see any of them outside their meeting room. Ultimately, Darth Vader wipes out the whole lot of them, except for Yoda, who spends the next 30 years in a tree, and Obi Wan, who spends the next 30 years in a smelly robe.
True, that.