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What I See went to the midnight showing of Revenge of the Sith at the Ziegfeld and took some classic Star-Wars-fans-in-full-effect pictures. We're not sure if What I See was dressed like a Stormtrooper or maybe even an Ewok, but we hear he made it to his 9AM meeting okay.
Did you see Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith last night? What did you think? Were you dressed up? Or were you the lone non-costumed standout in your group of friends? And Gothamist on the Star Wars nerds lining up weeks in advance.
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Photos like this always remind me of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's hilarious interviews with Star Wars fanatics.
Yes, I have not laughed so hard in a long time. This is like shooting fish in a barrel. Go here when you have 10 minutes . . .
http://gamefiles.blueyonder.co.uk/blueyondergames/trailers/ROFL.STARWARS.NERDS.wmv
Like anyone of our generation, I was completely caught up in the pre-release hype. Then suddenly, everything became clear.
While "Star Wars" was a big influence on me as a kid, and "Empire Strikes Back" was all anyone expected and more, by the time "Return of the Jedi came around I started to not care anymore. And then "Return of the Jedi" actually did come out, boy did it stink. Too much Ewok. Too much of the spiritual force mumbo jumbo. And Leia is Luke's sister? I still don't buy that after that kiss in "Empire Strikes Back".
Then years pass, the films are rereleased in 1997, and everyone's excited. And then... Wow... Thanks with messing with the memories Sir Lucas. "Phantom Menace" si released and wow. What a turd.
"Attack of the Clones" comes out? Ugggh. More of the same in the first. Even the action scenes were tedious in ways I have never seen action scenes become tedious before.
So now that the hype has passed on this Sith stuff, there ain't no way I'm paying to see this. 2 hours and 26 minutes of my life are more important than more of the same.
Very happy with my old school memories. I'll let the nerd armies fund Lucas' 'vision' from now on.
That link to the Triumph Clip above was kind of ugly. If you can't get that to work, try this:
http://finaidpro.com/shrink/?f138f0
I dare you to ask one of these nerds, yes they are nerds not fans, Do you think Lucas would be into a Star Wars / Mork and Mindy crossover film. And as they gasp, tell them you read on aintitcoolnews.com, that you heard Pam Dawber has signed on, and Robin Williams will do it if George Lucas agrees. Always good for a Nerd Panic Attack.
Also, regarding the concept of lining up for days on end to see this film. Let's get some perspective.
When the first "Star Wars" came out, there were virtually no lines to begin with. Nobody knew what it was. Heck the camp counsellors at the day camp I went to just thought it was another sci-fi flick. Like all of the other crappy ones I saw as a kid. Ahh, "Godzilla Versus Megallon" what memories you bring back!
But then, after it came out, word-of-mouth spread and people were lining up like crazy. Why? Nobody thought it would be a hit in any way and 20th Century Fox was basically dumping the movie. But didn't put it in wide distribution. You were lucky if you lived near a theater that showed it. And if you did, you needed to wait.
Then with "Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" people waited, but not for days on end. And not in elaborate costume. It was much more normal compared to the "How did they get days off from work?" people who are in line now.
There's definitely a difference between the fan craze surrounding these prequel films and the first/real films. And these current guys are simply baffling, create a stereotype nobody needs and makes it harder to just be a casual fan who enjoys things just as-is.
Huh? Sure the people who wait in the lines in costumes are total nerds who have been hoodwinked by a corporate movie craze, but I don't understand why it makes it harder for anyone to be a casual fan. I saw the movie this morning with a bunch of completely normal, non-costumed people. All these "casual" fans seemed to have a perfectly enjoyable time without worrying about the loopy bunch waiting in line at the Zieglfeld. Lighten up.
One small correction: While I indeed walked by the line at the Ziegfield, I actually watched the movie (and saw the person above) at the Cineplex Odeon midnight show. We had our own "fan"atics, all of whom greatly contributed to a boisterous show. I did NOT wait on line for days on end and was NOT wearing a costume. Though I did enjoy the movie.
You do of course realise that the other 'little' reason that these (in your words) 'total nerds' queue outside the theater for weeks is the $46,000 that they raised for a Charity for seriously ill children (the Starlight starbright.
Instead of pouring scorn on others who happen to be quite happy getting their kicks in what seems to me an extremely harmless pastime, why not actually do a little research into the subject you're quite clearly ignorant about (and maybe put those short arms of yours into those deep pockets and help out some needy kids?)