25 years of ... Ewoks

"Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, so expect a whole new round of debate on the usual topics:

• Which was better: "Jedi" or "Empire?" (You're getting an atomic noogie if you say "Jedi.")
• Did Han Solo go from stud to wimp in the course of just three movies? (I'm surprised he wasn't wearing a dress by 1983.) And of course...
• Can you admit to loving the Ewoks without being called a total poser (or worse)?

You have to admit: The debut of the Ewoks foretold a stirring prophecy -- that the next three Star Wars movies would be totally juvenile. ("You refer to the prophecy of The Furry One who will bring balance to the Box Office and Toy Sales. You believe it's this Ewok?" Yes, Master Windu! Geesh...)

Still, there are those in the Republic who would defend the Ewoks. Just click here to view "The Star Wars Ewok Gospel."

Comments

[Greg Jones]

Maybe the carbonite wussed him down. He did get the girl, though, metal bikini and all.
Ever noticed how much an Ewok resembles a a Shih-Tzu dog?
Food for thought.

[Menni]

I love Ewoks

[Marissa]

Boo Ewoks! Adding the fuzzy critters just made it too much like a Muppet Movie ~ "Pigs in Space meet the Ewoks with guest star: John Davidson"

[jane]

Greg -- HA!

I'm now picturing an Ewok being toted around in a Louis Vuitton Sac Chien...

And can I just say Billy Dee! The man still's got it goin' on.

[VineyardWoman]

When the movie came out I couldn't understand a bunch of teddy bears in a movie...now all I can picture is an Ewok in a LV Sac Chien (thanks, Jane!).

My high school drill team actually performed a half time show to the Ewok Song. The drill team, the band, and the attendees all had fun with that one!

By the way, what's your Star Wars Zodiac sign? (I'm Han Solo) http://cw.evilgeniuses.org/Humor/StarWars/StarWars_Zodiac.html

May the Force be with you!

[jane]

Me too, VW -- I keep seeing an Ewok poking his head out of a sac chien on the arm of some botoxed blonde tottering down the drive.
Here's me: LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)
Star Wars Character : "Obi Wan" Kenobi
As always Obi Wan continues forward in his pursuit of justice and he is determined to succeed. He conveys his art of persuasion through the force. He displays his supreme intelligence and is very talented in obtaining balance between himself and his surroundings.

That works (except Han is much, much cuter...)

[Spears]

I'm Luke Skywalker...

Luke seemed to be somewhat whinny sometimes but he eventually developed the thick hard shell of a cancer. He is strong willed and persistent to get what he wants. He never shies away from a fight at the first sign of danger. Not to mention he began to master the element of mind manipulation.

[Emily]

I was born in 1976 so for me the Ewoks were kinda cool and my brother and I went to see the Caravan of Courage film and thought it was very cool!

[Marissa]

Hell to the yeah!
LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22)
Star Wars Character : Princess Leia
Leia adds a whole new meaning to high self-assurance which is evident in Leos. She is a nurturing person with great physical strength. Like many Leos she will see that her mission for good is completed and she is very optimistic about the outcome.

[Jeff in Cuba]

I know this is all just fun and games, but that doesn't make it any easier to reveal my sad Star Wars astrological fate...

GEMINI: Ewok
Ewoks are playful little creatures, as are Geminis. They are extremely curious, craving knowledge but sometimes having short attention spans. For the most part, Ewoks are charming and lovable, but they come off as scattered and high-strung at times.

This blows.

[Miguel]

The Ewoks sucked!
But,if it is true that they were a low point in the trilogy,they were not as bad as Howard The Duck!!!

[Marissa]

Man, Jeff! It must suck to be an Ewok. As Princess Leia, is there anything I can do to remedy this atrocity?

[Tom]

I'm with you Jeff. Being a Gemini/Ewok sucks! Why couldn't we be a cool character like Boba Fett. Cool, mysterious with a hint of danger. Oh well, could be worse I suppose. Our sign could be Jar-Jar...(shudder)...

[Jeff in Cuba]

Riss (Your Highness),

Sadly, there's nothing you can do to mitigate the cruel hand that artificial fate has dealt me. I can only soldier on and embrace my new career selling fabric softener on TV.

By the way, I have a long-held theory about Han Solo's wussification in "Jedi":

It's the vest. It's always been the happening black vest. As soon as Han traded it in for that "REI-meets-SOF" forest gear, all his mojo magically melted away. Meanwhile, Lando dons the vest and, viola; he's instantly the coolest dude in the galaxy.

[Marissa]

well, it's that and his Colt 45, Jeff.

[Karen]

And everyone have a wonderful Star War's Day on Sunday...May the Fourth be with you!

[jane]

Obi Wan-ita (get it... juanita... ok, I'll stop while I'm ahead) here says that Lando was pretty much already the coolest dude in the galaxy even without the vest. Back in the day, Billy Dee was the epitome of cool.

[Jeff in Cuba]

Jane,

I'll grant you that Billy Dee was all that and a turkey sub, but Lando? A petty administrator of a backwater outpost? C'mon, no one has posters of civil servants on their bedroom walls ("Ooooh, the Director of Public Works is so dreamy...")

But once he slips into the vest, he's a dashing space pirate, fit for the cover of intergalactic romance novels.

It's the vest; it's gotta be the vest...

[jane]

Maybe not the Director of Public Works... but for a fourth grade assignment to write a letter to a public figure who you admired, I send a fan letter -- and a request for a signed photo -- to Dr. Henry Kissinger. Didn't get the photo -- shocking that the Secretary of State didn't have a stockplile of glossies -- but I still have the response letter from the undersecretary thanking me for my interest.

So for me -- Lando even without the vest is kinda cool.

[Bassnote]

I too am a Gemini... @$#^^& ' Ewoks.