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Yes, I mentioned Star Wars in a previous post. \u00a0Yes, there is another Star Wars movie that will be released in a week or so. \u00a0Yes, social media is blowing up over “baby Yoda” memes from the Disney+ streaming series “The Mandalorian”. \u00a0Whether you like it or not, the force is all around all of us.<\/p>\n

All of this brings up the question\u2026who is the greatest Star Wars character of all time?<\/p>\n

As Tammy and I ate supper tonight, a Star Wars commercial came on. \u00a0I posed this question to her. \u00a0And she answered rather quickly & decisively. \u00a0 This shocked me. \u00a0She hasn’t watched all of the movies, neither likes nor dislikes the movies, loves the fact that her daughter loves her current job (COOL) but otherwise could care less.<\/p>\n

Her answer–YODA. \u00a0I asked why? \u00a0“Because he is a good guy and everybody knows that he is good.”<\/p>\n

But he actually only appears in 5 of the movies. \u00a0#1? \u00a0Maybe.<\/p>\n

We aren’t going to mess with a bunch of obscure characters that only appear in a couple of scenes, here and there. \u00a0For that matter, don’t expect Boba Fett to make this list. \u00a0I don’t care if they are making a whole series around this character. \u00a0He does not make the story. \u00a0However, he might make the stories better.<\/p>\n

13. \u00a0tie \u00a0Lando Calrissian & Kylo Ren–both are kind of cool, kind of creepy and bring key notes to the stories.<\/p>\n

12. \u00a0Emperor Palpatin–one evil SOB. \u00a0I don’t like him but you have to have this creep for the story. \u00a0As sneaky, evil, manipulative and bat crap sorry as he is, I’m pretty sure that he is now part of the impeachment panel.<\/p>\n

11. \u00a0Rey–I bet that her stock will increase after we see this upcoming flick. \u00a0Wicked tough chick that has a lot of intangibles.<\/p>\n

10. \u00a0Padme\/Amidala–she’s such a key part of the story. \u00a0Leader, fighter and then the mother of Luke & Leia. \u00a0She was among the first to witness the power of Vader.<\/p>\n

9. \u00a0C3PO–I don’t like this one but I can’t put him lower. \u00a0He is such a part to all of the stories.<\/p>\n

8. \u00a0Obi Wan Kenobi–Vader knew his powers. \u00a0Yoda knew his powers. \u00a0Luke learned the\u00a0<\/span>beginning\u00a0of the force from Old Ben. \u00a0Great story about Alec\u00a0<\/span>Guinness\u00a0as the\u00a0<\/span>original actor. \u00a0He thought it was “fairy tale rubbish”. \u00a0Yet, he didn’t take a salary. \u00a0He just took 2.25% of the director’s cut of the earnings. \u00a0PHAT paycheck! \u00a0Excellent reading that I highly recommend. \u00a0That and start whistling that “Bridge on the river Kwai” song which he also played in.<\/p>\n

And go ahead and read about George Lucas’ bet with Steven Spielberg.<\/p>\n

7. \u00a0Han Solo–This list is starting to hurt. \u00a0Personally, this is the coolest character to ever grace the big screen. \u00a0Harrison Ford killed the role. \u00a0Who shot first? \u00a0The captain of THE M<\/span>illennium\u00a0Falcon. \u00a0Is he a good guy or just a money-hungry dude that ends up doing good? \u00a0Cool! \u00a0YES! \u00a0He has disdain for almost every other character EXCEPT for Chewbacca. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6. \u00a0Princess Leia–She is kind of the reason that the whole story gets set in motion. \u00a0Tough chick that helped make the franchise. \u00a0I won’t argue if you want to move this one higher. \u00a0And don’t use the slave bikini scene as an argument. \u00a0I was 12 in 1983 when that scene first aired. \u00a0I get it.<\/p>\n

5. \u00a0R2D2–the more movies that they make, the more important this droid becomes. \u00a0He consistently saves everyone else’s proverbial donkey. \u00a0Much like Groot from the Guardians of the Galaxy, one can’t understand him but we all want R2 on our team. \u00a0He just gets it done. \u00a0All of it.<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0Luke Skywalker–should this one be #1. \u00a0I can’t do it. \u00a0He is a central figure that ties all of the films together. \u00a0But, the role is almost cliche yet, it isn’t. \u00a0Always a good guy. \u00a0Always fallible yet\u2026..<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0Yoda–One of the best characters ever created for the big screen. \u00a0NOBODY saw this little bitty green dude being the master of the force. \u00a0How about the first time we saw Yoda spark up a light saber? \u00a0The theater erupted! \u00a0Bad Ass! \u00a0 One of my favorite in-theater movie scenes of all time is Yoda wielding a light saber. \u00a0I can’t put him #1 but, I won’t argue if you do.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Chewbacca–if you were to hold an nfl-style draft of Star Wars movie characters, Chewie is the #1 overall pick. \u00a0Everybody wants him on their team. \u00a0He saves ALL of them at some point in time. \u00a0Yoda relies on Chewbacca. \u00a0Leia loves her some wookie. \u00a0Lando and Kylo are scared of Chewie. \u00a0Luke relies on the big fur ball. \u00a0Han Solo is made cooler because of Chewbacca. \u00a0And if I was to get a chance to ride in the Millennium Falcon, I want Chewbacca on board as the pilot. \u00a0Chewbacca is one of the most unique characters to ever grace the big screen. \u00a0Another plus, Chewbacca was a welder. \u00a0Why isn’t he #1? \u00a0One reason and one reason only, he doesn’t use a light saber. \u00a0I believe that the force surrounds Chewbacca. \u00a0Yet, he can’t use it like others. \u00a0There is only one threat to Chewbacca. \u00a0And that would be\u2026.<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0 Darth Vader–He has been voted the most evil villain of all time. \u00a0But is he really that evil? \u00a0The Good vs. Bad in this character is what makes him #1. \u00a0That and he can choke people out with the force or wield a light saber as good as any. \u00a0Han Solo is not a threat to him. \u00a0He kills those that taught him–Obi Wan and the Emperor. \u00a0He could have killed Luke or Solo but didn’t for obvious reasons. \u00a0Blasters were of no use against him. \u00a0Yoda vs. Vader could still make for a blockbuster movie. \u00a0All characters in this movie series are tied to Darth Vader in some form or fashion. \u00a0Vader is the struggle of good vs. evil. \u00a0Vader makes the story lines of these movies. \u00a0Those that haven’t seen any of the Star Wars movies know of Darth Vader. \u00a0This is the character that pushes the needle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    And yes, I did have the Star Wars theme song playing as I typed this jargon. \u00a0The Imperial March gets played anytime that I call the Dragon Lady’s phone. \u00a0Did I spark up a light saber during the writing of this crap? \u00a0 You know that I did!<\/p>\n

    Here’s to hoping that you have a Chewbacca at your side, a Yoda that you can glean info from, an R2D2 that will constantly save you and if you are facing something like Darth Vader, well\u2026\u2026..he did end up on the good side.<\/p>\n

    Good luck<\/p>\n

    and may the force be with you.<\/p>\n

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