Today is the 30th Anniversary of the original release of Star Wars IV: A New Hope. __insert memoriable "I was __ years old and stood in line and experienced this first hand" comment here__ :D
Instead, I'll test your knowledge of Star Wars in a MIND-BENDINGLY DIFFICULT POLL.
(Um, everyone should know what a complete and utter geek I am for these movies, right? Okay, then.) And it should read: .12 Parsecs = 3.7028163 × 1015 meters, but the polls won't let me format, BAH. *Hulk Smash because MATH MATTERS* Also note: that is based on the size of Planet Earth, not Tattoine or Alderan or whatever planet it is that lies close to the Black Hole near the Kessel Run - like if the planet is larger, the length would be shorter. So let's not get into arguments about navigation through black holes. AHAHAHAHAHAHA. Nerd alert! *pushes glasses up nose*
I'm heading out of town for a family vacation this Sunday - have an excellent weekend and next week, everyone! MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU. Heeeeeee!
Instead, I'll test your knowledge of Star Wars in a MIND-BENDINGLY DIFFICULT POLL.
The original release featured all but WHICH CHARACTER:
Lando Calrissian
1(3.8%)
Jabba the Hut
0(0.0%)
Jar Jar Binks
14(53.8%)
Trick question because they all existed at the time IV takes place and I can't expound on this because my mother is calling.
9(34.6%)
Connection IV is
a type of hyperdrive that Han and Chewie prefer to power the Millenium Falcon
1(3.8%)
a remote hyper-space port where Imperial Starships can refuel
3(11.5%)
the biggest convention ever for Star Wars fans
19(73.1%)
somewhere I hope to lose my virginity if my mom let's me go. I'm 38.
1(3.8%)
I have dressed up as the following:
Leia, with hair buns
13(59.1%)
Leia, with gold bikini - the buns were SOOOO IV
0(0.0%)
Luke, with a white karate outfit serving as my pre-Jedi garb
3(13.6%)
Darth Maul, and I researched every black spot to get it just right
0(0.0%)
Emperor Palpatine, and my mom sewed my costume. I'm 38.
5(22.7%)
I have said on occasion:
Do not open the Hammerhead box - IT'S MINT!
0(0.0%)
*waves hand* These aren't the droids you're looking for.
6(23.1%)
*sarcastically* You're braver than you look.
3(11.5%)
HAN SHOT FIRST.
3(11.5%)
It made the Kessel Run in .12 parsecs.
0(0.0%)
Things you intrinsically know:
.12 parsecs = 3.7028163 × 1015 meters
0(0.0%)
Lord Vader can crush a throat (force choke) in under 20 seconds
11(44.0%)
As a result, the Millenium Falcon could outrun a force choke - given that the hyperdrive is engaged - with enough time to regain oxygen
0(0.0%)
You mom gets mad when you don't tell her ahead of time that your Jedi Knights aree coming over to eat her meatloaf
2(8.0%)
there is a partially nude woman plastered to the floor behind the co-pilots chair in the Falcon, and the new BluRay technology allows you to see it full-screen
1(4.0%)
You own:
a pet snake
1(11.1%)
a pet tarantula
1(11.1%)
your own basement apartment in your parent's house
4(44.4%)
a Gremlin - you've nicknamed it the "Corellian Corvette"
3(33.3%)
You have:
hit first base
1(5.6%)
hit second base
3(16.7%)
almost bumped into some chick dressed like Figrin D'an at a Con and TOTALLY touched her grvlack. *nerd hand gesture of SCORE*
4(22.2%)
have only slow danced with your Aunt Mildred and felt funny in your pants
0(0.0%)
a sad life in your parent's basement. You're 38.
4(22.2%)
Okay, okay, enough kidding aside (because come on: I totally am pulling these facts out of my dork collective):
Star Wars is the greatest space opera ever.
0(0.0%)
It would have been better if Luke and Leia actually got together then dealt with them being related.
1(4.0%)
Really? No underwear in space?
1(4.0%)
HAN SHOT FIRST.
1(4.0%)
You totally played dress up and with your action figures and ran around your backyard with your best friend making "pchoo! pchoo!" laser noises.
0(0.0%)
Had Star Wars sheets, the toys, lunch box, jelly glasses from Burger King... Best childhood toys ever.
1(4.0%)
Will totally watch a marathon this weekend.
0(0.0%)
Have every release made, and love the original the best.
1(4.0%)
(Um, everyone should know what a complete and utter geek I am for these movies, right? Okay, then.) And it should read: .12 Parsecs = 3.7028163 × 1015 meters, but the polls won't let me format, BAH. *Hulk Smash because MATH MATTERS* Also note: that is based on the size of Planet Earth, not Tattoine or Alderan or whatever planet it is that lies close to the Black Hole near the Kessel Run - like if the planet is larger, the length would be shorter. So let's not get into arguments about navigation through black holes. AHAHAHAHAHAHA. Nerd alert! *pushes glasses up nose*
I'm heading out of town for a family vacation this Sunday - have an excellent weekend and next week, everyone! MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU. Heeeeeee!
- Spock is::
happy - Current Music:Imperial March
'Oos dis bint, then?
stoney321- Laura Stone
- Hey, Don't Judge Me
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Now: name the sentient tip (heh heh) of what forest mountain on what forest planet that is in what culture? GO.
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After the date, his dad picked us up and drove me home. He had to make his son get out of the car and walk me to the door, where he shook my hand.
Brian, if you're reading this, it was the best nerd date, ever. ;)
Your nerd date sounds like the most awesome thing EVER. *loves Brian on your behalf* Heeee!
*g*
::Sniff:: But I'm OK now. ::Sniff Sniff:: No really, I'm OK.
I spit in your parents' direction for doing that to you. (but only metaphorically because they are your PARENTS. Cruel though they may be. *g*)
Chris and I went to see the original three in the theater when they rereleased them. And he's seen all six movies for the first time in the theater with his father. For the crappy prequels we drove to Philly for each one so he could continue the tradition of seeing them with dad. And the story is that when they went to see A New Hope, he was in his seat with popcorn and drink and as soon as Vader came on screen he got scared and moved to his dad's lap for the rest of the movie. Awww. :)
I've seen every one in the theater since the original '77 showing. The "pre-touch ups" the "touch ups" and the prequels. I love that story about Chris and his dad, AWWWW! (You didn't recreate that did you? *g*)
The only dream in my life that has stayed consistent is that since I was 4 I've wanted to be Mrs. Luke Skywalker.
Oh and in case you didn't know, Luke shot first.
Have a nice weekend, my dear. I plan on getting a whole ton of sun.
Luke?? Ahahahahaha. Um... sure! Have a wonderful weekend!
I have a CURRENT OBI-WAN ACTION FIGURE that looks like Ewan McGregor with "Real Slashing Action" -- something that never fails to crack me up.
But no, you totally win the queer award, dork wad, JEEEESUS. (Ahahaha, you're awesome. And by awesome I mean lame.) O_O
Boy, did I just show my true nerd colors OR WHAT!? Heeee!
I will not leave Dancetomato hanging like this again.
I will not leave Dancetomato hanging like this again.
I will not leave Dancetomato hanging like this again.
I will not leave Dancetomato hanging like this again.
....
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*even though I'm only 34*
Oh, I love Indy! But nothing is as wonderful to me as Star Wars, no lie. *happy nerd sigh*
(We never owned a Gremlin, but we did have a Hornet)
Hornet! Those were so fun. I had a '76 Fiat for a while. Boy, a bigger piece of junk doesn't exist than that *cough* vehicle.