The Daddy Complex

Great, Kid… Don’t Get Cocky

The original Star Wars trilogy holds a very special place in my heart. It’s not hyperbole when I say the films shaped who I am and how I see the world. Watching those movies gives me a warm fuzzy feeling deep inside, much like an exam from an Ewok proctologist.

And despite my abhorrence of the recent prequel trilogy, I must admit George Lucas knows marketing. I’m not talking about the full-tilt merchandising blitz that started in 1977 and has never let up… or maybe I am… hmmm. Here’s what I’m trying to say.

We recently took the boys to see the third and, dare I say, most daring Chipmunks movie Chipwrecked. (Daring because there’s a double rainbow joke and a honey badger joke.) Throughout their time in the theater, Wyatt and Boone sat still and quiet, probably overwhelmed at seeing 13-foot chipmunks on the screen singing Lady Gaga. The only time they showed or voiced a reaction was during a trailer for the 3D re-release of Episode I. They actually said, “Ooooooh…” and “SPACESHIPS!” which is exactly what I said when I saw the first film a long time ago in a state far, far away.

I tip my hat to you, Mr. Lucas. You’ve successfully hooked another generation.

I’m still starting with Episode IV, though.

Notes

  1. droidsmom said: I am not ashamed to say that Lyrek started watching Epi IV after he turned 1 and he hasn’t stopped yet. He wanted to go as Oot (Luke) for Halloween and he thinks Vader is choice…GL “reeled” my boy in and now I have a movie partner
  2. coyotemama said: Well said. My hubby & I are fans from childhood and now own costumes trooping with the 501st. Our children are growing up with the SW universe as well & loving it.
  3. mommyakajenna said: We watched Star Wars yesterday, only IV and II though, bc they were the only DVDs in the correct case. :/
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