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Star Wars Memes
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Hello there. Somehow, Star Wars memes have returned. It's not a trap, this is where the fun begins.
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Oh hey some real SW content for a change (perhaps):
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Please do not post the "good friend" or similar copypasta
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Our galactic citizens have requested more specific rules, so here are a few.
The general idea is, if you're looking here for rules, you're probably someone who doesn't need to have them spelled out. You're fine. But anyway:
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This is a community for Star Wars memes. This means typically screenshots of Star Wars media with some text or context that's meant to be funny and/or thoughtful. All SW media is welcome: movies, games, comic books, fanart... Other kinds of content, like video links or meta memes (about this community, or Lemmy), are fine as well, just keep it on topic.
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We are all friends here, and love (sometimes love to hate) Star Wars. Be nice to each other.
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As fans of fictional media, we can be passionate. If you very strongly disagree with something or someone, take a deep breath before reacting. Anger leads to the dark side!
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Everything in Star Wars has happened a long time ago, in a galaxy far away, and it's a rich universe of millions of words and millions of years of history. So current Earthly matters really shouldn't concern us here. In other words, leave politics, philosophies and convictions behind the door. This applies even if it's about something related to Star Wars.
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Original content is preferred. Reposts are fine, just please limit to a maximum of 3 per day, per citizen. It is recommended, but not required, to mark original memes as (OC) and reposts as (repost).
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Local mods are the Jedi council. They may take actions that are necessary to maintain peace and stability of the Republic, even beyond the rules outlined here. Follow their guidance.
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Interesting, isn't it?
Even in memes we are presented with dichotomies.
It's the very nature of a tragic reality.
And speaking of tragedy, there is a famous one that comes to mind
The tragedy of Darth Plagueis the wise.
This is indeed a rich and complex narrative that offers a multitude of layers for interpretation and analysis.
The dichotomies and paradoxes inherent in the tale are not unique to the Sith, but are in fact a recurring theme in many stories and myths throughout history.
For instance, the hero's journey, as described by Joseph Campbell, is a narrative structure that is present in many cultures and traditions.
The hero's journey often begins with a call to adventure, followed by a series of trials and tribulations, and ultimately culminating in a transformation or revelation.
This narrative structure is reflected in the tale of Darth Plagueis, where the pursuit of immortality and the desire for power lead to a tragic downfall.
Another example can be found in the biblical story of Adam and Eve. The forbidden fruit, like the tale of Darth Plagueis, serves as a kind of forbidden knowledge, a temptation that ultimately leads to a fall from grace.
The dichotomy between good and evil, knowledge and ignorance, is a recurring theme in many religious and mythological traditions.
In the context of the Star Wars universe, the tale of Darth Plagueis can also be seen as a reflection of the broader themes of the struggle between the light and dark sides of the Force.
The pursuit of power, the desire for control, and the consequences of wielding knowledge are all themes that are present in the broader narrative of the Star Wars saga.
In conclusion, the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the wise is a rich and complex narrative that offers a multitude of layers for interpretation and analysis.
The dichotomies and paradoxes inherent in the tale are not unique to the Sith, but are in fact a recurring theme in many stories and myths throughout history.
The tale of Darth Plagueis serves as a reflection of the broader themes of the struggle between the light and dark sides of the Force, the pursuit of power, the desire for control, and the consequences of wielding knowledge.