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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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Other universes to visit:

!lotrmemes@midwest.social

!tenforward@lemmy.world

Separatist systems:

!prequelmemes@lemmy.world

Oh hey some real SW content for a change (perhaps):

!star_wars@lemmy.world

!starwars@lemmy.ml

!starwarstelevision@lemmy.world

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IMPORTANT

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:

  1. 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.

  2. We are all friends here, and love (sometimes love to hate) Star Wars. Be nice to each other.

  3. 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!

  4. 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.

  5. 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).

  6. 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.

  7. Regular rules of the Lemmy.world instance apply.

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[–] Shardikprime@lemmy.world 2 points 10 hours ago

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.

[–] YtA4QCam2A9j7EfTgHrH@infosec.pub 71 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Caesar cried at a statue of Alexander the Great when he was 30ish because Alexander accomplished so much more than Caesar much earlier in life. Caesar ended up being a late bloomer and completely changed the world in his 40s. Lesson: never give up your genocidal ambitions I guess

[–] nichtburningturtle@feddit.org 40 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 16 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I think Genghis Khan was in his 50s when he conquered China and was campaigning in Europe

[–] kamenlady@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Thank you, having reached my 50s, that's my call. But I'll just conquer my house and campaign in the garden.

[–] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 5 points 3 days ago

spreads his seed throughout the land

[–] gamer@lemm.ee 2 points 3 days ago

And Donald Trump destroyed the greatest civilization in human history in his late 70s.

People who use age as an excuse are the real losers.

[–] drolex@sopuli.xyz 19 points 4 days ago (2 children)

on the Jedi Council

Yes, but? Finish the sentence please?

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 15 points 4 days ago (2 children)

How can one be on the council but not called "Master?!" It's unfair!

[–] drolex@sopuli.xyz 5 points 3 days ago

There is precedent for it. Baiter the Jedi was on the council but never got the title of master, for reasons unknown.

Shove it, n00b

  • Mace
[–] psx_crab@lemmy.zip 13 points 4 days ago

Standing on the Jedi Council 's dead bodies

That'll do.

[–] rauls4@lemm.ee 16 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] D_C@lemm.ee 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Maybe the looser thing is about Luke's sister kissing morals?

[–] rauls4@lemm.ee 2 points 3 days ago

Hmm. Maybe.

[–] Lembot_0002@lemm.ee 21 points 4 days ago (1 children)

OP: Not a pilot, never kissed anybody

:)

[–] BigBrainBrett2517@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Up! Up you go!

[–] Shardikprime@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago

You need to add his Jedi thesis analysing "The inherent Dycotomy in Cautionary tales: The tragedy of Darth plagueis the wise"

Those republic credits were clearly well spent per semester

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 12 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Luke is the 3rd most powerful Jedi at the start of Episode 4. 2nd by the end. 1st after Yoda dies in 3.

Plus Luke blew up a Death Star in Episode 4. Vadar has never blown up one Death Star.

[–] myrrh@ttrpg.network 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

...he blew up a droid control ship; that kind of counts...

[–] lucullus@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 days ago

It totally counts Doku

[–] dalekcaan@lemm.ee 6 points 3 days ago

To say nothing of his successful career as a moisture farmer.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Luke is a land owner. (Assuming he inherited Uncle Owen's farm.)

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 12 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Luke had no formal education or even attended any special schooling ... he was trained by a Jedi Knight for a few weeks or months and later by a Master for a few more weeks or months

Anakin had a private tutor / mentor and access premier educational / knowledge resources in this part of the galaxy from the time he was a child and was fully grown

Luke grew up with nothing

Anakin grew up with everything

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 4 days ago

Both Obi-Wan and Yoda held the master title

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Anakin grew up with everything

Former slave. Sure he go out of it by age 8, but he spent a lot of important years as a slave.

Yes, he did end up with lots of help.

[–] myrrh@ttrpg.network 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

HE'S A PERSON AND HIS NAME IS ANAKIN!

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 1 points 3 days ago

Oh wow. I totally had avoided trying to spell Anakin. I didn't even have a Vader in there... I am not going to apologize to the mass murderer though. Fuck Anakin.

[–] Lawnman23@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago
[–] missandry351@lemmings.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Were they played by the same actor ? Because they look so similar

They really do, I hadn't noticed this before