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Brandon Ellrich's avatar

Hopefully Emperor Trumpetine won't rise from the dead like the Star Wars villain.

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Walter Rhein's avatar

Who? You must be talking about somebody I've never heard of! :)

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SLMontgo's avatar

Back in, what, 1977, I saw Star Wars again and again on the big screen. Same thing for The Empire Strikes Back, and, for me, the final one, The Return of the Jedi. Using the ordained numbering system, IV, V, VI. And then I stopped. Because I got very busy for many years. Harrison Ford got really old, and so did Mark Hamill. We lost Carrie Fisher and Alec Guiness. I wonder if your summary of the death of Emperor Palpatine, the character I knew only as The Emperor, will get me to review the entire series? No, as with another sphincter-faced goon, I have seen enough.

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Walter Rhein's avatar

I don't like the sequel trilogy either. But the special editions of the original series are fun to watch (though I prefer the originals).

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jfuhr's avatar

What about Jabba the Hut?

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Diane Moe's avatar

Brilliant

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Walter Rhein's avatar

Thank you!

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Andrew Smith's avatar

This is a great piece of writing . Really enjoying your work. Made me also think of when the wicked witch died in Wizard of Oz . Dorothy throws a bucket of Truth on her . “I’m melting “ lol. “Ding dong the witch is dead the wicked witch is dead .

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Walter Rhein's avatar

Yes! That was a cathartic moment too!

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Christine P.'s avatar

Loved these films. Palpatine was awful and arguably the most hated 'bad guy' ever. Those tiny hands!

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Janet A's avatar

We are finishing the Andor series. He’s the guy who gets the plans to the Death Star to Princess Leia. Also very good.

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Meg Strott's avatar

His minions should have been sent to South Sudan, but then I'd feel sorry for the good beings who live there.

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Beverly Meredith's avatar

So good, I don’t think I’ve ever seen Return of the Jedi, but now I’ll be sure to watch. If only to joyfully anticipate the demise of another cruel Jerk!

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Walter Rhein's avatar

Just fast forward to the end and watch them celebrate. Here you go: https://youtu.be/GlCFPo6YYbU?si=-XctQSO5MCZ5gTR1&t=33

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Beverly Meredith's avatar

Thank you!

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Dannys's avatar

Love this. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Eva Eli's avatar

This was an amazing piece to read. Absolutely the BEST!

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Walter Rhein's avatar

Thank you!

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Kathy Loves Flowers's avatar

This a good one, Walter! Perfection.

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Walter Rhein's avatar

Thank you Kathy!

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Gloria M Wright's avatar

I’d be dancing on the streets singing with joy. Loved Star Wars when it came out and I still do. Wouldn’t want the smelly villain to ever return. The villain can take his minions with him.

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Walter Rhein's avatar

Yes, the minions too have to be peacefully and patriotically held accountable for their crimes.

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Teri Gelini's avatar

That would make all of want to be somewhere else!!

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laura oshea's avatar

Is it tRump we are talking about or JDick Vance or Peter Thiel? All fit the description of the odious Emperor Palpatine.

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Walter Rhein's avatar

I am talking about Emperor Palpatine and only Emperor Palpatine. I say that multiple times in the article. I don't even know these other people you mentioned.

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laura oshea's avatar

Oh so sorry I thought he was the metaphor for what is happening now. Please excuse me!!!!!!

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Walter Rhein's avatar

No problem at all :)

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