Fans of our GenCon neighbors the Colts predict the football season by comparing the teams to Star Wars characters. I only know enough to laugh at their choice for Detroit.
Darth Vader vs. Barry Bonds
Why would you make a movie like that?
Oklahoma State freshman basketball player Obi Muonelo doesn’t get the appeal of Star Wars.
Star Wars in the News
Someone has a sense of humor… Of all the animals to name after Yoda, a giraffe? He is, however, an “unusually gentle and calm giraffe,” according to the director of his former zoo.
James Earl Jones is fifth on the list of Forbes‘ most trusted celebrities.
Is the Force becoming reality? Or do science writers just really, really want you to read their story?
It gets into everything!
I know a few CJers who’ll get a big kick out of this: Ice dancers Marina Anissina and Gwendal Peizerat have a Star Wars-themed exhibition program. They have the music, lightsabers, costumes, everything you’d expect in the one of the last places you’d expect to see it.
En guarde!
Star Wars inspired Olympic fencer. Speaking of sabers, here’s a surprisingly professional fan-made duel video that’s been making the rounds.
Canadian Hockey: Like Star Wars, in a way
My knowledge of the sport begins and ends with derogatory terms for the Red Wing fans who can’t figure out how to drive in downtown Detroit, but I’m sure somewhere there’s a Star Wars fan who can appreciate this. (Yav? Are you out there?)