Originally, Star Wars was created simply to be an enjoyable sci-fi film, and looking back, some parts of the series now seem silly. The first movie had a straightforward plot, though it was a bit strange that Princess Leia relied on two clumsy droids to deliver an important message. Still, it was a lot of fun and set up a compelling story across the original three films. However, when the prequels came out and the Star Wars universe grew, things occasionally became over-the-top.
I stumbled across a really fun Reddit thread the other day – someone asked what the silliest thing in all of Star Wars is. The original poster thought it was a clip of an Inquisitor using their lightsaber like helicopter blades to escape, which, honestly, is pretty goofy! But it sparked a huge debate amongst fans about all the weirdest, most questionable things that are actually considered canon in the franchise. It was a surprisingly long and entertaining discussion!
What Are Some Silly Things Canon in Star Wars?
One of the biggest criticisms from Star Wars fans was the surprisingly poor combat skills of the Clone Troopers. Many pointed out that they often ran directly into battle instead of using ranged attacks to keep a safe distance. This led to comparisons to older weaponry like muskets and swords – they seemed to be fighting like it wasn’t the age of blasters, where soldiers could effectively fight from afar and avoid getting overwhelmed.
Clone Troopers were essentially designed to be expendable soldiers, so their deaths were seen as just the cost of creating replacements. However, the Empire could have been more efficient by making these soldiers more intelligent and effective in combat. One viewer pointed out that the prequel films didn’t portray battles realistically, while later shows like Rogue One and Andor showed much more believable combat scenarios.
People have often pointed out that droids in Star Wars frequently talk to each other, sometimes very loudly, which seems counterproductive in a battle situation as it gives away their location. Some have wondered why they need to speak at all, especially the battle droids, suggesting information could be shared in other ways. However, others rightly note that the droids’ chatter is a source of humor and makes them more than just scary robots. One fan theory suggests that giving them voice boxes was simply a more practical and cost-effective option during mass production compared to advanced communication systems.
Fans have been discussing the new Darth Maul series, and some are questioning how he could survive being cut in half and falling from a great height. One commenter pointed out the inconsistency, noting that Mace Windu died after losing a hand and falling, while Maul seemingly survived much worse. However, another fan offered a good point: while Maul’s survival stretches believability, his interesting character development in the show makes it easy to overlook the implausibility.
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