Star Wars Nerds are Sort of Insane

[JenniferL]

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=329302&rss=yes

 

Jedi fanatics pray to Ford

Tuesday Nov 27 06:00 AEDT

By ninemsn staff

 

Harrison Ford claims he is being constantly bothered by Star Wars fans, who pray to him as the leader of the "Jediism" religion.

 

Ford, well known for his performances as the space pilot Han Solo in the science-fiction film series, said the film fanatics prayed to him at the doorstep of his Wyoming home.

 

"It's flattering, but I can't accept their prayers," he told Associated Press.

 

Star Wars, which first appeared in the 1970s, became a pop culture phenomenon and inspired the so-called "Jediism" religion.

 

But in an ironic twist, Harrison Ford revealed in 2006 that he wanted to kill off intergalactic rogue Han Solo in Return of the Jedi, the series' concluding film.

 

"I did think the character itself was relatively thin. I would have liked to see some complication for the character; the only complication I didn't get was to die at the end of the third one," he said.

 

"I thought that would have given the whole film a bottom, but I couldn't talk George into it."

 

Meanwhile, the 65-year-old has claimed another award, which could see him swamped by archaeology extremists.

 

Harrison Ford's character Indiana Jones has been named the greatest hero of all time, in Total Film magazine's list of 50 best movie heroes and villains.

 

Star Wars villain Darth Vader came second in the villains list, behind Batman's arch nemesis The Joker.

 

The star — who dates former Ally McBeal star Calista Flockhart — has admitted he does not enjoy his celebrity status.

 

"Celebrity is a pain in the ass. I think the loss of anonymity is the greatest trade you make," he told Empire magazine.

 

"There's no way to imagine what the loss of anonymity will do to your life until you try it."

 

 

Yeah, you could end up with a bunch of fat fan boys kneeling on your lawn. At least the burnt offerings probably cover up the stench.

 

Seriously, if I catch any of you on Harriet's front lawn swinging a censor and burning incense, I'm disowning this entire fandom.

[bcxanth]

Uhm, I would never try to go to the home of the Creator for blessing and enlightenment.  I do not have tickects to NC in my backpocket.

 

*whispers to nephi*

 

Quick, hide the tickets!

[Vemynal]

...

 

so I probably shouldn't pray towards Robert Jordan's house each day then...

 

 

 

Bcx! you were going to mecca without me!

[Illiara]

Uh oh...

*closes her eyes to she doesn't have to see what Mumsy does to the poor souls*

[Segurant]

Ummmm Han Solo wasn't a Jedi.  I could understand why they would put Ford in the center of their galaxy as he rocks!

[Verbal32]

I was just thinking the exact same thing.....Han Solo wasn't a Jedi.  They shouldn't be praying at all, but if they must, it should be to Mark Hamill.

 

I'm a huge Star Wars fan, but wow, some people go a bit overboard, huh?  I'm going to start praying to Kenny Baker, the guy who was R2D2.

8)

[Shamaeso]

All I know is daily i feel a disturbance in the force and it seems down near Atlanta so the only rational solution is Jimmy and his Hot Wife's Hooters...

[Barmacral]

All I know is daily i feel a disturbance in the force and it seems down near Atlanta so the only rational solution is Jimmy and his Hot Wife's Hooters...

 

Does it feel like a million people screaming in your head, and then all dying at once?

[JenniferL]

That's all of us realizing at once that we can't flush our toilets because Lake Lanier ran out.

 

And I guess I spoke too soon.

 

http://community.livejournal.com/wotpagan/

 

It's a "Wheel of Time inspired" pagan coven. You know, with an Amyrlin instead of a High Priestess.

[BridMorgan]

Well now, that is a bit interesting Mumsy!  LOL!  Especially since Robert Jordan has said he modeled the White Tower a bit after a convent, not a coven.  ;)

 

I totally agree with you Segurant and Verbal...as soon as I read it I was like.."but he wasn't a Jedi"  LOL

 

And I'm a SW geek and proud of it, but will not pray to Harrison...would rather be on my knees for...and I'll stop there!

[Dwynwen]

That's all of us realizing at once that we can't flush our toilets because Lake Lanier ran out.

 

And I guess I spoke too soon.

 

http://community.livejournal.com/wotpagan/

 

It's a "Wheel of Time inspired" pagan coven. You know, with an Amyrlin instead of a High Priestess.

 

Wow, that's kind of creepy and cool at the same time.

[Guest nephitess]

OMG...*rolls eyes at the "coven"*

 

*hides the tickets* :P

[Zachary]

I was just thinking the exact same thing.....Han Solo wasn't a Jedi.  They shouldn't be praying at all, but if they must, it should be to Mark Hamill.

 

I'm a huge Star Wars fan, but wow, some people go a bit overboard, huh?  I'm going to start praying to Kenny Baker, the guy who was R2D2.

8)

 

I was thinking the same thing. I don't see why they aren't going to George Lucas' front lawn.

 

Perhaps he has a restraining order. Or possibly a high fence and gate. Or those people that are praying are still holding Episodes 1-3 against Lucas.