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Star Wars: The Great Lines

Via Pejman, an article that discusses some of the ways to save Star Wars Episode III. The biggest problem facing the franchise is, of course, George Lucas himself. One quote I noticed in particular:

While you’re at it, fire Lucas the writer, who has not come up with a single witty or memorable phrase in the four hours of prequel trilogy out so far. The first trilogy didn’t have this problem: For instance, “The Empire Strikes Back” had the help of the great noir writer Leigh Brackett.

So that got me thinking of some of the classic lines of the original trilogy. My favorite has GOT to be Obi-Wan’s description of Washington, D.C. — I mean, Mos Eisley spaceport:

“You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.”

Readers, how about your favorites?

UPDATE: Reader tgirsch informs me that this article is SOOOO last week. Links all around!

12 Responses to “Star Wars: The Great Lines”

  1. Chris Wage Says:


    C-3PO: Don’t call me a mindless philosopher, you overweight glob of grease.

    Incidentally, I often use this one if I’m losing an argument.

  2. SayUncle Says:

    I think because i use it in conversation so much, it must be:

    These are not the droids you’re looking for.

  3. Les Jones Says:

    I always like Han’s lines best.

    There’s no mystical force that controls my destiny.

    Travelling through hyperspace ain’t like dusting crops, boy!

    Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.

  4. One Man Gang Says:

    “Great, Chewie! Always thinking with your stomach!”

    or

    Han: “How’re things going?”

    Luke: “Oh, about like always.”

    Han: “That bad, huh?”

  5. Phelps Says:

    In time, you will call me… Master.

    Use the Force, Luke!

    You’re not my father!

    Who are you calling scruffy lookin?

    The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am.

  6. tgirsch Says:

    Hey! I was on this last Tuesday! Where’s my linky love?

    As for Star Wars quotes, my two all time favorites come from the first movie:

    Luke: (Disappointed tone)
    But I was going to go to Tashi station to pick up some power converters!”

    —and—

    Stormtrooper: (Looking for droids, checks door) “This one’s locked. Try the next one!”

  7. Thibodeaux Says:

    My bad. I can’t keep up with EVERYTHING that goes on in the blogosphere, now can I? :p

  8. tgirsch Says:

    Thib:

    Thanks for the plug. 🙂

  9. Thibodeaux Says:

    De nada!

  10. Les Jones Says:

    Tom: I went for about a decade in my late teens and early twenties without watching Episode IV (I watched the others, because they were what showed on cable). When I finally watched it again I was amazed at how whiny Luke was. I never noticed it when I was younger.

  11. Kirk Parker Says:

    Leah: I love you!

    Solo: I know.

  12. Kirk Parker Says:

    And how can we overlook:

    Let the Wookie win.

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