Star Wars Episode III Day

Wow, what a day. I was able to participate in a moment of geek history that will last throughout time. I saw the last installment of a cult dynasty. The cycle is now complete and my geeky life now has greater meaning.

The adventure began with me going to the Jordan Commons Movie Theater at about four PM on 5/18/05. Once there, I was greeted by Obi-John, my friend, who graciously supplied the tickets and set up this viewing. As I walked towards the building I was met by a multitude of nerds, geeks and dorks; unlike I have ever experienced before. It was like entering a whole new world. ‘Lipe had a great line about the galaxy of geeks, but I can’t remember how it goes. Hopefully he will post a comment with this great quote. He was also saying how this screening of Star Wars was like a shining beacon for all different types of nerds. As soon as he said that we saw a grown man, dressed in a Harry Potter outfit, walk by. It was kind of scary. There were other great moments like seeing the oldest Star Wars nerd, ever. The guy was like 60 something and dressed up in full Jedi outfit. We did not confront him to ask his age, because we were worried that he might be “special” in addition to being a nerd. I also had my picture taken with Chewbacca, well a great costume version of Chewbacca. I will post the picture when I get a chance. It was taken on my cell phone, so it is not that great.

The theater was packed. It was like watching the new clone armies assemble on Geonesis, but replace the clones with nerds. We waited in line FOR EVER. What seemed like an eternity? Dumas and I played some Canasta, in remembrance of the good old days. The highlight of the theater line experience was when one of the theater workers started telling everyone to unplug their electrical devices from the wall outlets. Yep, that tight wad, stingy Larry Miller was worried about losing too much money off the use of his electricity. What an ASS. He is probably making several millions of dollars off that nights showing alone and he is worried about losing money. Have you ever tried to pry an X-Box controller from a nerd’s hands? It isn’t pretty! The evil man actually made an appearance to our line, so he could enforce his will in person. This was great for-shadowing to what we would see from the Emperor in the movies.

Aside from coming to grips with the fact that I am a Star Wars nerd (no where near Obi-John who actually saw the movie twice before opening night), waiting in line for HOURS, seeing a grown man wearing a shirt that said, “Don’t force me to role initiative!”, Miller’s evil empire and having to stand in line next to hundreds of sweaty and loud Star Wars fanatics; it wasn’t so bad. So, how did I like the movie you ask? Well that will just have to wait until next time. Besides, I need to see the movie again, before I can write a full report. Until then; “May the force be with you!”

- Dr. Worm