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Star Wars is 30 Years Old

Posted by Zonk on from the how-old-does-that-make-you dept.

javipas writes "On May 25th, 1977 the first film of the Star Wars Saga was released to theaters. Thirty years later, and celebrations are being held all around the globe. Wired has a series of articles entitled The Empire at 30, and many fans are posting about this particular birthday. For example, you can see the best 30 clips made by fans to celebrate this anniversary. The BBC is chronicling the journey of one man who had never seen Star Wars before. IGN has a rundown on some of the highlights of the Celebration convention, running this weekend."

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  1. 30 years old by svendsen · · Score: 5, Funny

    and like most of its fan base...still a virgin....

    1. Re:30 years old by truthsearch · · Score: 4, Funny

      I understand your Star Wars reference, but who is this "Jordan" that you speak of and what game does he play? Why would his shoes wear down from playing a video game?

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  2. Ha by Mycroft_514 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    On this day 30 years ago, I took a girl to go see it as my first date. We were all riding back from our high school senior picnic, and she asked about the book I was reading (the novelization), so I took her to the movie.

    The second movie I took my fiancee too, and by the third movie we were married.

    So much for your theory.

    1. Re:Ha by heinousjay · · Score: 5, Funny

      Why is it that people get so defensive about the fact that they have sex? I mean, congratulations, dude. You've managed to complete your default bodily programming. You win. I guess.

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    2. Re:Ha by HaeMaker · · Score: 4, Funny

      So, you took your divorce lawyer to the Phantom Menace?

    3. Re:Ha by jfengel · · Score: 4, Funny

      And the way Lucas appears to be milking it, it sounds like the mourners will be able to catch it on the way home from your funerals.

      (Mazel tov on the 30th anniversary of your first date with her.)

    4. Re:Ha by $RANDOMLUSER · · Score: 4, Funny

      What about my old?

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  3. Star wars by ghaltmann · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Aside from any witty comment or terse flame I'd just like to say that I'm very happy to be a Star Wars fan.

    Star Wars has been such a great story and adventure since I was a child and I hope to continue that legacy. I still remember seeing the movies for the first time and the magic I felt.

    Lets forget all the weird flames and just think about what a great adventure Star Wars has been.

  4. I'll tell you why... by iknownuttin · · Score: 5, Insightful
    The Cult of Leia's Metal Bikini

    Who knew a slave-girl costume could cause such a stir?

    It wasn't the slave girl costume. It was the girl! The girl was built like a girl: not some emaciated waif. Carry Fisher had this cute tummy and hips and real boobs - not a body by Joe Schmoe, MD, Hollyweird, CA!

    Geeze! And the irony is that, IIRC from one the Star Wars behind the scenes DVD extras, the producers wanted to or did send her to a fat farm.

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  5. Despite Still Being Overhyped, To This Day... by morari · · Score: 4, Interesting

    The films have at least aged rather well. The effects and general cinematography don't feel all that dated. Of course, I tend to think that the sloppy CGI in the "special remastered" version is what looks old. Then again, I'm one to shun CGI in almost any instance, so biases persist.

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  6. Leia's Metal Bikini by thewils · · Score: 4, Informative

    Yikes, there's even a site devoted to it...

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  7. Re:Star Wars is like a fine wine... by geekoid · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now Star Trek: TNG -- that is like Guiness. Great at any time! Always aged to perfection!\\

    yes, exactly the same thing...every.single.week. Cold and bitter.

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  8. Ahh... by u-bend · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Another Slashdot Star Wars story. Full of regrets, memories, happiness, bitterness, fanboy defenses (in dwindling supply), and unmitigated acrimony. The inevitable TNG and Firefly comments are waiting in the wings. The virgin and lack-of-girls comments are prepared. A flame war is set up and somewhat monitored by our guardians. Aaaaaaaaand... ACTION!

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  9. Stars Wars Tech on History Channel May 28th 8pm by foniksonik · · Score: 4, Informative

    Just FYI for those who enjoyed "The Science of Superman", the same guy, Michael Dennin (a friend of mine from Church [Catholic if you're interested] will be hosting a show on the technology of Star Wars, Mon. May 28th 8PM on the History Channel.

    Here's a link: Star Wars - The Legacy Revealed

    Michael is a professor of Physics and Astro-Physics at UCI and an all-around great guy.

    Cheers Michael, if you read /. Great work.

    Oh Yeah, that show kicks off the whole Star Wars History Channel event which starts at 9PM.

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