The Downfall of Star Wars: A Comprehensive Analysis of Toxic Fandom

TLDRStar Wars and toxic fandom on social media have led to the downfall of civilization. The prequels' mistakes and missed opportunities, along with divisive characters like Jar Jar Binks, have contributed to the toxic atmosphere.

Key insights

🌟The opening of Star Wars set the stage for the toxic fandom we see today.

The inclusion of certain elements in the prequels shows a doubling down on valid criticism.

🙌Disney's four-minute recap of the prequel trilogy saves viewers from re-watching average movies.

🚀The Mandalorian starts off strong and sets the tone for future action-packed episodes.

🤔The portrayal of Jedi and troopers in certain scenes raises questions about their competence.

Q&A

Why did Star Wars result in toxic fandom?

The expectations set by the original movie and missed opportunities in the prequels contributed to the toxic fandom surrounding Star Wars.

What were the mistakes in the prequels?

The prequels included elements like the opening text crawl and the lack of iconic music that failed to live up to the original trilogy.

How did Disney save viewers from re-watching the prequel trilogy?

By providing a four-minute recap, Disney saved viewers the trouble of re-watching three average movies.

What makes The Mandalorian a strong show?

The Mandalorian starts off with a bold and dark opening, setting the tone for action-packed and well-paced episodes.

What questions does the portrayal of Jedi and troopers raise?

The portrayal of Jedi and troopers in certain scenes raises questions about their competence and the overwhelming number of Jedi in comparison to troopers.

Timestamped Summary

00:02The opening of Star Wars predicted the rise of toxic fandom on social media.

00:22The prequels' mistakes and missed opportunities fueled criticism from fans.

00:57Disney's four-minute recap of the prequel trilogy saves viewers from re-watching average movies.

01:18The Mandalorian starts off strong with a bold and dark opening.

02:45Questions arise about the competence of Jedi and troopers in certain scenes.