"Examining the U.S. military’s long, weird ‘Star Wars’ " Topic
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| Tango01 | 03 Dec 2014 11:17 p.m. PST |
…fascination. "The first movie trailer for the heavily anticipated "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" premiered online Friday, bringing with it immediate buzz about a new kind of lightsaber, a potential deserter stormtrooper and a revamped Millennium Falcon spaceship. "Star Wars" has captivated millions of viewers over the last few decades with its good-versus-evil themes, colorful alien characters (Jabba the Hutt, anyone? Anyone?) and futuristic technology. But it isn't just science fiction fans who gravitate to the franchise. There's a long history of scholars, media outlets, defense contractors and active-duty troops connecting the U.S. military with the franchise. Consider the following:…"
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| VonTed | 04 Dec 2014 5:17 a.m. PST |
Or maybe Star Wars is a part of the culture now, something everyone knows about? |
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