"This Theory Shows Why C-3PO Is the Secret Hero of Star Wars" Topic

"In Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (aka Star Wars), C-3PO lays this self-deprecating confession on Luke Skywalker: "I'm not so good at telling stories." Yet, two films later, he's literally telling the story of Star Wars to a bunch of Ewoks. C-3PO might seem like a bumbling idiot, but in this video we show why he's actually Star Wars' greatest puppet master.

Redditor ajniggles recently posted a theory that C-3PO is the secret hero of Star Wars—and not because he destroys a Death Star or brandishes a gun. He's not that kind of droid. Rather, C-3PO's a support operative there to help you succeed. The perfect protocol droid—his protocol being survival of the Republic. Throughout the Star Wars saga, C-3PO is controlling, influencing, and manipulating everyone around him. He persuaded Luke to join the Rebellion, inspired Han Solo to successfully navigate dangerous asteroid fields, and kept Han and Leia from screwing up their missions with their personal drama. C-3PO knows what you need before even you do, and will help you get it…."
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Armand

And people say the original Star Wars lacked diversity.

The gold gay robot was the central figure all along.

I always thought he was the "other Jedi" that the ghost of Obi Wan talked about.

(smile)

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Armand

So, "Threepio" passive-aggressived a whole galaxy?

I remember an interview where George Lucas said to the effect that the two droids were the central narrators to the Star Wars saga.

Of course that was forty years ago, in a time before the prequels and Disney.