How Did the Star Wars Kid Become an Internet Sensation?

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The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of the "Star Wars Kid," a video of a teenager performing martial arts moves with a golf ball retriever pole as a lightsaber. The conversation touches on the video's viral nature, the reactions it elicited, and the consequences for the individual involved, including bullying and support from the online community.

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  • Some participants describe the initial creation of the video and its subsequent viral spread, highlighting the humor and creativity involved.
  • Others note the impact of the video on the subject's life, mentioning instances of bullying and the need for therapy, although the accuracy of these claims is not verified.
  • Several participants express amusement at the video and its various parodies, indicating a shared enjoyment of the content.
  • There are conflicting reports about the consequences faced by the Star Wars Kid, with some suggesting he faced severe bullying while others express disbelief at the extent of this bullying.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the humorous nature of the video and its popularity, but there is disagreement regarding the severity of the bullying experienced by the Star Wars Kid and its impact on his mental health.

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Some statements regarding the bullying and therapy are based on anecdotal evidence and may not reflect the full reality of the situation.

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Have you guys heard about this?

*Using his school's AV equipment, a 15-year-old, chubby Star Wars fan videotapes himself doing martial arts/Jedi moves with a golf ball retriever pole in place of a light saber.

*Kid forgets to remove the tape, other students find it, post it online.

*Within days, hundreds of thousands of people see it and laugh their asses off.

*Then, a guy who works for a software company takes the video and adds special effects and music, creating a hilarious short. Even more people laugh their asses off.

You can find links to download the videos below. It might take some time, but it's worth it, I think.

http://www.digitalcinemapictures.com/videos/starwars.htm

http://www.waxy.org/archive/2003/04/29/star_war.shtml

*And the happy ending...some nerds united and an online fundraiser was done for the Star Wars Kid, and he's getting four grand cash and an iPod from his new 'fans.'
 
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It's hilarious.

If you go to the first link you don't even have to download it -- it's right there (if you have a broadband connection).

Also check out the other two flicks on that webpage ("The Cockroach" and "Midnight in Front of the Fridge").
 
Never doubt the power of the internet eh? Now that we have a video of a kid playing at being a jedi knight, if only we can catch a video of that kid called Bush Jr playing at being president...:wink:
 
Kids can be so hilarious.

eNtRopY
 
That video is rivalled only by the Matrix 2 as the best thing I have seen in the past two days.
 
I like how he slips on the yellow cloth and hits the black curtain, but just keeps right on getting after it.

He could be a Mighty Warrior !
 
LOL! that is hilarious!
 
he got bullied so badly he had to goto therapy apparently
 
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_Muddy_ said:
he got bullied so badly he had to goto therapy apparently

Said something along those lines on wikipedia.
 
  • #11
I wouldn't bully a kid who could swing a heavy stick around like that...
 
  • #12
It's funny as hell. :biggrin:
 
  • #13
i thought he committed suicide since he was bullied so bad
 
  • #14
We have a clear winner. 13 days shy of a 5 year necropost! What do we have for our contestant?