How Did the Star Wars Kid Become an Internet Sensation?

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The Star Wars Kid, a 15-year-old who filmed himself performing Jedi moves with a golf ball retriever pole, became an internet sensation after his video was accidentally shared by classmates. The video quickly gained popularity, leading to a humorous remix with special effects and music created by a software company employee. Despite initial bullying, the online community rallied to support him, raising funds and providing him with cash and an iPod. This phenomenon highlights the unpredictable nature of internet virality and community support.

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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.
 
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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?