Discover the Hilarious Story of the Star Wars Kid and His Rise to Internet Fame

In summary, a 15-year-old Star Wars fan videotapes himself doing Jedi moves with a golf ball retriever pole and the video goes viral after being discovered and edited by others. The Star Wars Kid becomes an internet sensation and receives support and gifts from fans, despite being bullied in real life.
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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 [Broken]

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").
 
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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:
 
  • #4
Kids can be so hilarious.

eNtRopY
 
  • #5
That video is rivalled only by the Matrix 2 as the best thing I have seen in the past two days.
 
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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 !
 
  • #8
LOL! that is hilarious!
 
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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?
 

1. What is the Star Wars Kid video and how did it become famous?

The Star Wars Kid video is a viral video of a teenager pretending to be a Jedi with a golf ball retriever as a lightsaber. It became famous in 2003 when it was uploaded to the internet without the teenager's knowledge.

2. Who is the Star Wars Kid and what happened to him after the video went viral?

The Star Wars Kid is Ghyslain Raza, a Canadian teenager who filmed the video for a school project. After the video went viral, Raza faced cyberbullying and harassment, which led to him taking a leave of absence from school and undergoing therapy.

3. How did the Star Wars Kid video impact internet culture?

The Star Wars Kid video is considered one of the first viral videos and helped to popularize the concept of memes. It also raised questions about internet privacy and cyberbullying, leading to discussions about the responsibility of sharing content online.

4. What legal action was taken regarding the Star Wars Kid video?

Raza and his family filed a lawsuit against the families of the classmates who uploaded the video, as well as the websites that hosted it. The case was eventually settled out of court, and Raza used the settlement money to fund his education and donate to charity.

5. What is the legacy of the Star Wars Kid video?

The Star Wars Kid video continues to be referenced and parodied in popular culture, and Raza himself has become an advocate for internet privacy and anti-bullying efforts. The video also serves as a cautionary tale about the potential consequences of viral fame and the importance of online safety.

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