Star Wars has such a vast canon (both pre and post Disney), and with such a robust catalogue of facts... they can't all be bangers.
By far the most hilarious Star Wars fact I know is that the Cantina band's genre of music is called "Jizz," and the musicians in said genre are "Jizz-Wailers."
You can't make this Sith up... unless you're James Kahn, I guess.
What's your weirdest/wildest Star Wars fact? Any medium welcome (so books/comics as well).
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The blue elephant is called Max Rebo and the band is in fact his 'Max Rebo band'
And that the little giggling bird/lizard thing that just cackles in Jabba's palace is called Salacious B. Crumb. Such an elaborate name for such a small minor alien/character
In the “Star Wars Holiday Special”, one of the most bizarre segments involves Chewbacca's father, Itchy, experiencing a "virtual reality fantasy." This happens when Saun Dann, played by Art Carney, gifts Itchy a "mind-evaporator," described as a device that stimulates and stirs the imagination, specifically for "mature" Wookiees.
When Itchy uses the device, he dons VR-like goggles, and the scene transitions into a surreal performance by Diahann Carroll, who appears as "Mermeia." She sings "This Minute Now," a song intended to be soothing or seductive, dressed in a shimmering, transparent outfit amidst abstract, swirling colors. The setup is meant to be Itchy's personal fantasy, an odd contrast to the Star Wars universe's typical action and adventure.
This segment has become emblematic of the Holiday Special's peculiar charm, or lack thereof, standing out for its tonal dissonance and adult-oriented content in what's generally a family-friendly franchise. It's often cited in discussions about the special's strangest moments, contributing to its reputation as a camp classic. The virtual reality fantasy not only showcases the early, albeit primitive, exploration of VR concepts but also highlights how far afield the Star Wars saga could venture when not under direct supervision by George Lucas.
The legacy of this scene is one of both ridicule and fascination. It's a point of reference for fans, spawning countless memes, fan art, and discussions about the oddities of 1970s TV crossovers with beloved franchises. While it might not reflect well on the Star Wars brand in terms of quality, it certainly adds a layer of eccentricity to the saga's history, making the Holiday Special a unique, if not entirely cherished, part of Star Wars lore.
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