The Star Wars Christmas Special

Fugitoid Jones · 12-06-2010, 01:09 AM

I plan on watching this sometime this week for the first time. Has anyone had the (mis)fortune of seeing this? Can anyone give validation to it's reputation of being horrible?

Rikirk · 12-06-2010, 04:16 AM

The last time I saw it was when it was broadcast on tv, when I was a child. I remember liking it, but I also remember liking Superfriends as a child. But watching it now,...*shudder*...oh god that cheesy dialogue.
Just go in with an open mind.

*Candy Kappa* · 12-06-2010, 06:18 AM

Watching it will hurt, a lot. And most likely you'll regret watching it

It's all up to you, but keep this in mind.
The guy who approved and liked Jar Jar Binks, wants to destroy every copy of the Holiday Special.

PAAATE · 12-06-2010, 07:56 AM

Ask someone to hide all sharp objects. Oh, or make sure you're high as a kite. Whichever you prefer.

*ToTheNines* · 12-06-2010, 09:44 AM

Don't do it.

Honestly, I couldn't even sit through watching the Nostalgia Critic make fun of it. That bad.

*Raph's Girl* · 12-06-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Fugitoid Jones

I plan on watching this sometime this week for the first time. Has anyone had the (mis)fortune of seeing this? Can anyone give validation to it's reputation of being horrible?

Still not quite as bad as the TMNT Christmas Special from 1994 but still it's bad... the only highlight is Bea Arthur....

*oldmanwinters* · 12-06-2010, 04:59 PM

I had access to it a few years back. I was really excited to watch it for its camp value and ridicule it for its "so bad its good" quality. However, once they started up those stupids songs and creepy music videos, I just couldn't keep watching and have never finished watching it. The Boba Fett cartoon, however, is worth watching.

*Brodie* · 12-06-2010, 05:02 PM

Its ****ing awful. Really ****ing awful. I watch a lot of ****** movies and tv, and can honestly say that this is really ****ing bad.

Only upside is the intro to Boba Fett. And even then...

Also, Luke Skywalker in makeup.

*oldmanwinters* · 12-06-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

Also, Luke Skywalker in makeup.

Yeah, that just added to the creepy factor too. Although to be fair, I think Mark Hamill was in the early stages of his recovery from a severe car accident which permanently altered his face.

*Eiko* · 12-06-2010, 05:08 PM

What is this Star Wars Christmas special

or do i really not want to know about it.

*Candy Kappa* · 12-06-2010, 05:21 PM

Yeah Luke reminds me of Ken Doll in Toy Story 3, they look so alike

**GK Punk** · 12-06-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Eiko

What is this Star Wars Christmas special

or do i really not want to know about it.

Most people pretend it never happened. It was really, really awful. I have a bootleg of it on DVD around here somewhere, I watched it once a handful of years ago and never again.

*Raph's Girl* · 12-06-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Eiko

What is this Star Wars Christmas special

or do i really not want to know about it.

Basically Wookies celebrate a form of Christmas called Life Day. Han takes Chewbacca home to Kashyyk so he can spend the holidays with his wife Mallatobuck, his son Lumpawrrump (or Lumpy), and his father Attichitcuk... Meanwhile Bea Arthur owns a Cantina on Tatooine...and sings about it. While the Wookies just grunt alot and Lumpy watches cartoons....amongst other weird things (like Princess Leia singing the theme song....)

It's on Youtube if you wanna see it.

*Eiko* · 12-06-2010, 10:19 PM

Thanks for the info guys as much as i like Star Wars i think i will give this Christmas special a miss.

*Candy Kappa* · 12-06-2010, 10:22 PM

if toy are still curious, you can watch The Nostalgia Critic's review of it. he shows the... Highlights within 20 min

PAAATE · 12-07-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

if toy are still curious, you can watch The Nostalgia Critic's review of it. he shows the... Highlights within 20 min

Or just watch it with the RiffTrax

It's almost bearable that way

*Raph's Girl* · 12-07-2010, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by PAAATE

Or just watch it with the RiffTrax

It's almost bearable that way

Oh yeah...almost forgot that Chewbacca's dad watched a weird porno with VR gear.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 12-07-2010, 04:26 AM

Wookie porn. That is all you need to know. It's too painful to watch twice. I get uncomfortable and squirmy near the end when Carrie Fisher starts singing a bastardized Christmas-y version of the Star Wars theme in a clearly drug induced state.

Fugitoid Jones · 12-07-2010, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

The guy who approved and liked Jar Jar Binks, wants to destroy every copy of the Holiday Special.

Hahahahaha!

To anyone who doesn't know much about this special, it should also be noted that it was made shortly after Episode IV and aired once on television. It was never aired again.

This is a fun read:
http://www.wrestlecrap.com/classic8.html

And yes, I still plan to watch this on one of my days off this week. Oh God help me yes, I will watch it. I need to see this for myself.

**GK Punk** · 12-09-2010, 08:22 PM

You may as well watch it. I managed to. (And never again) It's kind of like a badge of honor in a "I sat through the holiday special and my face didn't melt off" kind of way.

12-06-2010, 01:09 AM	#1
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	The Star Wars Christmas Special I plan on watching this sometime this week for the first time. Has anyone had the (mis)fortune of seeing this? Can anyone give validation to it's reputation of being horrible? __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

12-06-2010, 04:16 AM	#2
Rikirk Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 208	The last time I saw it was when it was broadcast on tv, when I was a child. I remember liking it, but I also remember liking Superfriends as a child. But watching it now,...shudder...oh god that cheesy dialogue. Just go in with an open mind. __________________ "Did you say mattress?...I did ask you not to, now I have to get into the fish tank and sing. "Yes, yes I admit I tuned you out but in my defense its because I already figured out that youre stupid.'---Dr Rodney McKay - Stargate: Atlantis

12-06-2010, 06:18 AM	#3
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Watching it will hurt, a lot. And most likely you'll regret watching it It's all up to you, but keep this in mind. The guy who approved and liked Jar Jar Binks, wants to destroy every copy of the Holiday Special. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

12-06-2010, 07:56 AM	#4
PAAATE Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 993	Ask someone to hide all sharp objects. Oh, or make sure you're high as a kite. Whichever you prefer. __________________ I'm a member. I forgot about it, so now I'm a remember.

12-06-2010, 04:59 PM	#7
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,508	I had access to it a few years back. I was really excited to watch it for its camp value and ridicule it for its "so bad its good" quality. However, once they started up those stupids songs and creepy music videos, I just couldn't keep watching and have never finished watching it. The Boba Fett cartoon, however, is worth watching. __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

12-06-2010, 09:44 AM	#5
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,373	Don't do it. Honestly, I couldn't even sit through watching the Nostalgia Critic make fun of it. That bad.

12-06-2010, 05:02 PM	#8
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Its **ing awful. Really ing awful. I watch a lot of ** movies and tv, and can honestly say that this is really **ing bad. Only upside is the intro to Boba Fett. And even then... Also, Luke Skywalker in makeup. __________________ Stupendous Monster

12-06-2010, 05:08 PM	#10
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	What is this Star Wars Christmas special or do i really not want to know about it. __________________

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Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Yeah Luke reminds me of Ken Doll in Toy Story 3, they look so alike __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

12-06-2010, 10:19 PM	#14
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	Thanks for the info guys as much as i like Star Wars i think i will give this Christmas special a miss. __________________

12-06-2010, 10:22 PM	#15
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	if toy are still curious, you can watch The Nostalgia Critic's review of it. he shows the... Highlights within 20 min __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

12-07-2010, 04:26 AM	#18
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Wookie porn. That is all you need to know. It's too painful to watch twice. I get uncomfortable and squirmy near the end when Carrie Fisher starts singing a bastardized Christmas-y version of the Star Wars theme in a clearly drug induced state. __________________

12-09-2010, 08:22 PM	#20
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	You may as well watch it. I managed to. (And never again) It's kind of like a badge of honor in a "I sat through the holiday special and my face didn't melt off" kind of way.