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May the 4th be with you: The iconic characters of Star Wars (New York Post)

The world eagerly watched along in 1977 as Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, become one of the greatest Jedi the galaxy has ever known. ©Lucasfilm Ltd.

We've received your submission.Back to ReadingMay 4, 2022 12:24amUpdatedMay 4, 2022 12:48am1 of 13The world eagerly watched along in 1977 as Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, become one of the greatest Jedi the galaxy has ever known.©Lucasfilm Ltd.FacebookTwitterFlipboard2 of 13With her famous double-bun hairstyle, Carrie Fisher took the galaxy by storm as Princess Leia.ZUMAPRESS.comFacebookTwitterFlipboard3 of 13Han Solo, captain of the Millennium Falcon and played by heartthrob Harrison Ford, played an essential role in the fight against the Empire.ZUMAPRESS.comFacebookTwitterFlipboard4 of 13Chewbacca's distinctive growl was a mixture of bear, walrus, lion, badger and sick animal noises. Solo's co-pilot was played by Peter Mayhew.Lucasfilm Ltd.FacebookTwitterFlipboard5 of 13Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, played by Ewan McGregor, trained Skywalker to become the original series hero.© 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd.FacebookTwitterFlipboard6 of 13Robots C-3PO and R2D2 served as comic relief throughout the serious moments of the Star Wars movies.©Lucasfilm Ltd.FacebookTwitterFlipboard7 of 13Even those who haven't seen the movies can recognize Darth Vader's iconic line, "I am your father." ©Lucasfilm Ltd.FacebookTwitterFlipboard9 of 13Grogu, better known to fans as "baby Yoda," stole the galaxy's hearts when he appeared in "The Mandalorian."Lucasfilm Ltd.FacebookTwitterFlipboard10 of 13Din Djarin, the titular character of "The Mandalorian" series, was a bounty hunter-turned-hero after he opted to save Grogu rather than bring him to the Imperial forces.Lucasfilm/Walt Disney Productions / Cortesía AlbumFacebookTwitterFlipboard11 of 13Always flanked by Stormtroopers, Kylo Ren, played by Adam Driver, possessed the same evil nature and fiery anger as Darth Vader.Lucasfilm Ltd.FacebookTwitterFlipboard12 of 13Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, is a self-proclaimed Skywalker though she descends from evil Sith Emperor Palpatine.Lucasfilm Ltd.FacebookTwitterFlipboard13 of 13Like Rey, FN-2187, or Finn, was born in to evil. Played by John Boyega, Finn turned on his Stormtrooper upbringing to join Rey in restoring justice.ZUMAPRESS.comFacebookTwitterFlipboardUp NextA peek inside the 2022 Met Gala David Prowse physically portrayed the character and James Earl Jones provided the voice.©Lucasfilm Ltd.FacebookTwitterFlipboard8 of 13Jedi Master Yoda may be the most quotable character of the entire series, which iconic lines such as "Do or do not. EntertainmentFacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmailCopyMay the 4th be with you: The iconic characters of Star WarsByPost StaffSocial Links for Post StaffView Author ArchiveGet author RSS feedThanks for contacting us.

'May the 4th be with you' pun inspired annual Star Wars Day (UPI.com)

Star Wars Day, celebrated annually on May 4, started as a fan-led celebration of the science fiction franchise based on the Jedi greeting, "May the Force be ...

Thom said he started sending annual "May the 4th Be With You" messages to the company after sharing his pun with coworkers on set. The California Legislature officially declared May 4 to be Star Wars Day in 2019. The official Star Wars website said Lucasfilm historians believe the phrase "May the 4th be with you" was first used as a Fourth of July greeting in 1978, just one year after the release of the first Star Wars film, which was later retitled Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

What does 'May the 4th be with you' mean? Star Wars Day explained (GamesRadar+)

When did May the 4th become Star Wars Day? Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Image credit: Lucasfilm).

Fans from across the world often post their Star Wars celebrations online, with many poking fun at the beloved franchise. The phrase originated in Star Wars: A New Hope, with many fans attributing it to the Jedi Master known as Obi-Wan Kenobi. However, the first person to actually say "may the Force be with you" was General Dodonna, one of the Rebel leaders who says the phrase when dismissing his troops. On May 3 that year, Margaret Thatcher was elected Prime Minister of England, and her party, the Conservatives, took out an advertisement in the London Evening News (a paper that was later absorbed by the Evening Standard) that read: "May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations."

Why May the 4th is Star Wars Day worldwide, explained (For The Win)

But if you're here, you might be wondering why May 4th has become the annual celebration of all things from the George Lucas franchise that has exploded into a ...

Others simply used it as a time to revisit the films. Are you wondering why May the 4th is Star Wars Day? We’re here to help. As the laughable pun continued to circulate underground, an unofficial holiday emerged.

May the 4th be with you! - A love letter to Star Wars: The Clone Wars ... (The Mancunion)

To celebrate Star Wars day The Mancunion's Joe McFadden details what makes Star Wars: The Clone Wars so personal to him.

But one thing that we will always have is Star Wars: The Clone Wars and those magical moments spent a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away. However, most importantly, it was something I shared with my brother, and that is why I will always be grateful for this show. For me, this is why Star Wars: The Clone Wars was the most important show of my childhood. The Clone Wars was such a huge part of our childhood that when it ended 6 weeks after we turned 18 it only felt appropriate that our childhood should end with it. On May 4th 2020, The Clone Wars aired its series finale ‘Victory and Death’, the epic conclusion not just to the thrilling ‘Siege of Mandalore’ arc, or the show itself, but to our childhoods. Now, some of you may be reading this and think he’s dead but I assure you that is not the case. Now, if you are not a Star Wars fan this will mean nothing to you but back in 2008 exploring this relatively new era of Star Wars in a mainstream TV show was a very exciting prospect. It opened my eyes to the magic of Star Wars, a franchise that has had such a defining effect on my life, and most importantly, formed the centrepiece of mine and my brother’s relationship for much of our later childhood. Time and again, The Clone Wars refused to pull its punches and was all the better for it. Instead, I discovered it on my own – or rather fittingly, with my brother – and that is why I think The Clone Wars had such an effect on my formative years. The Clone Wars wasn’t a show that talked down to its audience, but instead taught them and encouraged them to grow up with it. Following its August 2008 film debut, Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiered on the small screen on October 3rd of that year.

Celebrate May the 4th Be With You with 17 memes on my camera roll (HITC)

For anyone with an upcoming holiday, lengthy train ride or time to kill, here are 17 amazing (debatable) Star Wars memes for May the 4th be with you 2022.

- May the fourth be with you! Through years of saving, deleting, and debating which memes to keep, these are the select images and famous quotes that made the cut. There’s always one couple who shuffle onto the plane looking for their seat well beyond the ‘boarding has now closed’ tannoy announcement.