A lot of you aren’t going to like what I have to say in this video.
I’ve split it up into two parts.
The first is just an explanation of why I don’t make Star Wars “what if” videos.
The second…well…you’ll just have to see.
But I think the second part is something that has to be said.
I don’t do stuff like this often, or really ever.
So, if you’re new, keep that in mind.
I’m just going to say it this one time and move on.
I just need a moment to vent.
I know a lot of Star Wars fans out there like the Star Wars “what if” videos.
But I don’t do those.
And I have nothing against anyone who does.
I also have nothing against anyone who likes them.
But they say you should make videos about the things you would want to see.
And that’s what I do with my channel.
I don’t watch Star Wars “what if” videos.
So, I wouldn’t make a video about something I don’t love.
Although I have made one or two videos like that in the past, I just didn’t love doing
it.
I felt like I was pandering.
And if you know me, I likes to keep it real.
A lot of the “what if” videos seem fairly intriguing to me, but then I bring myself
back to reality.
What if Qui Gon Jinn was a Kowakian Monkey Lizard?
Well, he wasn’t.
What if Obi-Wan Kenobi pooped himself when he saw Darth Maul?
Well, he didn’t.
Not that we saw anyway.
I didn’t go checking his shorts for seepage.
But I’m fairly certain the level of confidence he showed in the duel of the fates, and the
level of athleticism, would tell me…no!
He didn’t poop his Jedi robes.
What if Anakin Skywalker actually liked sand?
I think you get my point.
To me, it just seems irrelevant because none of it happened.
I like talking about what actually HAS happened in Star Wars.
I like talking about how Obi-Wan Kenobi took Maul down in two moves.
It was true poetry.
The point is, I love Star Wars!
And if I go into the “what if” side of it, then I feel like I don’t really love
Star Wars for what it truly is.
But rather I’d be making up a version of Star Wars that doesn’t exist.
Because the real stories are too boring or something.
And I am in no way saying YOU shouldn’t like “what if” stories.
By all means!
There are some talented fans writing these stories.
And you should absolutely enjoy what tickles your pink side.
I’m just saying, I won’t talk about that stuff because it isn’t me.
That’s it for that topic, and before I move on to the FUN stuff, here’s a shameless
plug! if you enjoy what I’m saying, then hit the subscribe button and stick around
because I have so much more to say in this video.
Not to mention, my channel will make your family love you more.
Not that they don’t but they will shower you with Star Wars merch and praise you as
lord or lady of your domicile.
Okay, let’s get back to it.
Now watch my cool intro video!
Okay, maybe that wasn’t as cool as some of the others, but I don’t hire anyone to
do my animations or edit my videos.
I do all the work!
But God Bless the world, does Adobe make it difficult to learn.
Why isn’t there a freaking button that just says “make image cute?!”
Anyways, yeah…I’m a bit frustrated today.
I normally don’t bitch…much.
I try to keep my Star Wars content calm and drama free, because there are those out there
who still enjoy the Star Wars franchise.
And that brings me to my next topic.
As a preface to this, of course you’re allowed to dislike anything that comes out.
The beauty of Star Wars is that there is something for everyone, and not everyone is going to
like everything.
Maybe you only like the original 6 films that George Lucas created.
Or maybe you only like the Expanded universe…and that’s cool!
You’re still a Star Wars fan and that’s what I celebrate here.
But having your opinions is justification in itself.
Have you ever questioned whether any of these Star Wars and Disney haters actually hate
the stuff coming out?
Let’s put it this way, do they really hate it?
Maybe!
But if so, why are they paying for Disney Plus?
Why do you see their walls in the background decorated with recent Star Wars stuff?
Why are they wearing the clothes?
The hats?
Collecting the action figures?
And so on and so forth.
Why?
Think about it…they are giving Disney money!
They are sitting there telling you that they hate Star Wars, and you should too, all the
while they are paying for the stuff.
If I go to a theater and see a movie, then that movie turns out to be dog shit, I don’t
go back and see it again.
Some of these other so-called haters admit to going to see the movies they hated several
times.
They even admit to watching it on Disney Plus.
If they actually hated the stuff, they wouldn’t give their hard-earned money to it.
Then why do they do it?
The same reason American news doesn’t talk about positive events as much as the negative.
Negativity sells!
But Gerald, how will they know it’s crap if they don’t watch it?
They made up their minds before the first episode aired.
A way to make Star Wars better isn’t by bullying the creators.
Case in point, what did George Lucas do when he was bullied?
He left the franchise.
The way to protest is by not giving them your money!
Here are a couple analogies for you to consider.
A news story like this, Such and such celebrity is in a loving relationship and enjoys life.
But let’s take that same celebrity.
Such and such celebrity got beat up by their significant other and needed extensive surgery.
Which is going to draw more attention?
Sure, we will feel bad for the second scenario and rally behind said celebrity, but it is
the story we will watch closer than someone enjoying life.
Why?
Because we are dicks and negativity gets more attention than feel good stories.
Second analogy…If you eat a shit sandwich, are you going to eat it again just to talk
about how it tastes like shit?
NO!
You would never put it in your mouth again and you damn sure wouldn’t keep giving the
guy money who made it for you.
Especially if you felt tricked into eating shit!
But that isn’t the case with these so-called Star Wars haters.
They keep going back to eat what they feel is crap!
Then, low and behold, they make a video about it.
Because negativity sells and you got roped into their rally cries for justice.
Then they plead for your sympathy when they are not invited to X,Y, or Z Star Wars event.
Tell ya what partner, if you constantly bashed my kids and talked about my family as if they
were trash, you’d never even see the front of my home again.
I mean, why the Hell would they invite you in and pay for it when you’re going to turn
around and trash talk them?
The fact is, many of these haters used to be good.
They talked about their love for Star Wars.
They talked about the lore.
They helped keep the fandom together, following the hate the Star Wars prequels received.
Now they have found something that sells.
They found something that makes them even more money.
Look…I’m just tired of people claiming to be Star Wars fans, then turning around
and shitting on the franchise I have loved since 1977.
I’m tired of sitting by and hoping they get better and actually like something.
But they are getting worse.
And they are influencing the opinions of real fans who once loved the stories that came
out of Star Wars.
I’m tired of sitting back silently.
I am a respectful person.
I am calm and mellow.
Until I feel someone is trying to tear up the very thing I love.
I’m calling them all out for their bullshit.
They don’t really hate the stuff they claim, or they wouldn’t give them their money.
You wouldn’t watch new Star Wars shows and movies.
And I don’t care if my channel stays small because of this opinion.
Of course, I hope more of you will see what these “fans” are actually doing.
This is another golden age of Star Wars.
This is the time to be proud of what you love.
Don’t be afraid to voice your love for ANY Star Wars project!
Don’t let the haters take it away from you!
Now, I’m not saying I love everything that’s come out of Star Wars.
There are some things that didn’t jive well for me.
But guess what!
I don’t freaking talk about them!
I let others enjoy it!
And I certainly don’t go back and watch it again.
I really didn’t mean this to turn into a rant of this nature.
I just get so sick and tired of hearing about how bad Star Wars is from people just trying
to get clicks.
And I get so pissed at fake fans saying that we are not real Star Wars fans if we like
certain shows or movies.
Tell me this, who is the fake fan?
The one complaining about everything and hating it, or the ones enjoying it and continuing
to love it just as we did as children?
Seems pretty evident to me.
Look, if you don’t like certain aspects, that’s fine!
But make that decision for yourself.
Don’t let me or anyone else tell you what to like and dislike.
But be respectful to those with opposing views.
Because it is their opinion.
So what if a college professor in film school teaches that the Last Jedi is bad.
Do you know how many college professors I’ve had that contradicted each other in what they
thought was good or bad?
It’s all subjective and professors allow their personal feelings to get into their
teachings.
Fandom Menace!
Take out the Fandom part of your title.
You don’t belong to the Star Wars fandom!
Okay, I’m spent.
I hope this hasn’t ruined you on what I do here.
The point is, I love Star Wars and that isn’t going to change.
Not in my personal feelings, nor in how I present it on my channel.
Is this YouTube suicide?
Maybe.
I guess we will see.
Leave me a comment.
Say whatever you want.
It’s your turn.
I’m not asking for praise, I’m giving you a forum to speak up.
I’ll read it, trust me.
I’ll probably even respond.
Have a great day!
This is Gerald and I’m a Star Wars Fanatic wishing you all great health, happiness and
peace.
Thank you all for watching and remember, this is the way!
And love for Star Wars is the only way!