By Rob Bricken in
Miscellaneous, Movies
Monday, May. 4 2009 @ 4:05PM
Today is apparently Star Wars Day. I did not know that. for those who are confused, it's solely because of the pun that is "May the Fourth Be With You," so I wouldn't worry about it too much. Frankly, about 6000 of my 11680 days on this planet have more or less been Star Wars Days, so I feel I've yubbed my nubs appropriately.
I will, however, share this video a friend sent me that I can't believe I didn't know about -- of William Shatner serenading George Lucas at Lucas' induction into the American Film Institute. It's awesome on about a million different levels, not the least of which is Harrison Ford getting to sit next to Lucas and Spelberg, while Mark Hamill is at some other table god knows where. Also, Ford is clearly drunk -- he's laughing at everything Shatner says. If there's a better way to celebrate Star Wars Day, I sure as hell don't know it.
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MyNoNos said:
I too just learned of this "Star Wars" day. I groaned when I heard "May the Fourth Be With You", but I also felt some small shame, that instantly vanished mind you, for not knowing. I'm so full of other useless bullshit trivia...
Something else I did not realize: George Lucas bears a striking resemblence to an Ewok.
Absolutely love Mark Hamill having to sit at the kid's table and Ford getting all the love!!!
HILARIOUS!
Kay said:
Even better than Hamill not sitting with the big boys is that Ford's WIFE gets to sit in his place instead.
William Shatner, you make my life complete.
Zach said:
that was awesome. Thank you for making my day.
Heimdall said:
The related video of Carrie Fisher "saluting" Lucas is also pretty damned funny and definitely worth checking out.
debby said:
oh my god!!..check out this hilarious webersies i found..a must watch for any true star wars fan.
http://effinfunny.com/the-guild
happy star wars day!!!:))
NeverPlayedWOW said:
2:28 Whats a better way to congratulate someone by pointing out his biggest mistake
McTool said:
What an awesome way to start finals week.
Kevin said:
Wow, total nerdgasm. Harrison was totally toasted, too, and that was hilarious to watch.
Nik said:
Cute.
varrior said:
Lol @ Harrison Ford, he's so fucking drunk.
Good god, that ripped something in the time-space continuum.
Sean said:
What's really funny is that later on in this same broadcast, Ford drunkenly recounts how he got the parts of Han Solo and Indiana Jones. Between almost looking like he's going to keel over and almost looking like he's going to stage dive and beard-punch Lucas, it's unintentional comedy gold. I honestly don't think I've seen someone so drunk on broadcast television since Cheers (real beer behind that bar, y'know).
Yakub Shabazz said:
The absolute best part is that Lucas doesn't seem to get ANY of it. He only laughs after looking around and sees that others are laughing, like a "special needs" student who gets to sit in on some regular classes. I'd fully believe it if someone told me he didn't get any of the Trek references or even knew that Shatner had a history of lounge performances.
Jack Burden said:
Love the Shat. I really need to finish my Slave Shatner picture one of these days.
Snoodle said:
Ah, that video always makes me happy.
Tekjock said:
the man is a GOD
Kevin said:
Shatner walks (and sings) among us!
Big Bad Booty Daddy said:
Star Wars day will never be the same after this year. Why? Because Star Trek will have finally made a movie that actually brings it into the conversation against Star Wars.
Star Wars has always been superior to Star Trek, but those days are over. Star Wars is now made for retarded little kids and suddenly Star Trek is for adults and people with a brain.
This new Star Trek will be amazing and everyone will look at George Lucas and say "why couldn't you give us this?"
And George will say, because I didn't have too. SUCKERS!
WolverineBurger said:
Lucas has practically got tears in his eyes. I guess I would too if Shatner sang for me.
Kristen said:
HOLY COW! This explains so much about me! My birthday is May 4th! And I just spent this past one, my 35th, treating myself to an all-afternoon viewing of Star Wars, Empire, and Jedi. I can't believe I never realized...I WAS BORN TO BE THE NERD I AM!!
