Star Wars Fans Are Split On How To Feel About This Adorable Creature From The Last Jedi: My Column
So we got another batch of photos from The Last Jedi today (all featured at the bottom of this blog) and the one above is causing an uproar. Star Wars fans are split down the middle, half of them saying “look how adorable this little guy is!” and half of them convulsing on the floor with flashbacks to Ewoks and Jar Jar Binks. I’m a fair, neutral voice on this topic, and I’d like to let all worried fans of the Wars know that they can calm down. It’s all gonna be okay. This cute mothafucka right here is gonna kick some major ass. From the looks of this picture and the back of this leaked Funko Pop box, Porg is gonna be the Rocket Raccoon to Chewie’s Groot.
I’m pretty sure Porgs are a species on Ahch-To, where Luke has been hiding, but I’m not positive. Maybe Chewie just brought this one back. Anyway, everyone claimed BB-8 was gonna be the next Jar Jar, placed in the movie by Disney to appeal to young kids and sell merch. Was BB-8 the next Jar Jar? No. BB-8’s a god damn legend. Star Wars is in good hands with Kathleen Kennedy and Rian Johnson, and I’m trusting them to deliver on The Last Jedi in a big bad way. My nephew Luke will probably LOVE this Porg in stuffed animal form, too.
P.S. You come at Jar Jar, we’re fine. You come at Ewoks, we’re gonna fight. Ewoks ruled and played a pivotal role in the destruction of the Empire in the battle on the Forrest Moon of Endor. You don’t like Ewoks, you might as well be a Kirk loving Spock sucker.
Here’s the rest of those new pictures…
“The Caretakers” (these ones are also from Ahch-To):
I hope we’re not completely done with the helmet. I know Adam Driver is a wonderful actor but he was able to convey so much emotion through his voice, and the helmet looked so awesome!