chewbacca
With the new Star Wars movie coming out, I'm gonna take this time to reflect on of my favorite Star Wars adventures: Chewbacca and the Kid.
It was a blistering hot, summer day back in 1980 when the little boy eagerly climbed in the back seat of his mother's puke-green station wagon. His legs burned slightly on the hot vinyl seats, but he didn't care. Nothing could ruin this day. Today he was going to meet his hero.
After traveling for what seemed to be an eternity, the car pulled up at the neighborhood Burger King. Before the engine was even shut off, the boy was out of the car, racing his friend to the front door. He bolted inside and made a bee-line to the back of the restaurant, where Chewbacca - THE CHEWBACCA! - was signing autographs.
The little boy approached the massive creature. He was a little scared at first - remembering rumors of Wookies tearing people's arms from their sockets, if they got agitated.
But with one eye open, he bravely held out his tiny hand to the giant, hairy figure. Chewbacca wrapped his furry paw our the boy's hand, and gingerly gave him a friendly, little handshake. "Hi, Chewie." the boy's said softly.
"MMGraaaaggghh," Chewie replied to the kid, "GRRaaaagggh." And, even though most adults probably couldn't quite understand what he was saying - the little boy did.
He heard Chewbacca telling him to get good grades, and stay in school. He heard Chewbacca telling him to stay away from crack and sharing needles with IV drug users. He heard Chewbacca telling him to believe in himself, and dare to dream.
The little boy took the kind wookie's words to heart and never forgot. He stayed in school, kept off the smack, and never gave up believing in himself. And, today he leads a full and rewarding life, in-part because of that moment a long time ago, at a fast food restaurant, far far away.
Oh! And, I almost forgot to mention something...
That little boy I was telling you about had a name: me.
Thank you, Chewbacca. Thank you.
It was a blistering hot, summer day back in 1980 when the little boy eagerly climbed in the back seat of his mother's puke-green station wagon. His legs burned slightly on the hot vinyl seats, but he didn't care. Nothing could ruin this day. Today he was going to meet his hero.
After traveling for what seemed to be an eternity, the car pulled up at the neighborhood Burger King. Before the engine was even shut off, the boy was out of the car, racing his friend to the front door. He bolted inside and made a bee-line to the back of the restaurant, where Chewbacca - THE CHEWBACCA! - was signing autographs.
The little boy approached the massive creature. He was a little scared at first - remembering rumors of Wookies tearing people's arms from their sockets, if they got agitated.
But with one eye open, he bravely held out his tiny hand to the giant, hairy figure. Chewbacca wrapped his furry paw our the boy's hand, and gingerly gave him a friendly, little handshake. "Hi, Chewie." the boy's said softly.
"MMGraaaaggghh," Chewie replied to the kid, "GRRaaaagggh." And, even though most adults probably couldn't quite understand what he was saying - the little boy did.
He heard Chewbacca telling him to get good grades, and stay in school. He heard Chewbacca telling him to stay away from crack and sharing needles with IV drug users. He heard Chewbacca telling him to believe in himself, and dare to dream.
The little boy took the kind wookie's words to heart and never forgot. He stayed in school, kept off the smack, and never gave up believing in himself. And, today he leads a full and rewarding life, in-part because of that moment a long time ago, at a fast food restaurant, far far away.
Oh! And, I almost forgot to mention something...
That little boy I was telling you about had a name: me.
Thank you, Chewbacca. Thank you.
8 Comments:
I had a similar experience with Darth Vader as a young girl.
Needless to say, I am also living a full and rewarding life ... serving the dark side.
May the Force be with you, whatever side you're on.
/mc-s
Good god, I recently acquired a copy of the 1977 Star Wars Xmas special (in B&W!) wherein is detailed the details of Chewbacca's homelife, complete as it is with 2 mini wookie children. Good times. (rob_at*_ eugenefreaks_*.com)
"wherein is detailed the details..."
smacks head and goes to bed. (rob)
Eye on Chewbaca!
That's all I have to say.
Did you know they actually killed Chewie off in the novels? You can blame R.A. Salvatore for that one.
Good post robot. You got a lot of guts to post child photos of your self. Keep up the good work.
The Colonel
"It's not wise to upset a Wookie."
Did'ja notice, Chewie's drapes didn't match his carpet?? Looks like they stuck a Chewie mask on a bear suit.
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