(Photo by Mark Moran / The Citizen’s Voice via AP)
Protestor Bill Clark of Wyoming County, Pa., holds a sign outside the William J. Nealon Federal Building and United States Courthouse, Wednesday Feb. 16, 2011 in Scranton, Pa.
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Lady Gaga has danced on stage with monsters that would blend in well in a galaxy far, far away; and even mixed a deadly concoction worthy of Boba Fett.
So it makes sense that the pop star recently attempted a Jedi Mind Trick to make herself feel better before a performance.
The singer tells Vogue magazine:
“I don’t know if you knew this, but the other night, in London, I had food poisoning. I was vomiting backstage during the changes. Nobody knew. I just Jedi mind-tricked my body. ‘You will not vomit onstage’. Because I was also thinking, if I do, they are going to think I’m drunk. And I don’t want them to think I am human, let alone drunk. I certainly wouldn’t want them to think I had something so ordinary as food poisoning.”
Read the full interview here:
Lady Gaga: Our Lady of Pop (via Vogue)
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Get in the Valentine’s Day spirit with this list of fun Star Wars-related romantic sites.
VALENTINE CARDS/CRAFTS:
VALENTINE’S DAY FUN:
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Remember those career placement tests you took as a kid that decided your ultimate fate as either a brain surgeon or a fry cook depending on whether you liked the color red?
This Star Wars Occupation Flow Chart, written by Andy Green from OnlineSchools.org, shows you whether you’d make an ideal Sith Apprentice, Ewok Chief, Bounty Hunter, Jedi Knight, Death Star Laser Operator or Jabba’s Slave Girl.
Read the full Star Wars Jobs Flowchart here.
Good luck!
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SOURCE: Geekologie
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Heading to Mardi Gras in New Orleans this year? Be sure to party with other Star Wars fans at Krewe Of Chewbacchus!
The krewe will start at the Big Top, 1638 Clio St., and travel through the Central Business District on March 6 at around 6 p.m. Mad scientist pedicabs will carry the celebrity royalty. Brass bands playing funky renditions of science fiction theme songs (”The Imperial March” on tuba?) will set the pace.
Inspired by Zulu and then Muses, who created the much-sought-after throws of decorated coconuts and shoes, respectively, the Chewbacchus will create and then toss to the crowds furry, homemade wookiee bandleros, such as those worn by the huge, furry Star Wars creature who inspired the krewe’s name and theme.
More info here at Nola.com.
The Super Bowl isn’t just about football, it’s about great commercials. This year Volkswagen created an adorkable ad about a young Star Wars fan dressed as Darth Vader in the search of Force powers.
WATCH VIDEO: Volkswagen Commercial: The Force
Here’s a selection of sites where you can show your Star Wars pride by voting for the ad in Best of the Best Super Bowl Commercials polls.
Super Bowl Spots 2011 – Voting Sites:
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Photos: Nate Billings
It was a proper Star Wars invasion at the University of Colorado and the University of Oklahoma game at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011.
Darth Vader, R2-D2, members of the 501st Legion, and Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew were also in attendance.
Check more photos here.
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With the snow dumping down on the U.S. East Coast, it was only a matter of time before fans spotted a few droids, wampas & tauntauns lurking about!
Check out these Hoth-tastic photos from Colin Mcgreal! More photo here.
Fan Mike Nelson filmed this short clip to make the most of the Minnesota Hoth-like blizzard. FX artist Aaron Dabelow turns Mike’s snowy “Minnesota Trench Run” into an impressive fan film.
WATCH VIDEO: “Minnesota Trench Run”
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SOURCE: Great White Snark
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Glee’s Harry Shum Jr. shows off his lightsaber skills against Stephen Boss in this short film directed by Ross Ching.
WATCH FILM HERE: 3 Minutes
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