Monday, December 19, 2016

Mama's Best Star Wars Recipe

by Erica P.

Jedi Master why wish you become? Watching Star Wars much like Yoda’s speech it is. Begin in middle you must, for if once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny. Consume you it will, as it did Obi-Wan’s apprentice- and a true Jedi Master (or lover of Star Wars) never may you become.

Ingredients:
Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones                           
Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith               
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope                           
Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back                    
Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983 edition)
Star Wars, Episode VII: The Force Awakens
TV
DVD/Blue Ray Player
**Optional: blanket, dog(s), light saber

*Prepare viewing area either couch or recliner are best for viewing, but a comfy spot on the floor will also work. DO NOT VIEW IN BED.

Directions:

1.      Place Episodes I, II, & III into small basket. Leave in cases. Let sit until viewing of Episodes IV, V, & VI are complete. *Jedi Master Tip: Place cell phone into this basket for optimal immersion into cinematic adventure.

2.      Once Episodes I, II, & III are safely into basket, place Episode IV: A New Hope into correct player. *Don’t forget to remove all plastic.  Get into desired movie viewing area (add blanket and dogs if desired). Press Play. Do not leave seat for 125 minutes. NOTE: The beginning music is LOUD! You may want to turn the volume down slightly if sleeping babies are around. No need for this if elderly visitors are watching with you, they know what is about to happen. Also, the opening message is NOT a good time for a bathroom break, or to be fighting with dogs about who gets to be comfortable- get that done EARLY!

3.      Go to bathroom BEFORE you get your phone. Wash hands.

4.      Check on Episodes I, II, & III in basket- DO NOT take out of basket! You’re just making sure someone hasn’t moved them. This is also a good time to check your phone.

5.      Congratulations! You just found Wookieepedia!! **Quick reference: those were called Jawa and the planet’s name is Tatooine. Stop making Wookiee noises at your dogs, they don’t understand what you’re saying.

6.      Set your alarm for whatever time you have to get up tomorrow morning and then PUT YOUR PHONE BACK IN THE BASKET! There’ll be time for Wookieepedia later. Besides, canon has changed, Disney owns Star Wars now. 

7.      Place Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back into the dvd/blue ray player. Return to your viewing area, push play. Yes, it is nearly impossible to watch A New Hope without immediately watching The Empire Strikes Back.  Do not leave seat for 127 minutes.

8.      Go to bed. What you are experiencing right now is not The Force, it’s just your feels, and you’re ALL in them.  Ready are you for Return of the Jedi? What know you of ready?  Adventure?  Excitement? A Jedi craves not these things! You are reckless! *Marinate minimum of 18 hours before watching Return of the Jedi.

9.      PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN, Laser Brain! Wookieepedia will be there tomorrow! Control, control, you must learn control! 

10.  Once you’ve 1) come to terms with whether or not you hate Lando and 2) you’ve decided if you think it would be cool to have Darth Vader as your father, it’s time to watch Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Repeat Step 2, substituting RotJ for ANH.  Do not leave seat for 136 minutes.

11.  You may now begin watching all 7 episodes in order beginning with Episode I. **Caution: Episodes I, II, & III are the onions of Star Wars: you may hate them, but they’re necessary to get the dish just right.


**Best served binge watching on a rainy, cool weekend. Can be repeated as many times as desired.

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