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11 Things I Learned From 'Star Wars'

It's about time I've written about the best movies in the galaxy.

Hailey Toporcer
May 30, 2016
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11 Things I Learned From 'Star Wars'
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I love "Star Wars." I love "Star Wars" so much. Ever since my parents sat me down when I was in kindergarten to first watch "A New Hope," I've been hooked. In my decade (give or take a few years) of being a "Star Wars" enthusiast, I've amassed quite the collection of memorabilia. I have way too many shirts. I'll admit it, I have so many "Star Wars" shirts that I could wear only "Star Wars" shirts for a month straight. I have a Darth Vader onesie that I actually wear around campus. I have Yoda and Darth Vader slippers for walking around my dorm. I have lightsabers for dueling. I have posters, books, and all the movies. I've watched the mythical "Star Wars Holiday Special." I follow the amazing Mark Hamill on Instagram who is hilarious and is such an awesome dude! I even have the soundtrack for "The Empire Strikes Back" on vinyl. Oh, and I saw "The Force Awakens" in theaters four times. The first time I saw it I made sure I was wearing my Vader onesie and Yoda Vans. I would be lying if I told you that I didn't cry like ten times during the movie. It was an emotional experience, that's for sure.

Anyhoo, you get the point. I'm obsessed with "Star Wars." Any sane person should be, in my opinion.

I grew up on "Star Wars," so it's only natural for me to be influenced by the movies. I actually learned a lot from watching these movies as I was growing up. Here are my top 11 things I've learned from "Star Wars." Enjoy!

1. Do not go around kissing strange people. Y'all could be related and never know it!

2. Being a rebel/ not following orders is not always a bad thing. In this instance, they are actually the good guys.

3. The importance of self-defense. You never know when someone is going to pick a fight with you.

4. Bad guys don't always wear black.

5. Most of the time they do, though.

6. Dogs are man's best friend.

7. When something is in a series of three, its probably going to be really, really awesome.

8. Don't be anyone's slave.

9. The bigger they are, the more awesome the explosion.

10. If you have a good idea, then market the crap out of it because people will definitely buy it.

Ahem, me.

11. My head is buzzing with excitement from "The Force Awakens" out on DVD, "Rogue One" coming to theaters soon, and "Episode VIII" in the making. Seeing all the nostalgia in "The Force Awakens" made me want to re-watch the originals and refresh my memory so I wouldn't miss anything in the new movies. So, the last thing I learned from "Star Wars" is to appreciate originals. Hint: They are usually the best. Not always, but most of the time.

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