Obi-Wan Kenobi Wins The Prequels
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Obi-Wan Kenobi Wins The Prequels

The main character who TRIED to bring balance to the Force

148
Obi-Wan Kenobi Wins The Prequels
Lucy BelieH on twitter

Guys, everyone's always hating on the Star Wars prequels. And that's fair. The movies were often ill-executed and there were some wildly random characters (I'm looking at you, Jar Jar Binks). When I was a bit younger, I unapologetically liked The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith... but now when I watch them I can usually see what everyone else was complaining about.

However, there must be a silver lining in any dull cloud... in any mistake. Somebody made the prequels bearable, AND he ended up without having to sell his character's soul to do so. Let's all thank that somebody today. It's none other than...

Obi-Wan Kenobi.

If you forget why Obi-Wan Kenobi actually WINS the Star Wars prequels, here are some reminders.


1. He wisely disapproved of Jar Jar Binks from the get-go.

"If they find us, they will crush us, grind us into TINY pieces and BLAST us into oblivion!" -Obi-Wan, possibly trying to scare the Gungan off the squad.

2. He beat Darth Maul, the most bad-a$$ Sith Lord.

Sure, Darth Maul comes back in the animated series The Clone Wars. But... still.

3. He rocked a different hair color in every film.

I have never found any explanation for this phenomenon, but it's wonderful.

4. He maintained a friendship with a diner owner.


One of the strangest things about Attack of the Clones (but there are so many...) is how Obi-Wan looks absolutely miserable whenever he's talking to Anakin, his own Padawan... and yet he looks like he's having the grand time of his life when he goes to get some information from his old pal Dexter?

5. He got advice from Jedi Aunt May.

Obi-Wan doesn't know everything, but he certainly knows where to go when he needs help.

6. He single-handedly provided the Republic with an army.

Even if the army was initially the idea of a Sith Lord... whatever. Obi-Wan FOUND it, in the middle of NOWHERE on that rainy planet Kamino; I'm impressed.

7. He spent most of Revenge of the Sith doing his own thing... and slaying.

And animals love him! Wowee.

8. He survived Order 66.

Alongside Yoda, Obi-Wan became a truly legendary Jedi after almost all the other ones died.

9. He bonded with cute Skywalker babies.

Aww.

10. He found out that his long-lost teacher, Liam Neeson, wasn't so far out of reach!

Aaaand then, much later, we get Ghost Obi-Wan as a result.

All the evidence points toward the truth: Obi-Wan Kenobi, the best character in Star Wars, absolutely WON anything and everything good that the prequel movies had to offer.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

53422
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

34341
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

956872
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

181625
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments