Star Wars Joke-A-Day

Art from a vintage Christmas card by the great Ralph McQuarrie!

This summer, one event will bring the world together. Allies and enemies, nations both big and small, shall unite in a lavish celebration of competition, athleticism, and corruption scandals.

Of course… I speak of The Olympics.

But the games aren’t just limited to our tiny planet! Indeed, they were a staple of another place, long ago and far, far away. So, in that same spirit, let’s all stand in salute of…

The Top Ten Olympic Sports in the Star Wars Galaxy

(drumroll please)

#10 —- Jawa Burning

#9 —- Luge The Force

#8 —- 100 Meter Han Solo-ripoff-from-Shadows of the Empire

#7 —- Speeder Diving

#6 —- Steam Pipe Balance Beam

#5 —- Podracing

#4 —- Shooting at Podracing

#3 —- Blast Door Hurdles

#2 —- Senate Pod Throw

And the #1 Star Wars Olympic sport is —- Cross Country Shmiing

What’s a Jawa’s drink of choice?

Martinni!

Why did the sandcrawler have body image issues?

Everyone said it had junk in its trunk.