Jan 15, 2009 9:00 AM

Funny Video of the Day: Star Wars Retold by Someone Who Hasn't Seen It

I know I’m showing my age and my geekiness, but I’m always taken a bit by surprise to learn that there exist adults who have not seen the original Star Wars trilogy. That fact is the source of this video, though, which I think is hysterical, so I had to share it. Enjoy! (via MetaFilter)

I know I’m showing my age and my geekiness, but I’m always taken a bit by surprise to learn that there exist adults who have not seen the original Star Wars trilogy. That fact is the source of this video, though, which I think is hysterical, so I had to share it. Enjoy!

(via MetaFilter)

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