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The Worst Star Wars Film Has The Best Working Title
By Chris Snellgrove
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One of the more surprising things that Star Wars fans often debate is which films have the best and worst titles. For example, films like A New Hope, The Phantom Menace, and even the much-maligned The Last Jedi all have fairly exciting titles. Compared to those, Attack of the Clones sounds like something goofy that director George Lucas picked out of a Cracker Jack box. However, in a hilarious twist of events, the Maker almost went with a different name: the earliest draft of his second prequel was initially titled Jar Jar’s Great Adventure.
Jar Jar’s Great Adventure
Needless to say, this working title was the director’s way of thumbing his nose at the many criticisms of the CGI character he introduced back in The Phantom Menace. Originally, Jar Jar Binks was created to be a comedic character whose antics would amuse children and adults alike, all while making Jar Jar actor Ahmed Best a star. Instead, the character became a cultural mascot for everything wrong with that first film, and fans held Jar Jar up as the ultimate example of what not to do when trying to create a cinematic follow-up to the Original Trilogy.
Because of all of this criticism, George Lucas decided to have a little fun by initially giving the movie that would become Attack of the Clones a different name: Jar Jar’s Great Adventure. While the joke title was a tad self-deprecating, it also contained a bit of a puckish threat to it. This was basically the acclaimed creator’s way of telling fans who hated the new character that they better buckle up for a movie that was likely to put the character front and center.
If the idea of titling a film (even as a joke) Jar Jar’s Great Adventure seems a little out of character, it’s fair to say you don’t know the real Lucas. As Mike Stoklassa of Red Letter Media helpfully reminds us, this famous director once tried to build a film studio on his ranch and was thwarted by his neighbors. After an annoying fight, Lucas ditched the studio plans and subsequently used that space to build homes for the poor…a move that just so happened to piss off the same wealthy people who objected to his studio.
In other words, Lucas has a real petty streak which, combined with his strange sense of humor, resulted in Attack of the Clones initially being titled Jar Jar’s Great Adventure. Despite the implied threat that we’d be seeing plenty more of this strange alien character, though, Jar Jar Binks only has two lines of dialogue in the final film, and a scene where he gets personally thanked by Palpatine was ultimately cut from the movie. To his credit, Lucas eventually took the public criticism to heart, and Jar Jar didn’t make any major film appearances outside of glorified cameos for the rest of the Prequel Trilogy.
In light of Kathleen Kennedy stepping down from Lucasfilm, we can’t help but wonder if the time is finally right for a Jar Jar’s Great Adventure film to become a reality. It could be a Disney+ exclusive, one that might just draw the attention of generations who grew up with the prequels. And if you’re skeptical about the idea, we’ll leave you with this question…do you really think a solo Jar Jar film could be any worse than The Rise of Skywalker?
Search your feelings. You know it to be true. It’s time for this character to make a comeback over a quarter century in the making. And there’s no time like the present for you to start making your very own “somehow, Jar Jar returned” memes to help celebrate the once and future clown prince of Star Wars.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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