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Erk Registered: Aug '01	Date Posted: 11/26/03 5:47am Subject: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	Chewie belongs to Han Solo. Chewie is an ape. Chewie is a dog. a.k.a. pet. Pets don't get medals. -----signature----- "One man can change the world with a bullet in the right place." Mick Travis, If.... Blast. They've removed my icon. U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
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ForceMaster101 Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 11/26/03 6:49am Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	You answered your own question. -----signature----- AHBY! Former BYS Knight "The Anxiously Azure Apoplectic One of Unending Absurity" "Some guys try to get into girls' pants. For JCers, there's ForceMaster101's sig." I support school shootings. *Anti-OPPM* Cheez-its are teh sex.
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jedi_john_33 Registered: Sep '03	Date Posted: 11/26/03 8:22am Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	Chewie is from Kashyyyk. Han saved Chewie's life and Chewie is in debt to Han with his life. The fact that Chewie lived (despite only being there to co-pilot while Han shot DV out of the trench) is reward enough for him. -----signature----- LEROOOOOOOOOOOOY JENKINS! I miss Mortimer_Snerd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8feelxiFlw
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Chewcacca1 Registered: Nov '03	Date Posted: 11/26/03 10:24am Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	You might have to clear this with an EU fanatic but I believe it's against Wookie's belief to accept awards. -----signature----- Dave I believe in making the world safe for our children, but I wouldn't bother to try to make it safe for our children's children, because I don't think children should be having sex.
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dsk2 Registered: Aug '01	Date Posted: 11/26/03 12:25pm Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal? - Date Edited: 11/26/03 12:25pm (1 edits total) Edited By: dsk2
	It's like asking why R2 didn't get an award. Neither characters directly pushed the firing buttons that caused the destruction of Darth Vader's flight path or the Death Star. It was Luke and Han. Chewie and R2deetoah just kinda chilled and fixed things and made noises.
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alpha_red Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 11/26/03 3:23pm Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	Chewie should've gotten a medal. It really depends on what kind of rewards the Wookiee is being offered. My theory: Leia's not tall enough. Even my mom thinks Chewie should've gotten a medal. -----signature----- Noli manare, manare in memoria. Fleet Junkie, Saxtonian Nightcrawler Yuuzhan'tar GM & EUC Senator \| The strongest bonds are forged in pain. I just officially changed my ship to Jacen/Nen Yim. Eat your heart out, slashers.
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jedi_master_ousley Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 11/26/03 3:27pm Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	You might have to clear this with an EU fanatic but I believe it's against Wookie's belief to accept awards. For the most part, that is correct. Basically the Wookiee belief system is that receiving material items for something is wrong. Material items can be lost and/or destroyed, and a verbal honor is much more important to them. -----signature----- I steal candy from babies to prevent childhood obesity.
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Mad_Jon Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 11/26/03 3:45pm Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	That whole thing about Wookies not accepting rewards was probably thought up afterwards in response to Chewie not getting a medal. Think about this: to a large portion of the galaxy, Wookies are inferior. They were slaves. They were thought to be incapable of complex thought, only suited to hard labor. Think about that in the context of our world, and one thing becomes clear: it's just another example of the white man keeping a brother down. Racism is all around us, you just open your eyes to see it.
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Latorski Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 11/26/03 3:55pm Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	Instead of a medal, Chewie's bravery was rewarded with a lifetime supply of prime rib.
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Mateo Registered: Mar '01	Date Posted: 11/26/03 7:34pm Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal? - Date Edited: 11/26/03 7:34pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Mateo
	Maybe Chewie didnt want a Medal also Han was the one who shot up Vader's wingman so he is more likely to be seen as a hero,Chewie just looks brave, but i think he gets one later in one of the old Marvel Comics.
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Kyle Katarn Registered: Jul '98	Date Posted: 11/27/03 5:44pm Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	The EU explanation is that Wookiees don't believe in external shows of bravery, honor, etc. (or something related to that, I'm at work so I can't look it up to make certain) Wookiees prefer to let their actions and the words of others speak for their deeds rather than something which would only serve as something to show off to everyone. -----signature----- The ones who love us best are the ones we'll lay to rest And visit their graves on holidays at best The ones who love us least are the ones we'll die to please If it's any consolation, I don't begin to understand them
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Spike2002 Title: Former FF-UK RSA and Arena Manager Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 11/28/03 7:49am Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	Leia gave him a "special award" -----signature----- "It may be that our role on this planet is not to worship God, but to create him." - Arthur C. Clarke I agree with halibut Master to Louis_Skywalker Proud Recipient of the Golden Elegos™
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STG_Mudshark Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 11/28/03 10:41am Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	I think the medal would ust sink into his fur. Like so many conoles of popcorn and bubblegum. -----signature----- As Seen on Gundam.com! That should be..SGT_Mudshark. Don't fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning. -Feild Marshal Erwin Rommel Target Destroyed! HOOAH! I am Quartermaster, I am Proud! And I kick butt!
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Erk Registered: Aug '01	Date Posted: 12/1/03 11:48pm Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	"I think the medal would ust sink into his fur. Like so many conoles of popcorn and bubblegum" makes sense. "Leia gave him a "special award"" I thought girls get tired of teddybears when they turn 12. The only other reasonble explanation is that the Alliance are as (speci)racist as the Empire. Even more then it maybe. Rememeber, the Empire calls him a 'thing' just like any prison personel on earth would call any intern, while the Alliance neglected his right to receive a medal. -----signature----- "One man can change the world with a bullet in the right place." Mick Travis, If.... Blast. They've removed my icon. U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
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Lord-Vegas Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 12/2/03 3:58am Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	Perhaps none of the rebels were tall enough to put a medal on him or Look how he reacted to Luke when he tried to put binders on his wrists..... Its not wise to upset a Wookie -----signature----- "Wipe them out, all of them" - Darth Sidious
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Errant_Venture Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Feb '02	Date Posted: 12/2/03 7:28pm Subject: RE: Classic Question #5: Why don't Chewie get a medal?
	Perhaps it was because it was Han who went back to save the day and not Chewie. Though I have a very strong feeling that Chewie forced Han to go back. . . -----signature----- BSG Costume Group. Join the Fleet! http://www.colonialfleet.org REMOVE EV FROM POWAR PETITION http://www.petitiononline.com/nmev j00 bastards. it worked. Go frak yourself.
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