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tee Registered: Dec '08	Date Posted: 12/15/08 10:57pm Subject: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	This is something that's always bothered me. Seems kind of pointless. It's not like he's hiding under there. Is there a reason for it or should I stop obsessing about it? lol
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darthramza Registered: Jul '08	Date Posted: 12/16/08 12:41am Subject: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	I think the point is to emphasize how taken aback Vader is by the fact that Obi-Wan's body vanishes. He's not expecting it (Since it's never happened before in the series), and we're not expecting it. Heck, the first time I saw it I was as confused as Vader. -----signature----- "Six bullets. More than enough to kill anything that moves." - Revolver Ocelot "Blasphemy is a victimless crime" GDG, GMG, CDG, D.E.N.T.A.L. VP Ever Lovin' DM of the Saga of the Nameless Lands Unofficial Caretaker of Jocasta Nu's
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Lexi Title: FF Sweden CR Registered: Oct '02	Date Posted: 12/16/08 1:02am Subject: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	I think that a big reason why Vader steps on the robes, apart from his own bewilderment, is to show the viewers that Obi-Wan really did disappear, that there's nothing beneath the robes. -----signature----- Proud Master of Doc_Jedi & Allera "The force is strong with you, young Skywalker, but you are not a jedi yet."
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Arawn_Fenn Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 12/16/08 1:11pm Subject: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	He's thinking... "Was Obi-Wan a Croke? Better step all over this thing just to make sure." -----signature----- "Just when you think the amount of fail cannot possibly increase, the Internet keeps on giving." - SalvorHardin "Let's see them argue with nature and persuade the nonexistent polar bears not to eat them." - crownarmourer
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JEDIGUNSHIP Title: C&G Game Host Registered: May '08	Date Posted: 12/16/08 3:47pm Subject: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	Vader didn't expect Obi-Wan to be able to disappear right after dying, so we see him stepping on the robe to reinforce the point that the body is not there. -----signature----- Blue and yellow make a green lightsaber. How do you get red out of blue? Council Member in the New Jedi Trials/ Commander-in-Chief of the Rebel Alliance Addicted to Rock Band 2 and Proud of It! SWC Secret Rebel '09 Band Geek For Life!
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jedimasterbac Title: CT and Fan Design Manager Registered: Jun '04	Date Posted: 12/16/08 3:50pm Subject: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	Welcome to TF.N! Basically, it's what everyone else has been saying. Vader didn't expect that Ben was just going to disappear like that, so because he was basically confused and bewildered he stepped on the robes to see if Ben was there or not. From the perspective of the filmmaker, though, it was also to confirm to the audience that Ben was not there anymore. -----signature----- Star Wars: Episode I - The Chosen One http://swfanon.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Episode_I_-_The_Chosen_One Production blog: http://alternativesaga.wordpress.com/
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_Sublime_Skywalker_ Registered: May '04	Date Posted: 12/16/08 7:59pm Subject: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	With a mask it's hard to see facial expression. This was to emphasize Vader basically saying "What the hell?". Also, it's just kinda gangster to do. He killed Obi Wan, so he's gonna stomp his muddy boots all over his robes. -----signature----- 'You don't know the Power of the Darkside!'-Darth Vader
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Endoran Registered: Dec '99	Date Posted: 12/16/08 9:18pm Subject: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	Lexi posted: I think that a big reason why Vader steps on the robes, apart from his own bewilderment, is to show the viewers that Obi-Wan really did disappear, that there's nothing beneath the robes. i agree with this.
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xx_Anakin_xx Registered: Jan '08	Date Posted: 12/16/08 10:36pm Subject: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	He didn't stomp on them, he tapped them with his foot to allow his reality to account for what his eyes were showing him. It wasn't meant to be a sign of disrespect or anger, in my judgment. It was just to show us that Obi-Wan disappeared and help express Vader's disbelief. -----signature----- I say we put together a 'kill squad' and assassinate Darth Krayt. Who's with me?
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ILuvJarJar Registered: Oct '08	Date Posted: 12/18/08 5:03pm Subject: RE: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	Vader was just simply amazed that Ben vanished like that so he stomped on the robes without thinking about it. -----signature----- ROTJ < ESB < ATOC < ANH < ROTS < TPM < TCW Star Wars Battlefront Elite Squadrons: Fall 2009 Proud President of the Salacious Crumb fanclub Star Wars>>>>>>>>My Social Life It is well worth it.....
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EECHUUTA Registered: Mar '07	Date Posted: 12/18/08 5:54pm Subject: RE: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	What Vader's doing looks somewhat like he is curious to what just happened, but you can tell he is wary too. It shows that even Jedi/Sith feel some stuff can be strange and spooky to them. -----signature----- I sense a disturbance in the Forums. As if a million spam threads cried out in terror, and were suddenly locked. Does action, figure?
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Daft-Vader Registered: Aug '08	Date Posted: 12/19/08 9:54am Subject: RE: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	He's making sure that it isn't a dodgy builder who made the floors not strong enough to stand a lightsaber fight. Hence Obi-Wans look of joy - you can't kill me, I'm standing on a trap door. More Seriously, I think its just to make sure that Obi-Wan was gone - "your eyes can decieve you, don't trust them" Or maybe, less likely though, He's checking to see if Obi-Wan did what was in the Ep III Deleted scene, where they face Grievous, and they cut a hole in the floor to escape. A quick cut, unoticed, and ader goes of the kill, Obi-Wan kick the deck, goes through the floor. -----signature----- Official Coolian & JC Musketeer Lando Calrissian for Galactic President/Gummy for President/Bow Before Darthelinth Propaganda Minister and LORD of the SWC Empire; Member of Charns CCC Empire Senator for Mustafar
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jedimasterbac Title: CT and Fan Design Manager Registered: Jun '04	Date Posted: 12/19/08 10:06am Subject: RE: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	Daft-Vader posted: Or maybe, less likely though, He's checking to see if Obi-Wan did what was in the Ep III Deleted scene, where they face Grievous, and they cut a hole in the floor to escape. A quick cut, unoticed, and ader goes of the kill, Obi-Wan kick the deck, goes through the floor. That's actually a good idea. I never thought of that. -----signature----- Star Wars: Episode I - The Chosen One http://swfanon.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Episode_I_-_The_Chosen_One Production blog: http://alternativesaga.wordpress.com/
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condav Registered: Dec '08	Date Posted: 12/19/08 6:17pm Subject: RE: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	or he could just be extremely paranoid and wants to make sure that obi wan isn't still alive and won't come back.
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jedimasterbac Title: CT and Fan Design Manager Registered: Jun '04	Date Posted: 12/19/08 6:19pm Subject: RE: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	condav posted: or he could just be extremely paranoid and wants to make sure that obi wan isn't still alive and won't come back. Indeed, the paranoia is also a possibility. Anakin was quite paranoid before becoming Vader, so it's possible that such a trait was retained when he turned to the dark side. -----signature----- Star Wars: Episode I - The Chosen One http://swfanon.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Episode_I_-_The_Chosen_One Production blog: http://alternativesaga.wordpress.com/
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DarthDiabolous Registered: Sep '06	Date Posted: 12/20/08 9:37pm Subject: RE: Why does Darth Vader stomp on Obi-Wan Kenobi's robes after he kills him?
	i think its to show that vader is an evil unsophisticated brute... *kills him "huh? whered he go? whered he go?" "this is a bad magic trick, boo" now picture him saying that like lenny from of mice and men -----signature----- Producer/Actor/Screenwriter for... Zarrangelo Flix http://www.freewebs.com/zarrangeloflix/ The Third Coming(Post Production)
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