Discussion Do you think it will be explained in Ep VII why Han does not like robots?

Darth Chiznuk · Jul 31, 2013

JediKnightOB1 said: ↑

Darth Chiznuk said: ↑

Han's dislike of 3PO is obvious. He's incredibly annoying. Now the more important question that Episode VII better answer is where did Willrow Hood buy his ice cream maker and why was it so damn important to escape with? That's the last unanswered question of the saga.
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But that is pretty good ice cream, it's also a foreshadowing of Han's soon to be frozen future.
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Yes I agree. Wonderful symbolism in that scene.

Tensionhead · Jul 31, 2013

who does he dislike more, droids or bugs?

*runs to freezer to get some ice cream*

StoneRiver · Aug 1, 2013

topgoalscorer_no11 said: ↑

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Slightly short tempered - I can't equate that to "doesn't like". I LOVE my kids but I can be slightly short tempered with them at times. Certainly doesn't mean I don't like them. I can also be slightly short tempered with my workmates. That also 100% does not mean I dislike them.

And Goldenrod = racism? Could easily be a nickname. He also calls him "The professor" while being short because 3PO is actually demonstrating that he has superior knowledge to Han and it is that that Han doesn't like, not robots. IMO.

So Leia must dislike Wookies because she called Chewie a walking carpet? That is using the same logic, is it not? That's racism too isn't it?
Han doesn't like robots.
Leia doesn't like Wookies.
Obi-Wan is a complete xenophobe. ("Another pathetic lifeform")
I'm sure the list could probably go on.

That is just my opinion on the subject. To me, Han has no ill feelings towards robots, and no matter what scraps of "evidence" are thrown up, it's a stretch everytime, for me.
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I cannot believe you are taking Han's anthropocentrism and automatonaphobia so lightly. These are serious issues.

Do we ever see him thank R2-D2 for the many acts of heroism he performs to save his life? No.

In fact, when R2 nearly dies in Return of the Jedi, attempting to help Han break into the Shield Generator Complex, R2's obvious distress as he overheats results merely in yet more eye-rolling from the ungrateful Corellian git.

In ANH, it's obvious that he has trained his Wookie to growl at and intimidate lowly mouse robots as well.

These are not 'scraps' of evidence. They are big meaty chunks.

And yes, Leia is racist towards Wookies.

Contrast her attitude with that of a real leader, Mon Mothma, who nearly breaks down in tears at the mere mention of the heroic sacrifices made by the Bothan Spies. She is a friend to furry creatures.

You are of course welcome to your opinion.
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When you put your points across so clearly and succinctly, I have no option but to change my opinion. You sir, have done the impossible, and changed my mind

darthfettus2015 · Aug 1, 2013

I know this is not directly concerning the Han Solo part of this thread- but its inferred in ANH there is a big mistrust of droids in the galaxy like in the Cantina where the barman tells Luke and Obi Wan that they dont serve their kind in here. I think this fits in really well with the PT as the Seperatist droid army must have laid waste to many a planet in the clone wars. Maybe Han Solo's planet suffered (not sure on EU here)

LANDO_ROCKS · Aug 1, 2013

darthfettus2015 said: ↑

I know this is not directly concerning the Han Solo part of this thread- but its inferred in ANH there is a big mistrust of droids in the galaxy like in the Cantina where the barman tells Luke and Obi Wan that they dont serve their kind in here. I think this fits in really well with the PT as the Seperatist droid army must have laid waste to many a planet in the clone wars. Maybe Han Solo's planet suffered (not sure on EU here)
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That's a really good analysis, never thought about it that way.

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Echo-07 · Aug 1, 2013

I AM Han Solo so I can tell you exactly why I hate droids. They're soulless, humorless know-it-all braniacs that're absolutely worthless in a fight. And, oh yeah, they lack imagination and have absolutely the worst sense of timing.

lord_eidolon · Aug 1, 2013

It really doesn't need to be addressed, but if it were it would probably be in the Han Solo spin-off movie, in the same vein they explained Harrison Ford's chin scar in Indy 3 by having him accidentally whip himself as a kid (on the circus train).

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Discussion Do you think it will be explained in Ep VII why Han does not like robots?

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