PT The Jar Jar Binks Appreciation Thread

Wow, this tops the list of things I never thought I'd see on the internet

 

Why's that, Solo? Surely every character has fans?

 

Well fan is short for fanatic - "enthusiast, zealot, bigot, hothead, militant, devotee refer to persons showing more than ordinary support for, adherence to, or interest in a cause, point of view, or activity."

So technically you're not wrong

 

I never minded Jar Jar in TPM, but the Clone Wars made me actually like him. Bombad Jedi is actually one of my favourite episodes, despite Jar Jar's starring role. I think he works best when he's around people who find him slightly annoing, like Mace Windu and Padme.

Plus, he always has the best sketches on Robot Chicken: "Meesa all Sparkly!"

 

*scratched head.

He was a kind Gungan. About all I can muster.

 

I find him nessesary for the development of the prequels. Take a look at Harry potter, TCW t.v. series, even "Regular Show" on cartoon network. They all have one thing in common: They start out light and humorous only to get darker and more serious/complex as the series develops. I also find jar jar's appearence sad and defeated at Padme's funeral to be a dark contrast to his behavior in TPM. He also seems guilty/reaponsible for allowing an evil dictator to become to power and and in turn contribute to his longtime friend (Padme's) death.

 

He demonstrates that an individual changes over time. That's good.

 

Gotta disagree a little bit here--I don't think Jar Jar is representative of his people at all, at least as far as his personality and clumsiness are concerned. Remember, the rest of the Gungans were so annoyed by Jar Jar that they wound up banishing him.

That's why I find it so odd when people try to argue that Jar Jar is supposed to be representative of some or other ethnic/racial group here on Earth. Jar Jar isn't even representative of his own people within the movie.

 

Jar Jar Binks...

I don't hate or despise the character, but I do not find him to be a necessary character. I'd say I appreciate him more than the opposite. His appearance, personality, and clumsiness were all unique. Kind of like a character we haven't seen in Star Wars before. Since I have not much else to say, Jar Jar was appreciated on my end.

 

Its interesting. I think Disney would be wise to revisit the PT and the OT and show more of characters outside of the Big 6. A series based on the issues between the Naboo and Gungans pre TPM would be very cool to see. Not 6 seasons worth, but maybe animated film, show why Boss Nas came to power or why he kicked Jar Jar out.

 

@CoolyFett

That would be very cool, a Naboo Prequel of sorts!!!!!!!!!

 

I was trying to give him slack. I hate the character, to be honest, and I was just trying to give myself some type of reason to not be completely ignorant in this thread, but I can't do it.

 

Good point although I am as surprised as @ Solo.
Outside of these boards I have seen nothing but loathing for the character and not much love for the prequels.
I am not a fan but the fact that this thread exists is why I love this forum.

CoolyFett i agree that the prequels needed more Tarkin. A stand alone movie could be awesome as he is such a great character. Would love to see what made him so.

 

Read Tarkin.

 

I never had a problem with the character or the CGI, I find him quite funny.

 

For whatever reason I really enjoy his buffoonery now. I wish he'd been featured more prominently in both AOTC and ROTS.

It's really hard to believe I just typed that since, even as a staunch supporter of the PT, I never enjoyed his contributions, but since the years have gone by my sensibilities have changed and I actually very much enjoy his old-fashioned slapstick.

 

Jedi Knight Fett thanks. Did not know of this novel. Will definitely pick up a copy.

 

Jar jar Binks the sidekick of sidekicks. Of Qui Gon Jinns sidekicks in TPM. Jar
Jar was most unique

 

One other way to look at Jar Jar (there are many)...

Jar Jar is the "clumsy frog" that Anakin is, dreaming to become a prince.

But Anakin fails at becoming a prince, except making himself into a dark one.

Padme dies, the Republic is destroyed from within, his former Jedi family annihilated, and Anakin is left a physical and moral wreck.

The dream went wrong and became a nightmare. And Jar Jar faded from view.

 

He was the most stupid character ever and then he gives emergency power to the chancellor, good job jar jar

 

I've always thought he was amusing and entertaining from day one and he serves a good model for young children that no matter how clumsy or awkward you are, you can still achieve great things. At the end of the day, Jar Jar is really the hero of the movie. Without him, Qui-Gon wouldn't have got to Theed and the Gungans and Naboo would not have come together.

 

I've always liked him, he gets way too much hate. He's one of my favorite characters in TPM and I wish he had a more crucial role in the other two. Especially ROTS.

 

In 'Supply Lines' he was hilarious. i just rewatched it and the 'art' sequence was the best.

"Meesa look at Nothing!"

 

I firmly agree. The gungans werent weak, im always curious what if Tarpals joined Qui gon and Obi Wan instead of Jar Jar.

 

This is true indeed it was Jar Jar that was the accept ion.