Ever wondered why some people are so into some people they admire, philosophies they believe in, or activities they do? That question was an understatement, let me rephrase: Why are some people so into the things mentioned above that they start to exhibit symptoms of mania?
Well, it has something to do with fanaticism-that means being filled with an excessive and ungovernable zeal or with an obsessive interest for a pastime or hobby.
One can be a fan, but when one becomes a fanatic, the overwhelming like or interest of a subject goes overboard and the so-called fanatic cum maniac will start violating social norms-such as the case of those Star Wars enthusiasts out there.
If memory serves right, Star Wars events occur in the imaginary Star Wars galaxy. There's also this "opening crawl" of text that gives specific context for the events of the film. And yes, in each instance, the crawl is preceded by the line, "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..."
Though the characters commonly interact with out-of-this-world creatures of many different types from various planetary systems within the Star Wars galaxy, most of the characters in the film are still essentially identical to humans. Anyone who likes magic, Jedi knights, witches, and princesses that are related to the prime examples of the fantasy genre will surely go gaga over this film.
Though many science-fiction and fantasy films feature sleek and futuristic settings, Star Wars was depicted as dirty and grimy. George Lucas, its director, says new props were actually rubbed with dirt to give them a weather-worn appearance (that's practical, huh?), which he calls "a used or ancient future."
Whatever that means, copycats followed suit and further popularized this technique in the science fiction-horror films Alien, which was set on a filthy space freighter; Mad Max 2, which is set in a post-apocalyptic desolate tract; and Blade Runner, which is set in a crumbling, sullied city of the future.
Besides these intriguing and captivating features of the movie series, a website offers several reasons for the enormous and long-term appeal of this top-grosser and why maniacs are actually increasing by the minute (some omitted for being confusing):
- Hot AT-AT battle scene almost as good as losing virginity
- Some see a lot of Lobot in themselves
- Some actually claim they are Bobasexual
- C-3PO's hilarious fagotty antics have an undying and timeless appeal
- Some already own an Admiral Ackbar costume and would want to wear it somewhere acceptable
- This series actually use the stirring words, “Let's get out of here.”.
- Some women (and gays) find movie showings as a great chance to find single, available men
Talk about crazy. But we're talking about mania, right? Who needs logic or reason? Don't be surprised if you find some sad maniac describing the insane lengths he/she went through to see The Phantom Menace - camping out on the street, taking time off work, neglecting loved ones, not bathing and so on.
