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*Sky Walkers is a reference to the {{w|Skywalker family}}. | *Sky Walkers is a reference to the {{w|Skywalker family}}. | ||
[[File:Star Wars babies.png|300px|thumb|Many ''Star Wars'' species and characters appear as babies. A message in {{w|Aurebesh}} is written on the blackboard just above [[C-3PO]]]] | [[File:Star Wars babies.png|300px|thumb|Many ''Star Wars'' species and characters appear as babies. A message in {{w|Aurebesh}} is written on the blackboard just above [[C-3PO]]]] | ||
| − | *"Good job, nerds. You figured it out" is written on the blackboard in {{w|Aurebesh}}. | + | *"Good job, nerds. You figured it out" is written on the blackboard in {{w|Aurebesh}} in one of the rooms. |
| − | *In the room next to that one, models of the {{w|Millennium Falcon}}, an {{w|X-wing}} and a {{w|TIE Fighter}} are seen hanging from the | + | *In the room next to that one, models of the {{w|Millennium Falcon}}, an {{w|X-wing}} and a {{w|TIE Fighter}} are seen hanging from the roof. {{w|Jango Fett}}'s jetpack is on the wall. |
*Several ''Star Wars'' species and characters appear as babies: | *Several ''Star Wars'' species and characters appear as babies: | ||
**Baby {{W|Wookiee}} | **Baby {{W|Wookiee}} | ||
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*A [[General Grievous]] who wears glasses is changing a baby's diaper and is also holding a cup with the phrase Tatooine's best. {{w|Tatooine}} is the famous desert planet that appears in many ''Star Wars'' films. | *A [[General Grievous]] who wears glasses is changing a baby's diaper and is also holding a cup with the phrase Tatooine's best. {{w|Tatooine}} is the famous desert planet that appears in many ''Star Wars'' films. | ||
*[[R2-D2]] is alongside Grievous. | *[[R2-D2]] is alongside Grievous. | ||
| − | *Models of the {{w|AT-AT}} walker | + | *Models of the {{w|AT-AT}} walker and a {{w|Sandcrawler}} can be seen. |
*[[BB-8]] joins [[Maggie]] and tries to help her find a pacifier. | *[[BB-8]] joins [[Maggie]] and tries to help her find a pacifier. | ||
*Baby [[Gerald]] is [[Darth Maul]]. A [[lightsaber]] fight similar to that of the "{{w|Duel of the Fates}}" scene from ''{{w|Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace}}'' takes place. | *Baby [[Gerald]] is [[Darth Maul]]. A [[lightsaber]] fight similar to that of the "{{w|Duel of the Fates}}" scene from ''{{w|Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace}}'' takes place. | ||
Revision as of 11:49, May 4, 2021
Cultural references
- The title of the short is a reference to the Star Wars movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
- The short's poster is a reference to the Star Wars IV: A New Hope film poster.
- Jabba's Hut Jedi Preschool is a reference to Jabba the Hutt.
- Sky Walkers is a reference to the Skywalker family.
- "Good job, nerds. You figured it out" is written on the blackboard in Aurebesh in one of the rooms.
- In the room next to that one, models of the Millennium Falcon, an X-wing and a TIE Fighter are seen hanging from the roof. Jango Fett's jetpack is on the wall.
- Several Star Wars species and characters appear as babies:
- Baby Wookiee
- Baby Ithorian
- Baby Mon Calamari
- Baby Gungan
- Baby Kylo Ren
- Baby Nien Nunb
- Baby Grand Moff Tarkin
- Ahsoka Tano carbon-freezes one of the babies, similar to what happens to Han Solo in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
- A General Grievous who wears glasses is changing a baby's diaper and is also holding a cup with the phrase Tatooine's best. Tatooine is the famous desert planet that appears in many Star Wars films.
- R2-D2 is alongside Grievous.
- Models of the AT-AT walker and a Sandcrawler can be seen.
- BB-8 joins Maggie and tries to help her find a pacifier.
- Baby Gerald is Darth Maul. A lightsaber fight similar to that of the "Duel of the Fates" scene from Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace takes place.
- Lando Calrissian is standing next to the "Cloud City Nap Room". Lando was the administrator of Cloud City on the gas planet Bespin.
- The "New Improved Death Star Guaranteed Undestroyable" is seen and destroyed by Maggie. This is a reference to the two Death Stars that were destroyed in the saga.
- Statues of the Seven Dwarfs are seen on the cabinet that falls on Maggie.
- When Maggie emerges from the destroyed cabinet, she looks like Yoda.
The "Star Wars Rules" are shown in the way of the Star Wars opening crawl
- The "Star Wars Rules" are shown in the way of the Star Wars opening crawl. The main characters from the series that appear are:
- A Darth Vader mask is seen.
- Maggie and BB-8 contemplating a sunset is a reference to the "Binary Sunset" scene from Star Wars IV: A New Hope. The same composition is heard as well.
- During the credits:
- Ahsoka Tano carbon-freezes one of the babies.
- BB-8 and Maggie.
- Homer is seen drinking at Mos Eisley's cantina. Greedo, a Devaronian and a Talz are also seen at the cantina.
- Baby Gerald as Darth Maul killing a BB-8.
- Kylo Ren kneeling in front of Mr. Burns as Supreme Leader Snoke.
- Maggie levitating like Yoda or Grogu.
- Selma marrying Chewbacca, with a Mon Calamari as a priest.
- Lisa is playing the sax with the Max Rebo Band.
- Maggie and BB-8 contemplating the binary sunset.
- The silhouette of Mickey Mouse is seen in the Gracie Films sequence.
Trivia
- The Star Wars language on the blackboard is translated to "Good job, Nerds you figured it out."
Continuity
- Maggie refuses to go to The Ayn Rand School for Tots. (The Longest Daycare)
