Hey Reader, it's Vance here! 👋

So, did you ever call in sick to watch a Star Wars movie?

Turns out, you’re not alone.

Back in '99, when The Phantom Menace dropped, millions of fans did just that, and the economy took a serious hit. Want to know how much?

Let’s just say it’s the Jedi's fault this time...

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Leads to $293 Million Productivity Loss in US Economy

The release of “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” in 1999 had a surprising impact on the US economy, resulting in an estimated $293 million loss in productivity.

On the day of its Wednesday premiere, 5.7 million people flocked to theaters, and approximately 2.2 million of these were full-time workers who called in sick to catch the film on opening day, causing a significant productivity shock... 🤯

Why Did Darth Vader Say “No Disintegrations” to Boba Fett?

It is one of the most mysterious lines in the Star Wars original trilogy because no explanation is given... 🤔👇

Meme Break 😂

Who Was The First Jedi Anakin Skywalker Killed During Order 66 in Star Wars?

In a swift, merciless moment, Anakin ended his life, not just as an act of murder but as a symbolic destruction of everything the Jedi stood for... 🤯

Suddenly, George Lucas interrupted with a loud, “WHAT??!!” 😱😱😱

He then followed up with, “I am not the creator of Mara Jade and I want you to get out of this office right now.”

Lucas continued, “There’s no way, no way. I don’t want you here, out.” The Robot Chicken interviewer then stood up and walked out of the office.

As the interviewer was stepping out, he asked George Lucas, and tried to hug him, but George humorously denied the hug...

Until next time! Stay awesome and keep exploring the galaxy.

Vance

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