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Wait. Why didn’t Chewie get a medal?

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“It’s not fair!”
– Anakin Skywalker

Did You Know?

Porgs were included in Star Wars because they had no way of getting rid of all the puffins when they were filming in Ireland. 😆

Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋

I was watching A New Hope with my mom, and she hadn’t seen it since the '70s. Everything was going great—she was loving the nostalgia, pointing out all the things she remembered...

And then we got to the medal ceremony.

She leaned forward, squinted at the screen, and went, “Wait. Why didn’t Chewie get a medal?”

I laughed, but then I realized… this is actually one of the most debated moments in Star Wars history. And the real reason? Well, it’s not as you might think. 🤔👇

Why Chewbacca Was Not Getting a Medal in A New Hope 🤔

I told her “Yeah, there’s been a whole thing about that”.

3 Times Darth Vader Had 'NO CAPE' in Star Wars 😱

Let’s take a look at the rare times Vader ditches the cape...👇

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May the Force be with you,

Vance

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