Wanted: Darth Vader

[danyel]

Person wearing Darth Vader mask robs Springfield theater

May 22, 2005 (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) — Authorities say they haven't made any arrests in last night's robbery of a Springfield movie theater.

Springfield police Lieutenant Dave Dodson says a man wearing a Darth Vader mask walked into the Showplace Eight theater around nine-15 p-m last night. He says the man shoved an employee out of the way and grabbed an undetermined amount of cash before running out of the theater and into a nearby wooded area.

No weapons were displayed.

Dodson says no arrests have been made and police do not have any suspects.

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/news/0522...s_robbery.html

Among the movies playing at Showplace Eight is "Star Wars: Episode Three-Revenge of the Sith."

(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

[Jekka]

Another Star Wars fan story:

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'Star Wars' Fans Hurt Replicating Sabers
May 25, 8:41 AM EST

The Associated Press

LONDON -- Two "Star Wars" fans were critically injured when they tried to replicate the light sabers used in the movie by filling glass fluorescent light tubes with fuel, police and a news report said Tuesday.

The pair, Mark Webb, 20, and an unidentified 17-year-old girl, were planning to make a video recording of a duel like those in the just-released blockbuster film "Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith," Britain's Press Association news agency said.

They were injured when one of the makeshift sabers exploded Sunday evening in the woods in Hemel Hempstead, north of London.

Hertfordshire Police said a third person present when the explosion happened had been questioned. The department said the two who were injured were in critical condition at a burns unit in Chelmsford, Essex.

"At this stage we are unable to confirm the exact cir stances, but glass tubes and traces of accelerant (flammable substance) were found at the scene," police said.
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[Slomo]

Another Star Wars fan story:

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'Star Wars' Fans Hurt Replicating Sabers
May 25, 8:41 AM EST

The Associated Press

LONDON -- Two "Star Wars" fans were critically injured when they tried to replicate the light sabers used in the movie by filling glass fluorescent light tubes with fuel, police and a news report said Tuesday.

The pair, Mark Webb, 20, and an unidentified 17-year-old girl, were planning to make a video recording of a duel like those in the just-released blockbuster film "Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith," Britain's Press Association news agency said.

They were injured when one of the makeshift sabers exploded Sunday evening in the woods in Hemel Hempstead, north of London.

Hertfordshire Police said a third person present when the explosion happened had been questioned. The department said the two who were injured were in critical condition at a burns unit in Chelmsford, Essex.

"At this stage we are unable to confirm the exact cir stances, but glass tubes and traces of accelerant (flammable substance) were found at the scene," police said.
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And people are still doubting Darwin's theory...

[Jekka]

And people are still doubting Darwin's theory...

See, the problem is that these idiots will get medical attention and probably later procreate ... so much for Darwin's theory unfortunately.

[E20]

If I had the tools that I thought would be able to construct a light saber I'd try to make one too. I bet the goverment would be able to make a light saber!

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

If I had the tools that I thought would be able to construct a light saber I'd try to make one too. I bet the goverment would be able to make a light saber!

What would be the point of a light saber in modern warfare? A sniper would blow your head off from two miles distance. It's like that Indiana Jones scene where he faces a guy who makes fancy moves with a sword, and Jones just pulls out a gun and kills him.

[Slomo]

See, the problem is that these idiots will get medical attention and probably later procreate ... so much for Darwin's theory unfortunately.

Star wars fans that dream of recreating scenes from the movie and procreation? The Theory WORKS!!!

[E20]

What would be the point of a light saber in modern warfare? A sniper would blow your head off from two miles distance. It's like that Indiana Jones scene where he faces a guy who makes fancy moves with a sword, and Jones just pulls out a gun and kills him.

With the high number of Mid-Chlorians in my body I could easily tap into the force and it would help me parry the bullets with my lightsaber

[Jekka]

Star wars fans that dream of recreating scenes from the movie and procreation? The Theory WORKS!!!

I don't know... stranger things have happened....


http://www.capnwacky.com/sw/sw26.html

[Slomo]

I don't know... stranger things have happened....


http://www.capnwacky.com/sw/sw26.html

Point proven! All we can do now is hope that some "important" bits have been blown off by the light saber incident