Star Wars VII reference.

[dirtydan11]

Originally Posted by Bernard Goetz

Like? I can't think of one from the original three.

This is a really interesting list of many many words, characters, and places in the Star Wars universe and how they got their name.
I could only find a handful of actual pop references in there, but I'll try to find more of those.

http://www.starwarsselect.com/wordorigins.html

One example of a pop reference is Gi, Sha'a. This self-doubting Jedi Padawan's name and appearance are a nod to Scooby Doo's panicky pal Shaggy.

[Micodin]

I love Star Wars. Yes, the prequels make me cringe during viewings. But, the new show Rebels is great and I trust in JJ. Plus, BB-8 looks dope!

[Nerd Fight]

It's not enough for me. I want Chewbacca to turn to Han and say 'I love you' like the dog from the beginning of sure shot.
And then Han says 'I know'.

[MrSmiley1]

^ I approve of this.

[fonky pizza]

Originally Posted by Nerd Fight

It's not enough for me. I want Chewbacca to turn to Han and say 'I love you' like the dog from the beginning of sure shot.
And then Han says 'I know'.

Sure shot dog!!! awesome!

[dirtydan11]

Originally Posted by fonky pizza

Sure shot dog!!! awesome!

that was Julius, Adrock's attack dog, as he called him. He had a pic of the dog in his wallet and showed it at Much Music way back in '92!

[Kid Presentable]

The dog in the video is Rufus. The dog on the track is from an old commercial.

Apologies if I've misunderstood.

[YoungRemy]

New character Slowen Lo

No bullshit

[Bernard Goetz]

Originally Posted by dirtydan11

This is a really interesting list of many many words, characters, and places in the Star Wars universe and how they got their name.
I could only find a handful of actual pop references in there, but I'll try to find more of those.

http://www.starwarsselect.com/wordorigins.html

One example of a pop reference is Gi, Sha'a. This self-doubting Jedi Padawan's name and appearance are a nod to Scooby Doo's panicky pal Shaggy.

That is a cool page, thanks. But be fair, you did say "a lot of Star Wars characters ... are sneaky references to modern pop culture...in all previous 6 films." I don't count one reference from the original three movies to modern pop culture, except maybe The Day The Earth Stood Still.

[dirtydan11]

Originally Posted by Bernard Goetz

That is a cool page, thanks. But be fair, you did say "a lot of Star Wars characters ... are sneaky references to modern pop culture...in all previous 6 films." I don't count one reference from the original three movies to modern pop culture, except maybe The Day The Earth Stood Still.

I know and I was quoting something I read in an article discussing the Ello Asty character! I trusted it to be true so I mentioned it earlier. I'll link to that article later tonight anyway

[WesleyOHSnaps!]

I read that the BB-8 droid is also a Beastie Boys nod. Not sure if that's totally true, but I can see it.

[cj hood]

It is. Beastie Boys-8 studio albums

[Sir SkratchaLot]

There's also a Bothan called Eaky Ouch and it's a reference to sneaky pouch.

Rumor has it they'll be playing sections from In Sound From Way Out in the Creature Cantina. Fuck Star Wars, this shit is going to be the next B-Boys movie.

[abbott]

i pulled out my dvd of ...

aifst.... aka ... awesome I fukcking shot this

and I was thinking

the cover may have been a Star Wars related thing