The Week in Jar Jar: April 14th – April 20th, 2019
It’s The Week in Jar Jar for April 14th through April 20th, 2019!
Star Wars Celebration Chicago was still ongoing when the week began and most of our Jar Jar news this weeks stems from that. A whole lot of people were tweeting about meeting Ahmed Best at the convention.
I MET AHMED BEST WITH JENNY AND KAT pic.twitter.com/aKpGZJSI8t
— Kate (@bb_kate_art) April 14, 2019
I met Ahmed Best yesterday and was honestly kind of lost for words??
An icon. pic.twitter.com/NTriq7oP10— Katie Carter (@katiethecarter) April 14, 2019
I have worked a lot of conventions, and I have never met fans as kind as @ahmedbest‘s nor a man as patient. Go see him if there’s room left at #SWCC Well worth.
— Lawd Humongous (@Lawd_Humongous) April 14, 2019
Finally got my dream wish and met @ahmedbest AKA Jar Jar Binks. pic.twitter.com/FlZ5oJhdB3
— Brandon| 5 Days (@FantasmicEars) April 15, 2019
Learning from #StarWarsCelebration number 7262337: I’m hugely emotional about the prequels and meeting @ahmedbest was ridiculously emotional. Held it together for the pic, and lost it around the corner pic.twitter.com/LOYLBMN55h
— Mat Blue Bantha Milk Co was @ SWCC (@BlueBanthaMilk) April 15, 2019
Then on Monday Ahmed appeared on the Phantom Menace 20th Anniversary panel where he was interviewed by Warwick Davis. Ahmed Best got a standing ovation when he was announced as well of cheers of “Ahmed, Ahmed, Ahmed.”
Ahmed spoke a little bit about what it was like portraying Jar Jar. Another cool part of the panel was when a message from George Lucas was played. George mentioned that Jar Jar was his favorite character and spoke about how great a job he thought Ahmed did in the role. This isn’t the first time he’s indicated how much he likes the character of Jar Jar, but it’s always nice to hear.
Ahmed was touched by the reaction he received at the panel.
I’m overwhelmed with the love and support I got at today’s @SW_Celebration #phantommenace panel. It was very difficult not break down in a puddle of gratitude tears. Thank you each and everyone. Your love is felt so greatly. #jarjarbinks #starwars #theprequels #muchlove
— Ahmed BEst (@ahmedbest) April 15, 2019
All in all it seems like it was a positive experience for Ahmed, which is really great to hear. Let’s hope he’ll be at more conventions in the future, and that the fans continue to show him the love he deserves.
Also at SWCC some fans gave Ahmed a book they had put together, showing him how much they appreciate him.
The level of love and compassion from Rob and Liv touched me so very deeply. I can’t thank you enough for this book and for your beautiful heartwarming gesture. I appreciate you more than words. https://t.co/2s6YShPWSb
— Ahmed BEst (@ahmedbest) April 18, 2019
With the release of the Episode IX teaser trailer, it was only a matter of time before someone modified it to include Jar Jar.
Real quick just need to make sure @TalkLikeJarJar and @sLeiaAllDay watch this
— Laura likes Star Wars (@ShutUp_Laura) April 20, 2019
I’d certainly pay money to see “The Rise of Jar Jar.”
This week we also found out that on May 4th, the Disney Store will give out a free lithograph, with Jar Jar on it, to the first 50 guests who make a purchase at the store.
On May 4th, Disney Store is giving out a free lithograph to the first 50 guests who make a purchase. IT’S THE PHANTOM MENACE! pic.twitter.com/taGPEnTOoU
— Christina ✨ (@ganocj) April 17, 2019
And that’s it for this week. What did I miss? Email me an email, palo and let me know!
P.S. There are now only 121 more days until International Talk Like Jar Jar Binks Day!
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