{"id":223,"date":"2019-04-20T08:39:41","date_gmt":"2019-04-20T08:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talklikejarjarday.com\/blog\/the-week-in-jar-jar-april-14th-april-20th-2019\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T20:56:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T20:56:24","slug":"223-the-week-in-jar-jar-april-14th-april-20th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talklikejarjarday.com\/blog\/223-the-week-in-jar-jar-april-14th-april-20th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The Week in Jar Jar: April 14th &#8211; April 20th, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s\u00a0The Week in Jar Jar for April 14th through April 20th, 2019!<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet tw-align-center\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I MET AHMED BEST WITH JENNY AND KAT <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aKpGZJSI8t\">pic.twitter.com\/aKpGZJSI8t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kate (@bb_kate_art) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bb_kate_art\/status\/1117282510004727808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 14, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet tw-align-center\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I met Ahmed Best yesterday and was honestly kind of lost for words??<br \/>An icon. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NTriq7oP10\">pic.twitter.com\/NTriq7oP10<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Katie Carter (@katiethecarter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/katiethecarter\/status\/1117436245653774336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 14, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet tw-align-center\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I have worked a lot of conventions, and I have never met fans as kind as <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ahmedbest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ahmedbest<\/a>&#8216;s nor a man as patient. Go see him if there&#8217;s room left at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWCC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SWCC<\/a> Well worth.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lawd Humongous (@Lawd_Humongous) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lawd_Humongous\/status\/1117571492626292743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 14, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet tw-align-center\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Finally got my dream wish and met <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ahmedbest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ahmedbest<\/a> AKA Jar Jar Binks. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FlZ5oJhdB3\">pic.twitter.com\/FlZ5oJhdB3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brandon| 5 Days (@FantasmicEars) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FantasmicEars\/status\/1117933191782981632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 15, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet tw-align-center\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Learning from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StarWarsCelebration?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StarWarsCelebration<\/a> number 7262337: I\u2019m hugely emotional about the prequels and meeting <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ahmedbest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ahmedbest<\/a> was ridiculously emotional. Held it together for the pic, and lost it around the corner <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LOYLBMN55h\">pic.twitter.com\/LOYLBMN55h<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mat Blue Bantha Milk Co was @ SWCC (@BlueBanthaMilk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BlueBanthaMilk\/status\/1117873056565751814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 15, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p>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 &#8220;Ahmed, Ahmed, Ahmed.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"centered\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bhBGb8J9vsI?start=2839\" width=\"380\" height=\"215\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0George\u00a0mentioned that Jar Jar was his favorite character and spoke about how great a job he thought Ahmed did in the role. This isn&#8217;t the first time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanityfair.com\/hollywood\/2015\/11\/george-lucas-star-wars-jar-jar-binks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">he&#8217;s indicated how much he likes the character of Jar Jar<\/a>, but it&#8217;s always nice to hear.<\/p>\n<p>Ahmed was touched by the reaction he received at the panel.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet tw-align-center\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I\u2019m overwhelmed with the love and support I got at today\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SW_Celebration?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SW_Celebration<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/phantommenace?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#phantommenace<\/a> 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. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/jarjarbinks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#jarjarbinks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/starwars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#starwars<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/theprequels?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#theprequels<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/muchlove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#muchlove<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ahmed BEst (@ahmedbest) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ahmedbest\/status\/1117852586265255943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 15, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p>All in all it seems like it was a positive experience for Ahmed, which is really great to hear. Let&#8217;s hope he&#8217;ll be at more conventions in the future, and that the fans continue to show him the love he deserves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"centered\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BwUuDWugy5U\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/talklikejarjarday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ahmed_celebration_instagram.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also at SWCC some fans gave <a href=\"http:\/\/www.therobotspajamas.com\/star-wars-fans-at-celebration-give-jar-jar-some-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ahmed a book they had put together, showing him how much they appreciate him<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet tw-align-center\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The level of love and compassion from Rob and Liv touched me so very deeply. I can\u2019t thank you enough for this book and for your beautiful heartwarming gesture. I appreciate you more than words. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2s6YShPWSb\">https:\/\/t.co\/2s6YShPWSb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ahmed BEst (@ahmedbest) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ahmedbest\/status\/1118986595791585280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 18, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p>With the release of the Episode IX teaser trailer, it was only a matter of time before someone modified it to include Jar Jar.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet tw-align-center\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Real quick just need to make sure <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TalkLikeJarJar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TalkLikeJarJar<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sLeiaAllDay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@sLeiaAllDay<\/a> watch this<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Laura likes Star Wars (@ShutUp_Laura) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShutUp_Laura\/status\/1119396858324029441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;d certainly pay money to see &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wGJs_dav9rU&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Rise of Jar Jar<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet tw-align-center\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">On May 4th, Disney Store is giving out a free lithograph to the first 50 guests who make a purchase. IT&#8217;S THE PHANTOM MENACE! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/taGPEnTOoU\">pic.twitter.com\/taGPEnTOoU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Christina \u2728 (@ganocj) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ganocj\/status\/1118614412275912704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p>And that&#8217;s it for this week. What did I miss? <a href=\"mailto:mesa@talklikejarjarday.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Email me an email, palo and let me know!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>P.S.\u00a0There are now only 121 more days until International Talk Like Jar Jar Binks Day!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s\u00a0The 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. 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