Should Star Wars Be Banned

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There is no question that Star Wars has produced some of the best examples of remediation ever seen. Star Wars is so adored by its fans that developers are constantly working on new versions to feed the insatiable hunger that exists for new material to devour. The culture around Star Wars is a modern day phenomena and it has completely reshaped how business values brands. Without the remarkable support Star Wars receives from the media, hordes of fans, and the businesses that continue to imagine new ways to sell it, Star Wars would never be the $37 Billion Dollar franchise that it is today.

On May 25th 1977, a movie was released that would change the world as we know it. The original Star Wars film not only revolutionized the film industry, but also the way many people went about their daily lives. The film was so widely viewed and discussed that it quickly became more than just a film. Star Wars …show more content…

Quotes such as “may the force be with you” became commonplace and Star Wars helped link the Boomer generation with their Gen X children. The popularity of Star Wars was further amplified by the popular action figures that began selling shortly after it was clear Star Wars was a huge success. No one will ever know why Star Wars captured the hearts of so many fans, but one could certainly point to the toys when asking why this franchise became a defining part of many people’s lives. Never before could children gain the superpowers of their heroes like they did by wielding plastic lightsabers, and never before had a movie put such an emphasis on young heroes prevailing against such insurmountable odds. The whole theme

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