Today’s Music: Meco – Star Wars Theme/Cantina
Note on today’s music: If you’ve never heard this disco version, you should click the link.
Continuing in the tradition of disrespect for the classics, El Guapo is proud to present his latest invitation to be sued by the copyright holders of great works.
Today, we turn our literary Tourette’s on the Star Wars saga.
(There was a novelization of the movie I owned as boy. So there.)
This one is actually based on a request. Love & Lunchmeat asked if Star Wars could be done. Possibly in Haiku.
As we are ecstatic that anyone pays any attention to these at all, we are happy to oblige.
A note on Haiku: it is a venerated Japanese art form. The traditional structure is 17 “on“. On are not the same as syllables. I have no idea what they are, so I don’t feel bad about the meter here at all.
One other note on this series: This will be episodes 4, 5 and 6. Not 1, 2 or 3.
Star Wars. Not Star Wars: The Quest To Cash In.
A battle of good versus evil.
A son inherits more than a lightsaber.
Dude, don’t kiss you sister.
Star Wars
A New Hope
He grew up fast, in confusion and blur.
“For luck” she said as he kissed her.
In the trench he shot true
No more Death Star for you!
But dude, you just kissed your sister!!!
And just to cleanse your palate, here’s Bill Murray’s lyrics from an old old Saturday Night Live skit.
Guapola 
Maybe if the movies would have incorporated your poetry, I would have liked them better. I’m apparently the only American who was blasé about these movies. Is that treason?
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Not treason, Carrie. Just…unusual.
But we wouldn’t have you any other way! 😉
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Nope, it’s treason. If you’re going to say things like that you should probably post a new picture with the hat actually in front of your face.
I’m only suggesting it because I care.
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I will take your advice under advisement. I have two sons and a husband who would agree with you. My disinterest in those movies astounds them.
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Your Star Wars Haiku/ Is awesome,but you forgot / “Luke,I’m your Father”.
Yeah, I won’t be quitting my day job to write in Haiku anytime soon.
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I don’t know. I think with a little polishing, it could be as good as your poetry, Ginger.
Didn’t forget that. But it’s the second movie.
Still have to right that one…
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Oh, right! I knew that, I just wanted to see if YOU knew that,Guap.
Yeah. Glad to see you are paying attention! Somebody needs to.
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I love the Haiku! Dont kiss your sister! LOL, love it.
Great post… had me smiling. ♥
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Thanks Muse! A smile is all I was going for.
(Well, perhaps a groan too!)
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Dude, spoiler alert!
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Inspiring me, you are.
Hair By Cinnabon
Abbot and Costello Droids
Damn right Han Shot First
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Thanks Braintomohawk. You may have just gotten me to do one of the next two in Yoda’s voice!
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Do! Or do not! There is no may!
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Forceful are you, in the encouragement of limericks.
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Profound, Guap. You really managed to capture the essence of Star Wars here. it’s like I’m watching the movie all over again. Also, I love that Bill Murray sketch. I like singing the theme every so often, it’s fun.
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Thanks Madame Weebles.
I play that theme on road trips whenever I cross the first bridge out of NYC. My girl just queues it up for me.
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I love both the limerick and haiku, well done! I also love Star Wars, but please, PLEASE, Guapo, don’t ask me to watch Bill Murry.
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Thank you, Alex.
I’m surprised – neither Caddy Shack nor Groundhog Day do anything for you?
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I …just ….can’t. He’s like nails on a chalkboard for me. Seriously.
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Wow. Well ok then.
No Bill Murray. Got it.
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So funny! Love the video!
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Thanks Susie.
I remember Murray doing the skit on SNL – a cheesy lounge act. That song’s been in my head for 30 years now.
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LOL! So funny Guap. Why is it I never noticed that before! These are hilarious! And the look on Luke’s face really cracks me up! 😀
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Thanks Linda. Luke didn’t even know then.
But I bet he suspected!
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With these two outstanding efforts, you’ve helped me to wash away all memories of Harry Potter, which is no easy feat. Bravo! Excellent Guapo!! (my favorite line… Dude, don’t kiss your sister.)
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Thanks, Lisa! I’m glad the haiku is there to take the bite away from the limericks.
Only two more pairs to go for the set!
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Perfect.
You know you should publish a collection of these. About 30 years ago, there was a clever little book called “Shrinklets” that condensed all of the great works of literature. you could make your fortune (or at least lunch monet) doing a haiku version of pop fiction!
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That’s a great idea! Thanks Elyse.
Shouldn’t even be any copyright issues for something like that.
Hmm…..
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Why this phrase “literary Tourette’s ” cracked me up I don’t know.. remind me not to read your posts while 2 work because I just spit coffee all over my desk while laughing..:-)
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I believe my work here is done, FPP. 😉
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Love the Haiku, especially that last line. Yep, made for a rather interesting family re-union at the Skywalkers.
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You should have seen what happened
after th Light Sabres came out… Ooooh Icky 😦
Androgoth
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So thrilled am I for
Star Wars haiku but you must
watch your syllables!
And… courtesy of Mr. Lunchmeat:
You say “I love you”
Awaiting cold carbonite
I say that I know.
Don’t be too proud, your
technological terror
no match for the Force.
He’s quite good, I know.
That’s why I married him, for
the Star Wars haiku.
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Egad! he and I should collaborate, L&L!
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Loved the haiku and the limerick. I usually enjoy your haiku & limericks, but especially here, because unlike Harry Potter, I’ve seen and loved the Star Wars movies (although I’m with you regarding the dream-crushing Parts I, II & III). You are wise to remind us that sister-kissing is poor form north of the Mason-Dixon.
I have heard the Cantina disco song, but it was a long time ago, but in a galaxy right, right here.
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Careful, Smak – you’re going to give away both our ages!
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Well, I was born in the fall of 1931, and I know you’re a little bit older…
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’31?
Sheesh, you’re a child!
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I’ve never actually seen Starwars…should chuck it on my bucket list 🙂
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Egad! Australia truly is an uncivilized arena! 😉
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I’ve never understood the appeal of Star Wars. And Princess Leila – just no! Although I did once see it done by one guy (the whole trilogy) in a single hour long performance in a theatre.
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I heard of that, beautiful. Someone was doing it in NY, but I didn’t have a chance to catch it.
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Usually I can’t stand that freakin’ Haiku
but your interpretation is definitely spot on 🙂
Yes El Guapo that means
that I like your version 🙂 lol
Have a ghoulishly dark and
wicked one today my friend…
Androgoth
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Thank you, Androgoth.
Now I just have to think of two more to finish off the set…
Afternoon there now, so I hope you are well prepared for your evening!
Unless you prefer the surprise! 😉
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Dude..
I was ho…..I mean….well what am
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
On that think, you should. 😉
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Truly, mastered Yoda speak, you have, LizzieC.
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LMAO! Dude, don’t kiss your sister – too, too funny!
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Thanks whitelady.
Think I backed myself in a corner with that – going ot have to find something equally inane for the last two!
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I have NO doubt the next two will be awesome…
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I love your limericks!
And this post reminds me of the time we had to write a haiku in Latin. They can be so challenging, right?
Once more: I adore your humour, Guapo. I just adore it. I’m going to hang a poster of your humour at my walls. Seriously.
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Thanks so much, NBI!
I only know (think?) two things about haiku:
– an “On” doesn’t translate to syllable
– the lines shouldn’t be a directly continuous sentence, but should infer a relationship.
I don’t know if that’s true, but it does make a fun challenge. I would love to speak another language well enough to Haiku in it!
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I LOVE your limericks!
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Thanks, Guap. I was having limerick withdrawals. ❤
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Your welcome, Stacy. But it’s a sad sad thing when the cure is as bad as these! 😉
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I’m glad you went with Episodes 4, 5, and 6. The others don’t really count in my book.
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Very true, Thoughtsy. And 4, 5, 6 before Lucas’ revisions too!
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I thought all my comments were babbled into oblivion?
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Ha! You’re a special breed of babbler, Starla.
And I mean that in the best possible way!
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Ahhh Thank You! I will take that as a compliment! :+)
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As it was meant. 😀
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“Dude, don’t kiss your sister.” PERFECT CLOSING LINE!!
I very much enjoy these!
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Very cool headphone hairstyle 😀
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It’s what? Been almost a week since you posted this and I just had to come back to look at it again…I just love it..”But Dude, you kissed your sister!”
Love it,love it,love it!
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Riddled with Ewoks 🙂 lol
Andro
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They’re everywhere!!!
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Yes I know 🙂 lmao
Have a super Tuesday Guap…
Andro
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