Jar Jar Binks’ Kill Count is Shockingly High for a “Harmless” Character

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As a seasoned Star Wars gamer with decades of galactic battles under my belt, I can’t help but be intrigued by the enigma that is Jar Jar Binks. The character has been a source of contention among fans since his introduction, and rightfully so. His role in setting the stage for the rise of the Empire is a hard pill to swallow, even for someone who’s seen their fair share of intergalactic political intrigue.

As a devoted Star Wars fan, it’s hard not to mention Jar Jar Binks when discussing characters who divide opinion. Debuting in ‘The Phantom Menace’ as comic relief, many of us felt his humor didn’t quite resonate with the franchise’s grander, more serious tone, which led to him becoming a divisive figure. The criticism against Jar Jar was so severe that the actor portraying him, Ahmed Best, faced unyielding harassment from fans, and at one point, he even contemplated suicide due to the relentless abuse.

Yet, it’s not just Jar Jar Binks’ quirks and dialogue that provoke our frustration. His actions in “Attack of the Clones,” specifically his proposal to grant emergency powers to Chancellor Palpatine, which paved the way for the rise of the Galactic Empire, only serves to intensify our annoyance. This critical scene has sparked a persistent fan theory suggesting that Jar Jar may be a covert Sith Lord.

There are numerous compelling ideas suggesting that Jar Jar Binks could secretly be a Sith Lord. For one, his awkward actions may actually conceal his use of the Force, and living on the same planet as Palpatine implies a hidden bond between them. Moreover, his sharp awareness of situations hints at a higher level of intelligence than we see on the surface. Another intriguing detail is his reported kill count.

In a universe similar to Star Wars, where keeping a no-kill record is tough, Jar Jar Binks manages to stand out with 38 confirmed kills, placing him at the 52nd spot among approximately 200 characters. Unintentionally, he’s responsible for seven droid deaths and a droideka in “The Phantom Menace”, a bat-like creature’s demise in “Star Wars Adventures”, and the deaths of 27 individuals, including a Stone Guardian and several cult members, in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”. Interestingly, despite many of these deaths being unintentional, his total kill count exceeds that of Moff Gideon.

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2024-09-09 10:43