Chewbacca and Harrison Ford couldn’t believe it was 4th May again either (Picture: Lucasfilm via AP)
Happy Star Wars Day! It’s 4 May which means you need to prepare yourselves for hearing ‘May The 4th Be With You’ a LOT.
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The annual holiday is celebrated on 4 May due to the similar sound the day has to May The Force With You, the Star Wars mantra.
And it’s now celebrated worldwide with fans coming out in Force (geddit?) to pay homage to their favourite movie franchise.
The holiday was never decided by George Lucas, who created the original trilogy, or LucasFilm, but fans adopted it as their day to celebrate all things Star Wars because of the pun.
It’s widely understood Star Wars Day first kicked off in 1979 as that year, 4 May was also the day Margaret Thatcher came into power.
Star Wars Day was adopted by Star Wars fans (Picture: Lucasfilm via AP)
The Conservatives took an advert out in The London Evening News, with the headline reading: ‘May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations’.
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So here, without further ado, are some memes, images, gifs and quotes to see you on your merry way celebrating Star Wars Day…
It’s officially midnight so HAPPY STAR WARS DAY ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #MayTheFourthBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/vQLkR1xOw2 — ㅤㅤㅤ (@REYSBENSOLOS) May 4, 2018
Feliz #MayTheFourthBeWithYou a toda la Galaxia ( y Multiversos paralelos…)
De chico, todos hemos querido ser Han Solo de mayor… @pedroaznarruiz #MeToo pic.twitter.com/0XipVzLTTy — Chus Esteban (@chusesteban4) May 4, 2018
Happy #StarWars Day to all the glorious Star Wars fans worldwide, in the Outer Rim and at the far reaches of the galaxy. #MayTheFourthBeWithYou! pic.twitter.com/ajRgkkzbqm — Star Wars (@StarWarsPR) May 4, 2018
Not sure who to credit for this, but it’s ace. #MayTheFourthBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/fWF4NBemXL — Dorian Gray 🇪🇺 (@DanielMRussell) May 4, 2018
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5103YF #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/IaGMpxpzVa — CMPG (@CMPG) May 4, 2018
All people wanted to see was a dance off battle between Stormtroopers and the Avatars but no we're getting a Han Solo movie. #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #starwarsday pic.twitter.com/6EQCkJcuw5 — Parth Shah (@TheTweetingBat) May 4, 2018
It’s not just May 4th that’s celebrated though – May 5th and May 6th are also as they play on the Star Wars: Episode III film Revenge Of The Sith – Revenge Of The Fifth or Revenge Of The Sixth are celebrated.
What does May The 4th Be With You mean? ‘May the Force be with you’ is a phrase used to wish an individual or group good luck or good will. The speaker is effectively saying that they wish the Force to work in favour of the addressee. It was often used as people parted ways, or in the face of an upcoming challenge. The phrase originated in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, and has continued to be a classic part of Star Wars stories ever since. Queen Amidala played by actress Natalie Portman (Picture: Lucasfilm) Some believe the line originated from the Latin phrase ‘dominus vobiscum’, which means ‘The Lord be with you’. The ancient salutation and blessing is traditionally used by the clergy in the Roman Catholic Mass, and is often translated in modern services as ‘may the Lord be with you.’ Although ‘May the force be with you’ obviously originates in science fiction, many use the phrase in everyday life, as it is seen as a nice way of saying goodbye, good luck, ‘may you be protected’ or ‘come back safely’. So what do you say when someone says this phrase to you? The answer varies across the Star Wars franchise, but it’s generally accepted that a traditional reply is ‘And also with you’ or ‘May the force be with us all’.
MORE: What does May The 4th Be With You mean and what is Star Wars Day?
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Tanggal 4 Mei dirayakan sebagai Hari Star Wars oleh fans seri film itu di seluruh dunia. Ada yang merayakannya dengan memakai kostum karakter favoritnya ataupun dengan maraton nonton semua film Star Wars secara lengkap.
Tanggal 4 Mei dipilih karena sebuah pun atau plesetan slogan yang sering dikatakan oleh ksatria Jedi "May the force be with you" berubah menjadi "May the Fourth be with you".
Tapi seperti apa sebenarnya asal-usul Hari Star Wars ini? Berikut 4 hal yang mungkin belum kamu ketahui:
Berawal dari ucapan selamat untuk Margaret Thatcher
Ternyata ungkapan "May the 4th be with you" pertama kali diucapkan pada tahun 1979, hanya dua tahun setelah film Star Wars pertama dirilis.
Seperti dicatat oleh penulis Allen Arnold dalam bukunya tentang pembuatan The Empire Strikes Back, pada 4 Mei 1979, Margaret Thatcher menjadi perdana menteri perempuan pertama dalam sejarah Inggris Raya.
Partai pengusungnya, Partai Konservatif, mengeluarkan sebuah iklan di koran London Evening News untuk memberinya selamat. Iklan itu berbunyi: "May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations."
Baru menjadi fenomena setelah Disney membeli Lucasfilm
Meski telah lama dirayakan oleh fans Star Wars, May the 4th baru menjadi fenomena internasional sejak Lucasfilm, studio pembuat Star Wars, dibeli oleh Disney.
Disney dengan gencar ingin mempromosikan franchise Star Wars yang pada saat itu sedikit redup. Karena itu mereka mulai mengorganisir beberapa perayaan May the 4th yang besar dan bahkan membuat iklan parodi anti-May the 4th.
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Pernah diperingati di atas International Space Station
Star Wars lekat dengan luar angkasa, jadi tak heran jika banyak astronot yang juga fans seri film tersebut. Pada tahun 4 Mei 2015, awak International Space Station atau Stasiun Luar Angkasa International, turut merayakan Hari Star Wars dengan nonton bareng Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
Hari berikutnya dirayakan sebagai 'Revenge of the 5th'
Fans Star Wars sepertinya memang sepertinya menyukai pun. Sebagian dari fans seri sains fiksi itu mengadakan perayaan lanjutan pada tanggal 5 Mei yang dinamakan Revenge of the 5th, plesetan dari judul salah satu film Star Wars, Revenge of the Sith.
Para Sith adalah antagonis dalam dunia Star Wars. Karena itu pada tanggal 5 Mei, fans merangkul sisi gelap mereka dan merayakan para karakter jahat seperti Darth Vader, Darth Maul, atau Emperor Palatine.
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May 4th is upon us and fans don't have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to score Jedi-worthy deals.
Star Wars Day is, of course, a celebration of everything Star Wars-related with special screenings, costume parties, and deals related to the movie franchise.
Multiple retailers discount their Star Wars merchandise on this day with sales on everything from copies of the original movies to Star Wars tiki mugs.
To help you find the best deals, we're rounding up the best Star Wars bargains we can find on the Internet and updating them throughout the day. So keep checking back as we add more new deals.
Amazon
Amazon has a variety of Star Wars gadgets, movies, and collectibles on sale. A few noteworthy items include:
LEGO
LEGO's Star Wars line of toys are among the most popular and to celebrate May 4, LEGO is giving everyone a free Darth Vader Pod when you spend $60 or more at LEGO.com or at LEGO stores. Spend $75 or more, and you'll get a free Mini BB-8. Other Star Wars LEGO merchandise will be on sale through May 6.
Best Buy
Forget Netflix and chill. Best Buy has the original Star Wars movies on sale, so you can relive each story from the comfort of your home. Other discounted items include Funko Star Wars figures, iHome Star Wars Headphones, and Hasbro toys.
ThinkGeek
From Star Wars tiki mugs to a "frozen" Han Solo Fridge, ThinkGeek has over 800 Star Wars products on sale, many of which are up to 80 percent off their normal retail price. Prices start at $1.99 for a Star Wars baby's-first-year calendar.
Pottery Barn Kids
Deck out your child's bedroom — or your own — with Star Wars sheet sets, pillows, and quilts during Pottery Barn Kids' Star Wars sale. The sale also includes discounts on a wide range of Star Wars backpacks, lunch bags, and luggage.
Build-A-Bear
Create your beary own version of Chewie at Build-A-Bear Workshop, a DIY retailer that lets you customize teddy bears and other stuffed animals. The store's Chewbacca Gift Set is on sale for just $20 (over 50 percent off).
GAP
Wear your Star Wars gear with pride thanks to the GAP's Star Wars sale, which takes up to 50 percent off select Star Wars tees, onesies, shorts, polos, and shoes.
ATTENTION Jedis! Get ready to grab your lightsabers and channel the force as Star Wars Day has arrived.
The celebration is held every year for all lovers of the Skywalkers, the Resistance and Yoda’s wise words. Here's the lowdown...
Alamy Star Wars Day is being held on May 4, so make sure you are ready to be transported to a galaxy far far away
When is Star Wars Day 2018?
Star Wars Day happens on Friday, May 4 (TODAY) and thousands are celebrating around the globe.
Many space fans take advantage of the day and put on one of the many films from the franchise.
This year marks the first year since the death of actress Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the films.
Star Wars Day is always held on May 4.
Rex Features The day is held on May 4, due to a play on words of the famous Star Wars quote, 'May the Force be with you'
How can you celebrate Star Wars Day?
There are also plenty of ways to bury yourself in the sci-fi fun, from reading the comics to splashing out on memorabilia.
Disney, who owns the film franchise, are hosting a number of events at their parks, including special Star Wars Nights at Disneyland Paris.
In the past actor Mark Hamill, who played a leading role of jedi Luke Skywalker, urged fans on the day to donate money to help sick kids.
They can also now see plans for the new Star Wars-themed lands at Disneyland and Disney World,set to open in 2019.
WHAT ARE THE STAR WARS FILMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER AND WHEN WERE THEY RELEASED? 1. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) 2. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) 3. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) 4. Untitled Han Solo Star Wars Anthology Film (2018) 5. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) 6. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) 7. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) 8. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) 9. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) 10. Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (coming in December 2017) 11. Star Wars: Episode XI - (coming in May 2019)
Why do people say 'May the Fourth be with you'?
The date for Star Wars day was chosen as a play on words of the Star Wars quote "May the Force be with you".
In the movies the phrase is used to wish an individual good luck and that they would have favour with The Force.
The franchise was launched back in 1977 with Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, and quickly became a worldwide phenomenon branching out to release books, a television series, video games and comics.
Getty Images Star Wars creator George Lucas poses with Mickey Mouse before the Walt Disney Company bought the rights to Star Wars and Lucasfilm in 2012
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What is Star Wars day?
The day celebrates the Star Wars franchise films that were created by George Lucas and have become hugely popular among millions worldwide.
The event was not created by George Lucas or his company Lucasfilm, but is observed by fans around the globe.
"May the Fourth be with you” is said to have first been coined in a newspaper advertisement by the Conservative party, on May 4, 1979.
The advert commemorated the day Margaret Thatcher took up office as the UK Prime Minister.
The Walt Disney Company, which bought the rights to Star Wars and Lucasfilm in 2012, now hosts celebrations in its Disneyland and Walt Disney World theme parks.
The hashtag #MayTheFourthBeWithYou is used on Twitter around the world.
