May 4 is Star Wars Day due to the pun, "May the 4th be with you," a play on the iconic Jedi phrase, "May the force be with you." It's an annual celebration Star Wars fans to express their love for the saga, often celebrated with movie marathons, social media posts, and themed events.
Here's a tidbit for you...The phrase was first associated with Margaret Thatcher on May 4, 1979, the day she took office as Britain's Prime Minister, in a congratulatory newspaper advertisement.
The first Star Wars movie debuted on May 25, 1977, a few months after Todd and I had started dating. It was summer break from college, and he came down to Dayton for a weekend visit. Star Wars was playing at the theater, so on Saturday night we made a spur-of-the-moment decision to go. This was long before online ticketing or advance sales, so we simply walked up to the counter and bought our tickets. So easy.
Inside, though, was another story. The theater was packed. There weren’t even two seats together, so we ended up sitting in separate rows. No shared popcorn, no hand-holding, just watch the movie unfold on the screen in front of us surrounded by strangers.
Hard to believe that was nearly 49 years ago...a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
I finished high school that year, planning is underway for a 50 year reunion.
ReplyDeleteYou're the same age as my first brother. My 50th was last year and I wasn't sure if I was going to go. Glad I did. Hope you make it to yours.
DeleteWow, 49 years ago and my first viewing of that movie still sticks in my memory. I'll never forget how awestruck I was when those opening credits started to roll.
ReplyDeleteThose rolling opening lines grabbed you right from the start.
DeleteNot the date that you and Todd had anticipated! I clearly remember going to the theater to see Star Wars. How the world has changed.
ReplyDeleteIt's a story that has given us many laughs over the years.
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