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Earlier this month, Disney released their latest installment of the Star Wars Saga, The Acolyte. The show takes place around a century before the events of Episode I: The Phantom Menace and follows the Jedi in the High-Republic era as they investigate a series of crimes. With a script that checks an overwhelming number of DEI boxes, the three episodes aired since the show’s debut on June 4 have already showcased an obese Jedi and a coven of communist lesbian space witches. While the in-your-face politics of the show has overwhelmingly been its largest criticism, there is a less talked about downside that deserves just as much attention — the destruction of the Saga’s most important character. Anakin Skywalker is the central figure of the entire Star Wars story. Immaculately conceived and having a stronger connection to the Force than any other Jedi, Anakin was deemed to be the prophesied chosen one who would eventually defeat the evil Sith and bring balance to the Force. Liam Neeson, Kenny Baker as R2D2, Jake Lloyd, and Ewan McGregor. Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999). Copyright: Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. IMDB. In George Lucas’s pre-Disney trilogies, we see Skywalker transform from a little boy to a powerful Jedi Knight before his tragic transformation into one of cinema’s most iconic villains, Darth Vader. Then finally, in Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, we see Anakin redeem himself by completing the prophecy and sacrificing himself to kill Emperor Palpatine. To many, this was a perfect ending. Disney, however, seemingly begged to differ. In the 2019 film The Rise of Skywalker, it is revealed that Anakin never actually killed Palpatine. Despite being thrown down a reactor shaft and seemingly exploding, he survived. Unsurprisingly, his return was short-lived as the film’s openly feminist writers allowed the female lead character, Rey, to defeat him once and for all. Copyright: Lucasfilm Ltd./Disney. All rights reserved. IMDB. Responding to the backlash of his film, filmmaker J.J. Abrams claimed: If you are someone who feels threatened by women and needs to lash out against them, you can probably find an enemy in ‘Star Wars.’ You can probably look at the first movie that George [Lucas] did [‘Star Wars: A New Hope’] and say that Leia was too outspoken, or she was too tough. Anyone who wants to find a problem with anything can find the problem. The internet seems to be made for that. The issue is, the character structures of Princess Leia and Rey are completely different. Leia was a princess who maintained her femininity throughout the original trilogy, and while she did pick up a blaster every now and then, she frequently allowed Luke, Han, and Chewbacca to do much of the heavy lifting. Disney’s Rey, on the other hand, is a classic example of the ‘Mary-Sue’ trope. According to Author David Anderson in his breakdown of characters like Rey, a Mary-Sue is “a female character who is instantly good at everything.” From outmaneuvering seasoned Tie-Fighter pilots moments after entering a cockpit for the first time to besting a Sith apprentice in the force without any formal training, a YouTube compilation video titled Rey being a ‘Mary Sue for 6:38’ perfectly encapsulates the absurdity of her character.   After the nullification of Anakin’s prophecy completion, he really only had one thing remaining about him that made him unique: his immaculate conception. Unfortunately, with the release of The Acolyte’s third episode last week, that was taken away from Anakin too. It was revealed that two of the show’s new powerful female leads were immaculately conceived by a coven of communist lesbian space witches. Lucasfilm. Disney+. The Walt Disney Company. IMDB. While Disney has shown little remorse in the past for their destructive writing, the fans have made it clear they are not on board. Despite the critics of Rotten Tomatoes giving the show an 85% approval, the audience rating is now below 20% and continues to drop. Similarly, IMDB users have collectively rated the show a 3.8 out of 10.  IMDB user Rethyarnold who rated the series 1/10 said: The Acolyte, the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, is a devastating blow to the fandom. It completely misses the essence that made Star Wars a cultural phenomenon. The characters are shallow, the plot is incoherent, and the series seems to prioritize ticking boxes over crafting a compelling story. It’s disheartening to see beloved lore mishandled so badly. The pacing is inconsistent, and the dialogue often feels forced and unnatural, lacking the wit and charm that once defined Star Wars. The decisions made in this show seem out of touch with what fans have cherished for decades. The Acolyte might be the final nail in the coffin for long-time fans, leaving us with a lingering sadness and a fear that Star Wars may never recover from this low point. One can only hope Disney eventually follows companies like Target and Anheuser-Busch, who have stopped pushing leftist politics on their consumers due to backlash. Until then, many Star Wars fans, including myself, will be taking a step back from the franchise entirely and remembering what once was. * * * Jacob Falach is a writer and student in Nashville, TN. You can find him on Instagram at: @jacobfalach The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

Abi Carter is one of the most incredible young singers of this generation, and she’s proving her mad pipes by singing a cover of a Celine Dion classic. Lying on her back, Abi reaches incredible pitches and proves her American Idol title is well-deserved! In this casual video, Abi is holding her phone with one hand and lying comfortably on the ground. She begins the familiar tune of My Heart Will Go On, reaching the notes with ease. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abi Carter (@abicartermusic) Singing while on your back isn’t an easy task. Professional and trained singers engage their diaphragm to help support pitches and, when you’re lying down, it’s much harder to fully take advantage of it. Abi Carter doesn’t seem to be bothered singing this Celine Dion tune. I’m pretty sure she could make beautiful music in just about any circumstance! Adding a few runs and dazzles here and there, Abi made the song her own. It’s clear why this musical mastermind won Season 22 of American Idol. This image is from Instagram. What people are saying Fans in the comments are getting a kick out of Abi’s literally laid-back performance. “Girl you could sing upside down and it would still sound fantastic!” commented one viewer. “The way I got chills though come on Abi….. you could revive ancient civilization,” joked another. There was also some discourse as to why Abi Carter didn’t sing Celine Dion on her season of American Idol. I’m sure Abi has a long list of songs she crushes that we haven’t heard yet! Following a young singer’s journey from dreamer to star is such a rewarding path for fans. If you’ve been listening to Abi for awhile — you have a lot to look forward to! Thanks for the incredible performance, Abi! Can’t wait to see — I mean hear — what comes next. The featured image for this post is from Instagram. The post “American Idol” Winner Abi Carter Pulls Off Impressive Rendition Of “Hardest Song” She Knows appeared first on InspireMore.

This woman is an expert country star, but she’s also known for creating heartwarming moments for her fans. While performing at Country Fest Ohio, Lainey Wilson ended up with a fan’s prosthetic leg onstage with her. Can you guess what she did? While she was making music, Lainey took an opportunity to sign the leg for her fan. What an incredible memory that fan will be able to hold onto for forever! @whiskeyriff @Lainey Wilson signs fan’s prosthetic leg while covering @Alan Jackson. // whiskeyriff.com #whiskeyriff #laineywilson @TheCountryFestOhio #alanjackson #countryfestohio ♬ original sound – Whiskey Riff Lainey Wilson was singing a cover of Whiskey Riff by Alan Jackson when she said, “I got you,” to a fan holding up a prosthetic leg. She extended her arm, reaching to grab the leg from her fan. Then, she gave the leg a bit of a trot around stage — how fun is that! After a little bit of dancing, she put the leg down and grabbed a Sharpie from a fan. She signed the leg and sent it back to its owner, with an incredible memory made. This image is from TikTok. The video is a little dark to see, but the prosthetic leg Lainey Wilson signed appeared to be donned in a cowboy boot. That seems fitting for this fun event! Fans of Lainey took to the comments to share a bit of love for this artist. “Love some Lainey Wilson,” wrote one fan. Country Fest Ohio just wrapped up this weekend, going from June 12-15. Lainey Wilson was one of the headliners, but the show also featured Chris Janson, Thomas Rhett, and Justin Moore. While Ohio isn’t in the south, Country Fest Ohio brings all the fun of country music to the Midwest! A big thanks to Lainey Wilson for her moment of kindness. It isn’t always easy to navigate big events like this, so when artists take the time to send love to all their fans, it’s a great way to remind venues how important accessibility really is. The featured image for this post is from TikTok. The post Lainey Wilson Wields A Fan’s Prosthetic Leg Onstage While Performing At Country Fest Ohio appeared first on InspireMore.

Pope Francis inviting dozens of comedians to the Sistine Chapel was not on my 2024 bingo card. However, this humorous and heartwarming gathering is actually as sweet as could be. Pope Francis invited just over 100 comedians to the chapel to come together in celebration. He sought to build a link between comedy and the Catholic Church, and he gave a powerful speech about the power of laughter. @nytimes Chris Rock, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert were among the 105 entertainers from 15 countries who were invited to meet with Pope Francis at a gathering that the Vatican described as an effort to “establish a link” between the humorists and the Roman Catholic Church. #popefrancis #comedians #chrisrock #jimmyfallon #stephencolbert ♬ original sound – The New York Times “The prefect told me that in Italy, they say that a smile makes good blood,” started the Pope. “So I said, instead of a speech, I’ll do this *waves hands* so that we’ll all have more smiles and laughs.” After his speech, the comedians were able to greet Pope Francis. I can honestly say, I never anticipated seeing a real image of Jimmy Fallon shaking the Pope’s hand! This image is from TikTok. But they sure did. Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Rock, and Whoopi Goldberg were among the comedians in attendance at Pope Francis’s event. This hard-to-believe event was actually live-streamed by the Vatican, so you can log on and watch it in its entirety. I love the idea of bringing together the more traditional aspects of society with some that are lighthearted. I mean, if we can’t all laugh — what’s the point?! This image is from TikTok. What are people saying? Folks in the comments were just as shocked, amazed, and delighted as I was in witnessing the clip from this event. “The whole world needs more SMILES,” wrote one fan of the comedian/Pope Francis collaboration. “Can’t wait for Colbert this coming Monday night !! It’s going to be EPIC!!!” said another, excited to hear more about the experience. I myself am eager to see if Pope Francis is going to start his comedy tour soon. Maybe he’s just looking to learn from the best! The featured image for this post is from TikTok. The post Pope Francis Invites 105 Comedians To The Sistine Chapel In Unusual Gathering appeared first on InspireMore.

One woman decided to test her five brothers by asking them each for $100 over text. Their wholesome responses really surprised her! Kate Udall shared the sweetest post on social media showing off how wonderful her siblings are. In her slideshow, she included screenshots of all their replies. Each brother received the same text message, which read “(Brother’s name) I need to borrow $100, I’ll tell you why tomorrow.” The first response that Kate shared was from Stetson, who immediately agreed to give her the money without hesitation. He just had one question. “Cash or card?” he asked. Screengrab from TikTok Next came Trevor’s reply to his sister’s request. A little more tech-savvy, this brother was eager to send her the $100 via Venmo. Again, there were no reservations on his part! Ryan outdid the other siblings with his response, though. When Kate asked him for $100, this brother bumped up the total to $200. What a sweetheart! Screengrab from TikTok Rulon wasn’t quite as generous. Although he had no qualms about giving his sister the money, he wouldn’t do it for free. He demanded some homemade salsa in return! Finally, Kate shared Jeremy’s response. He also agreed to send her $100. As it turns out, her brothers are pretty darn generous! This sister was touched by her siblings’ reactions to her request! She had no idea that all five of her brothers would be so willing to give her $100 without requiring so much as an explanation. “My brothers are nicer than I thought,” she added in her caption. Screengrab from TikTok Kate’s post about her generous siblings received over four million views! However, commenters weren’t just struck by the kindness of these young men. A few users noticed from the photos that these brothers were… well, let’s just say not hard on the eyes! “Do you need a sister-in-law?” one person asked. “I need to borrow Trevor,” joked another. “I’ll tell you why tomorrow.” A third added, “Do any of them need a wife?” Unfortunately, we’re not sure if these men are on the market. Besides, they seem like they have their hands full as it is! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “Telling All My Brothers I Need $100 With No Explanation” appeared first on InspireMore.

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