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The Quote of the Day from one year ago!

John Jackson Miller (+7)
"#1 rejected name for last KOTOR comics storyline: 'We'll Always Have Taris'"

- John Jackson Miller, via Twitter

For

 * 1) Enochf 14:12, November 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Awe I like it. Darth Trayus ( Trayus Academy ) 17:14, November 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) Havac 22:05, November 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) Xicer9 atgar.svg( Combadge) 21:46, November 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) Green Tentacle (Talk) 19:42, November 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * 6) Yeah, baby!&mdash; 02:28, December 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * 7) ASDF1239 Chiss Ascendancy.svg -DISCUSSION- 12:04, December 2, 2010 (UTC)

For

 * 1) Some of us never recover Enochf 04:21, October 6, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) I'm with Cole on this one.  Trak Nar  Ramble on 07:28, October 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) Per Trak. -- Darth Praxus SithEmblemTOR.PNG ( Did somebody order a miracle? ) 14:00, October 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4)  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 17:55, October 14, 2010 (UTC)

RiffTrax (+4)
"Check it out. Good guys dropping left and right. The stormtroopers don't know how to react. Nothing like this has ever happened before."

- Kevin Murphy, during opening scene in RiffTrax for A New Hope

For

 * 1) Enochf 04:23, October 6, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Because it's true.  ChickenVhett Hypercomm 00:04, October 21, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) Per Vhett. -- Darth Praxus SithEmblemTOR.PNG ( Did somebody order a miracle? ) 15:33, October 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) Very true. Thunderforge 03:11, November 17, 2010 (UTC)

For

 * 1) I knew he'd come out of the closet eventually... --Darth Praxus- Stover Lover 18:31, October 7, 2010 (UTC)

Against

 * 1) A quote from a Star Trek fan fic? No way.  OLIOSTER  (talk) 01:50, October 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) fan fiction ASDF1239 Chiss Ascendancy.svg -DISCUSSION- 12:04, December 2, 2010 (UTC)

For

 * 1) Well I used the Force, I picked up a box, I lifted some rocks, while I stood on my head, but I won't forget what Yoda said!  OLIOSTER  (talk) 19:23, October 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) That man is a genius. I'm going to nominate some quotes from his "The Saga Begins" soon. --Darth Praxus- Stover Lover 20:18, October 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) *I tried that too with no success :(.  OLIOSTER  (talk) 21:59, October 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) XD Bella&#39;Mia 05:45, October 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) Because I love this song.  Trak Nar  Ramble on 06:21, October 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * 6) ^_^ Enochf 07:18, October 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * 7) Darth Trayus ( Trayus Academy ) 17:14, November 3, 2010 (UTC)

Against

 * 1) No. Tyber J. Kenobi's Droid 02:23, October 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) No.  Master Jonathan New Jedi Order.svg ( Jedi Council Chambers ) 06:01, October 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) Ugh.  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 15:51, October 31, 2010 (UTC)

Comments

 * I unsuccessfully nominated another piece of the lyrics from this song some time ago. Let's hope we have more success this time.  OLIOSTER  (talk) 19:23, October 7, 2010 (UTC)

Wing Commander III (+4)
"Isn't that the guy from Star Wars?"

- Tom Wilson, as Todd "Maniac" Marshall, after Mark Hamill walks away, in a Wing Commander III outtake reel

For

 * 1) Wing Commander III was sooooo cool, but I can't play flying games worth a crap Enochf 04:42, October 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Because old games rule.  Trak Nar  Ramble on 04:44, October 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) Xicer9 atgar.svg( Combadge) 04:52, October 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) Green Tentacle (Talk) 14:08, October 31, 2010 (UTC)

Comments

 * Outtakes linked Enochf 04:45, October 11, 2010 (UTC)

For

 * 1) Pop culture-referencing sword fights=beyond epic. --Darth Praxus- Stover Lover 15:44, October 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Genuine LOL Enochf 07:19, October 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) Darths & Droids is always good.  ChickenVhett Hypercomm 23:54, October 13, 2010 (UTC)

For

 * 1) Vader quote for the win! -- Darth Praxus SithEmblemTOR.PNG ( Did somebody order a miracle? ) 16:36, October 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) LOL!  Master Jonathan New Jedi Order.svg ( Jedi Council Chambers ) 17:29, October 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) LOTR! LOL!  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 17:53, October 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) I might have nominated this before....don't think it got anywhere though Lalala la 19:08, October 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) I remember this.  ChickenVhett Hypercomm 01:38, October 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * 6) Bella&#39;Mia 09:18, November 10, 2010 (UTC)

For

 * 1) Awesomely different from the movie. -- Darth Praxus SithEmblemTOR.PNG ( Did somebody order a miracle? ) 16:38, October 21, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2)  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 15:53, October 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) As long as we get paid.  ChickenVhett Hypercomm 00:12, October 28, 2010 (UTC)

For

 * 1) Way better than the movie... -- Darth Praxus SithEmblemTOR.PNG ( Did somebody order a miracle? ) 16:33, October 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2)  Clone Commander Lee  Talk 16:50, October 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) LOL nice Enochf 17:09, October 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4)  Master Jonathan New Jedi Order.svg ( Jedi Council Chambers ) 18:21, October 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) This is strikingly similar to the above nomination.  ChickenVhett Hypercomm 00:13, October 28, 2010 (UTC)

Dogma (+2)
"I feel like I'm Han Solo, and you're Chewie, and she's Ben Kenobi, and we're in that fucked-up bar."

- Jay, commenting on the groups situation.

For

 * 1) There was something off with that bar... Dark Ridley 20:54, October 29, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2)  OLIOSTER  (talk) 19:55, October 31, 2010 (UTC)

RiffTrax (+2)
"Yes, Episode Six, a.k.a. the one you thought was the worst Star Wars episode until you got proved severely wrong 16 years later, and again 19 years later... and again 22 years later... and again 25 years later."

- Mike Nelson, during opening scene in RiffTrax for Return of the Jedi

For

 * 1) Dark Ridley 19:00, November 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) I know it's hatin', but... *ahem* kernel of truth Enochf 00:15, November 8, 2010 (UTC)

For

 * 1) Now imagine Palpatine in a speedo. Dark Ridley 19:00, November 5, 2010 (UTC)

The Nostalgia Critic (+2)
"A guy with a sword. His father. Theyyy... don't get along."

- The Nostalgia Critic

For

 * 1) Rather accurate depiction of the Empire Strikes Back, wouldn't you say? Dark Ridley 17:11, November 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Nostalgia Critic for the win!  Bonslywizard Trade Federation Symbol.jpg( Send a transmission ) 17:40, November 20, 2010 (UTC)

For

 * 1) Dark Ridley 16:29, November 15, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) NAYA   YEN   12:11, December 2, 2010 (UTC)

Against

 * 1) Sorry, but this offends me. -- Darth Praxus SithEmblemTOR.PNG ( Did somebody order a miracle? ) 19:28, November 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2)  Master Jonathan New Jedi Order.svg ( Jedi Council Chambers ) 18:19, November 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) &mdash; 02:29, December 1, 2010 (UTC)

Comments

 * Fixed template and changed source link from the comic image to the actual comic page, which is preferred by webcomic authors.  Master Jonathan New Jedi Order.svg ( Jedi Council Chambers ) 17:55, November 16, 2010 (UTC)

The Onion (+1)
"Dressing Up Your Dog As Boba Fett Is Something You Have To Devote A Weekend To"

- Column headline at The Onion

For

 * 1) Enochf 18:08, November 26, 2010 (UTC)

For

 * 1) -- Darth Praxus SithEmblemTOR.PNG ( Did somebody order a miracle? ) 16:40, December 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Jonjedigrandmaster  ( Talk ) 16:46, December 2, 2010 (UTC)

Wired Magazine (+2)
"Using these values, the mass of R2 is 0.1 kg. Yes, 100 grams. How do I know I am correct? I know because Wookieepedia doesn't list R2's mass or weight. They know it is silly, so they left it off."

- Wired Magazine article on R2-D2's flying, by Rhett Allain

For

 * 1) The whole article's worth perusing, especially if you're in a physics class Enochf 06:59, October 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Green Tentacle (Talk) 14:10, October 31, 2010 (UTC)

Thermal Detonator's description (+8)
"Thermal Detonator. Blows stuff up."

- The description of the thermal detonator in the Young Jedi Collectible Card Game

For

 * 1) Truly, brevity is the sister of talent. QuiGonJinn  Senate seal.svg(Talk) 20:54, November 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) -- Darth Praxus SithEmblemTOR.PNG ( Did somebody order a miracle? ) 14:20, November 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) Jonjedigrandmaster  ( Talk ) 20:59, November 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) ...and I'm Ric Olié.-- Bonslywizard Trade Federation Symbol.jpg( Send a transmission ) 23:14, November 12, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) I would like it more if it said blows shit up, but whatever.  OLIOSTER  (talk) 21:42, November 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * 6) Toprawa and Ralltiir 07:19, November 18, 2010 (UTC)
 * 7) Thunderforge 04:19, November 20, 2010 (UTC)
 * 8) Throw detonator after pressing switch. ToRsO bOy 01:36, November 21, 2010 (UTC)
 * 9)  IFYLOFD  ( Floyd's crib ) 15:56, November 21, 2010 (UTC)

Against

 * 1)  Master Jonathan New Jedi Order.svg ( Jedi Council Chambers ) 17:48, November 16, 2010 (UTC)

Brian Daley (+4)
"They're the grimmest reapers. They're beings who stalk the twilight free-fire zone between the law of the jungle and the retribution of governments. They're red of fang and claw, answerable to no one. Ruthless&mdash;respecting authority only when it's backed by naked force. Many are as criminal as their quarry. Their license to kill comes from the mint and their own dark drives. A name on a wanted notice empowers them to seek out prey, run it to the ground&hellip;capture or slay it."

- Brian Daley, on bounty hunters in the Star Wars universe

For

 * 1) I wasn't sure whether to put this here or in the Real life section. Xicer9 atgar.svg( Combadge) 21:40, November 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Thunderforge 03:21, November 17, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) Havac 00:17, November 18, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) Toprawa and Ralltiir 07:19, November 18, 2010 (UTC)

Dr. Ball MD (+4)
"What the-!? You trying to drown that kid? What're you injecting there? Is this the bloody Dark Ages? Why don't you just throw some leeches in there!? Oh, 'Nobody listen to Dr. Ball, he's just an old fool!'"

- Dr. Ball is shocked at the "cutting edge" medical treatments used by the Rebellion at Echo Base

For

 * 1) SinisterSamurai 05:10, December 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Let's pass these this time, you bastards!  OLIOSTER  (talk) 05:10, December 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) He's gotta make it this time!  Trak Nar  Ramble on 05:12, December 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) NAYA   YEN   11:03, December 3, 2010 (UTC)

Comments
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Dr. Ball M.D. (+6)
"' She's lost the will to live ' ? What is your degree in, poetry? You sorry bunch of hippies! For God's sake, don't use the billions of dollars of medical equipment around us! Why don't we all just get on our knees and pray! We don't have knees, you mother f***ers!"

- Dr. Ball, at Padmé's death bed, providing Yoda, Bail, and Obi-Wan with his professional opinion

For

 * 1) SinisterSamurai 05:10, December 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Leonard McCoy meets Star Wars.  OLIOSTER  (talk) 05:11, December 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) Because that scene made me facepalm so very hard. Use a frikkin' defibrillator!  Trak Nar  Ramble on 05:13, December 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) Jonjedigrandmaster  ( Talk ) 05:23, December 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) NAYA   YEN   11:04, December 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * 6) Per Olioster. -- Darth Praxus SithEmblemTOR.PNG ( Did somebody order a miracle? ) 15:40, December 3, 2010 (UTC)

Comments
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