Outside of Soundwave, which we're probably all in agreement has dominated enough of our lives this week, it was pretty much a week all about two major end-of-year events — namely, Star Wars and, well, Christmas. Both topics blew up the internet for resoundingly different reasons — though the former was far and away the dominant force (genuinely no pun intended) as far as internet chatter has been concerned — right the way to this weekend as we stare down the barrel of the 25th.
Don't worry, we'll still keep any Star Wars references spoiler-free as a courtesy to the heel-draggers who haven't yet made it to a screening, but you really should get on that sooner rather than later, because everyone's courtesy has a limit and the film is really good so c'mon already.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
So anti-establishment, I will probably wait until next week to see "Star Wars".
— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) December 18, 2015
Some people saying Star Wars isn't a true story, didn't really happen. I don't know. I say see the movie and decide for yourself.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) December 18, 2015
It’s true the new “Star Wars” makes you feel like a 10-year-old kid again. I had to rush out of a screening to go home and wet the bed.
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) December 18, 2015
The Rapture is this weekend and only the people in Star Wars 2D screenings will be taken up & saved.
— Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) December 18, 2015
"I'm vegan." "I do crossfit." "I don't own a TV." ...and a new champion emerges. "I don't care about Star Wars."
— Scott Hanselman (@shanselman) December 18, 2015
Saw Star Wars at 2 am last night. 1. Best film in 3D ever 2. @JohnBoyega is the future (been a die hard fan since Attack The Block)
— Sky Ferreira (@skyferreira) December 18, 2015
With all this passion for Star Wars floating around, there will be those who feel special for not being passionate. Don't be that guy.
— Jon Cozart (@JonCozart) December 18, 2015
"OK everybody, I got to go to Star Wars." - Obama closing press conference
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) December 18, 2015
#Spoilerspoilers
On a related note, Stephen Colbert set about combatting The Force Awakens spoilers with his own #spoilerspoilers hashtag - here are some quick gems from that movement:
There's a scene where Chewbacca gets into some dark chocolate and has to spend the night at the vet. #spoilerspoilers
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) December 17, 2015
#SpoilerSpoilers The entire second half of the film is just Jar Jar doing the Elaine dance @colbertlateshow pic.twitter.com/Cp5Sxa2cIY
— C.T. Rex Pope (@CTRexPope) December 16, 2015
In the years since the Battle of Endor, Han has installed a flux capacitor in the Falcon. #SpoilerSpoilers
— Luis Matthews (@elinashusband) December 17, 2015
The scene where the Millennium Falcon turns into Optimus Prime was insane! #SpoilerSpoilers
— Shawn Derrick (@ShawnNDerrick) December 17, 2015
Luke & Darth go on Maury to learn Vader is NOT Luke's father! #SpoilerSpoilers
— Reporter Mugsy (@MugsysRapSheet) December 17, 2015
#SpoilerSpoilers There is a scene where BB-8 is dropped and Han Solo has to go to the Apple Store to get the front glass fixed
— Nick (@nicksfire) December 17, 2015
christmas
When do the 12 Days of Christmas even happen?
— Relient K (@relientK) December 19, 2015
Listening to olde timey Xmas music in the doctor's office waiting room, so if anyone is supposed to assassinate me, now is the time.
— Jake Vig (@Jake_Vig) December 18, 2015
My iPhone is waging a war on xmas. No seriously, it keeps autocorrecting "xmas" to "cams" and "class."
— Chris Sacca (@sacca) December 18, 2015
Shout out to all the awkward dancing that is happening at work Christmas parties right now!
— Jon Acuff (@JonAcuff) December 19, 2015
family angrily debating whether Ghost of Christmas Present is actually Ghost of Christmas in the Immediate Future
— Egg Bruenog (@ebruenig) December 19, 2015
Why would you be afraid to say this? I think you're confusing "Merry Christmas" with "Candyman." https://t.co/QzVlFvBKkV
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) December 19, 2015
Dear Santa: If you don't get me a hover craft wheel thing for Xmas...I will stop believing in you. Imma write to Mrs. Claus too
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes) December 18, 2015
Bonus points go to Teen Wolf star Crystal Reed for nailing both topics with one tweet.
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would LOVE a fictional energy weapon. Preferably blue. Please??!!! #StarsWars
— Crystal Reed (@CrystalmReed) December 19, 2015
