It's your regular dose of the things that kept the 'net talking this week
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.
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
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:
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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
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