The Rebellion Began In New York

Turns out it wasn't all that long ago, and the galaxy isn't so far away. So much for the hype.

As Princess Leia attempted to meet up with some Wall Street moguls in hopes of gaining financing for the Galactic Rebellion, she took the subway in an attempt to avoid attention.

Perhaps reading the "Galactic Rebellion For Dummies" book with the cover up where the whole car could read it wasn't the most subtle.

Who knows . . . maybe someone spotted her and called National Security.

Either way, the Empire got a tip and tracked her into the bowels of New York City.

I thought for certain the Princess would figure out what was happening when three guys dressed up like Motocross racers in full body armor entered the car.

She's got to be the most oblivious gal in the galaxy.

Even with stormtroopers leaning over her and all her fellow passengers in turmoil, Leia kept right on reading surefire tips on defeating an Evil Empire. I wonder if she'd even gotten to the "Be Aware Of Your Surroundings" chapter.

Anyway, next thing she knows, the stormtroopers are yanking her to her feet. Well, not so much "yanking" . . . she didn't even offer the slightest resistance.

At this point, I thought surely it was a trap she'd set up for the stormtroopers. I mean, no resistance whatsoever? What else could it be, right?

Then Darth Vader walked in at the Houston Street stop, and I know it was for real.

At least she gave the cover of being on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan. But Vader obviously saw right through that one. Earth isn't anywhere along the way to Alderaan. Even your grade-school astronomy student knows that much.

Just when I thought the world had a chance, I realized that we're resting our hopes on some really bumbling people.

I think it's due to the crappy screenwriting. George Lucas really needs to work on that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jT0fwWPM1Y