Camping for Star Wars II Has Begun

By Jack January 7, 2002 1:11 PM

What's sadder and more pathetic then George Lucas casting N'Sync in Stars Episode II? The two members of the Seattle Star Wars society who have begun the wait for Star Wars 2: Attack Of The Clones which will be opening May 16th (that's just a little over four months).

Jeff Tweiten and John Guth have pitched their tents outside the Cinerama in Seattle, Washington. Tweiten is aiming to set a new world record for the longest wait for an event (he's been there January 1st).

"Waiting for Star Wars is an art project designed to capture the evolution and journey of one person's wait for a single event," said Tweiten. "This project also explores the issue of the pursuit of happiness... It also asks, will society as a whole fear or accept people for not desiring the things they desire, or for desiring things they consider frivolous or ridiculous? Finally, as we move into the next millennium, I wonder if our fast-paced society has become unwilling to slow down and wait for the things that bring us the greatest joy. This wait will test my mettle as I attempt to do just that."

Huh?

I remember the day when Episode I: Phantom Menace was first released, people camping for days.. I went for a day 1 showing, I expected to stand in a line for at least 10 minutes. I bought a ticket, 2 in fact (my bother's a mooch) and got a decent seat in a partially empty theatre.

Jeff and John, I pity you.

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losers   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 7, 2002 3:22 PM

get a life and a job!

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Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on January 8, 2002 11:51 AM

Those people MUST have something better to do...

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Posted by The Original Shemp (Daddy-O@shempsrule.com) on January 8, 2002 6:58 PM

Judging by the quote, they not only have nothing to do but they have clearly had enough time to think up some BS line that will justify what they are doing...to themselves and the rest of the Starfleet Academy drop-outs.

Obviously, there are 2 villages that are being deprived of their idiots until May!

these guys got it set!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 8, 2002 11:12 PM

actually, as stupid and idiotic as it can be.. those two guys are getting money and food donations from the star wars society.. and probably gonna get it on with the star wars chicks.. those bastards!

RE: these guys got it set!   reply

Posted by power-trip (powertripz@hotmail.com) on January 9, 2002 12:18 AM

...and these two knuckleheads are now gettinjg national exposure on NBC's Today Show.

I am now satisfied that everything is back to normal in America.

RE: these guys got it set!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 9, 2002 3:27 AM

What's the point of queueing when their isn't going to even be a queue for another three months?

RE: these guys got it set!   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 10, 2002 7:14 AM

Wouldnt it be easier to just book the dam tickets. Guess they never thought of that.  Either that or they are really desperate for pussy.  If they had lives or girlfriends then I dont think they would be able to waste their time like this.  Ahhh... only in America.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 11, 2002 5:24 AM

That's nothing, I loved 'The Fellowship Of The Ring' so much that as soon as I came out of the theatre I immediately set up camp so I could wait for 'The Two Towers' to come out in a years time and when I've watched that I'll stay there till 'The Return Of The King' comes out in 2003.

Total Weenies   reply

Posted by rogueman (***) on January 15, 2002 12:08 PM

What's wrong, boys...did Mom finally kick you out of the basement? Put down the crack pipe and GET A JOB!!

RE: Total Weenies   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on January 15, 2002 5:34 PM

Or a girlfriend.

RE: Total Weenies   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 16, 2002 3:39 AM

And while you're at it could you get me one aswell?

RE: Total Weenies   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 16, 2002 3:39 AM

And while you're at it could you get me one aswell?

RE: Total Weenies   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on January 16, 2002 10:28 AM

Sure, with Princess Leia's outfit!

RE: Total Weenies   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 17, 2002 1:56 AM

Princess Leia in the gold bikini... Mmmmm...

RE: Total Weenies   reply

Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on January 20, 2002 3:59 AM

Every man's fantasy...

The Heck?   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on March 8, 2002 9:38 PM

What on earth are they going to do about showers? Sorry... but by the way they are going to stink, I think that they will have the entire theater to themselves... everyone else will just clear out, demand their money back, and then go watch it in a different theater complex.

um...yea...   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on March 11, 2002 1:19 PM

and to think i buy my tickets online---some fan i am...
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