The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks
TEDJar Jar Binks became one of the most polarizing figures in cinematic history when he made his debut in Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace in 1999. He was even named "the most annoying movie character of all time" by Complex Magazine. After the release, Ahmed Best, the man who played Jar Jar, was hit with the full force of the backlash — and it nearly destroyed him. The Redemption of Jar Jar B... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Category | Society & Culture | ||||
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Two decades after The Phantom Menace premiered, the world is finally reconsidering how it treated Ahmed Best and the character he brought to life. But back in our galaxy, are we doomed to stay on the dark side of internet culture? Or is it not too la... more
In the wake of the anti-Jar Jar backlash, Ahmed begins to rebuild his life. In the meantime, we try to make sense of internet hate by talking to one of the original Jar Jar haters: the person who created The Jar Jar Hate Page. Transcripts for The Red... more
While Ahmed faces Jar Jar hate websites and death threats, an even more thorny and challenging set of criticisms hits close to home, pushing Ahmed to a breaking point. Transcripts for The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks are available at go.ted.com/jarjar... more
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Great listen. I saw The Phantom Menace in theaters at 9 years old and loved Jar Jar. Never jumped on the hate train with everyone else and I also never understood it. It’s crazy to see this is the first character the internet banded together to hate. There’s a lot to learn in this listen. Very well done by all 👏🏻
Apple Podcasts5Jaytha3rd
United States10 months ago - An incredible story and cautionary tale
If you know this story already, you already know the twists in the heartbreaking tale of Jar Jar Binks’ actor Ahmed Best.
What makes the podcast more worthwhile is the framing of Best as ‘the internet’s first main character’, and uncovering the familiar patterns that we see online today that were new territory in 1999.
Apple Podcasts5Mat Everywhere
Australiaa year ago - Jar jar blinks
Thanks for doing this Dylan. I had fun listening to this cast.
I lost a family member last week. It’s been interesting for me to see how different people dealt with the loss of this wonderful man. I disagree, jar jar was a very real character as silly as he is. Real people are unbelievable at times. We had a driveway party for my cousin and it was light and fun and respectful. Yet there were personalities that criticized not having this remembrance in a church for this church going man. Jar... more
Apple Podcasts4kesataloUnited States2 years ago - Good but not great
Overly precious and contemplative and in need of some editing. Good interviews with Best and others. Could have been condensed to a This American Life segment
Apple Podcasts3melondonkeyUnited States2 years ago - Are you aware
Of the theory that Jar-Jar is actually the ultimate Sith Lord? And his antics are a way to disarm his marks? They think he's a harmless, clumsy idiot, and allow him close, which is when he uses his sith mind control.
Apple Podcasts5goodvsevilUnited States2 years ago
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