# Star Wars Teaser Poster Out - Look it is Lord Helmet **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 31, 2004, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137 "2004-10-31T06:08:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Pushkin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee59a6/32.png) [@Pushkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pushkin)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2004, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/21 "2004-10-31T23:01:35Z")
> [@Murcielago](#): > > It looks like rough artwork you would use to pitch the concept rather than the finished article. I think it could have worked with some refinement and subtlety. Yeah, it looks too rough and ready. And like Bryan Ekers said, I see Jabba in there! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Pushkin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee59a6/32.png) [@Pushkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pushkin)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2004, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/22 "2004-10-31T23:03:08Z")
> [@Murcielago](#): > > It looks like rough artwork you would use to pitch the concept rather than the finished article. I think it could have worked with some refinement and subtlety. Yeah, it looks too rough and ready. And like Bryan Ekers, I see Jabba in there too! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Tuckerfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2004, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/23 "2004-10-31T23:09:16Z")
> [@N9IWP](#): > > Like many people, I prefer the fake poster. > > [http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=18590](http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=18590) > > Brian And the fake trailers, and the fake scripts… You’d think that Lucas would get the hint when all the fanboy stuff is better than what he’s cranking out, but no. ---
**Author:** ![Zap\_Rowsdower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/3da27b/32.png) [@Zap\_Rowsdower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zap_Rowsdower)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2004, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/24 "2004-10-31T23:44:43Z")
The problem I have with the prequels is that Lucas hits you over the head with what everyone knows is going to happen. I feel that the movies should have been made to stand on there own, with perhaps a few very subtle instances of foreshadowing. I’ll probably just wait until the DVD is released to see it, like I do with most current movies. ---
**Author:** ![Soapbox\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Soapbox\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soapbox_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/25 "2004-11-01T00:40:10Z")
> [@Flutterby](#): > > Same here… > > I fear for the movie. Then don’t see it. PLEASE. I really don’t want any of you there with me. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/26 "2004-11-01T01:41:12Z")
> [@Soapbox Monkey](#): > > Then don’t see it. PLEASE. > > I really don’t want any of you there with me. Thanks. I didn’t realize that fear of suckage was contagious… ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/27 "2004-11-01T01:52:35Z")
Doesn’t have the style or the veneer of the previous two posters, or any of the posters from the original three. I doubt this is the real thing. **Marley23** : :eek: :eek: :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Kel\_Varnsen\_Latex\_Division](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/aeb1de/32.png) [@Kel\_Varnsen\_Latex\_Division](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kel_Varnsen_Latex_Division)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/28 "2004-11-01T02:02:20Z")
> [@Kythereia](#): > > Doesn’t have the style or the veneer of the previous two posters, or any of the posters from the original three. I doubt this is the real thing. Look at the URL. It is from the official Star Wars website. ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/29 "2004-11-01T02:03:43Z")
> [@Kel Varnsen - Latex Division](#): > > Look at the URL. It is from the official Star Wars website. I noticed. But it… doesn’t seem right. _scratches head_ ---
**Author:** ![ShockingAlberto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7ea924/32.png) [@ShockingAlberto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShockingAlberto)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/30 "2004-11-01T02:08:39Z")
> [@Kythereia](#): > > Doesn’t have the style or the veneer of the previous two posters, or any of the posters from the original three. I doubt this is the real thing. > > **Marley23** : :eek: :eek: :eek: Well…it _is_ being sold by the official Star Wars shop… ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/31 "2004-11-01T02:09:31Z")
See above poster. (Doper, not Star Wars merchandise.) I know, I know, I _know_, it just doesn’t look right to me. _sigh_ ---
**Author:** ![Tuckerfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/32 "2004-11-01T02:09:34Z")
> [@Kythereia](#): > > I noticed. But it… doesn’t seem right. _scratches head_ There hasn’t been much right with _Star Wars_ since, oh, 1984 or so. ---
**Author:** ![Kel\_Varnsen\_Latex\_Division](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/aeb1de/32.png) [@Kel\_Varnsen\_Latex\_Division](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kel_Varnsen_Latex_Division)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/33 "2004-11-01T02:14:37Z")
Here is a news story about it from Star [Wars.com](http://Wars.com). It is official. [http://starwars.com/episode-iii/release/promo/news20041028.html](http://starwars.com/episode-iii/release/promo/news20041028.html) ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/34 "2004-11-01T03:23:18Z")
I did not see the “image on the cape” view until mentioned **Kel Varnsen - Latex Division** mentioned it. At first it reminded me of that Ahrnold movie on Mars where that alien parasite guy lives on the guy’s back. Ah, _Total Recall_. The poster is just bad artwork no matter how you slice it. ---
**Author:** ![Melandry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Melandry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melandry)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/35 "2004-11-01T03:42:31Z")
Yeah, I totally couldn’t tell it was his cape at first, although it is clearer if you enlarge the image. But at first I was just sitting here wondering “How and why is Anakin hiding behind Darth Vader’s shoulder?” ---
**Author:** ![Flutterby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Flutterby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flutterby)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/36 "2004-11-01T03:45:57Z")
> [@Soapbox Monkey](#): > > Then don’t see it. PLEASE. > > I really don’t want any of you there with me. Thanks. Just because I fear for the movie doesn’t mean I won’t see it, and doesn’t mean that I’ll be idiotic and sit there trashing the movie in hearing of the others. (Pisses me off when people do that, if you think it’s that bad then walk out now or stay silent and then trash it after when others can’t hear.) Besides I figure if I go in with low expectations, I’ll enjoy it more than if I went in with high ones. ---
**Author:** ![Legolamb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4491bb/32.png) [@Legolamb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Legolamb)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/37 "2004-11-01T03:52:52Z")
> [@Flutterby](#): > > Besides I figure if I go in with low expectations, I’ll enjoy it more than if I went in with high ones. Tried that with Episodes 1 & 2. I wish I could say it worked… And count me in as another one who never saw it as Mannikin’s cape until **Kel** pointed it out. ---
**Author:** ![Tuckerfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/38 "2004-11-01T04:09:37Z")
> [@Legolamb](#): > > Tried that with Episodes 1 & 2. I wish I could say it worked… > > And count me in as another one who never saw it as Mannikin’s cape until **Kel** pointed it out. I recommend consuming some of [this](http://www.buffalotrace.com/). It deadens the pain quite nicely. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/39 "2004-11-01T13:59:42Z")
And I’m gonna have to sith–I mean _sit_–through the trailer, just to see _The Incredibles_. :eek: :rolleyes: OH! MY STOMACH HURTS! ---
**Author:** ![Snickers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@Snickers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snickers)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2004, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-teaser-poster-out-look-it-is-lord-helmet/272137/40 "2004-11-01T14:31:49Z")
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