Star Wars Art Reimagines Jar Jar Binks As A Terrifying Sith Lord
A new piece of Star Wars fan art reimagines notorious character Jar Jar Binks as a fearsome Dark Lord of the Sith, following a popular online meme theory that Jar Jar is actually an evil mastermind of the prequel trilogy. Much of the hate that’s surrounded The Phantom Menace for decades has focused on Jar Jar, both for his annoying and oddly timed attempts at comic relief and his clear origin in racist Jamaican caricature. Over the years, Jar Jar’s notoriety among the Star Wars fan base has elevated him to a bizarre near-mythic status.
The “Darth Jar Jar” theory essentially hold that Jar Jar is secretly a Sith Lord throughout the prequel trilogy, and that many events of the saga are masterminded by him behind the scenes. Fans who support the theory/joke have cited all range of “evidence,” from Jar Jar’s proposal to give Chancellor Palpatine emergency powers, to odd editing faux pas that appear to show him supernaturally dodging laser blasts. It’s a hilarious part of the greater Star Wars fandom, emblematic of the love/hate relationship many have with the prequels.
A new piece of fan art from Instagram-based artist and character designer Kevin Cassidy envisions Darth Jar Jar in all his dark Force glory, fully modeled in 3D and honestly quite intimidating. While most such art is intentionally silly, Cassidy’s piece actually turns the Gungan into a terrifying creature, making perhaps the strongest pitch so far for him to actually return as a villain. With the addition of a red lightsaber and black cloak, this Jar Jar could be a real threat.
Since Jar Jar’s fate was never revealed after Revenge of the Sith, some fans have pointed out that he could return in any of Disney’s upcoming Star Wars projects. That seems highly unlikely, both because most people still openly despise the character, and because it would be nearly impossible to distance him from the racist stereotypes that built him. For the foreseeable future, Jar Jar Binks will likely live on only in memes.
Still, art like Cassidy’s is a testament to the talent and drive of so many in the Star Wars fan base. The franchise is notoriously divisive, with each era having its staunch defenders and aggressive critics. In such a polarized series, fans like Cassidy have had to take control of at times and create new ways to enjoy otherwise lackluster content. For Star Wars fans, this is the way.
Source: Kevin Cassidy
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