AboutWhat does the meme depict?
"These Are Not the Droids You Are Looking For" is a catchphrase often used humorously to suggest that something doesn't represent what it appears to. The phrase evolved into a template 'These Aren't the X You're Looking For,' allowing for versatile applications in various meme contexts.
OriginWho did it first?
The phrase originated from the 1977 film 'Star Wars,' delivered by the character Obi-Wan Kenobi, played by Alec Guinness. It occurs during a scene where Obi-Wan, along with his companions, is stopped by Stormtroopers while searching for the smuggler Han Solo in Mos Eisley. Watching the scene on YouTube highlights how Obi-Wan uses the phrase to manipulate the Stormtroopers with his Jedi mind powers, leading to the memorable quote.[1]
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Origin: 1977