Years from now, we’ll all look back at 2020 and reflect on the things we did and didn’t do as we were told to stay at home.
I’ll remember April 2020 as the month I entered into the Star Wars Universe for the first time. For three weeks, I spent my nights and weekends watching 12 Star Wars movies and the first season of The Mandalorian.
What surprised me is how much the characters spoke to the overall feelings and emotions of the general public during the Covid-19 lockdown. (Though I’ve been told – numerous times – OKAY, KAREN! that the series captures the moods of history itself by certain fans who happen to be editing/approving this post).
May 4th quotes to capture quarantine moods
- “I feel lost.” Anakin Skywalker, Revenge of the Sith
When you’re trying to navigate the new world that the pandemic has hurled you in and the onslaught of new information you are receiving every day. - “I find that answer vague and unconvincing.” K-2SO, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Attempting to make sense of the variety of media outlets and news reports giving timelines of when life will “get back to normal”. - “Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!” Master Yoda to R2-D2, The Empire Strikes Back
Battling it out for essential items in the grocery store. Especially when there’s only one pack of toilet paper left on the shelf. - “Stop taking my hand!” Rey to Finn, The Force Awakens
When someone is not observing social distancing and invades your personal space. - “I want to go home and rethink my life.” Elan Sleazebaggano (with the help of the Force from Obi-Wan) Attack of the Clones
Getting adjusted to shelter in place when you realize your top three interests are: Dining out, non-essential businesses and touching your face. - “This is more than I signed up for.” Cara Dune, The Mandalorian
After unsuccessfully attempting to homeschool your children and realizing that teachers should be paid a million dollars a year. - “It’s not only a very hearty, nourishing dish, but it’s very economical.” Chef Gormaanda, The Star Wars Holiday Special
Trying to convince your family that the meal you made is delicious even though you’ve run out of ideas and are on limited supplies. - “Wipe them out. All of them.” Darth Sidious, The Phantom Menance
After being stuck indoors with your family for over a month with nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. - “I sense unease about my appearance.” Kylo Ren to General Hux, The Rise of Skywalker
That moment when you’ve officially given up getting dressed, combing your hair and attempting to exercise. - “How are we doing?” “The same as Always” “That bad, huh?” Han Solo and Luke Skywalker, The Return of the Jedi
The start of every conversation with anyone in any part of the world after weeks of shelter in place. - “Don’t be too proud of this technological terror you’ve constructed.” Darth Vader, A New Hope
When you’ve finally hit your wall with video chat and are wondering why someone would bother making such a technology. - “What should we drink to?” “Let’s drink two and see where it goes.” Qi’ra and Han Solo, Solo: A Star Wars Story
You no longer care if it’s 5’o’clock somewhere. Every hour is now happy hour. - “You’re just a child with a mask.” Supreme Leader Snoke to Kylo Ren, The Last Jedi
When your emotional maturity seems to be disintegrating with your sanity, but at least you are keeping your face protected.
Be safe. Stay strong. May the Force be with you.
