Today…the Force Awakens
Our tickets are booked, our Boba Fett helmets have been dusted off, and the world has come to a standstill
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
Millions of fans around the world are readying themselves for the moment that, after a decade, has finally come.
Star Wars Episode VII, The Force Awakens will show today in cinemas around South Africa, and the Stormtrooper in us is positively quivering in our galactic boots.
The disturbance in The Force you are feeling is the collective grins from fans in America who have already witnessed the blockbuster at the Los Angeles premiere.And yes, unfortunately, many more fans from other countries will see it before it shows in our far-flung system of South Africa, but fear not!
China only gets it on 9 January.
We have put together five tips on how you can avoid the interspace communications on Twitter and Facebook that could spoil your experience:
Move to Mars (or KwaMbonambi)
As unlikely as that sounds, for non-fans (or aliens as we call them) and for the diehards this might well be the only option available to you. Unless you want to hear some guy explaining the plot to his uninterested girlfriend at the next table. Thanks a bunch, Mike.
Don’t go online
The most obvious solution. Unplug the Wi-Fi router, take the battery out of your phone and board up your windows.
Avoid people. All of them.
The problem you are facing now is that Star Wars fans are no longer easy to spot. They have all grown up and could be the guy doing your taxes, or selling you a new car. You just don’t know. Best not to talk to anyone at all for the next few weeks, or until you have seen the movie.
Medically induced coma
Slip into a peaceful coma, with strict orders to your doctor not to wake you up until the score starts flooding the cinema.
Be a true fan
Our favourite solution is to simply get your tickets and see the movie before anyone can ruin it for you. If you haven’t booked already, you shouldn’t even be reading this.
Search your feelings, young Padawan. And watch the trailer below (if you haven’t seen it yet)
