![]() ![]() There is no exact date when May 4 became a thing, but according to an article from, the phrase, “May the Fourth be with you,” came into the lexicon about a year after the first movie, “Star Wars: A New Hope” was released in 1977 and rocketed into modern pop culture. ![]() The date has for decades been recognized as the unofficial “Star Wars” day, playing on the series’ salutation, “May the force be with you.” In 2020, my friend Giovanni Delgadillo and I started our podcast, where we recap “Star Wars” episodes when they are released on Disney+. I own multiple pairs of Lego “Star Wars” character earrings. I’ve taken college graduation photos with a lightsaber - both bachelor’s and master’s ceremonies. ![]() Still, that didn’t stop me from diving in headfirst into all the new TV shows, games and books released throughout my upbringing. I even remember being told by a good friend’s mom that it wasn’t ladylike to be a “Star Wars” fan. So I’m qualified to explain how May 4 became “Star Wars” Day.Įven in my early Gen Z age group, I remember being told “Star Wars” was for boys.Īs far as I remember, I was the only girl in my grade school class who openly talked about her love for “Star Wars,” and the only classmates I could share that with were boys. ![]()
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