Satirical article imagines Pope issuing encyclical criticizing Disney's Star Wars strategy
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The Onion Staff
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Summary
A satirical article about Pope Leo XIV releasing a 60,000-word encyclical titled "Palpatinus Referendum" criticizing Disney's handling of the Star Wars franchise, particularly the "muddled" plotlines of the post-Lucas era. The piece humorously frames franchise criticism in the language of papal doctrine and religious warning.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe Star Wars franchise, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which old fans and new fans can live together
Lambasting the 'muddled' plotlines of the post-Lucas era in a staggering 60,000 words
the franchise has 'lost its way' and that humanity's moviegoers are 'in grave danger'
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