> > Heh. And I bet even eels from outer Mongolia hated Jar Jar.
>
> Ah. In an uncertain world, it's nice to think that people of all races, creeds, colours, genders,
> orientations, species and soft drink preferences can unite in their utter, utter hatred for Jar Jar
> Binks.

And, given that we need something to unite people of all races, creeds, colours, genders, orientations, species, and soft drink preferences, it's only a pity that it's not true.

I don't mind Jar Jar.

Paul

(For the record: I didn't know the *entire* plot in advance. Most of the Senator Palpatine subplot was new, as was a key revelation about one of the Nabooians {which I kicked myself for not spotting}.)