SUNDAY FUNNIES: MAY THE FOURTH/FARCE BE WITH YOU (INTERNATIONAL STAR WARS DAY 2025)

Hello Everybody!
 You have both Piper D. Katt AND Koda Canine here because we actually get to tell Star Wars based jokes on International Star Wars Day!

That's right Piper! As many of you already know, today is May the Fourth.

Star Wars fans around the world have proclaimed it International Star Wars Day, and the movement has gained momentum ever since.

May the Fourth.

May the Force be with you.

Get it?

Actually, it's May the Farce be with us because it's joke time!

Even a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, the most evil person in the universe was a career politician.

It turns out that Chewbacca is originally from Wisconsin. He was born in Milwookie.

I tried to make some Wookie cookies. They were not Chewy enough.

A Sales Clerk to Customer: "RETURN of the Jedi is not possible without RECEIPT of the Jedi."

A wife got mad at her husband because, in her opinion, he had too much Star Wars merchandise.

“It’s either all that junk or me!” she yelled.

He just looked at her and replied, “May the divorce be with you.”

What do you call Storm Troopers playing cards?

A game of clones!

Generic Dark Side

Do Star Wars fans going shopping at the Darth Maul?

Darth Vader once tried to make cookies, but he burnt them.

They were a bit on the dark side.

Is that droid hungry?

No. BB-8.

Have you met Darth’s wife, Ella Vader?

Why do Ewoks never shout in the house?

Because they always use their Endor voice.

Why is a droid mechanic never lonely?

Because they're always making new friends!

What is the favorite vehicle of Jedi Masters?

A generic galaxy "Far, far away."

Toy Yodas.🐸

If you are dating a girl who does not like Star Wars puns, then you're looking for love in Alderaan places.

Since Disney now owns the Lucas Films properties (and the reason why we can't post official Star Wars images), what is Darth Vader's favorite song?

♪ When you wish upon a death star... ♫

Two Storm Troopers part company when suddenly one fires upon the other.

"Why did you do that?" the first Storm Trooper asks, thankful to still be alive.

The second Storm Trooper replies, "I just wanted you to know that I will always miss you."

The Sunday Funnies WILL return May 11 when Koda and I team up for MOTHER'S DAY, but we don't get to actually tell Star Wars jokes on the Sunday Funnies again until May 4, 2031!

REALLY? GEEZ! In any event, on that note♫, May the Force Farce/Fourth be with you. 😉

PDK & KC.

EXTRA EARLY SUNDAY FUNNIES: MAY THE FOURTH/FARCE BE WITH YOU! (International Star Wars Day 2024)

Hello Everybody!

 You have both Piper D. Katt AND Koda Canine here and yes, we know since it's Saturday that we're early.

This is usually the Sunday Funnies but we couldn't wait to actually tell Star Wars based jokes on International Star Wars Day!

That's right Piper! Next year, 2025, May the Fourth actually falls on a SUNDAY! 😁But we weren't willing to wait a whole year to celebrate, so we're doing the Sunday Funnies a day early in 2024!

In any event, as many of you already know Star Wars fans around the world have proclaimed May the Fourth International Star Wars Day, and the movement has gained momentum ever since.

May the Fourth.

May the Force be with you.

Get it?

Actually, it's May the Farce be with us because it's joke time!

A Sales Clerk to Customer: "RETURN of the Jedi is not possible without RECEIPT of the Jedi."

A wife got mad at her husband because, in her opinion, he had too much Star Wars merchandise.

“It’s either all that junk or me!” she yelled.

He just looked at her and replied, “May the divorce be with you.”

What do you call Storm Troopers playing cards?

A game of clones!

Generic Dark Side

Do Star Wars fans going shopping at the Darth Maul?

Darth Vader once tried to make cookies, but he burnt them.

They were a bit on the dark side.

Is that droid hungry?

No. BB-8.

Have you met Darth’s wife, Ella Vader?

Why do Ewoks never shout in the house?

Because they always use their Endor voice.

Why is a droid mechanic never lonely?

Because they're always making new friends!

What is the favorite vehicle of Jedi Masters?

A generic galaxy "Far, far away."

Toy Yodas.🐸

If you are dating a girl who does not like Star Wars puns, then you're looking for love in Alderaan places.

Since Disney now owns the Lucas Films properties (and the reason why we can't post official Star Wars images), what is Darth Vader's favorite song?

♪ When you wish upon a death star... ♫

Two Storm Troopers part company when suddenly one fires upon the other.

"Why did you do that?" the first Storm Trooper asks, thankful to still be alive.

The second Storm Trooper replies, "I just wanted you to know that I will always miss you."

The Sunday Funnies WILL return at its regularly scheduled time May 12 when Koda and I team up for MOTHER'S DAY, and we'll get to actually tell Star Wars jokes on Star Wars Day again, SUNDAY May 4, 2025!

So on that note♫, May the Force Farce/Fourth be with you. 😉

PDK & KC.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: MAY 4, 2024

 😎FUN FACT

Today is International Star Wars Day. May the Fourth/Force be with you.

AKA, ALSO KNOWN AS

What was George Lucas’ original title for what eventually became Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope?

TRIVIA TIME⌚

What characters appeared throughout all nine movies of the original three trilogies?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the April 27, 2024 Puzzle Corner.

FILL IN THE BLANKS

All you have to do is what the title says, literally fill in the blanks to acquire the answer. The given letters are all shown, none of those are missing. Ready?

PERSON: DOLLY PARTON. (Italicized letters were given.)

WHAT’S THAT SONG?

Words from a tune of the past are below. All you have to do is give us the song title. Ready?

♫Some how, I lost my way. Hoping to see something in your eyes.♫ = “Heart and Soul” by T’Pau.

MAY THE FOURTH, 2021

THE FOLLOWING IS DEDICATED TO THOSE WE'VE LOST

THAT HELPED MAKE THE SAGA GREAT.

Today is May the Fourth.

While not yet(?) officially recognized, it has been adopted by science-fiction fans everywhere as International Star Wars Day!

May the Force/Fourth be with you. Get it?

The franchise has gained as much prestige around the world as Star Trek, Doctor Who, and Quantum Leap, whose Leapers have claimed February 29 as their own.

Now normally either Autumn the Puppy and/or Piper D. Katt would be here telling the jokes as part of the Sunday Funnies, but May 4 doesn't fall on a Sunday again until 2025.

But that doesn't mean we can't have some fun in a galaxy far, far away.

Ready?

Do Star Wars fans going shopping at the Darth Maul?

Since Disney now owns the Lucas Films properties (and the reason why we can't post any official Star Wars images), what is Darth Vader's favorite song?

♪ When you wish upon a death star... ♫

What do you call Storm Troopers playing cards?

A game of clones!

Darth Vader: “I know what you are getting for Christmas.”

Luke: “How is that even possible?”

Darth Vader: “I have felt your presents.”

Luke: “That is such a lame Dad Joke.”

Darth Vader: “It is funny you should mention that.....”

 

In case you didn’t know, Yoda’s last name was Layheehoo.

Is BB hungry?

No. BB-8.

Why do Ewoks never shout in the house?

Because they always use their Endor voice.

Have you met Darth’s wife, Ella Vader?

May the Farce/Force be with you!😀 

MAY THE FOURTH/FORCE BE WITH YOU! (2019 edition)

IN MEMORY OF

PETER🥇MAYHEW (1944-2019)

Fans of a certain movie franchise have adopted May 4 to honor everything related to events in a galaxy far, far away.
It's now even an official holiday, at least in California, USA!
But while Disney now owns the Lucas Films properties (and the reason why we can't post any official Star Wars related images), that doesn't mean we can't do our own bit of celebrating too.
So raise your light sabers high and let's have a bit of fun on May the Fourth, Force, Farce.

What do you call Storm Troopers playing cards?
A game of clones!

Why did the evil Jedi cross the galaxy?
To get to the dark side!

Why is a droid mechanic never lonely?
Because they're always making new friends!

What is Darth Vader's favorite song?
♪ When you wish upon a death star... ♫

Do Star Wars fans going shopping at the Darth Maul?

What is the favorite vehicle of Jedi Masters?
Toy Yodas.

The proverbial galaxy far, far away.

If you are dating a girl who does not like Star Wars puns, then you are looking for love in Alderaan places.

Two Storm Troopers part company when suddenly one fires upon the other.
"Why did you do that?" the first Storm Trooper asks, thankful to still be alive.
The second Storm Trooper replies, "I just wanted you to know that I would always miss you."

Is BB hungry?
No. BB-8.


And of course, wishing for peace throughout the universe, may the Force be with you.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: MAY 4, 2019

😎FUN FACT
May 5 marks the 115th anniversary of Cy Young pitching the first perfect game in baseball history for the final score of Boston Red Sox 3, Philadelphia Athletics 0.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
May 10 marks the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike completing the Transcontinental Railroad. But where was that spike actually put into the track?

FAMOUS FIRSTS🏆
Princeton University was founded in 1746. Who was their first graduate?

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the April 27, 2019 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
What are you suffering from if you have Koumpounophobia?
A fear of buttons!

RHYME TIME⌛
The clue to something is below, but no matter how long your answer is, each word within it must rhyme. Ready?

Pool house fruit.
Cabana Banana.🍌

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU, 2018

Today is May 4, 2018; although to many Star Wars fans it's International Star Wars Day.

While not (yet?) officially recognized by anyone other than those with a vested interest in a galaxy far, far away; Star Wars has gained as much prestige around the world as Star Trek, Doctor Who, and Quantum Leap, whose Leapers have claimed February 29 as their own.

So, while Autumn the Puppy and Waxy Dragon can't officially get into the act because May 4 doesn't fall on a Sunday Funnies until 2025; they have left some jokes to celebrate the day. Ready?

A galaxy far, far away

What do you call Storm Troopers playing cards?
A game of clones!

Why did the evil Jedi cross the galaxy?
To get to the dark side!

Why is a droid mechanic never lonely?
Because they're always making new friends!

What is the favorite vehicle of Jedi Masters?
Toy Yodas.

If you are dating a girl who does not like Star Wars puns, then you are looking for love in Alderaan places.

Two Storm Troopers part company when suddenly one fires upon the other.
"Why did you do that?" the first Storm Trooper asks, thankful to still be alive.
The second Storm Trooper replies, "I just wanted you to know that I would always miss you."

Is BB hungry?
No. BB-8.

May the Farce/Force be with you!😀

MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU: 2017 EDITION

It's THAT time of year again!

May the 4th, May Fourth, May the Fourth (Force) be with you, is the day Star Wars fans have chosen (pun unintended???)  to celebrate the science fiction series.

Although the official 40th anniversary of the FIRST Star Wars movie, Episode 4: A New Hope, won't be until May 25th, to join that celebration, here are some appropriate Star Wars themed jokes.


HOW WOULD YOU EXPLAIN THE MOVIE PLOTS TO SOMEONE WHO HAS NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE...
As if, by this point in time there's someone over the age of 10 who hasn't seen them all except the one that hasn't been released yet...
04. A New Hope: Deadbeat Dad confronts son and daughter he hasn't seen in years. Not a pleasant family reunion.
05. The Empire Strikes Back: Deadbeat Dad tries to get son to take over family business while talking frog convinces son to kill dad.
06. Return of the Jedi: Good guys win for now, but considering this movie was originally released in 1984, it was a LONG wait till the story continued!
01.–03. The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, (and) Revenge of the Sith:
If you love backstory, great. Otherwise, considering you know the set up at the beginning of A New Hope, wait for Episode 7.
07. The Force Awakens: It's 2015 and Finally! Kind of repeats A New Hope in some respects, but look how old the original cast is because we had to wait so long! Guess the Force seriously needed that nap.
Side Movie A, Rogue One: If you want to see how the Rebels actually got the plans for the Death Star, as mentioned in A New Hope...
08. The Last Jedi: Not coming out until this Christmas movie season, but is it truly the end of the Force??? Sadly, it's Carrie Fisher's last movie as Princess Leia... *sigh*

What is the favorite vehicle of Jedi Masters?
Toy Yodas.

If you are dating a girl who does not like Star Wars puns, then you are looking for love in Alderaan places.

Two Storm Troupers part company when suddenly one fires upon the other.
"Why did you do that?" the first Storm Trouper asks, thankful to still be alive.
The second Storm Trouper replies, "I just wanted you to know that I would always miss you."

Is BB hungry?
No. BB-8.

May the Farce/Force be with you!

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU 2016

It's THAT time of year again!

May the 4th, May Fourth, May the Fourth (Force) be with you, is the day Star Wars fans have chosen (pun unintended???)  to celebrate the science fiction series.

To join that celebration, here are some appropriate Star Wars themed jokes.

HOW WOULD YOU EXPLAIN THE MOVIE PLOTS TO SOMEONE WHO HAS NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE...
04. A New Hope: Deadbeat Dad tries to get son to take over family business.
05. The Empire Strikes Back: Talking frog convinces Son to kill dad.
06. Return of the Jedi: Good guys win for now, but be prepared for a LONG wait till the story continues!
01.–03. The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, (and) Revenge of the Sith:
If you love backstory, great. Otherwise, keep waiting until Episode 7.
07. The Force Awakens: Finally! Kind of repeats A New Hope in some respects, but look how old the original cast is because we had to wait so long!

What is the favorite vehicle of Jedi Masters?
Toy Yodas.

If you are dating a girl who does not like Star Wars puns, then you are looking for love in Alderaan places.

Two Storm Troupers part company when suddenly one fires upon the other.
"Why did you do that?" the first Storm Trouper asks, thankful to still be alive.
The second Storm Trouper replies, "I just wanted you to know I that would always miss you."

May the Farce/Force be with you!

OUR APOLOGIES...

DEAR READERS:

The Free Choice E-zine operates basically on a shoe string budget, when we can afford to buy the

laces.
The above is not any attempt to solicit funds, just part of the explanation.
Sunday morning (May 1st) we attempted to get online to post that week's Sunday Funnies column featuring hostess Waxy Dragon, only to discover that our computer died!

After some scrambling, replacement parts, serious system updates, and a few well chosen curse words along the way that will NOT be repeated in a public forum, I am happy to report that The Free Choice E-zine is back on line!

Waxy's missing column will be posted at a later day, for the May 8th Sunday Funnies will be both her and Autumn the Puppy together to salute Mother's Day.

Meanwhile, our next post (above this one if you're reading them in chronological order) will be spotlighting May the Fourth Be With You/Star Wars Day.
Our regular features (The Puzzle Corner, The Week In Review, and the Sunday Funnies) will return this weekend as scheduled.

Again, our most sincerest apologies and thanks for your continued support of this E-zine.

Sincerely,
Lee Houston, Junior
Editor-In-Chief
4 May, 2016

SUNDAY FUNNIES: MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!

Doesn't need a Millennium Falcon

Wants to meet a Wookie

"Hello Everybody! We have a very special Sunday Funnies for you today, with both Waxy Dragon AND Autumn the Puppy!"

"That's right Waxy. Today is May the Fourth, adopted by science-fiction fans everywhere as International Star Wars Day! May the Force Fourth be with you. Get it?"

"I get it Autumn. But while we have celebrated every year at The Free Choice E-zine offices, this is the very first time since the event's been established that May the Fourth has ever fallen on a Sunday, so we're going to celebrate in style this year with some Star Wars themed jokes!"

Another galaxy; far, far away...

What do you call Storm Troopers playing cards?
A game of clones!

Why did the evil Jedi cross the galaxy?
To get to the dark side!

Why is a droid mechanic never lonely?
Because they're always making new friends!

Since Disney now owns the Lucas Films properties (and the reason why we can't post official Star Wars images), what is Darth Vader's favorite song?
♪ When you wish upon a death star... ♫

Do Star Wars fans going shopping at the Darth Maul?

"Okay everyone, true story!" said Autumn. "Once upon a time, a company wanted to hold a contest to drive up their sales income. The winner was supposed to get a Toyota, or so the employees thought. When a winner was announced, she got a stuffed Toy Yoda! Mad, she threatened to sue, and the case went all the way to Federal court, where the judge said the company didn't actually violate any laws because nothing was ever written down! Makes you wonder if Emperor Palpatine had pointy hair?"

"Well, I don't think we did too bad for our first Sunday Funnies Star Wars," added Waxy. "Too bad that, because of leap years, May 4th doesn't fall on a Sunday again until 2025!"

"There, there, Waxy. Don't cry. We're going to close this out with something VERY SPECIAL! Courtesy of You Tube, the officially authorized video to The Saga Begins by 'Weird' Al Yankovic!"

Here, next weekend be, for more Sunday Funnies,

And May the Force Farce be with you!

THE PUZZLE CORNER: MAY 4, 2013

Lot of ground to cover this weekend. So let's get right to it!

TRIVIA TIME
Today, May 4, 2013; is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY at participating outlets around the world, a celebration of the genre.
Comic books originally started out just reprinting newspaper comic strips until they began creating their own material. Do you know who the very first ORIGINAL comic book hero is?

THE LETTER SHUFFLE
May 4th is also a red letter day for fans of both puns and the Star Wars franchise, so don't be surprised if someone says "May the Fourth (force) be with you" today.
Do you know how many other words you can make out of the letters in STAR WARS?

We'll reveal all next weekend. But for now, let's peek inside THE ANSWERS BOX, and discover the results of the April 27, 2013 Puzzle Corner.

THE FIFTY-FIFTY CHANCE
Just like a regular Trivia Time question, only there are two possible answers.
True or False: There really is/was a Sherwood Forest?
ANSWER: True. But Sherwood Forest originally covered over 200 square miles, and what little remains in England is a mere shadow of its former glory.

TRIVIA TIME
In a past Puzzle Corner, we asked what is the best possible score in the average game of solitaire. Now, do you know what the average score in such a game is?
ANSWER: 645, because it's a rare event to make it through the deck without having the computer reshuffle the cards, for each time it does subtracts 100 points from your score.

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!

"I am NOT the droids you are looking for."

Hello Everyone.
Ms. Waxy Dragon here with a special reminder.
Today is May 4th.
It initially started as a pun, but believe it or not, this has grown into a special day for all Star Wars fans.
While George Lucas timed all the original movie releases for the Memorial Day weekend within their respective debut years, those who enjoy the characters and adventures in that galaxy far, far away Internationally use today as a significant focal point for their enjoyment of all things Star Wars.

Or in other words: "May the Fourth be with you!"