In the vast legacy of the Star Wars franchise, the lightsaber stands as an iconic weapon. Famous across the world among fans of the space opera franchise, the lightsaber represents power, grace, tradition, and more. While fans were certainly amazed when George Lucas first introduced them, their affection for the weapon has fallen short ever since Disney took over as the steward.
An Australian Insurance Ad Knows Lightsabers Better than Disney!
While the transition to CGI has somewhat changed the way these lightsabers are portrayed, their core essence has fallen short under the leadership of Disney. After acquiring Lucasfilm, the Mouse House has faced severe criticism for the way it has treated the blockbuster franchise. While there have been several mistakes, recently, with the release of The Acolyte, a fresh debate kicked off about the lightsabers. The Acolyte not only brightens up the glow sticks too much, but fans feel lightsabers have lost all of their true characteristics ever since Disney took over.
This is an Australian ad for insurance that understands Lightsabers better than Disney #starwars https://t.co/B0sC4PAzu1
— Robot Head 🤖 (@iamrobothead) June 17, 2024
In contrast, an old Australian Insurance advertisement knows and understands the lightsabers better than Disney ever did. Featuring a dog running away with a lightsaber in his mouth, the ad, although exaggerating a bit, perfectly captures lightsabers are meant to be death sticks and murder weapons instead of glow-in-the-dark light sticks.
Fans Reckon Insurance Company Ad is Better Than Disney’s Star Wars
Ever since Disney took over the Star Wars franchise, faithful fans of the George Lucas-created franchise have found several issues with the way the company has treated the space opera mythos. Although there have been some impeccable movies and series, the overall response from fans has been in the negative.
Recently, when the Australian Insurance Company advertisement went viral across the internet, fans were quick to point out how well the ad understood the concept of lightsabers compared to how Disney has been treating the formidable death sticks!
I hate Star Wars.
Because the lightsaber has to be the most inconsistent weapon of movie history
— Slim_Jim_Bim (@Slim_Jim_Bim) June 17, 2024
Most people understand Star Wars except Disney.
— Dead Battery (@Samurix16) June 17, 2024
Got a better story too!
— Michael🧙 (@mich___l) June 17, 2024
lol i remember seeing this ad on the TV, glad us Aussie could make a better lightsaber demonstration than Disney
— Zero_Good_Tweets (@ZeroGoodTweets1) June 17, 2024
Looks like @disney with a lightsaber destroying @starwars to me.
— ItzPuddleJumper (@ItzPuddleJumper) June 17, 2024
The dog is a better actor too.
— Daniel (@endikux) June 17, 2024
Despite Disney being a billion-dollar studio, it is shocking that the Mouse House has failed to grasp the concept and feel of Star Wars despite all these years. As the old Australian insurance ad serves as a poignant reminder of how the original Star Wars used to be, it is about time that Disney paid heed to the needs of Star Wars fans!
The Star Wars franchise, including The Acolyte, can be streamed on Disney+.
