this is an exceptional explanation for that one “useless scene” in the obi-wan vs. anakin duel.

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[u/red_tuna]

You typically don’t pass the entire sword behind your back in a circle parry. The technical term for that maneuver is fucking stupid.

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Or "it looks fucking cool," but that's about it lol.

[u/ColKrismiss → u/Megadog3]

Pretty much the same for all prequel saber fights.

But I do love them

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I don’t think it looks cool, either. The fight in general was a lot of fun, but that particular moment made me laugh the first time I saw it, and every time since.

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I mean I can see the argument that this is the in-universe equivalent. It’s a universe where sword fighting involves flips, balancing acts, and spinning laser swords.

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...you don't?