Spoiler season is Damdar Ladoo (2025) Complete Hindi Web Seriesupon us. For the third year in a row, there's a new Star Wars film releasing in December, and by this time Friday the world will be full of volatile Last Jedi spoilers at every turn.
But what if you can't see The Last Jediat midnight because you'll be a mess at work the next day? What if you have holiday events, weekend plans in another state, and can't actually go see it until Monday night (no I am not talking about myself I'm fine!!!)??
In the age of internet, of next-day takes and analysis and memes and reviews, spoiler culture is thriving. It's terrifying for those who wish to experience fiction afresh, without even the slightest idea what we're in for so we get a genuine emotional reaction. Others believe the time for being precious about spoilers is passed; the movie is out, the show aired, the book released – if you haven't experienced it firsthand by now, you shouldn't care.
We certainly see both arguments, so we've come up with a few rudimentary rules for how to treat The Last Jedispoilers. Let's be respectful – but also, let's watch this freaking movie already so we can talk about it.
SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' premiere left the first audience to ever see the movie visibly stunned1. Ask if people have seen it, and if they mind spoilers
This seems pretty basic, but it's almost impressive how many people come into a conversation at full speed hearing "Star Wars" and then cutting right to "Luke, I am your father" (the statue of limitations on that spoiler has long passed). This is especially important with TV shows because some people might be years behind, but the big twists can be a crucial part of the viewing experience. For those in an office today, be kind to the people around you. Just because you and a co-worker are fine discussing doesn't mean those around you who have to listen are as well.
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Rey and Finn boarding the Millennium Falcon? Spoiler. Those cameos in Rogue One? Spoilers. Don't spoil the things that elicit gasps and cheers from your audience; the moments recalling previous Star Wars films or delighting us with fan service.
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Deaths are a total no-no when it comes to opening week spoilers. I have not discussed the big death in The Force Awakensout loud in a group setting to this day(possibly due to trauma). In a franchise this big with characters so close to people hearts – and the death of Carrie Fisher still looming over the entire fandom – we can't be cavalier about shocking or painful moments.
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If I had a nickel for every time I saw a tweet about "THAT character death" that contained no names but a big ol' picture of the deceased, I'd spend my riches on The Last Jediin 3D. Save those GIFs and determine which memes are appropriate to share. There's no real urgency to change your cover photo, is there?
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"That ending though" = Good. "I'm still sobbing" = Not so much. A strong emotional reaction is less spoilery when it's say, Coco, or another member of the emotionally exhausting Disney/Pixar ilk. But Star Wars is a grand action-adventure; Crying isn't an expected response, and therefore points to an unusual or upsetting turn of events (see #3)...then again, this is Carrie Fisher's last movie, so we're probably going to cry through the whole thing.
Happy viewing!
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