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[–]nonomella 208 points209 points ago

Well Harry got an ambiguous, happy ending. Luke had a pretty tumultuous life filled with sad. They both basically grew up to be pseudo-police-peacekeepers and wielded 'magic.' Both orphans, both coming-of-age tales... Harry is just a Luke for a different generation.

Harry Potter and Star Wars are kin, not enemies.

[–]Minyme2009 101 points102 points ago

Harry potty keeps his hand.

[–]Ninjapenguinart 70 points71 points ago

He also got himself some, unlike Luke who watched his sister get herself some.

[–]thomsos 78 points79 points ago

Mara Jade

[–]namer98 30 points31 points ago

How many people know who Mara Jade is? How many people know who Ginny is?

[–]chaloux34 4 points5 points ago

sad but true

[–]MalcolmPecs -1 points0 points ago

I watched all six movies and I have no idea who Mara Jade is.

edit: I also don't care who she is. She wasn't in the movies so she doesn't count.

[–]vertigo42 15 points16 points ago

She was one of the emperors dark acolytes. She later became his wife and mother to Ben Skywalker.

He also banged lumiya who then turned into a sith witch... but DM;HS

[–]wolverine-actual 4 points5 points ago

... This guy checks out.

[–]c3wifjah 4 points5 points ago

So... Both Harry and Luke had sex with witches?

[–]pwn3r0fn00b5 11 points12 points ago

Dude, the Thrawn Trilogy is waaaay better than the prequels. Don't knock it till you try it.

[–]mastertegm 23 points24 points ago

She wasn't in the movies so she doesn't count.

The hundreds upon hundreds of hours put in to the works of the extended universe "don't count"?

[–]Offensive_Statement 13 points14 points ago

Yes. Obviously.

[–]kickit 5 points6 points ago

Exactly

[–]Azomazo 1 point2 points ago

and then some people who doesn't count prquels say these kinds of things too.

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    [–]DanteAkira 4 points5 points ago

    She's in the Extended Universe (EU), and first popped up in the Thrawn Trilogy, which occurs a few years after the movies. And yeah, she and Luke hit it off, get married and have a son.

    [–]cole1114 1 point2 points ago

    She dies or something, right? I kinda stopped paying attention after the Thrawn trilogy, but I picked up a few things here and there and one of them had them married. I read something off-hand about her dying though.

    [–]DanteAkira 2 points3 points ago

    I don't think this is a spoiler since the book is a few years old, but

    yeah, she was killed by one of Han and Leia's twins (the boy one, Jacen, I think) so he could complete his training to become a sith lord.

    [–]philiac 0 points1 point ago

    That sounds intense. I might have to get into the EU

    [–]Ryo95 2 points3 points ago

    And that, kids, is what we call ignorance

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      [–]Farrit 15 points16 points ago

      Mara Jade? Callista Ming?

      [–]WhatIRead 21 points22 points ago

      And if he lost it, he could just grow the damn thing back.

      StarWars is obviously the more compelling franchise for the typical redditor, but I'd much rather have Harry Potter Magic than force powers.

      [–]JakeSaint 29 points30 points ago

      I'm sorry, but the force powers luke ended up with towards the end of his life? He's basically a god.

      plus, lightsabers.

      [–]marswithrings 21 points22 points ago

      i would simply rather look like daniel than mark

      [–]thebestwishes 5 points6 points ago

      As a 21 year old female, I'd still rather bang a young Mark rather then Daniel.

      [–]marswithrings 0 points1 point ago

      i suppose the age has created a bias - it's entirely possible daniel won't age any better than mark did, but i already know for sure how mark turns out. so i'd rather take the chance time is a little kinder to daniel, personally.

      but, to each their own.

      [–]WhatIRead 4 points5 points ago

      That's also a fair point.

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        [–]NicoleAmina[S] 17 points18 points ago

        it's true, it really is a generational thing. Every one in my generation (i'm 18) seems to prefer Harry Potter and/or not give shit about star wars. Which is cool. I like Harry too. but given this choice I'm sayin, "Bitch pleaase, give me the force, and an open space universe to explore over a wand anydaaay.":)

        [–]Anchupom 1 point2 points ago

        If I got to crackle lightning from my fingers, I'd choose the ways if the force. However, as we're talking about goody-goody farmboy Skywalker, I'll stick with harry. I'm sure there's a spell out there that arcs lightning.

        [–]vertigo42 2 points3 points ago

        goody goody skywalker? HAHAHAHAHA you don't know shit about Luke past the 3 movies do you? He essentially becomes a Deity with the amount of force power he has.

        [–]Anchupom 6 points7 points ago

        Taken from the online dictionary:

        good·y-good·y (gd-gd)

        adj.

        Affectedly sweet, good, or virtuous.

        Where in that (apt) description of Skywalker's character do I dispute the power that he gets in the EU ball of wibbly-wobbly stuff? Clue: I don't. I was saying that, due to his nature and unwillingness to embrace the dark side that he won't use force lightning, the deciding factor for me.

        However, if you can dig up some of the EU that provides evidence of him being a human Tesla Coil, then I'll be more than happy to amend my statement. This is, of course, due to me having the basic overview of the EU down but not having read it because I simply don't have the time to catch up with 30 years of fan-driven, dedicated to the point of being contrived, clusterfuck-esque literature.

        [–]vertigo42 4 points5 points ago

        He does use force lighting. Luke follows the Unifying Force. Not the light or the Dark but the unifying force. the idea that the force is one and that there is no true dark or light, and that both sides of the force should be studied and used. However there is the moral usage of the force and that is what has to be taken into account alongside intent.

        essentially it lets the jedi do what they want as long as they remain neutral and are defenders of freedom and life.

        [–]Anchupom 1 point2 points ago

        Could you direct me to the part in the EU that he starts using force lightning in, if possible? Just a vague indication would be enough...

        (I keep meaning to delve into it, but I like I said earlier... Clusterfuck. I've been trying to compile a list of parts that have what I consider "important events" in them so I can avoid the fluff and filler and just get the bare basics.)

        [–]Soleless_one 3 points4 points ago

        In Unifying Force, he uses a power called Emerald Lightning, which is described as green sparks flying from his finger tips, and killed his opponent instantly.

        [–]Anchupom 2 points3 points ago

        Thanks, added to the list

        [–]Soleless_one 1 point2 points ago

        Not a problem!

        I know he used Force Choke in The Joiner King. I think he used lightning in that book as well. I know for a fact that were he to use it, it would come from his left hand, because his artificial hand can't conduct the energy. Thus why Vader never used it except in one EU instance.

        [–]vertigo42 4 points5 points ago

        Lightning is the only force ability that can damage the Vong. Luke Mara, Kyle Katarn and many other jedi all use lightning to kill invading Vong forces.

        he starts using it much earlier. However its been a very long time since I read the books and don't remember when he started. It was after the time of the Emperor resurrection though.

        [–]Anchupom 2 points3 points ago

        Much obliged

        [–]Criscololo 2 points3 points ago

        He uses a variant of it in the Swarm War.

        [–]MySuperLove 0 points1 point ago

        Every one in my generation (i'm 18) seems to prefer Harry Potter and/or not give shit about star wars

        What internet are you using? Star Wars fandom has been at a fever pitch lately, compared to HP's severe ebb in popularity.

        [–]TacoTweets 0 points1 point ago

        So baseless.

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            [–]Shignits 4 points5 points ago

            Not to mention that Harry Potter is a celebrity in the wizarding world who happens to have been left a hefty amount of money by his parents.

            [–]vertigo42 5 points6 points ago

            And Luke runs the Jedi Praxeum and has an unlimited flow of credits from the New Republic.

            [–]antipode 2 points3 points ago

            Plus, Harry Potter gets to wield his magic without the commitment of wielding the force. So I can certainly understand the choice.

            [–]Spim 0 points1 point ago

            Not as random or clumsy as a Potter; an elegant hero for a more civilized age.

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              [–]KidCasey 27 points28 points ago

              Their lack of faith disturbs me.

              [–]PCGCentipede 33 points34 points ago

              I like having both my hands, also magic seems to be more flexible in what it can do.

              [–]alfonsoelsabio 8 points9 points ago

              having both my hands

              Luke has two hands (did you turn off ESB too early?) and one of them is cybernetic, therefore stronger than the original.

              [–]iamiamwhoami 28 points29 points ago

              http://i.imgur.com/7KJi1.jpg

              [–]DoctorChompa 3 points4 points ago

              Kudos, sir. That reference gave me the biggest laugh of the day. And it's not just the bourbon talking either.

              [–]PCGCentipede 7 points8 points ago

              You know what I meant

              [–]ruderabbit 82 points83 points ago

              Lightsabers > Wands

              [–]nyxk 56 points57 points ago

              The Force > Wands

              [–]WIDE_OPEN_BEAVERS 39 points40 points ago

              "Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid."

              -Grover Cleveland

              [–]phixion 1 point2 points ago

              so that's how he managed to get two non-consecutive terms in the oval office

              [–]vadergeek 2 points3 points ago

              It's cooler, yes. But in terms of utility? It seems as if magic can be used for telekinesis, and most likely for lightning, and some can use it to see the future, which really covers most of the Force's uses.

              [–]Hiatus0809 21 points22 points ago

              The Force > almost everything. The Force is basically telekinetic. You could do anything. Think of the movie Chronicle. Boom.

              [–]shavera 43 points44 points ago

              there's an even better movie... what's it called... it's slipping my mind... Oh yeah, Star Wars.

              [–]Hiatus0809 4 points5 points ago

              The reason I refrenced to Chronicle is because no one flies in Star Wars using The Force. Force leap, yeah, but no one flies.

              [–]shavera 3 points4 points ago

              but why fly, when you can teleport?

              [–]Hiatus0809 6 points7 points ago

              You're only arguing Star Wars against Star Wars. I disregard this. :D

              [–]WhatIRead 0 points1 point ago

              Harry potter magic is clearly better than the force, since it does everything the force can do anyway and thensome.

              [–]bromadon 6 points7 points ago

              please, harry potter magic is just kids disarming one another and the occasional death spell. ill take the force over that any day

              [–]WhatIRead 4 points5 points ago

              Regrowing bones and teleporting > picking up things.

              [–]bromadon 3 points4 points ago

              http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/The_Force#Force_abilities

              There is much more to the force than just picking up things.

              [–]vadergeek 3 points4 points ago

              And there's far more to magic than disarming and death. They have spells for making chocolate come to life, and to talk to paintings. That's how thoroughly out of new things to make spells about they are.

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                [–]ZEB1138 5 points6 points ago

                Battle precognition, telekinesis, super speed, super strength, super agility, telepathy, elemental lightning, negate energy, and no need of an implement to use their abilities. This is what would happen if a wand user tried to cast a spell on a Force User.

                I didn't even mention the ridiculous stuff they can do in the video games. I only mentioned the movies.
                Force Drain (drains mana/force stores), Life Drain (drains health), Force Heal (self explanatory), Kill (self explanatory), Force Crush (snaps neck), draining energy from entire worlds (Darth Nihilus), moving a Star Destroyer with the Force (Starkiller), and immortality (Emperor SWTOR).

                [–]EdmundRice 1 point2 points ago

                Ah, so you're going to lean back on decades of extended universe against 7 books. No fair dude.

                [–]ZEB1138 3 points4 points ago

                It's all in the stuff in the movies in the first part. That's all Gospel. The video games I mentioned are all recent products made by LucasArts. The Force Unleashed is equivalent to movie canon. The gameplay isn't, but the story and everything in the cutscenes are.

                Besides, Harry Potter has 8 movies and 7 books that go are far back as 1990 (When writing began).

                [–]aheadwarp9 1 point2 points ago

                Totally fair. What isn't fair is comparing Harry Potter to the star wars universe and expecting Harry to come out on top :P

                [–]wolverine-actual 0 points1 point ago

                Bastila's Battle Meditation

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                  [–]indefort 0 points1 point ago

                  Well, they do have simple stuff they can do with just wand movement. Not that the rules are explained much.

                  [–]Des56 0 points1 point ago

                  There is such a thing as nonverbal spells in the HP universe.

                  [–]behindmywall 23 points24 points ago

                  Most of the little girls that I work with have never even seen Star Wars so this does not surprise me :( It's really depressing.

                  [–]fenixjr 19 points20 points ago

                  A sad realization I had when dating in high school....

                  [–]NicoleAmina[S] 9 points10 points ago

                  Haha yea, being an 18 year old girl, my last boyfriend was super surprised when he found out i loved star wars.

                  [–]Anchupom 3 points4 points ago

                  As an 18 year old boy who is considered nerdy by all his previous girlfriends for knowing about the original trilogy, I can empathise with your last boyfriend.

                  [–]fenixjr 2 points3 points ago

                  my gf at age 17 thought the force was pure magic, when she said "use the force to make cookies appear" or something like that, i was dumbfounded. I asked if she had ever seen them... nope. led to me getting blown while watching A New Hope. if that meant she wasn't interested idk, but i thought it led to a good story regardless.

                  [–]AdziiMate 3 points4 points ago

                  wat.

                  [–]Johanasburg_Flowers 0 points1 point ago

                  GF doesn't understand the force.

                  Shows her New Hope.

                  She gets bored and sucks his dick.

                  [–]AdziiMate 1 point2 points ago

                  No, i got the general gist of it, but he made literally 0 sense when he posted it, and then later edited the post.

                  [–]iamiamwhoami 3 points4 points ago

                  Yeah more young girls should be obsessed with a scifi movie from the 70's!

                  [–]Arcon1337 6 points7 points ago

                  Even my sister has friends that haven't even seen Star Wars. It shocks her, let alone myself.

                  [–]TheSimbie 0 points1 point ago

                  I've seen Star Wars way too much; that's why I hate Luke. So, no wonder.

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                    [–]Acp_1993 4 points5 points ago

                    I think Anakin would have stood a better chance against Mr. Potter

                    [–]alfonsoelsabio 12 points13 points ago

                    Fact is, Anakin lost to his half-trained son. Anakin was dumb enough to fall into Palpatine's trap. Anakin was a whiny kid who grew up into a whiny adult, while Luke was a whiny kid who got his shit together.

                    [–]tims-math-buddy 0 points1 point ago

                    Fact is, Anakin lost to his half-trained son.

                    In what sense did Vader "lose" to Luke?

                    Anakin was dumb enough to fall into Palpatine's trap.

                    Palpatine was a genius. He set a perfect trap for the Jedi that took decades to set up. Anakin wasn't dumb, he just got played by a master.

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                      [–]footstepsfading 17 points18 points ago

                      Well, the force can only do a limited number of things. Magic's pretty endless. And the space travel would be awesome, but I feel like Harry's world is more fleshed out once you get past the main story. (Disclaimer, I haven't read the SW books, so feel free to correct me on that point) Also, I feel like the wizarding world is more peaceful and I'm not a warrior. So I agree.

                      [–]SharkBaitDLS 17 points18 points ago

                      Well, the force can only do a limited number of things.

                      Actually, that's false. The force is limitless, bound only by the capability and knowledge of the user, just as magic. But you're not reliant on a stick of wood to use it.

                      [–]footstepsfading 5 points6 points ago

                      Oh sorry, didn't know. But are there force items like magical items? 'Cause if the force can only be manipulated by a jedi/sith then magic's still better. A portkey can be touched by a muggle and still transport them.

                      [–]SharkBaitDLS 6 points7 points ago

                      There have been instances of force-imbued artifacts, some that only affect force-users but others that can affect anyone. In fact, to my memory, the video game Jedi Knight II is based around the fact that the imperial remnant is using force crystals to provide limited force manipulation ability to troopers.

                      Edit: it's worth noting that the video games are part of the official EU canon-the characters that are introduced in them stick around to appear in the novels

                      [–]footstepsfading 1 point2 points ago

                      Ah, cool. I still like magic better. I grew up dreaming of having magical powers, not just Potter but Dresden, Merlin and even Sabrina. If I had to choose between space travel and magic, I'd choose magic.

                      Also, like BecauseOfGay mentioned further down, entering the Star Wars universe would be turning your back on friends, family and culture. Harry Potter lived on Earth.

                      [–]SharkBaitDLS 1 point2 points ago

                      Ah, that last point especially is a good one.

                      [–]nyxk 4 points5 points ago

                      Han Solo used a lightsaber. /shrug

                      [–]Tetha 1 point2 points ago

                      Who cares what other people can do if you are luke skywalker, one of the more powerful jedi masters. The question isn't "Force vs Magic" its "Luke vs Harry".

                      [–]SharkBaitDLS 4 points5 points ago

                      The force is limitless, if you do delve into the EU the development of Luke's power is incredible and potential of the force is pretty clearly limitless. The EU is much more fleshed out that the HP universe, we're talking half a century of pretty much straight recorded history plus forays into stories thousands of years past that still are significant. However, from just the SW movies versus the HP books, I would say you're right.

                      Edit: double-replied. Sorry, on my phone with terrible reception, didn't think the first went through.

                      [–]dangerchrisN 2 points3 points ago

                      The wizarding world is more peaceful

                      Not necessarily true, the wizard world seems small and small things effect a larger portion of people. In the SW universe you could almost certainly find a planet where life is more peaceful.

                      [–]Skywalker601 1 point2 points ago

                      Yeah! Like Alde... Uh... Like Nab... Uhh... Like Icth... Like... Um... Well, I'm sure there's one on the fringe that hasn't been mentioned that's pretty peaceful.

                      [–]Des56 10 points11 points ago

                      As someone who's an avid fan of both characters, I feel kind of let down that this entire thread is mostly just "shit on Harry". I had more faith in Star Wars fans in respecting and appreciating other peoples nerdom. It's not like HP's twilight for Christ's sake.

                      [–]Thumper13 4 points5 points ago

                      Totally agree. Love them both. I'd rather be Han Solo/Ron Weasley anyway. Both get the girl and don't have to deal with the pressure of being the savior guy.

                      [–]tims-math-buddy 1 point2 points ago

                      I had more faith in Star Wars fans in respecting and appreciating other peoples nerdom.

                      LOL WUT? Go into any thread defending the prequels or the special editions and you will see how bad Star Wars "fans" are about "respecting and appreciating other peoples nerdom."

                      [–]cleverseneca 4 points5 points ago

                      I know! Who would rather be a whiny kid with no parents and Supernatural powers, than be a whiny kid with no parents and supernatural powers?! its ridiculous!

                      [–]BecauseOfGay[!] 3 points4 points ago

                      Let us consider the question and the implications of it. If one is Harry Potter, one also can exist within the world one already lives in. If one is Luke Skywalker one is turning their back on everything they've ever known, going back in time to a distant galaxy and leading an extremely tumultuous LIFE (where as Harry just kinda has it rough until he's 20, which again isn't much different from reality).

                      [–]EverGlow89 9 points10 points ago

                      To live in the Star Wars universe.. Fair trade.

                      [–]299314 1 point2 points ago

                      The Star Wars universe is a good setting for exciting fiction, but it's kind of a shit universe. Tens of thousands of years of stagnation, and almost every planet is filled with poverty, crime, and war. All of the futuristic technology is in weaponry and spaceflight, with life on the ground being basically the same but with flying cars. And if you're counting the EU, the whole galaxy is getting zerg rushed by some seriously fucked up evil aliens in a few years.

                      Some places are nice, but it's honestly the most dismal galactic civilization in any fiction I can think of.

                      [–]alfonsoelsabio 2 points3 points ago

                      Sign me up.

                      [–]Willravel 3 points4 points ago

                      Discounting the extended universe, I'm pretty sure Luke Skywalker was a virgin at the end of the story. I'm pretty sure Harry wasn't. By that one metric, I can perhaps understand why people might make that call.

                      [–]Soleless_one 1 point2 points ago

                      The original movies took place over a span of 4 years, so even if wasn't on camera, he likely got some. I think he even dated a chick on Tatooine.

                      [–]pucykoks 15 points16 points ago

                      Well, 55% of people who answered it are either kids or they would like to have a relationship with Hermione/ Emma Watson.

                      [–]Zondraxor 24 points25 points ago

                      I think I'd prefer Mara Jade.

                      [–]starwarsnerdguy 4 points5 points ago

                      Hell yes.

                      [–]night_owl 0 points1 point ago

                      Imagination always trumps reality, so yeah, of course.

                      [–]sargeantb2 2 points3 points ago

                      Then picking Harry won't help at all

                      [–]wrgm0100 7 points8 points ago

                      This poll might be different if the question were "rather be Harry Potter or Han Solo" or "Neville Longbottom or Luke Skywalker"

                      [–]Anchupom 5 points6 points ago

                      They'd be more equal choices, thats for sure. Then there's the other one

                      "Ron Weasly or Admiral Ackbar?"

                      [–]HyperionPrime 1 point2 points ago

                      Wait, does Ron become a really good tactician?

                      [–]Anchupom 0 points1 point ago

                      Well he gets to shag Hermione, so in a way.

                      [–]snemand 1 point2 points ago

                      Because it's the internet I think Ron Weasley will win every poll for that reason alone.

                      [–]SonofJudas 2 points3 points ago

                      I love star wars...but, magic solves way more problems then the force does.

                      [–]Theartistcu 2 points3 points ago

                      I honestly came here expecting to get beat up for saying I think Harry has more power than Luke and given the choice I would (disgracefully as it is) pick Harry Potter... but wow there are a lot of pro HP votes on here

                      [–]Anchupom 2 points3 points ago

                      Sorry, but Harry Potter literally gets away with murder, can teleport (okay, apparate), and has literally uncountable untapped abilities. Luke Skywalker can kill people (but will be persecuted for it), and can levitate objects.

                      Potter is married to a (in book canon) hot redhead, is a happy father with 3 kids and great friends, and is a celebrity. Skywalker lives a religion-enforced life of celibacy, immense responsibility on his shoulders of being the sole master trying to reintroduce Jedi-ism to an entire galaxy, and the closest he's been to getting some poon was his twin sister kissing him out of spite against their mutual friend.

                      I'm a massive Star Wars fan and have been before Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter, but... Come on. This isn't a real competition.

                      EDITED IN: just so we're clear, no, I didn't take the extended universe into consideration. But that's because it's kinda a clusterfuck.

                      [–]Thumper13 0 points1 point ago

                      Well, Luke did marry a hot redhead too.

                      [–]gjallerhorn 0 points1 point ago

                      get away with murder? Luke blew up the deathstar, which had thousands of stormtroopers stationed on it. That's practically genocide. And he got a medal for it.

                      that being said, wouldn't want to be Luke. some other Jedi, maybe.

                      [–]Anchupom 0 points1 point ago

                      How the fuck did I forget that?

                      [–]MaxPayneNarrative 2 points3 points ago

                      Great shot kid, that was one in a million

                      [–]TheSimbie 1 point2 points ago

                      I'm a big SW fan, but man do I hate Luke.

                      [–]MZago1 1 point2 points ago

                      I'll second that. I really don't care for Harry Potter, but I'd rather be him because unlike Luke, he's actually the hero of the series (I think, I don't know, I've never read or seen any of it).

                      [–]TheSimbie 2 points3 points ago

                      I'll suggest you to read the books then; the movie are poorly made (as a fan, I couldn't bring myself beyond the 4th movie), but the books are really fine and well written. You just have to bear the first two, that have clearly been written for children, then you'll have everything: action, fun, good plot (in the last two books you'll find that everything, since the first little one, was all linked, I was speechless). Honestly 9 out of 10. It's also culturally very important, I mean, in a hundred years they have Tolkien and Rowling in school books, along with Dickens and Wilde.

                      [–]MZago1 1 point2 points ago

                      I tried. I hated the first chapter of the first book and I couldn't get past it. At this point, I don't see a point because I know the ending already. I also used to hate it with a passion, but my anger has since shifted toward things like Twilight. As such, I can't really say anything about that quality of them and from what I've heard they're quite well written. I really appreciate the vast universe that the author created, that there is so much depth and so many characters, but I'm just a little too stubborn for my own good.

                      [–]TheSimbie 1 point2 points ago

                      I'm different, I try everything to have a solid opinion on things. I have to say, the Twilight series, referring to the books, is pretty decent, I could say I enjoyed reading it. But the fanbase led the franchise in a horrible direction, and the movies were terrible. And all the other books by Meyer were very poor, and also enlightened some fault of the famous saga.

                      Yes, I'm bored tonight.

                      [–]WeMetAtTheBloodBank 0 points1 point ago

                      I hated the first chapter of the first book and I couldn't get past it.

                      The first three books are children's books. Just so you know :)

                      [–]detorn 1 point2 points ago

                      I've loved start wars since I was two, 34 years ago. That being said I think we can all admit Luke and his old man were both whiney bitches

                      [–]Yunners 2 points3 points ago

                      How many wars have you started? Did you do the two in the Gulf? You bastard.

                      [–]detorn 1 point2 points ago

                      both gulf wars, one for each Skywalker

                      [–]Anchupom 0 points1 point ago

                      Like father, like son.

                      [–]AmatureHour 1 point2 points ago

                      People want to tap Emma Watson.

                      [–]satertek 1 point2 points ago

                      I'd probably pick Harry too.

                      They're both the saviors of their respective series, however Luke has so much more responsibility. It's on his shoulders to rebuild the Jedi Order from scratch, and do it correctly, or the cycle will repeat yet again.

                      I haven't read all the expanded universe novels, but from what I have read, Luke had a pretty stressful life after Return of the Jedi.

                      Harry gets do whatever he wants, only needing to ensure another student doesn't show Voldemort like signs, and he has a lot more help surrounding him.

                      [–]MalcolmPecs 1 point2 points ago

                      stop liking what i don't like

                      [–]thomsos 1 point2 points ago

                      Relevant video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRLuPHvF6Fo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

                      [–]rhifooshwah 1 point2 points ago

                      Magic powers > Kissing my sister.

                      [–]vadergeek 1 point2 points ago

                      Harry Potter has a ton of handy magical powers, wealth, a bright career ahead of him, and no clear future problems. Luke lives a harder life, constantly has to fight for his life, suffers family problems, goes through some wars, and has to rebuild a religious order. Harry's got the better life.

                      [–]Grandmaofhurt 1 point2 points ago

                      Luke's dad could totally beat up Harry's dad.

                      [–]Doctor_Loggins 1 point2 points ago

                      That's because everybody wants to be Han Solo.

                      [–]RebelPro 1 point2 points ago

                      /r/EmmaWatson

                      I'd be Harry too....

                      [–]themanbat 1 point2 points ago

                      I'd rather kiss a weasley than my sister too.

                      [–]keef2000 6 points7 points ago

                      Harry Potter gets a girlfriend, Luke Skywalker only gets a robot hand so it feels like someone else is jerking him off.

                      [–]Ihjop 6 points7 points ago

                      Mara Jade.

                      [–]Goose_Is_Awesome 1 point2 points ago

                      Not a lot of people know who Mara is, I'd go so far as to say that the majority have not read the EU.

                      [–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

                      On an unrelated ish note, what's this app?

                      [–]Skybakery89 0 points1 point ago

                      What?!?

                      [–]Original_Hobro 0 points1 point ago

                      Luke because lightsabers and landspeeders.

                      [–]rabidwookie2 0 points1 point ago

                      That is the most disappointing thin I've ever seen

                      [–]Levait 0 points1 point ago

                      I think the problem with the poll is that Luke Skywalker isn't that well known in the "Harry Pooter generation". If we could switch Luke with a character who had a bigger appearance in the prequel trilogy it could have ended different.

                      But regardless of the poll, I ürefer the force far more than some magic.

                      [–]griesuschrist 0 points1 point ago

                      The demographic for this game must be like 14-21.

                      [–]cookehlicious 0 points1 point ago

                      Srsly who would pick Luke. I mean.. HE'S GOT A FRICKEN' LIGHTSABER! Anyone wants a lightsaber.

                      [–]interneb 0 points1 point ago

                      I think it depends on what the definition of "be them" is. Do you live their exact lives? Or are you just "them" or have all their powers in that universe. I think either way I'd pick Luke. He's kind of a whiny bitch, especially through 4 and 5. But I figure if I could keep my personality and principles, and have all his powers...fuck yeah.

                      Not to mention, if I had to live his life. I'd totally fucking join Vader. (Sorry Han, you fucked my sister.) Rule the galaxy with my dad? Sounds like a pretty cool deal.

                      ps. Not to mention, Mara>Ginny. However, if I could be whoever gets to bang Emma Watson, the choice would be clear.

                      [–]aheadwarp9 0 points1 point ago

                      Blasphemy

                      [–]papasuckle55 0 points1 point ago

                      I think Harry has more power than Luke, but in general, I'd rather be a Jedi than a wizard.

                      [–]Hockeygoalie35 0 points1 point ago

                      What app is this?

                      [–]420ragetoker 0 points1 point ago

                      Im curious as well

                      [–]Hockeygoalie35 1 point2 points ago

                      I Found it, its called "You Rather"

                      [–]DoctorChompa 0 points1 point ago

                      Jedi > Wizard. Nuff said!

                      [–]InconsiderateBastard 0 points1 point ago

                      On the one hand, you can have magical powers.. On the other hand you can have one hand.

                      [–]gjallerhorn 0 points1 point ago

                      but on the other other hand, you can have a robot one!

                      [–]MMSTINGRAY 0 points1 point ago

                      I feel more people would have gone the Star Wars route if the question had been "would you rather be Harry Potter or a Jedi" .

                      [–]SokkasInstincts 0 points1 point ago

                      Harry potter didn't fall in love with his sister.

                      [–]LyssetteG02 0 points1 point ago

                      I love Star Wars. But I would much be Harry than Luke!

                      [–]BakoBitz 0 points1 point ago

                      That's it: I'm moving to Canada!

                      [–]Brosyth 0 points1 point ago

                      Maybe it's because having a crush on your sister and probably having sexy dreams about her is scarring... and perhaps they'd rather have dead, nice parents than a living evil-as-fuck dad? Regardless, I'd still vote Skywalker. I'd rather be a Jedi AND meet Yoda than be "the chosen" wizard anyday.

                      [–]mastertegm 0 points1 point ago

                      Zip around a universe filled with fantastical people and places and creatures while wielding a complex power and being a Jedi? Nah, let's go to school and use wands and shit

                      [–]Windows_97 0 points1 point ago

                      Luke destroyed the Death Star even without his targeting equipment. Harry died and by some utter ridiculousness while in limbo, somehow comes back. Luke wins.

                      [–]Sea-Salt 0 points1 point ago

                      I dunno; when you think about it, the Jedi way doesn't offer much in the way of enjoyment. I haven't dwelled too much into the expanded universe, but it seems like the Sith got the better deal with Force powers. Force pushing and mind control (while still nifty) vs those AND Force lightning?

                      Plus, have to stay celibate, unless the prequels were spouting BS about that? Though it seems like half the people were breaking that one anyway.

                      For the record, I'm more of a Star Wars fan than a Harry Potter one.

                      [–]candyman82 0 points1 point ago

                      Harry never kissed his sister

                      [–]gman9627 0 points1 point ago

                      im a huge star wars and harry potter fan but i would much rather be harry potter. To me when asked which i would rather be i take it has whose abilities would u rather have (wizard or jedi) not exactly story because fighting voldermort or vader would make me shit my pants but i would rather be a wizard because lets be honest they can literally do anything.

                      [–]Evie3217 0 points1 point ago

                      To be fair, Luke DID get his arm cut off...

                      [–]aknomad 0 points1 point ago

                      The sad world we live in..

                      [–]EnviousDan 0 points1 point ago

                      I think this speaks more to the demographic that plays this.

                      [–]Gardimus 0 points1 point ago

                      In all fairness, we know that Harry eventually gets laid. Luke makes out with his sister.

                      [–]LightspeedChump 0 points1 point ago

                      Harry has Hermoine, and in all seriousness, Luke was a god awful Jedi.

                      [–]Darkmango42 0 points1 point ago

                      Anyone else remember the Star Wars: Clone Wars cartoon? That showed what the force is capable of.

                      [–]HorriblePerson911 0 points1 point ago

                      I am an avid Harry Potter fan but I'd rather be Luke. Even though he does have a bad ending.

                      [–]jobr0809 0 points1 point ago

                      Luke made out with his sister. His hot sister, but his sister, nonetheless.

                      Luke had his arm cut off by his asshole father.

                      [–]starwarscreature 0 points1 point ago

                      Well I for one wouldn't want to be Luke. The making out with my sister part wouldn't be worth it.

                      [–]FeroxDeoVacuusVinco 0 points1 point ago

                      I choose entire galaxies over whatever place Harry Potter is set in.

                      [–]Razorray21 0 points1 point ago

                      oddly enough, they both end up marring redheads.

                      [–]snemand 0 points1 point ago

                      One guy here mentions Luke blowing up the Death Star.

                      Now think about having that on your conscience. The storm troopers didn't deserve that. Probably a lot of people on there had a choice of working there or be killed/imprisoned. Luke killed them all.

                      He was pretty much a newb force sensitive wise but later on in life, perhaps just even as close as when RofJ ended, it was have hit him what he actually did.

                      I'd pick Harry as well. Mostly because of the world they're in. Star Wars universe isn't a very nice place. Harry can do what he wants pretty much and everyone in the wizarding world (well almost everyone) loves him.

                      How about Voldemore, pre-Harry birth, vs Darth Vader or the Emperor.

                      [–]Darth_Waiter 0 points1 point ago

                      Where was r/starwars when this survey was taken!? I DEMAND. ANSWERS!

                      [–]Zzzaxx 0 points1 point ago

                      Luke was kind of a little bitch.

                      Exhibit A: He let some pompous drifter-merc bang his sister

                      Exhibit B: Cantina Scene "He doesn't like you"

                      Exhibit C: Even some apprentice Jedis can lift a friggin' Wampog

                      Exhibit D: Yoda asks him to lift an X-Wing "You ask for the impossible!"

                      Exhibit E: He is so insecure about his daddy leaving him that he believes his arch nemesis over his most trusted, murdered mentor "No, I'm your father"

                      If this was between Han Solo and Harry Potter, there'd be no question.

                      [–]bleedscarlet 0 points1 point ago

                      To be honest, it's not as black and white as that.

                      Being harry potter has a lot of benefits, and me being a hardcore fan of both would have to think long and hard about it.

                      On an impulse, I'd go skywalker, just because I want a mother fucking light saber.

                      Harry Potter does seem to be more practical though. Apparating (teleporting) is insane, having an invisibility cloak, also insane, all of his spells, also pretty insane.

                      I dunno. Tough question honestly, I think it would make a good deadliest warrior.

                      [–]Valkryth 0 points1 point ago

                      Luke. Hands down.

                      Sure, Harry has an easier, less stressful life ahead of him, but with all that magic, what the hell is the point? Luke has ( in the EU/ rotj ) a lot of power in the force, and actually gets to use it. It may be a more stressful life, but at least it's exciting and definitely beats teaching kids at Hogwarts how to make chocolate gummy bears dance.

                      [–]sanime 0 points1 point ago

                      There should be a "both."

                      [–]Johnhasahugewenis 0 points1 point ago

                      If you think about it , it would be alot better to be harry potter

                      [–]Sifo-Dyas 0 points1 point ago

                      http://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/x1ovl/scumbag_star_wars_fans/

                      [–]spungie 0 points1 point ago

                      I feel a great disturbance in the force.

                      [–]karl1024 0 points1 point ago

                      If you think about it this is interesting because by the time Harry and finished his destiny Luke is just starting out his own journey

                      [–]Mack488 0 points1 point ago

                      Screw that because if you're Luke Skywalker, you get to be Joker later.

                      [–]TheCynicalMe -2 points-1 points ago

                      Not a hard choice. Harry Potter never loses an arm and never has to fight any villains worth being afraid of. Hell, Voldemort couldn't even kill a little infant boy, but Darth Vader is well-practiced in genocide. I'd be Harry Potter too! It's much safer.

                      [–]starwarsnerdguy 7 points8 points ago

                      He only loses his hand, bro. And then he gets a robot hand which is infinitely more badass than having a lightning scar on your forehead.

                      [–]scottschism -2 points-1 points ago

                      its actually surprising Luke is so high considering kids these days are retarded

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