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However, this tweet ignited a firestorm. Many in the Star Wars community and social media opps took offense, criticizing Austin for tweeting about Jar Jar Binks, a character often ridiculed by fans. Some falsely claimed that Austin was attacking the actor Ahmad Best or the character Jar Jar, ignoring that Austin was simply making a joke about his own casting preference. Critically, Austin clarified he had no issue with Ahmad Best or the character, emphasizing his critique was directed at the fictional character, not the actor behind it.