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Before delving into the episode, it’s worth noting the ongoing debate about Star Wars celebration dates. The YouTuber Ryan from our K outpost criticizes the marketing around May 4th as "Star Wars Day", emphasizing that historically, May 25th held true significance—being the actual release date of Star Wars in 1977 and the subsequent release of Return of the Jedi in 1983. For decades, May 25th was the authentic date linked to Star Wars’ origins, but the rise of meme culture turned May 4th into a commercialized celebration—"May the Fourth be with you." Ryan argues that this shift to a meme-based holiday reflects Disney's marketing strategy, turning meaningful anniversaries into profit-driven events, with additional promotions on Disney+ for the day.