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A recurring theme in the current Star Wars commentary is the notion of "cope," a term used dismissively by fans to describe attempts to rationalize or justify questionable storytelling choices. The speaker argues that the very concept of "cope" reflects a form of mental resistance—an inability to accept that the franchise might be in decline. Interestingly, the discussion criticizes the manipulation of terms like "retcon," which some fans claim have been overused to diminish the significance of plot developments like Darth Vader's relationship with Luke Skywalker. The speaker counters that such redefinitions dilute the language, turning serious storytelling concepts into trivial excuses and undermining logical discourse.