Here's what I think happened: I think that Jar Jar was initially intended to be the prequel (and Dark Side) equivalent of Yoda. Just as Yoda has his "big reveal" when we learn that his tottering, geriatric goofball persona is just a mask, Jar Jar was intended to have a big reveal in Episode II or III where we learn that he's not really a naive dope, but rather a master puppeteer Sith in league with (or perhaps in charge of) Palpatine.
Whoa. That's a tall order. But after reading Lumpawarroo's evidence (and really, if you've made it this far, you should check out the entire thing), it kind of makes sense. Lucas was no doubt embarrassed by moviegoers' intense dislike of Jar Jar, Lumpawarroo explains, and thus eventually scuttled those plans, shoehorning in Count Dooku as the villain in "Attack of the Clones." But what if Disney -- wanting to build upon the branding that was already established by the prequels, and cater to the younger generation that grew up with those films -- had plans to revive that idea after all? Lumpawarroo thinks it's possible, and lays down his ultimate theory: that Jar Jar will in fact be revealed to be the mysterious new character played by Andy Serkis, Supreme Leader Snoke, in "The Force Awakens."
We don't really know anything about Snoke so far, though his noble title suggests he's playing a villain. And from the one photo of a mo-cap-equipped Serkis that we've seen, there does appear to be an odd appendage on his head, which, if you squint, suggests the shape of Jar Jar's head and ears.
It's huge leap, for sure, though we have to say, if true, it would be pretty brilliant. Also, Lucasfilm should probably hire Lumpawarroo as a researcher or consultant, since he's proven himself an expert at picking up on the most minute details in the "Star Wars" universe.
We'll find out if he's right when "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" hits theaters on December 18. We'll keep our tinfoil hats handy until then.
Photo credit: StarWars.com
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