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Be forewarned, this discussion is teeming with spoilers related to episode 6, “Zero Friends Again,” of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.”
The newest addition to the beloved franchise, “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” is an all-encompassing show that engages a diverse demographic. It masterfully blends elements of suspense, adventure and the charm of classic tales like “Treasure Island” and “The Goonies.” The plot centers on a group of children lost in space, on a quest to return to their home planet – a place of infinite treasures. Throughout their journey, they encounter a pirate with Force abilities, a droid bearing a striking resemblance to Smee from “Peter Pan,” and a host of peculiar characters.
In the recent episode titled “Zero Friends Again,” the young adventurers find themselves deserted by their pirate companion, Jod (portrayed by Jude Law). They must now pool their resources and skills to escape from a pirate lair turned luxury resort where they are currently marooned. Meanwhile, Jod faces trial at the hands of his old crew. Desperate to save his life, Jod invokes an old pirate custom of parley and swears to his former crew that he will provide them with more than they could ever dream of – “The entire ‘kriffing’ galaxy,” referring to the children’s mythical home planet, At Attin.
Even if you’re not an ardent fan of all “Star Wars” comics and video games, it’s easy to deduce that “kriffing” is a clever substitute for the expletive “f***ing.” The use of this term in the family-friendly “Skeleton Crew” – a first in any “Star Wars” film or TV show – is a humorous twist. While the term may seem arbitrary or spontaneous, it has a deep-rooted history in the vast universe of “Star Wars.”
Dank farrik! A history of swears in Star Wars
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The term “kriffing” made its debut in the “Star Wars” universe in the 1997 Expanded Universe novel “Vision of the Future” by Timothy Zahn. This book forms the second part of Zahn’s “Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn” duology, a sequel to his original Thrawn trilogy. Interestingly, this isn’t the term’s first appearance in “Skeleton Crew;” it was also used in episode two by a grumpy cook when the young heroes Neel (Robert Timothy Smith) and Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers) fail to pay him promptly for their meal at the pirate stronghold of Port Borgo.
From the earliest “Star Wars” film, the franchise has made use of mild swear words like “damn” and “hell.” However, the EU has been more creative, introducing a range of unique, sci-fi-flavored expletives – from alien languages using phrases like “bantha poodoo” to words like “sculag” or “farkled.” The live-action series “The Mandalorian” popularized the phrase “dank farrik,” often used in the show and inspired by the notorious cursing of actor Samuel L. Jackson. With “Star Wars Rebels” already having introduced “karabast” and “Skeleton Crew” now reviving “kriffing,” the question remains – which “Star Wars” expletive will be next in line? I’d place my bets on “kark” or “crink.”
Catch the newest episodes of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” every Tuesday at 6 pm PST on Disney+.
FAQs:
Q: What is "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew"?
A: "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" is a new addition to the Star Wars franchise. It’s an all-ages show featuring a group of kids lost in space.
Q: What is the meaning of "kriffing" in Star Wars?
A: In the Star Wars universe, "kriffing" is a stand-in for the expletive "f***ing."
Q: When did the term "kriffing" first appear?
A: The term "kriffing" first appeared in the 1997 Star Wars Expanded Universe novel "Vision of the Future" by Timothy Zahn.
Q: When can I watch new episodes of "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew"?
A: New episodes of "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" drop every Tuesday at 6 pm PST on Disney+.
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