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It’s good to have the Force with you, but some people definitely take their Jedi training and Yoda’s mantras a little too far.
A new commercial for LucasArts Entertainment Co.’s PlayStation game “Jedi Power Battles” details the rough time one such wanna-be Jedi has at the airport.
In the spot, titled “Airport,” the passenger tries to get through the gate before catching a flight. A guard grabs the man’s backpack, pulls out a light saber, and cooks his co-worker’s tie when he flips the switch.
The nearly-grilled guard then quips: “You’re going to have to check that.”
Officials at LucasArts shop Goldberg Moser O’Neill said the campaign is designed to interest both Star Wars enthusiasts and game players.
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