To say that people feel passionately about Star Wars would be an understatement of galactic proportions.

Some people love it, some people hate it, and some feel so strongly about it that they're willing defend specific aspects of the plot with impressively analytical, 12-point Twitter threads.

This recent debate, started by writer Dennis DiClaudio on Tuesday, is the perfect example.

Gotta get something off my chest: In the first #StarWars film, Obi-Wan Kenobi dressed to blend in on Tatooine so that nobody would suspect he was a Jedi. 1/ pic.twitter.com/lhGmPiyXjS — Dennis DiClaudio (@dennisdiclaudio) June 5, 2018

Basing all Jedi fashion on that one everyday-Tatooine costume is absolutely fucking ridiculous. pic.twitter.com/zDPcNtwhZE — Dennis DiClaudio (@dennisdiclaudio) June 5, 2018

On top of just being pointless, it means that Obi-Wan spent his 20 years hiding out on Tatooine dressed like a fucking Jedi. — Dennis DiClaudio (@dennisdiclaudio) June 5, 2018

You can't deny, he makes a convincing case.

I love wearing my Jedi robes, but this is so spot on. I guess I really should say, I love wearing my Tatooine robes... https://t.co/kgXrNPvsqj — Gina (@firnrothiel) June 6, 2018

The following day, however, the debate well and truly kicked off. Here's an impressively detailed, 12-point counter thread from fellow Star Wars fan Kevin Tong...

I disagree with this thread and will lay out key points that show that the apparent visual blandness of the Jedi fashion choices serve the film, both in terms of story and visuals 1/12 https://t.co/wOPsS18Ufw — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

First off, the Jedi don’t really have a specific set of clothes. They do wear mostly Earth tones, but so do most people in the Star Wars galaxy. Luke and Rey dress very similar to Jedi when we first meet them 2/12 pic.twitter.com/NywYX8iUNm — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

So Obi Wan isn’t in danger of being discovered on Tattoine for dressing like a Jedi, bc Jedi dress more or less like everyone else. The only real Jedi uniform is his lightsaber & belt, which he hid under his non descript robe until it was time for Ponda Baba to get got! 3/12 pic.twitter.com/GIsZ4Q89fv — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

Yoda, Qiu Gon Jinn, Obi Wan, Anakin, and Luke all dress very similarly, but not the same, because they all trained under each other, starting with Yoda. It makes sense that a pupil would emulate the master 4/12 pic.twitter.com/b5QGUOoK5m — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

Further note, many of the costumes in Star Wars (esp the Jedi) are based on traditional Japanese clothing. The Jedi wear what samurai would wear under their armor, but they don’t wear armor bc the Force is their armor in concept... 5/12 pic.twitter.com/hpi9vwWh48 — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

... Funny story to add to that: My friend’s dad was from rural Japan and had never seen Star Wars (not even the ads) until recently. When he watched A New Hope w/ his son for the first time, he asked why everyone in this American film was wearing Japanese clothing 6/12 — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

Most of the galaxy in Star Wars dresses in drab colors because most of the individuals we see are from the lower class. The wealthy upper class in SW dress more elaborately and in brighter colors (trade federation, Queen Amidala, Lando) 7/12 pic.twitter.com/oWIlfRpWX1 — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

The difference in color palette between the rich and the poor is very intentional, so you instantly know from the visuals what kind of place and people you’re dealing with as the story takes us to many worlds and civilizations 8/12 pic.twitter.com/PNQSoSbQDb — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

The farther people live from the core planets, like in Tatooine or Jakku, the more drab they dress, bc they’re people who live in isolation on desert worlds and are largely isolated from galactic commerce 9/12 — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

Although the Jedi as an organization have power and resources, they live an ascetic live, eschewing indulgences like fashion and displays of wealth. Their garment choice, the Earth tone garment of the people, implies humility & that they are of the people (implies) 10/12 pic.twitter.com/1W6Jfqtg8S — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

The dull Earth tone color palette serves a cinematic function to contrast the light sabers as much as possible, highlighting them. It is visually striking to see an unassuming person suddenly produce and swing a blindingly bright sparking laser sword 11/12 pic.twitter.com/esHTxpPynf — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

Star Wars presents a realistic lived in world. The clothing choice of the Jedi was carefully considered and is not a creative void. Films are a form of art. With all the best art, every part of it is carefully considered and there for a reason. 12/12https://t.co/A8hBbTd2Nm — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

Well, wow.

Unlike the vast majority of internet arguments, at least this one ended on a friendly note.

This is all very good post hoc justification for what was essentially lazy design choices on Lucas' part in the prequels. — Dennis DiClaudio (@dennisdiclaudio) June 6, 2018

Hi Dennis, wow, this got nuts! I wrote this thread mainly because I didn’t want to get out of bed this morning and I wanted to politely offer another POV on this. Looking forward to your cosmic horror novel, it’s one of my favorite genres of literature and film! — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

Cool! I was afraid that you'd maybe taken this in some way other than how it was intended, based upon all the angry responses. Your points are excellent and well-thought-out, and I genuinely do appreciate you contributing your POV. — Dennis DiClaudio (@dennisdiclaudio) June 6, 2018

Haha I thought your post was funny & a good opportunity to practice my ability to present a cohesive counter argument to addresses the issue in a civilized way while highlighting some of the strengths of SW, it’s debt to Japanese culture, & the awesome art of Ralph McQuarrie — Kevin Tong (@tragicsunshine) June 6, 2018

My thread was something I wrote in five minutes to put off doing real work. Wasn’t expecting anything like this. I’ve really been enjoying the conversation since though.



Well, for the most part. — Dennis DiClaudio (@dennisdiclaudio) June 6, 2018

Honestly, I could talk about this shit all day long. — Dennis DiClaudio (@dennisdiclaudio) June 6, 2018

H/T Twitter Moments.