Mark Hamill Stands Up for Passionate STAR WARS Fan Ridiculed for His THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Reaction Video
I understand that Star Wars fans may not see eye to eye on how the new Star Wars trilogy has played out. That’s expected and it’s ok not to agree with each other! We all have different tastes and opinions on things, and it’s healthy to discuss and debate these things in a respectful manner. In a way that we may not agree with each other but walk away from a conversation shaking hands and respecting each other.
What I don’t understand and what isn’t cool is the petty bullying that goes on within the community. Why in the hell are we bullying fellow Star Wars fans? That makes no sense to me as we should be supporting each other and lifting each other up. Not sure why some fans are upset that other fans are excited for the upcoming movie!
YouTuber Eric Butts posted a reaction video for the first Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer, and he is clearly a super fan who is insanely passionate about the franchise. He had a heartfelt emotional reaction to the trailer just like a lot of other fans, like myself, and he was met with a lot of hate as he started being bullied by people.
Well, Mark Hamill saw what was happening and stood up for Eric and offered some kind words of encouragement:
Why anyone would ridicule someone so passionate & clearly enjoying what he's seeing is beyond me. #UPFsAreTheBestFans 👍
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 15, 2019
Eric was obviously shocked by Hamill’s response and responded with:
WOW! What an incredible thing to wake up to! Thank you so much @HamillHimself for a life full of inspiration! 😁
— TheEricButts (@TheEricButts) April 15, 2019
Also, for those of you interested, here’s a link to the full, original video! https://t.co/hGsFkLh8GC
Hamill kept the conversation going with more encouragement:
Hi Eric- Thanks for sharing your amazing reaction to the trailer. It was inspiring to see you transported with joy in anticipation of IX. Makes what we do seem all the more worthwhile.
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 16, 2019
All the best, Mar🐫
PS: I salute you, sir: pic.twitter.com/7xOEVm3iju
That was followed by Eric’s response, saying:
And now I’m crying again! 😅😅 Thank you for everything and the support you are showing sir!! You are a huge part of why I try to be as good a person as I can be and I can’t wait to hear your Chucky!! 😁😁😁
— TheEricButts (@TheEricButts) April 16, 2019
Mark Hamill is the man.