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Let him have it. It's not wise to upset a wookie.
— Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope • 1977
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The speaker recommends giving in, then explains the suggestion as a matter of avoiding an upset Wookiee. The mild phrase 'not wise' makes the warning sound understated. Its humor lies in presenting a potentially consequential confrontation as something that can be settled with simple courtesy.
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