One of the core charms of Big Trouble in Little China is that you have a protagonist-coded white guy who doesn't realize he's the comic relief sidekick in the movie. And I'd strongly argue that this is the core appeal of Han Solo. He's not cool at all, that's why he's fun!
May 12, 2025 20:12first thing luke said after seeing the ship he loves dearly was "what a piece of junk" and then the entire next movie has every other plot beat start with "so the falcon broke and needs (electrical repair, engine repair, fuel, removing the animal living in the carburetor, therapy)"
your Chosen One's annoying friend insisted on moving in with him and he brought his project car thats now on blocks in the middle of your military operation's main fighter hangar
I was never surprised by people reading Han and Luke's relationship as romantic from day one. "Listen, Commander Skywalker, you're a great help to the Rebellion and all, but... why is he here again?" "Han and I have been through a lot together. And he said he'll start looking for a job next week!"
Han: "What about Luke?"
Leia: "He's my brother."
Han: *facial reaction, likely reflecting on her kissing Luke, that now whenever I see it screams, "I hit the bi-guy's jackpot."
