Did You Celebrate May the 4th? | Star Wars Day for Fans | Ep 144

Five Idiots Talking Toys | Star Wars, LEGO & More

May the 4th has become a phenomenal "holiday" - the high holy day of Star Wars fans around the globe. Some say it's their favorite day of the year. Others audibly sigh when greeted with a hearty, "May the Fourth be with you!" Did YOU celebrate May the Fourth this year? Let us know in the comments below what YOU did to celebrate this fake holiday! #maythe4thbewithyou #starwarsday #starwarsfan #starwarsfans Did you know the origin? The phrase "May the Fourth be with you" first gained attention on May 4, 1979, when Margaret Thatcher took office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Her political party placed a congratulatory advertisement in The London Evening News, which read, "May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations." Over the years, Star Wars fans embraced the pun and began using May 4th as a day to celebrate the franchise with various activities, including movie marathons, costume parties, and social media posts. It's a day to express love for the Star Wars universe and its impact on popular culture. While initially a fan-driven event, the day has garnered official recognition. #lucasfilm and #Disney have embraced the date, often releasing special content, merchandise, and hosting events in honor of Star Wars Day. What else comes with Star Wars Day? Often, new trailers, exclusive videos, and announcements related to upcoming Star Wars projects are released on this day. Special editions of Star Wars merchandise, including toys, apparel, and collectibles, are often launched. Fans organize and participate in various events such as cosplay gatherings, trivia contests, and themed parties. Brandon goes to most of them. Overall, "May the Fourth be with you" has become a significant cultural phenomenon, celebrating the enduring legacy of Star Wars and its impact on generations of fans! 🫶 Support our #podcast through Patreon, and get early access to #toycollection previews, exclusive #starwarsactionfigures video content & our episodes before the public: / fiveidiotstalkingtoys 👍🏼 Follow us on social media! • Facebook: / fiveidiotstalkingtoys • Instagram: / fiveidiotstalkingtoys • TikTok: / fiveidiotstalkingtoys • X / Twitter: / 5idiotstalktoys Get all the links (FITT socials, collectibles, merch, giveaways): http://fiveidiotstalkingtoys.com/ 👕 FITT Merch Shop ~ T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Hats, Stickers & more for #toycollectors! Shop now: https://five-idiots-talking-toys.mysp... 🎧 Download and subscribe to the #vintagestarwars pod! • YouTube (video show): / @fiveidiotstalkingtoys • Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/FiveIdiotsTalking... • Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/FiveIdiotsTalking... • Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/FiveIdiotsTalking... 🤖 Buy #toys & #collectibles with us at "Rogue Five Toys": / roguefivetoys