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Letters of support for GhyslainSend your letters to yoda (at) jedimaster.net From Rick Hey Gyslain, When I saw your video I felt embarrassed. Not for you, but for me. I was an tall, fat, awkward AV squad nerd in High School. I had tons of moments like yours, where I tried to lose myself in a fantasy and ended up being humiliated. One time I was swimming in our town park. I was trying to stay underwater as long as I could, by holding on to the base of the basketball hoop they had in the middle of the pond. Some moron thought I was trying to commit suicide, and the lifeguards came over and dragged me out. My entire town was talking about it. Then there was the time I tried to get on the track team. I had been growing very fast and had no co-ordination. Some of the kids told the coach I couldn't even run straight enough to stay in one lane on the track. The coach didn't believe this, so he made me go out and run in front of the whole team. The kids were right, however. I drifted between three lanes, everyone laughed and the coach told me to forget being on the team. That stuff hurts like hell, but it all changes as you get older. Now I'm 33, I live in a cool city and I'm a local rock star. It took years, but I finally grew into my body and gained the confidence to get up in front of everyone and do my thing. What I learned is that everyone is scared and insecure inside, but if you have the guts to try something in life, people will love you for it. You're a hero Gyslain. The future is yours. The punks who made fun of you will never achieve the things you have in store for you, just like the people who made fun of me, now wish they _were_ me. And yes, I will not see the next Star Wars if you aren't in it. Rick From Mike Ghyslain It's hard to know it now, but you know what.. ? Everyone is ENVIOUS of you! Yes, that's right ENVIOUS! Why? Because you have a PASSION for something. Because you're not a slave to being whatever everyone else thinks you should be. EVERYONE imagines themselves in the movies - that's why they're such a huge business. Few of us, however, have the confidence to get up really express how they make us feel. You rock! - Mike From Gary Hey kid, hang in there!!! There is nothing worse than being on the downside of the "cool" scale in high school. The thing you need to realize is that it only lasts so long, but until it's over, IT LASTS SOOOOO LONG! You will be able to look back on this with a smile. I know you must have been crushed by what those kids did, embarrassed and humiliated. To hell with them all!! I am 31 years old and the classic "ugly duckling". I was a rotund 5'8" 205lb. geek in school and endured many days of ridicule from the cooler kids in school. It hurts now, but you gotta realize that high school is a joke. The "real world" does not care who or what you were in high school. Superjock?? Who cares?!?!? Al Bundy (Married with Children) scored 4 touchdowns in one high school football game and he sells shoes for a living! Geek?!? WHO CARES?? Do you think Bill Gates gives a rats ass what the hottest cheerleader in his school thinks now?? Those are of course extreme examples, but I think you are smart enough to get the point. Just remember that kids are dumb and cruel because of their own insecurities, and it is easier to make fun of someone than to be strong and stand beside them. You will find that being yourself is the only true way to live life. Get out there, hold your head high, go find your calling in life, make yourself rich and hire those kids to carry your golf bag!! "I prefer to be true to myself, EVEN AT THE HAZARD OF INCURRING THE RIDICULE OF OTHERS, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence"--Frederick Douglas "We all just people"--Gary, my crazy Negro brother I hope you find happiness, because you made me happy today..........Peace and Love to you! From Patti One of the most important and interesting lessons I have learned as I have gotten older (I am 30) is that the coolest people in the world don't care what anyone else thinks! Learn that lesson now and you are, guess what, ahead of the game! What you did was something we have all done, you just got caught! When I saw the tape, I laughed, but not at you, with you! I just completely related to you! I sing like a rock star when I am alone in my car, sometimes I even dance. I probably look like a huge dork, but who cares!? God Bless you, Gyslain! I wish you wonderful things in life, and I hope you get to be in the next Star Wars film for real! Thanks for the smile! A fellow "geek" and proud of it! Patti From Rebecca Ghyslain, When I was a kid my brother and his friend made a home video of themselves re-enacting the original Star Wars and my sisters and I fought over who got to be Princess Leia. I am a 31-year-old Stanford graduate, a musician, and an aspiring novelist, and I still imagine myself to be a rock star and practice my "moves" in the privacy of my home. I know a ton of really cool, smart men (we're talking adult here! In their thirties!) who are such complete Star Wars, D & D and Lord of the Rings fans, that it makes me laugh. I laugh because in the eyes of the world they are "geeks", but they are also so very attractive and nice and funny. I go to parties where the women are falling all over themselves for some attention from these guys! We have been seeing all these "reality" shows lately with all these beautiful people in totally contrived situations. YOU, Ghyslain, are the real deal, just by being yourself. And look! People LOVE it! The most successful people out there, who are truly brilliant in their careers, are just themselves and don't give a damn what anyone thinks about them. I hope you get to see just how many nice people are out there. The world has to have some jerky bastards, because SOMEONE has to work for us! Good luck, Rebecca From Deb Dear Ghyslain, I think every adult who watches your video can think back to when they were your age and stole some chance to live out a fantasy. I used to practice my acceptance speech for the Academy Awards using my hairbrush as a microphone and a stuffed animal as my "Oscar." My brother used to act out kung fu and karate movies, playing all the parts. You certainly didn't mean for your fantasy to be shared with all of us, but in doing so, you gave us a chance to recall when we were your age and took the time to surrender to those wonderful dreams. I hope to see you on our American chat shows. I would love to hear you give an interview and get to know the young man who made me smile and remember. Deb From Deborah Hey there...I just wanted to say hi and let you know that you sure brightened up me and my family's day when we saw your footage. You see, things around here were pretty depressing... my husband has been unemployed, we've been having some problems, and well, just dealing with things a teenager doesn't have to face. Then, one morning my husband reads about your "situation" and decides to check it out. We all got a chuckle because we can relate SO MUCH. Do you know how many times I am rocking out in my underwear, singing at the top of my lungs or talking to myself in the mirror? We ALL do things like that...and watching you warmed my heart that, despite this video-game, sex-obsessed world, there are still young people out there that know how to use their imagination and DREAM. When I was a kid I loved to dance..my mom told me I didn't have the 'dancer's form' so I couldn't take lessons. I loved dancing in front of my patio glass door, so I could see my reflection rocking out with me. One day I am really getting into it... singing to the radio, flipping around in circles, doing cartwheels and flying my hair around, and ended my routine doing the splits. Then, all of a sudden, I hear applause. I look up, and to my horror, there was a van full of people that pulled up to the neighbor's house next door. They were hooting, hollering and whistling. I ran inside and stayed there for 3 days. When I finally ventured out, my neighbor lady said she saw real potential at my dancing and couldn't believe how flexible I was. For years, thinking about it made the hair stand on my neck. But then I realized that I was just being young. And that's why people gravitate towards me...because I know how to let loose and let my feelings flow. There are tons of boring, stopped-up people that need to just let loose and stop being so judgmental, ignorant and close-minded. Rock on. Keep being you. I just wanted you to know there's one more person that wakes up each morning a little happier knowing that creativity and play still exists. Stay young. Deborah From Dave Dude! Guess who gets the last laugh on this one? You, my man! Not only is your video pretty damned cool, the world is now dissing the lame-o's who thought they were putting you down. Now THAT's funny! Besides, you're a sensation (which is cool), and a celebrity (which might get you on The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman ... or?). It's already scored you an iBook. Hang in there, good buddy. I was a total and complete outcast from Junior High through most of High School. Now I'm an extremely happy grown-up guy with a wonderful life who feels sorry for all those poor SOB's whose best years happened in high school and their lives and memories are stuck there. Forever. Pathetic, huh? One last thing -- I'm now also a dancer (I was HUGE in high school, so the thought, back then, that I'd ever be a dancer was unthinkable) and I practice a very difficult form of Tai Chi, which requires excellent balance and physical dexterity. You move very well -- truly. There is considerable grace and power inside you. May you always have the heart and confidence to let it shine and make the world a brighter place. Keep up the good work and keep smiling! Dave From Jeff I saw the story of your video on the news today. I watched the video and the editing done by your fans. It was great to see someone completely let go of his inhibitions and get down! You absolutely rock! I know you didn't intend for the world to see your private performance. But use your new found fame to your advantage. And rub your so-called friends noses in it! You have more fame than most people will ever see. I signed the petition to Lucas arts and will follow up with a personal email to them as well. I WILL NOT watch the movie unless you are in it. Good luck and may the FORCE be with you. Jeff, California From Jeff Cobb Dear Ghyslain, I saw a news story today about you. The story described a 15 year old who was "goofing off" on film and it got uploaded and became popular. I have been a Star Wars fan since I stood in line with my mother to see the original film when i was seven years old. I came home and viewed your original video and some "clones", expecting to see what the news story described, but I didn't. Instead I saw a young man with imagination and the courage to put his imagination on film even if he didn't expect it would ever be seen. And I have to tell you, you were not that bad, and you do show potential. You see, all of my young life after seeing star wars , I was out in the back yard battling the Empire with my plastic lightsabers. Later, that same fascination led to my parents putting me in martial arts classes when i was just a little younger than you. oh, and at that time, I was little "husky" in the midsection. But the classes i took helped me to lose weight, gain confidence, and eventually taught me the correct way use a sword and a staff. That's why i can say you do have potential. Now I never gained any fame or fortune, but learned alot and fulfilled at least one of my childhood dreams. And you can too. Right now, over 21 million people have looked at your video. You are one of the best known Padawan's there has ever been. Don't be embarrassed, you have no reason to be. See if any of your "friends" at school have 21 million people wanting their autograph. I think not. The web sites are taking a collection for you. I suggest you take it. Save it for college, or find you a class and exploit your potential and make that thing swing for real. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. No one can change the fact that the tape is now public, so make the best of it and make it a positive force in your life. May the Force be with you! Jeff Cobb From Tara G, you are a perfectly normal guy in every way. I’m serious, I know tons of cool guys that are fun to be around that act and do things JUST LIKE YOU. So now you’re not only fun and cool, but also famous. And if it means anything, I was homecoming queen and head cheerleader and all that. And I’m telling you, you’ve GOT it. You are real. Congratulations for being a celebrity. Hold your head high, because you should be proud to be who you are. Lots of people spend their entire lives trying to act and be like everyone else. It’s the ones who can enjoy life and have fun and laugh and live and love that really make it worth living. Good for you!!! From Nathan Like it or not, you have etched yourself into history as a cult hero. You are now famous, and you cannot take it back. But this is a good thing-trust us. If you can learn to laugh at yourself a bit, and realize this will pass like all things, you can capitalize on this. Learn to say "yeah, I am the Star Wars Kid. So what. What are you known for?" . The pure enthusiasm you show in your video is rare. If you practice a bit (Martial arts? ) you look like you could actually be dangerous. There are thousands, maybe millions of people who try to claim their place with 'Zines, independent films, bands, etc. You have effortlessly achieved what millions will never do. When you are 70 years old, you will have a great sea story. There are t-shirts with your likeness on them. And somewhere, there are some hot little Star Wars chicks who might like to make your acquaintance. If we can get you into the next Star Wars flic, there are many people who will know the taste of crow. Seize the day. From Bob There is simply no question that you are currently one of the greatest Canadian artists on the international stage. I say this without sarcasm. You have created a piece of art, and for that I would surely like your autograph. Think about it. Celine Dion is annoying to listen to. She is loud and her music is trite. You, on the other hand, are incredibly entertaining. In you, I see a young Chris Farley. I hope you are able to take this letter seriously. It was, again, written without any intention of diminishing your accomplishment. Sincerely, Bob From CW I just wanted to say that I saw your video a while back and I can't believe how it's become such a huge thing. You are a STAR!!! The internet is a great thing indeed when it can take something I'm sure was painful for you and turn it into something so cool. I'm 26 years old & still remember the pain of going through school. I'm a girl so I can tell you many stories of catty remarks and outright humiliation from both girls & guys. I'm going to be starting school at the end of the year to get my Associate of Science degree in film & I could only dream of getting as much attention for my work as you did for just being yourself. I really hope you are reading these letters. You are the man! Don't change a thing. From Jeff My friend, take solace in the fact that you are an absolutely normal kid. You’re no different than the jock who shaves his head and pretends he’s Stone Cold Steve Austin. There isn’t one of us out there who hasn’t reveled in the joy of the fantasy-world of your favorite movie and TV heroes. It’s normal. Your mates decided to have a laugh at your expense, but the joke’s on them. You’re a star around the world. And trust me, there’s a whole lot worse jokes that could’ve been played on you. And don’t get all caught up in some sort of lawsuit nonsense. You were caught in the act of being young. You weren’t violating sheep or vandalizing private property or dressing as a girl. You were clowning. Chris Farley made a fortune doing the exact same thing. Your Fan, Jeff The John Boy & Billy Big Show Radio Network From M in Mtl I'm from Quebec, just like Ghislain, and I got to admit, high school kids can be evil ! But I must say that the way it all turns out is absolutely amazing ! There may yet be some hope for us dorks, geeks n freaks ! ( I belong to all 3... and suffered all through high school from it! ) There s a lesson for every one : 1. being a geek is no big deal and is actually endearing. 2. being a moron for tempering with someone else's image is the real loss. Now that G is the king of the internet, he actually showed those kids that he rocks !!! all they did is show that they were morons !!! Keep rocking, G and good luck with your fund-raising ! From Matt I hope that the star wars kid reads some of these e-mails because they are truly touching. I believe that this young man is a cult-celebrity now and should definately seek some kind of financial gain from this (besides the lawsuit). The Jimmy Kimmel show, Craig Kilbourne, The Daily Show; I'm sure all of these popular talk shows would love to have this guy on. We've all done embarrassing things in our lives, but I think that the SWK can definately make this into a good thing!! Try and make some money from this and use that money to pursue your dreams. That would definately show those punk kids. Good luck to you! From Chris Ghyslain, You are the real deal! Believe me, when I was a kid, EVERYBODY I knew was into Star Wars as much as you -- even more in some cases. There's nothing wrong with being a fan, and there's nothing wrong with people knowing about it. What IS wrong is all these dorks who made fun of you. Why did they do that? That's simple. They don't know how to have fun like you do, and they wish they did. They don't have the imagination you have, and they wish they did. That's something to be proud of. But you should realize that most people really think you're cool. They love you because you remind them of how much fun they had at one time in their lives when they could goof-around. Now they may have so many things to worry about, they can't have half as much fun as you. You helped them laugh, and forget about all the stupid stuff they worry about. That's something you should be proud of. Let me tell you a little about me. I'm in a rock band. One thing you realize when you put-out a record is that some people will love it, and some will hate it. Do you know how much effort it takes to make a record? Do you know how much emotion a musician puts into their recording? Do you know how proud I was when I finished my recording? And do you know how scared I was to let it out to the world? But I did it, and that's something I'm proud of! Why was I scared? Because, no musician wants to hear how much somebody else DOESN'T like their work. But here's the way I look at it: if only ONE PERSON out of every THOUSAND PEOPLE likes my record, I'll be the biggest rockstar in the world! You're much farther ahead than that... To date, over 8 million people have watched the Star Wars Kid video. I GUARANTEE that at least HALF of those people think you ROCK! That's 4 million people who really think you're cool. Ghyslain, you might not think so, but you're a lucky guy. How many of your friends can say that 4 million people like THEM? How about just 400 people? If George Lucas puts you in the next Star Wars movie, millions of people are going to cheer when they see you on the screen! I'll be one of them. That's because you're like a rockstar now. Lots of people like you and think good things about you. That's something most people cannot claim about themselves. Yours truly, Chris From Klint I have shown Ghyslain's video to a number of my friends, its kind of funny because they all agree he looks like a clone of me at his age. I too did the same off the wall goofy stunts wether to amuse myself or others, so Ghyslain if you read this, trust me it will be ok and this is why..... When I was in 8th grade I weighed about 230lbs. Well as most schools do, we had a spirit week, one event chose 1 student from each grade for an eating contest. Of course being the largest kid in the entire school I was left no choice but to enter or I would have been looked down upon for weeks.We had to eat an eantire package of saltines and drink a 1 liter of fruit punch, first done wins. I destroyed them all, stood up and puked in front of the entire school. I was picked on for years, not just by the kids but adults too. From that day on I knew I would be picked on for my weight the rest of my life. I endured this pain until I was 23 and I decided enough was enough. I had to change myself for the better or die a sad lonely man. January 20th 2000, my boss sat me down and told me she was going to fire me from the job I loved because I was lazy. I weighed 400lbs on that day. I managed to talk her into giving me one more chance, she said she better see some serious change. She had no idea how deep those words cut. 1 Year later I weighed 210lbs and was standing before a video camera preparing to tell my story to the entire nation. Ghyslain, not only did I change my weight, I changed what I took to heart when people picked on me. It is now 3 1/2 years since I was picked on to the point I would not leave my house because I was a "nerd" and a "fatso". Today July 30th 2003, at 27 years old, I weigh 215lbs, drive a Mercedes, own my own company and I am about to get engaged to a Bacardi model. Those same guys who picked on me, now bow there heads and can't look at in my direction when there girlfriends, wives, mothers, and even their children run up to me and ask for my autograph. Those same girls who would never even let me walk near them in high school now go out of their way to talk to me at clubs. I shoot them down simply because they have shown me how they really are years ago. I have not forgotten my roots though, I think of all the young men traveling that brutal hard road I went down. I reach out to you in the hopes you get to read this. I have inspired many with my story, as it has been publicly broadcasted throughout the Upper Midwest, and it means a lot to me. But the most important to me is I hope you can see, those people who pick on you, will someday wish they had not. I have had the ultimate revenge, and yes it is sweet! You have a mass of adoring fans....believe it or not! look to them for inspiration, those who put you down do so out of obvious jealousy. Take this ball and run with it! Always stand tall and know YOU ARE THE MAN! Klint Appleton, WI From Brie I'm very frightened about the ramifications of this lawsuit. For one thing, Ghyslain is going to have to hold strong to the 'mental trauma' that the psychiatrists will refer to. Winning the suit is reliant on that. The only way for him to beat this whole ordeal is to drop the law suit, run from the psychiatrists, and embrace the impact that he's made on so many people's lives. I'm wondering if Ghyslain has read any of the emails posted. Does he see that these kids who had malicious intent actually made him an underground hero? There are more people who know of him, love him, in just these few months, than probably would have over the course of his life.. Ghyslain, if you're reading this, you made people laugh. Comedians all over the world would sell their souls to make people laugh the way you did. And they laugh, we laugh, because we see ourselves in you. The coolest people in the world are the biggest dorks. And those guys that tried to humiliate you, all they did was prove themselves to be banal, worthless jock assholes. And those kind of people go no where in this world. Oh, if the $225,000 figure is correct on the lawsuit, all I have to say is, I work in the entertainment industry and that is CHUMP CHANGE. You need to capitalize! Screw the lawsuit! Do a press tour! One last thing, if the psychiatrists are putting you on meds, get off them. Don't change a thing about yourself Ghyslain! You are loved and adored all over the world... From Summer Sweetie, it's brought a tear to my eye to see how much support you're being shown here. I am, however, truly sorry that your friends saw fit to treat you like that. It's a sad fact that humans will try to pull themselves up the social ladder on the backs of anyone they can get a leg over. In this case, however, I think the karma train doubled back and hit them in the arse. :) If some greater good or benefit can come from this, you certainly deserve it. Here's hoping you get that cameo. Kiddo, you rock. Love, Summer From Alexandre Ghyslain, ne te laisse pas influencer par qui que ce soit. Ceux qui ont faits les vidéos ne te ciblaient pas en particulier. C'était simplement une opportunité pour eux d'exploiter un thème jamais vu auparavent. Pour ce qui est de tes '' amis '' qui ont mis le vidéo online je suis certain qu'ils se sentent mal pour toi maintenant. Courage et plus tard tu regarderas tout ça avec un sourire. Personellement je t'envie car tu es devenu super populaire. Combien de gens deviennent aussi populaire que toi.... Si ça devait m'arriver, Ghyslain, je rirais de tout ça avec les gens. Ne prends pas ça au sérieux. Tu as tout mon respect. Alexandre From Chris Ghyslain, you rule! Your video is so cool! My friends and I are always having lightsaber battles with sticks, and we’d never be able to do those moves like you can do (in fact, I’ve tried). Oh, and you shouldn’t be embarrassed of your video…you’re famous because of it! And you look so cool swingin’ that lightsaber! You should be happy! Also, I really hope you get to be in Episode III; that’d be great! I’ve signed the petition. Once again, you rule! -Chris From Lance Ghyslain, I know you must be going through some tough times now - many of us went through that miserable "geek" phase of our adolescence, God knows, I sure did. It's just that most of us didn't have to endure it with the whole world watching you. Tough it out - for every person laughing at you, there are ten people cheering for you. I endured my own "star wars dork" phase, was picked on by bullies, the girls didn't look at me twice. Today I'm still a sci-fi fan, but I'm a detective catching violent criminals in a major city, happily married to a great woman. Tough it out, my friend - this will pass and you will be stronger for the experience. I know - I've been there. Bon chance. Lance From Andy Ghyslain! Oh man...from the deepness of my heart I love you as a fellow star wars fan! I have done things like you did on this video many times! I still do it! I love practicing saber techniques! I think it is too funny how some jerks put your video on the web and now you are quickly gaining thousands upon thousands of fans who are in full support of you! I'll tell you this: If I had the chance to either cameo in Episode 3 or let you, I would let you just to repay you for the malicious statements people have made. Just keep your head high, man! You may get into Episode III! I signed the petition, and I'm telling everybody to sign it! Go Ghyslain! Your Star Wars buddy, Andy From Geskalney You are the coolest. I'm sorry that so many people have made fun of you. I actually like your video, it reminds me of when i was your age. I almost took my brother's eye out light sabre jousting with him when we were ten (1986). I hope everything works out for you. Hang in there. You rule, and don't let anyone tell you any different. From Stuart Ghyslain, you are da man...even Sam Jackson would struggle to match your style...awesome!!! As many people have mentioned and hopefully you will start to realise over time, you've captured the hearts and minds of many like minded people across the globe. In this age of spoon-fed entertainment, you embody exactly what it means to have imagination and that's something a lot of people are missing these days... Still to this day I can't help picking up one of my toy lightsabres and giving either Maul, Vader or Dooku a run for their money; to be totally honest, who needs a lightsabre...I've found a broom stick works really well. Stay strong my friend, and although sometimes it may feel you're on own...believe me you're not... "...your focus determines your reality" The Force will be with you...Always!!! Kind Regards, Stuart Lanham Editor/Developer/Administrator The UK Star Wars Fan Network www.starwars.org.uk From Emily Ghyslain, Look at all of these people who love you. You need to get an agent and start laying copyrights on yourself so that you can make the money that you deserve off of all of this. Stick your autograph on ebay and see how much it goes for. This is like winning the lottery. The only losers here are your 'friends' who thought that they were doing something to embarrass you. Instead they made you a star. If they were smart they would have sent in tapes of themselves. You can't BUY this kind of publicity. I wish you all of the best. Trust me - what may seem mortifying and confusing now will all turn out to be an amazing experience. You have millions of people thinking good things about you. Peace. Emily From Andy Star Wars Kid, try not to take this whole thing so hard. You've got to understand that most kids your age are insecure morons who only feel okay when they're making people different from themselves feel like crap. I know. I was in your shoes when I was your age. High School and JHS were some of the worst times of my life. Try and look at this thing from a different angle. You're becoming a celebrity and those jerks are nobodies in a small town and they'll never go anywhere. YOU WIN, Star Wars Kid!! Use your celebrity to make the jerks at your school look bad and show them YOU'RE the cool guy, not them. I know that it is every misfit's secret dream to get back at the people that terrorized them as a kid. You have the unique opportunity to do it in a legal manner without hurting anybody or doing anything you'll regret later. Go SWK!! Andy in Oaktown From Matt I have to admit that when my friend showed me these videos the other day, I laughed so hard that tears came to my eyes. I would hope that Ghyslain would at least be able to laugh at the situation himself (aside from the fact that millions of people saw it, and the ridicule, which saddens me). A few of the videos that have been made I think are kind of below the belt (the gay bar one? come on, what's that got to do with anything?). I was sad to find out that this kid was in psychiatric care because of this. It's understandable that he should feel embarrassed about this, but I think he needs to realize that a lot of people actually admire him for it in a strange way; admire the honesty in what he was doing. Sure, what he did may not have been as perfect as in the movies, and maybe pretty awkward, but so what! He was having fun! He should be proud that he had that much fun, and he should be proud that so many people are enjoying it. Forget the people with negative comments, what business do they have insulting someone they dont even know for one embarrassing thing they did? There is no way there's a person alive right now who has never done anything like that (or worse) in private. The rest of us were all just lucky enough not to have it on tape and put on the internet. Hang in there, Ghyslain, there are plenty of people who understand and there is no need to feel alienated (or whatever it is you feel). Peace out. From Gordon Just a note to express my support for our young padawan. We've all at some point done something similar, once instance I remember was jumping around my folks living room when I was a kid after watching the movie Krull, thinking I was the hero (can't remember his name) throwing a toy Frisbee about at the same time. Not popular with the parents. And watching airwolf with my Commodore Vic 20's joystick, thinking I was the pilot (can't place his name either, damn). Someone told me a saying once, it went something along the lines of 'we stop playing when we grow old, but I think it's the stopping playing that makes us old'. Keep it up, I'm nearing 30 and still playing with toy soldiers, and having a great time. Don't let any of the crap that's going about get to you. Get stuck in and I'm sure you'll be the one with the good job and life, while your supposed schoolmates are left flipping burgers in a two bit greasy restaurant! From Pyra I think it is horrible, but all too typical that this kid was humiliated and ridiculed. Yes, there are many, many insecure people out there just looking for someone to make fun of. They are the reason why, when you go see a great band, nobody is dancing. They are the reason why so many people look the same, act the same, think the same. They are nothing but sheeple, perfectly brainwashed and prepared to be ideal consumers of whatever some talking box or some glossy photo tells them to buy. They will never display the passion that you see in Ghyslain's moment. They will be bitter, jealous, and miserable because they will never feel free. They will always be afraid of who is watching and what someone else might think. Most will always focus on other people's faults and avoid looking at their own. They will never evolve. They will never be able to use the force. From Ken Hey Ghys, Isn't that a cool name? It's like saying "Gismo" only cooler! Anyway, If you were my brother I would be totally looking up to you...younger or older. You're unlike millions of other people on this planet. You do what makes you feel good. I used to do the exact same thing as you but I never had the balls to videotape it. Now I wish I had, but after seeing you...I am just in awe. You may feel dumb and people may tell you that you look dumb, but you had the guts to do it which is more than anyone else can ever say. You are awesome! I would gladly call you my brother anyday. ~Ken (from Oregon no less!) From Ray Ghyslain, you are awesome! I know what's happened has been mortifying, but one of the things that life teaches us over time is that we have to be who we are or we'll never be happy. I was in the fifth grade when the original Star Wars came out back in the 1977 and I've pretended I had a lightsaber after every single episode since - even now when I'm an old guy! So keep doing your thing, man! Mark my words - it's embarrassing now, but good things will come of this down the road! The King Well done my friend. You remind me of all the fun I had after watching a great action film... The excitement, the hype and the mock battles with enemies unseen. My brother and I would spend hours enacting epic battles, and I'm sure our parents enjoyed our scenes of chaos (even when something got broken). Never lose your imagination and your passion for the things you love. Never concern yourself with other people's malicious opinions. Never regret your new found fame as The SWK. And, never forget you have touched people's hearts, and reminded them of the things that are important, things we forget as we get older and more cynical. Besides... If i tried any of those moves now, I'd probably break my hip or something. lol. Oh, BTW, good luck with the Episode III cameo. I'm rooting for you! From r3dian Ghyslain, your the coolest person on the face of the earth. and I really hope your in episode 3 cause you deserve it more than anyone From Seth Ghyslain, it's no exaggeration when i tell you that you are the true King of Men. Don't let anyone get you down, bro; you got legions of fans behind you. If i had a wife, i would offer her services to you. Continue to rock, my man, and i'll be sincerely hoping you get a part in Episode III. From Katey I absolutely, completely, utterly adore you, Star Wars Kid Would you marry me? =) - From Stephanie I love Ghyslain. He should not feel embarrassed about the video! I think its awesome! To me, the video looks like some confident kid having some fun. I personally have a few embarrassing videos of me dancing around to Nsync, Britney Spears and my personal favorite Power Girlies (a women's lib cross between Star Wars and Power Rangers). So, Ghyslain, if you're reading this, don't be embarrassed! I thought you looked completely cool and confident. This may have started as a mean joke, but look at the following you've gained! You ended up with more friends than you'll ever know. So, good luck, you have my respect and support! ~Stephanie From Lorelei Hey Kiddo, I think you rock! You're great with a lightsaber. My two little boys think you're the coolest thing on the planet. Don't let anybody give you a hard time about being yourself. From Adrial It's perfect justice that Ghyslain is more and more becoming a cult hero instead of an object of ridicule. I hope the kids who uploaded the video with malicious intent realize that that is what's happening, and I especially hope that Ghyslain recovers from the initial humiliation and comes to embrace the positive effects that this whole thing is bringing about. If Ghyslain is granted a spot in Ep. 3, the kids who uploaded the video with malice should be forced to watch and rewatch the cameo scene for hours on end. Sweet justice indeed... From Travis I just want to tell you I really enjoyed your video. I also think it is great how so many people have dedicated so much time in adding and making new versions of the original. It really made me nostalgic for the times when I was in High School and Star Wars was all the rave. Anyone that has watched and enjoyed star wars has picked up a lightsaber a time or two and done the same thing. Don't let a few negative comments get you down. There is always going to be jerks out there but I think you will find more people identify with you than not even though they may send you a message. I hope you do get to go to the premier or maybe the set or something. Then the few jerks out there won't be the last one laughing. Keep your head high and your lightsaber sharp. Your friend Travis. From Latricia This kid is adorable! If there is any way you can print and mail all the
POSITIVE comments this boy has received to his family? Maybe if he sees how
popular he has become it will lessen the sting of humiliation he might have felt
or may still be feeling when he first discovered his "friends" had
betrayed him in this way. I'd love to see him on Leno or Letterman. Wouldn't he
be surprised that 20,000 people want him to be in the next Star Wars movie? Some
people wait their whole lives to be famous. Some do ridiculously dangerous
stunts on shows like Jackass just to get their faces on television. Others
commit crimes. This boy was just being himself, having fun, showing a lot of
energy...and millions of people know who he is! I'll be most of them don't think
he's any more ridiculous than they themselves were at 15. He's very cute and the
parodies are very clever and funny without being mean-spirited. He deserves to
be treated with the respect. Wouldn't it just make his whole year if someone
from the Star Wars franchise actually noted your petition and made it possible
for him to visit the set or something like that? Maybe a premier? How cool would
THAT be? And all for two minutes of outrageous lightsaber work! I think he's
just too sweet! From Christina Ghyslain, if you're listening, I think you're really cute. Would love to meet you. From Jason The Star Wars Kid is awesome. I've been a huge Star Wars fan since the original picture came out and my parents took me and my brothers when I was 5 years old. Vader scared me the crap out of me and I would have run out crying if I wasn't consoled by my big brothers. Now, 24 years I have made it to become a full fledged Star Wars Nerd. I am so happy that we can once again see the excitement and imagination that these movies have given to millions and millions of people. Whenever I see the Star Wars Kid, it puts a smile on my face and brings me back to the days when my brothers and I would build Hoth palaces out of Styrofoam for our Star Wars figures. Ghyslain, you rock my friend. Thanks for reminding all of us that no matter how old you are, that your imagination can take you anywhere you want to be. And if there are people out there bashing this guy for being overweight or whatever...........we my only comment is you guys suck. Ghyslain, go fly my friend. Let your imagination take you to the places you have always dreamed of. Don't let anyone stop you from doing whatever it is that you want to do with your life and keep it up. Jason From C.H. I'll tell you what would be great, something written by Ghyslain himself. I know there's some nasty stuff written about him, but there's also a lot of support. I'd love to meet the kid if given the opportunity, I'd even have him over to my place to film an Episode II and then we could broadcast it for everyone. My point is, he needs to come out and see that while some people are just insecure assholes who need an excuse to jump on someone who has been exposed, there's a lot of people who admire the kid's bravery, even though it was not him who posted it there. If there's anyway you could communicate my support and friendship for Ghyslain, it would be much appreciated. If anything, I hope this experience teaches him that he can be himself and not have to listen to others' taunts. From Chuck Anyone who feels the need to make fun of this kid is just an insecure idiot
who is reveling at the opportunity to feel like a big person by ridiculing
someone who is exposed while remaining untouchable themselves - cowards. If
anyone wants to show support for this kid, its easy - make your own video. I for
one am going to hook up the camcorder tonight and show off my own fancy fighting
moves, it takes a lot of guts to endure what Ghyslain is, it would be good to
show him some support. Keep swingin' big guy. |
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