Of course, one of the things I find amusing-yet-scary is how nuts all the little kiddies are going over Darth Maul.
Yeah, that's a wonderful role model ... ;)

Well, let's take a peek, shall we? *grins*

We have a duplicitous sovreign who makes a habit of deceiving their subjects for their own gain.
(Amidala/Padme. . . the "Heroine.")

We have an authority figure who disregards the advice and teachings of the governing body that helped give him his status and ability.
(Quai-gon Jinn, the "Rebellious Teacher.")

We have a blind follower of the Rebellious Teacher who doesn't question some highly suspect motives.
(Obi-Wan Kenobi, the "Aspiring Master.")

We have a kid who is indentured because he was caught stealing.
(Anakin Skywalker, the "Child of Destiny.")

We have a power-hungry and manipulative political despot who coerces and tricks others for his advantage.
(Senator Palpatine aka Darth Sidious, the "Corrupt Official.")

We have Jar Jar Frigging Binks. 'nuff said.

And then we have a strong, charismatic, self-directed and unambiguously focused Darth Maul. So he happens to play for the "bad guys." He's tough, he's fearless, and he commanded instant respect from everyone he dealt with.

Sounds like a damn fine role model to me.

And that's without even getting into his excellent fashion sense. *grin*

Rafe
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