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House of R

The 'Star Wars' Droid Draft

Sep 12, 2023
Van Lathan joins Mal and Joanna to draft the greatest droids in 'Star Wars' lore. They discuss selecting R2-D2 first, R2-D2's silence and secrets, the underrated charm of B2, and their picks for the 'most fuckable droid of all time'. They debate the qualities and features of various droids, including Chachachap, Chopper, V2 Emu, and K2SO.
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  • R2-D2 is chosen for its loyalty, heroic actions, and crucial role in the Star Wars saga.
  • BB-8 is praised for its cuteness, emotive nature, and unwavering devotion to characters like Poe and Rey.

Deep dives

Van's First Pick: R2-D2 (Companion)

Van selects R2-D2 as his first pick in the companion category, highlighting the droid's loyalty, heroic actions, and crucial role in the Star Wars saga.

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