The Star Wars franchise has been around for over 40 years, meaning there’s no excuse for some dank memes. Because if one can’t laugh at the things they love, then there were never any true feelings there, to begin with. And this is the problem the Star Wars community seems to have found itself in. Everyone is way too serious. Life is meant to be enjoyed, hence why Star Wars was created by George Lucas in the first place. And he knew it would make him a ton of money, but that’s not important.

What is important, however, is bringing the Star Wars community back together like a family. A Han Solo kind of family. Dysfunctional to its very core, but functional none-the-less. And what better way to do that than through some memes. Yep, that’s right. The only way to save the franchise from utter destruction is through making fun of yourself. Even Rian Johnson already figured that one out. And it landed him a brand-new contract with a whole trilogy under his belt.

“Why, you stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder!” Leia had it right from the get. She understood what she was getting herself into. Because Leia is a character that every young girl growing up in the 70s and 80s could look up to. And the same goes for Han Solo. There’s not a boy during those same decades who didn’t mumble, “never tell me the odds.”

Han and Leia are Star Wars through and through. Which is why making fun of their family is such a trip. Buckle up fandom and enjoy the ride. Hopefully, the anger which flows through you will be lost in the light of gut-wrenching laughter.

25 Manchild Forever

Han Solo is a big kid. He likes things that go fast and enjoys getting his blood pumping. Him wanting to name his child drum or guitar isn’t that far of a stretch. But what makes this Star Wars Solo family meme so unique is him thinking back to the good old days. Where it was just him and Chewie running amok and causing trouble wherever they went. Chewie would understand how Han was feeling, and even if he complained, he’d eventually comply. Why did Leia have to be so stubborn? Couldn’t she see that Han was simply expressing himself like any manchild should? Maybe he could get Chewbacca to soften Leia up some and come to a middle ground. But little did Han know that Leia had an ace up her sleeve too, Luke.

24 Two Sides Of A Coin

Opposites may attract, but the outcome of that union might be a bit unexpected. A child is like a sponge, soaking in everything their parents say and do because they’re that child’s heroes for a short time. What ends up happening, however, is the child grows up into a combination of both parents. For those who were dreaming of a kid just like you, consider the wish granted. This is the case with Ben and Han Solo. Han sees so much of him, mixed with the parts of Leia he can’t stand. He puts up with his wife’s attitude because he gets to reap the gains. It doesn’t work that way with his kid. Hence, the constant butting of heads and misery that Han found himself locked into. Should have taken the money, old boy.

23 The Teen Years

Han Solo is the embodiment of what it means to be a man. He’s got the swagger, looks, and personification that swoons women towards him. Especially those who enjoy a handsome bad-boy. Ben must have looked up to his father at one point, wanting to be just like him. But things didn’t go exactly the way he planned.

Instead of flying around the galaxy on his father’s hip while using Ben as bait for quick pickups, he was stuck with Leia attending boring senate meetings and having to sit quietly in the corner. This led to a ton of pent-up anger and testosterone in poor Ben. Eventually leading to the creation of Kylo Ren and his infamous outbursts. But he still secretly desires to be like his old man, which is why he walks around shirtless.

22 Remember That Time

While fans are still waiting on the full backstory between Han and Lando in Solo: A Star Wars Story, there’s speculation of a fallout between Han and Lando. Likely, this fallout has to do with hurt pride over Lando losing the Millennium Falcon to Han. And if there was ever a time to get back at Han for swindling Lando’s favorite ship from him and trashing it, it would be while Solo was encrusted in carbonite. So, Lando could have swooped in a provided the princess comfort she desperately needed. Yikes. Definitely puts a different spin on The Force Awakens hero, Finn. That being said, there would definitely be something cool about continuing Lando’ lineage.

21 Solo Family Time

The Solo herd is like the modern day dysfunctional family of the galaxy that just happened to take place a long time ago. These Solo family memes are too much, which is why Star Wars fans would never tolerate incorporating Earth into the storyline. But since this is all in good fun, why not explore what the current Solo family would have looked like.

Ben is the rejected, middle age man still living at home while Han and Leia are trying to enjoy retirement.

Han doesn’t trust anything while Leia is the glue which holds the family together. Together they make for a great sitcom, premiering Tuesday nights during a prime-time television slot on GEBN (Galactic Entertainment Broadcasting Network). Don’t miss the new birthday episode!

20 Like Father Like Son

For as much as Kylo Ren pouts about how horrible a father Han Solo was, he sure seems to have acquired a bunch of his traits. He’s cocky and arrogant, plus he has a way of making everyone in the room who’s not a female hate his guts. Maybe this is why Snoke made Kylo take his father out first? He was simply sick of the childish and deviant humor coming out of his pupil’s mouth. And Armitage Hux is like the brother Ben never had (but technically did concerning Legends which Disney threw out the window for profitable gains). Since both are looking to sit on the galactic Iron Throne, it would only be normal for the two to go at each other like middle school boys in a gym locker-room.

19 Teenage Pride

Every teen goes through this phase. They think they’re adopted and want to change their name, allowing themselves to become independent while disassociating themselves from their parents. This is how Kylo Ren came to be. It had nothing to do with Snoke or the dark side of the force.

No, Kylo is all about Ben showing the world that he’s not like either of his parents.

He’s his own man, king of his castle, and he’s ready to rule the galaxy. Enter Luke and Han. Skywalker can’t help but snicker, knowing he himself went through a similar phase, while Han looks like he’s about to knock a load of sense into his disillusioned son. And we wonder why everyone questions the story arc of these three beloved characters in The Last Jedi and The Force Awakens?

18 Spot Me A Dime

Ben just wanted to have some friends growing up. Whether that meant starting a boy band or simply having $10 to go hang out at the Republic Galactic Mall. As he got older, these dreams of being a social butterfly turned into nightmares that kept him up at night. His parents just don’t understand the workings of society, being too old and out of touch.

They ruined his childhood, crushing his dreams of starting a boy band, and now they must pay for their actions.

He’ll rule the galaxy and do as he wants, without the judgment of others. But he still needs $10 for gas. Because of the thumb he lives under. When he rules the galaxy, he’ll never have to ask for money again. It’s easier than getting a job, anyway.

17 How It All Began

Princess Leia was a strong and independent woman who didn’t need a man in her life, that is until she discovered a crucial element she overlooked. A man’s physique. Never mind the brains or personality, nothing gets the blood going like strong biceps while you’re fighting for survival. And Han Solo knows it. Just look at that victorious grin on his face. That is a man who knows what’s waiting for him once they escape. And in truth, Leia knew it too. Which is why she was hanging all over Luke while swinging from the rafters. Before she knew about the sibling thing of course. You can’t blame her for that. Solo and Skywalker thought they were all that and a bag of chips when it was Leia who played them both from the start.

16 In The Genealogy

Change the settings and circumstances, but the at the end of the day, the Skywalker and Solo families will still be the same. This hilarious Star Wars meme plays off those themes, while the Skywalker’s attempt to take a family vacation. Luke is whining, as usual, asking if they are there yet every few minutes. Leia forgot to go to the bathroom during their pitstop on Mustafar, so now she needs to go. Meanwhile, Padme enables her kids and showers them with compassion and love. Maybe she is secretly hoping Luke does poke his own eye out. Anakin, on the other hand, knows his place. He just doesn’t want to be called out on it. And Disney wonders why fandom is so hooked on how these key characters should act.

15 Disillusioned Family 

There’s this line of recognition which exists during a fight between parent and child. Either the child is right, or the parent is. Under normal circumstances, one will finally concede, recognizing that they may have been in the wrong. Han Solo would have known this if he’d been around at all while Ben was growing up. But now he’s dealing with Kylo Ren and he’s like a fish out of water. This Star Wars meme is how The Force Awakens scene between father and son should have gone down. But Han only knew one teenager, and he was technically over 200 years old at the time. All Solo had to do was use Rey for bait, then he could have forced Kylo into conceding that his hormones were the reason they were in this spot. Game over First Order.

14 Kylo’s Twisted Dreams

Being left alone while his parents did their own thing left Ben with a scar no one could see. He longed to be the center of attention, just like his mom and dad. He wanted to feel a part of something, anything. So, when he found out Darth Vader was his grandfather and that his parents had lied to him all his life:

Kylo’s relationship with Anakin instantly became romanticized in his head, becoming his first true love.

His feelings for Vader became twisted and warped in his emotionally charged mind, leading to a bond which only required 5 words to be spoken. I love you and I know. Will Kylo end up like Han when it’s all said and done? Never underestimate the power of foreshadowing.

13 No Hope

Just about every parent at some point in their child’s life mutters the word hopeless. It’s inevitable. Ben must have heard that word come out of his fathers mouth more times than he could stand to hear. Not that he wasn’t deserving of it. And then there’s the uncle who never settled down and still lives the life of a teenager in an old man’s body. Ben must have loved spending time with Lando, which would explain why he hasn’t been in any of the new Skywalker trilogy sagas. Han cut him off a long, long time ago. And no one knows what happened to poor old Lando. Leave it to Han Solo to make a mess out of things and not try to fix them. Just look at what he did to the Millennium Falcon.

12 Solo Father Traits 

Despite missing the dad of the year award on more than a few occasions, Solo still tries to parent others like he did with Ben. From a distance and with little to no compassion. Leia spouting off to Han that Luke was a better kisser is plausible. It depends on what he did to make her so mad. Han then, in turn, would use this towards his advantage, allowing it to be an excuse to get him out of the house — for several decades. So, when he runs into Rey, it’s only natural that he would tell her it was all Leia’s fault. Lest Rey turn on Han and join Leia’s group of misfits who are trying to free the galaxy from Han Solo’s poor parenting skills.

11 Why Are They So Angry?

There is a reason why Disney is trying to eliminate the past, particularly the Skywalker sagas. It all has to do with anger management. Leia has pent-up anger issues over having feelings for her brother. Han has childhood issues which lead to his constant rebellious attitude, and Ben is just a product of poor planning.

They knew C-3PO couldn’t be trusted as a proper nanny past the age of 5, and neither of them has the patience to truly raise a child.

This leads to another angry and emotional Skywalker/Solo walking around the galaxy, projecting his feelings on others who really couldn’t care whether daddy or mommy spent time with him. After all, the only part of social communication Kylo knows is likely tantrums and yelling.

10 Scoundrel Life

What did Han Solo think settled down life would be like? Hadn’t he ever heard of the honeymoon stage? He might have found it attractive when Leia called him out before they were together, looking at it as more of a challenge than love. But what did he think would happen when he won that challenge? Did Solo truly believe Leia would succumb to his charm and be the doting wife? This Star Wars Family Solo meme explores what must have flashed before Han’s eyes in those final moments. Yes, we know he loved Leia. And he shows that by remembering all the times she proved to be a challenge. Because Han Solo is a man attracted to challenges. Never tell him the odds.

9  New Family Ties

Abandoned by his family and pushed off on his not-so-cool uncle Luke, Ben finds himself being adopted by a new family. Now Kylo, he must learn to adapt and — who are we kidding, he’s still the same spoiled brat. Hux and Phasma have a history together. Not in a romantic way.

It’s more of a Pinky and the Brain kind of relationship.

Snoke would have assigned them to bring Kylo up, teaching him the ways of the First Order. Phasma would have tried to spoil him, earning her props. While the great Armitage Hux would have fumbled around like the donkey he is. Kylo meanwhile would have been plotting and buying his time. Used to dealing with complicated family ties, he would only have to wait for the right opportunity before making his move.

8 Playing Dark Side 

Following the downfall of the Empire, the Solo family tries to live a normal suburbia life. But with a Jedi in the family, the lore of the past can’t escape Ben’s cosplay time. Being the rebellious youth that he is (much in thanks to his Solo genes), he portrays the villain of the story’s he hears in school. Because his parents are too afraid to tell him the truth. Even the dog gets suckered into this mess, becoming Chewbacca (due to the fur) and forced to bend under the mighty fist of Darth Kylo Ren. Han mutters angrily out of the room, saying his kid will be his undoing. Oh, Han, how true those moments ended up being. If only you’d known your son was so literal in everything he does.

7 Family Portraits 

I had to throw these two memes in because they are the essence of Star Wars. The story we all get so caught up in is one merely built on dysfunctional and poor communication. How one can get so upset over a fictional story in which the characters are all messed in the head is beyond fathoming. This Star Wars meme brings to light the foolishness regarding the divisiveness surrounding the fandom community. It strips away the lightsabers and force manipulation, removes the spaceships, and leaves only the surface nature of each character. How were any of these individuals supposed to live a normal and comprehensive life? It’s impossible. Get over yourself fandom and laugh. Because the truth is staring right at you.

6 It’s All Vader’s Fault

All Anakin Skywalker had to do was not mess up. But the arrogant child who would become Darth Vader couldn’t handle his business. This created two rebellious teens bent on bringing his dreams to a crushing blow. One who wanted to date a smuggler (which is the same as a bounty hunter in Vader’s mind) while the other whines and cries until he gets his way. Everything in the Star Wars franchise is Darth Vader’s fault. Not Disney or Rian Johnson. Nope, Vader. All he had to do was take care of his business, but instead, it all went down like a Mel Brooks spoof.

Were the Organa’s Druish? Does that make Kylo Ren half Druish?

It would explain Kylo’s fascination with Rey and random tantrums.