Jar Jar Binks Sith Lord?

[argutator]

So me and some of my friends have been debating a post found on reddit....involving a very detailed theory about Jar Jar being the criminal mastermind of the trilogy (AKA the phantom menace) I am posting the link here

Reading the post, what are your opinions? is he really the SL? and do you expect a return?

 

[Brandon Rhea]

Fun theory, but nope!

I did, however, like the idea that by Episode II he could've been revealed as faking his stupidity and that he was really a villain.

 

[Loco]

I don't know if I'm more amused or disturbed.

 

[Trucu]

If we're being serious: then no, absolutely not. But as we live, er, I mean play, in a fantasy world. Yes. Absolutely yes.

 

[argutator]

I just love this reply I found. It basically "debunks" Jar Jar's name into a definition of character.....

Spoiler: quote

"Just to add a bit to the theory: Lucas almost always draws on other sources (like any good storyteller) to form his world. So can we find inspiration for the character of Jar Jar Binks in the way that you describe? Absolutely.
1) This has already been mentioned by several others, but if Jar Jar is simply playing the fool as a means to the insidious ends of bringing about the fall of the Republic, destroying the Order of the Jedi, and establishing a galactic empire, then his character would almost mirror that of The Mule from Isaac Asimov's foundation. Powerful telepathic mutant who played the fool but mind controlled and manipulated others to get his way, worked mostly in the background and through politics, and managed to bring about the destruction of the complacent First Foundation on Terminus and establish an empire spanning a third of the galaxy. The correlations are painfully obvious if Jar Jar is, in fact, maliciously manipulative.
2) The name could perhaps provide some clue. Lucas is often not particularly subtle with his naming choices while still not making them seem unnatural. Skywalker, Solo, Darth Vader, etc. So can the very name Jar Jar Binks help solidify this theory?
Let's take them in order. Jar can mean a number of things. From Merriam-Webster.com, "to have a harsh or unpleasant effect on someone or something", "to hit or shake something forcefully", "to make someone feel uneasy". A couple of secondary meanings given are "an unsettling shock", "an unpleasant break or conflict in rhythm, flow, or transition".
Now for Binks. My best guess is that Lucas was drawing on another already existing source as his inspiration for Binks. The popular fantasy world of Xanth, created by Piers Anthony and with its first book published in 1977. The main character of the first two books and a recurring character through other books in the series is...Bink. Copy/Pasted from Wikipedia, here is Bink's description.
Bink is the Magician of Magical Invulnerability and the main character in the first two novels of the Xanth series, A Spell for Chameleon and The Source of Magic. He is the son of Roland of the High Council and Bianca. He serves as king pro-tem during Trent's reign.
Bink is banished for not possessing a magic talent when, in fact, he does possess magical ability. Bink's magic does not want to be known because, if it were, those of non-magical means would injure Bink and his family, with the magic being indirectly responsible. Hence, in order to keep itself hidden, Bink's magic works in quiet ways, by seeming coincidence, and very few people know of it. For example, it causes an invisible giant to walk by just as Bink was to reveal his magic whilst under a truth spell. Furthermore, Bink's magic protects him, making him seem an unusually lucky man.
So, Jar Jar Binks. With the above information, his name seems like it could actually help inform what George wanted from the character. And based on this information, if Bink is in fact the source for Jar Jar Binks' last name, then it implies a hidden magic user who appears to be just ridiculously lucky but is in fact just keeping his true nature on the down low. And the two Jars are perhaps to tell us that he will cause a dual jarring: one in the Star Wars universe when he destroys the Jedi Order and dismantles the Republic, the other in the movie audience when his true nature is finally revealed."

 

[Krajin]

If Jar Jar is a Sith Lord than I am Hanna Montanna.

There are some terrifying things and Jar jar is far from being the kind of purposeful psycho that a Sith Lord is.

 

[Algarus]

that would of been quite the plot twist. What if he was actually the real sith lord! It the perfect disguise

 

[Nor'baal]

Binks is certainly the Sith Lord.
Plot twist of the century.

 

[Nameless]

This is what Jar Jar's voice actor had to say about this whole thing:

Also, box set of prequel villains toys with Jar Jar included:

 

[Galad J. Victus]

I just saw the title while casually going over the unread posts and... Nopenopenope. Sorry. No.

Just checking if it's a troll thread or not. You may go on now.

 

[Trucu]

I think that box set firmly solidifies that Jar Jar is in fact THE Dark Lord.

 

[argutator]

Also, box set of prequel villains toys with Jar Jar included:

Oh my gosh....I WANT IT

I think that box set firmly solidifies that Jar Jar is in fact THE Dark Lord.

I agree (of course I would). Also to note. Don't you think its weird that Jar Jar made the box but not dooku or the emperor?

 

[Tristyn]

I don't find it odd, there is a clone trooper there

 

[Nameless]

I don't find it odd, there is a clone trooper there

Which is a spoiler in itself as the clone troopers end up being bad guys. Order 66 anyone?

Also:

Clearly Binks is working some mental magic on Captain Typho there.

 

[Trucu]

I agree (of course I would). Also to note. Don't you think its weird that Jar Jar made the box but not dooku or the emperor?

Agreed. Dooku and Emperor are clearly visible "top dogs" so I'm sure they were sold separately; Jar Jar being thrown in there on the other hand is clear proof that people hadn't caught on fast enough and Lucas wanted to give them a push in the right direction.

And that Jar Jar mind control video is even greater evidence in support of this claim.

 

[The Derp of Hooves]

If only this were true, jar jars character would improve 100 fold but unfortunately we live in a world where this awesomeness doesn't exist...

 

[StandbyRanger]

Jar Jar was the Sith Lord this entire time. All we need him to do is burst out in a scene in TFA and yell, "It was me, Jar Jar!" Dio style.

And I thought it'd be best to leave this TFA prediction here:

Spoiler

 

[Galad J. Victus]

You guys were right, after all. Lel.

Excuse me while I go wash my eyes with bleach.

 

[Dakota]

Jar Jar is in cahoots with the Ewoks to put fluoride in our drinking water.

 

[Lucid]

The fuck is this thread?