General public Quote by George Lucas
“I thought Star Wars was too wacky for the general public.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1970s interview, George Lucas
Star Wars seemed too unconventional for mainstream appeal
In simple terms: Star Wars was initially seen as too odd
Key Takeaway
Innovate despite perceived oddness
Themes
innovation
culture
risk
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative projects
- marketing strategies
- genre blending
Key Concepts
media studies
film history
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you gauge audience readiness?
- When can odd ideas become mainstream?
A Different Perspective
Risk of alienating audiences exists
![“I thought it [Star Wars] was too wacky for the general public. Right or wrong this is my movie, this is my decision, and this is my creative vision, and if people don't like it, they don't have to see it.” quote by George Lucas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c9e/george-lucas-1038_creative_i-thought-it-star-wars-was-too-wacky-for_73923.jpg)
![“[Star Wars is] designed primarily to make young people think about the mystery. Not to say, 'Here's the answer.' It's to say, 'Think about this for a second. Is there a God? What does God look like? What does God sound like? What does God feel like? How do we relate to God?'” quote by George Lucas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/810/george-lucas-1038_answers_star-wars-is-designed-primarily-to-make_728242.jpg)
