I think about this subject from time to time and chuckle at the various "discussions" especially the "Han Shot First" memes. In reality, the accurate phrase should be "Only Han Shot" or "Greedo Was Stupid". Here are the points to prove my assertion:
1. Greedo prevents Han from leaving the cantina at gun point
2. Greedo does not disarm Han
3. Greedo directs Han to sit in a booth and keeps the gun trained on Han
4. Han slouches in his seat and assumes a relaxed posture, concealing his gun below the table
5. Conversation between Greedo and Han continues. Greedo keeps the gun trained on Han. Han looks up and to the left while speaking as well as moves left hand idly to distract from right hand motion.
6. Han releases gun from holster and draws the gun below the table
7. Greedo makes statement indicating he is about to kill Han ("That's the idea. I've been looking forward to this for a long time." in response to Han saying "Over my dead body")
8. Han fires and kills Greedo
Mistake #1: Point 2
Mistake #2: Point 4
Mistake #3: Point 6
Only Han shot AND Greedo was stupid
(QED)
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