Sorry for the mess

There is more to the infamous Greedo scene, which Lucas tried to kiddie-proof in 1997. It’s not necessarily safer by having Greedo get off a shot first. Look closely at it and with the shots under the table we are invited to anticipate Han’s pre-emptive move and we do so gleefully and we see Greedo’s death as inevitable. He is asking for it. The scene caps off with Han’s glib, “Sorry for the mess.” So as upsetting as Lucas’ revision was, much of the dark elements of the scene remain and it is still about disposal of a dangerous character and eliminating a headache. Ultimately I would say to any child that yes, I condone this death of Greedo. Don’t wait for someone who has a gun on you to actually fire if you can get off a good shot under the table. That’s the moral – if a bounty hunter threatens you, kill him. What’s especially amusing looking at this clip is that Greedo is killed under the table, and instantly, so his species Rodians, must have their hearts or brains in their crotch.