There's No Nerd Like A Star Wars Nerd

A month or so ago we went to an exhibit of costumes from the Star Wars movies at the Fashion Institute in downtown Los Angeles.

There was some pretty fun stuff from all six movies. A Tuskan Raider family, the Fetts, Darths both Vader and Maul, Jedi robes aplenty, six or seven lightsaber handles, one million Amidala dresses - and who knew Palpatine was so into shoulder pads?

The first gallery had costumes from the original film, including a fine Han Solo ensemble. My children and I could not get a good look at Han's threads, however, as there were two gentlemen standing right in front of it having a spirited discussion.

This discussion focused on the belt that the mannequin was wearing. To be more specific, one of the parties was quite vocal in his opinion that the belt had been put on the mannequin backwards. The belt. Backwards. Oh no.

Holy Crap. Nerds! NERDS!

I quickly ushered my kids into the next gallery lest some of the nerdliness settle on their clothing. I mean, really.