Who you wanted to be as a kid Who you
This image is a humorous meme created with a three-tier structure, each featuring a different character from the Star Wars franchise. At the top, there's a photo of Luke Skywalker, a central hero character from the original trilogy, wielding a lightsaber with the caption "Who you wanted to be as a kid." This reflects the common childhood aspiration to be the heroic and noble character that Luke represents.
The second tier of the image displays the infamous villain Darth Vader, surrounded by stormtroopers, with the caption "Who you wanted to be as a teen." The transition from a heroic figure to a more complex and darker character may humorously suggest the typical teenage yearning for rebellion and power, a stark contrast to the innocence represented by the desire to be like Luke Skywalker in childhood.
The third and final tier shows Chewbacca, a beloved yet less glorified side character known for his loyalty and distinct roar, with the text "Who you ended up becoming." The humor here lies in the apparent downgrade from the lofty aspirations of youth to a more modest and perhaps realistic assessment of oneself as an adult, akin to the supportive but less glamorous role of Chewbacca.
The humor in this image can also be appreciated by those familiar with the evolution of characters in the Star Wars series. As children, viewers often idolize the straightforward heroics of characters like Luke. As adolescents, they may relate more to the complexity and conflict within a character like Darth Vader. In adulthood, there is often a realization that Who you wanted to be as a kid Who you wanted to be as a teen Who you ended up becoming
