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Keeping ‘Star Wars’ Big Twist a Secret Was My Greatest Dad Moment

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Story by Matt Singer
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A father's epic quest to preserve the iconic 'I am your father' twist for his kids, making him the ultimate Star Wars superfan dad.
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  • For nearly 5 years, the dad went to extreme lengths to hide the Darth Vader-Luke Skywalker connection from his kids, facing ubiquitous pop culture references and spoiler-filled kids' books.
  • When the time was right, the dad's careful planning paid off with his kids' priceless, mind-blown reactions to the big twist, leading to a meaningful discussion about truth and trust.
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Matt Singer, George Lucas, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, James Earl Jones, Lucasfilm, Disney Parks, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Star Wars, Darth Vader and Son, I Am a Jedi, Galaxy's Edge
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