The Walking Dead is the biggest show on TV, if judged by the all-important 18 to 49 demographic (if you’re under 18 years old, or above 49 years old, you’re bantha fodder to executives). Star Wars: The Force Awakens has a decent chance at becoming the biggest (as in, most $$$) movie in cinema history. Episode VII has already broken Fandango’s pre-sale record, and it’s on track to threaten Avatar‘s $2.7 billion take. Put The Walking Dead and Star Wars together, and they’ll become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.
Or at least take over a Twitter hashtag.
Fans of both franchises have come together for #TWDStarWars, where they’re invited to create a shared universe in which zombie-slayers run around with lightsabers. No offense to Daryl, but they’re far more practical than some dumb crossbow, and a lot quieter than any of Rick’s noisy guns. Plus, in a world where Star Wars meets The Walking Dead, where Luke Skywalker becomes Luke Skywalkers, Eugene would finally prove useful. Something tells me that guy knows a lot about Jedis.
Here are some of the best mashups.
May the force zombie with you #TWDStarWars pic.twitter.com/DycgW36WRL
— Holly (Taylor’s Version) (@taysmadwoman) December 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/BillyYvonne/status/677185794591752193
#TWDStarWars these are not the humanoids you're looking for pic.twitter.com/lH5MJO2C2x
— Joseph P DiCarlo (@JPDiCarloart) December 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/vincentmarshall/status/677166744264306688
https://twitter.com/joshingstern/status/677166691034492928
Judith, I Am Your Father! @TheWalkingDead #TWDStarWars pic.twitter.com/GiDneeEOUZ
— JK Callaway (@jkCallawayYAY) December 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/CinciSteeler/status/677166665684164609
The Dark Side Always Gets It First In Movies #TWDStarWars pic.twitter.com/x9tPqmv9OU
— Damian Vanore (@DamianVanore23) December 16, 2015
"I find your lack of face disturbing" #TWDStarWars
— Adrian Lui (@adrianlui) December 16, 2015
#TWDStarWars storm-walkers pic.twitter.com/azQDL4QjlS
— ✨️CrypticMesss✨️ (@CrypticMesss) December 16, 2015
https://twitter.com/ariannemaesison/status/677485080818806784
Help me, Michonni-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope #TWDStarWars pic.twitter.com/5E9Onw0a8f
— Amie the Great (@a_standal) December 16, 2015
Star Wars Episode VIII: the Attack on Herschel's Farm #TWDStarWars
— Ashley (@ItsMeAshleyWee) December 16, 2015