Recording summary · December 2017
This is the most ANNOYING thing about my girlfriend
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Overview
Daniel wanted his girlfriend to watch Star Wars Episode 7 prior to seeing Episode 8, but she repeatedly did not rent it from Tsutaya, leading him to doubt her interest.
During a 9 PM television broadcast of Return of the Jedi in Japan, Daniel grew frustrated as his girlfriend spent the opening half hour on her shower and skincare routine, kept her back turned while looking at her phone, and laughed at alien characters and visual effects after putting the phone away, prompting him to consider attending Episode 8 alone.
Daniel prefers watching movies alone to avoid anxiety over whether others enjoy them, recalling childhood frustrations watching Star Wars with his father, who criticized elements like lightsabers and constant conflict in advanced technological settings.
Daniel maintains a longstanding fandom for Star Wars, having played Star Wars Galaxies as a teenager, and views the franchise as a serious narrative about family relationships and intergalactic conflict with simple core plots such as the Death Star and Emperor Palpatine.
Themes
Efforts and conflicts regarding getting Daniel's girlfriend to watch Star Wars films.
Daniel's personal connection to Star Wars and interpretation of its serious themes and plotlines.
Daniel's past movie-watching experiences with his father and preference for watching films alone.
Developments
Return of the Jedi was broadcast on television in Japan at 9 PM.
Daniel confronted his girlfriend about using her phone with her back turned during Return of the Jedi, prompting her to put the device away.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Daniel's girlfriend genuinely forgot to rent Episode 7 or simply lacks interest in seeing it.