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C-3PO

C-3PO is a humanoid Protocol Droid known for his distinctive golden appearance and his anxiety-prone, polite personality in the Star Wars universe. Serving as a translator and the best friend of R2-D2, C-3PO's primary purpose is to facilitate communications between different species and cultures. Being fluent in over seven million forms of communication, this talkative droid has proved his value in a variety of situations throughout the Star Wars saga.

C-3PO first appeared in the original Star Wars film, "A New Hope" released in 1977. He returned in various installments including The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker. Created by Anakin Skywalker, C-3PO's stories span across multiple timelines, serving a diverse set of characters throughout the series.

The droid's design was inspired by the work of legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, particularly the character Tahei from the film, "The Hidden Fortress." Director George Lucas wanted to create a similar comical yet essential character in the Star Wars movies. C-3PO's exterior is inspired by the golden robot Maria, from the 1927 German film "Metropolis."

C-3PO's character was portrayed by actor Anthony Daniels throughout the films and many other Star Wars productions. Daniels' costume was a complex, metal armor that initially limited his movement and caused him physical pain. According to the actor, the suit became more comfortable as the series progressed.

Beyond the films, C-3PO's character has appeared in comic books, novels, television series, and theme park attractions within the Star Wars universe. His role in the franchise extends to promotional events, where C-3PO and R2-D2 often represent the Star Wars brand. The two droids are among the most recognizable and enduring characters in the galaxy far, far away.

Alongside his numerous appearances, C-3PO's character has a significant cultural impact. Phrases like "I have a bad feeling about this" and "We're doomed" have become part of the pop culture lexicon. In addition, C-3PO's relationship with R2-D2 has served as inspiration for other robotic duos, such as WALL-E and Eve from Pixar's "WALL-E."

C-3PO is an iconic and beloved character in the Star Wars franchise. His role in storytelling, diplomacy, and negotiation made the humanoid protocol droid a crucial element in the success of various film characters' missions. This gold-plated anxiety-ridden droid remains a fan-favorite, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of science fiction.

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Mentions on Podcast Episodes:

"I think because each of the C-3PO droids had like one letter change between all of them."

2. - (40 BBY) Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray
"I think ultimately they'll still tell you that R2-D2 and C-3PO end up becoming that comic relief."

6. - (32 BBY) The Phantom Menace
"I love C-3PO."

13. - (22 BBY) Attack of the Clones
"If you can't handle C-3PO humor."

13. - (22 BBY) Attack of the Clones
"Is this C-3PO?"

14. - (22 BBY) Age of Republic: Anakin Skywalker / Mace Windu Comic #1
"This is C-3PO?"

14. - (22 BBY) Age of Republic: Anakin Skywalker / Mace Windu Comic #1
"Overestimate? Alright. So let's talk more about this episode. Of course, Padme and C-3PO."

19. - (22 BBY) Clone Wars S1E1-S1E4 'Ambush / Malevolence Trilogy'
"Oh C-3PO's winner. We didn't even mention that did we?"

19. - (22 BBY) Clone Wars S1E1-S1E4 'Ambush / Malevolence Trilogy'
"but if he's the voice of C-3PO for the whole series. That would be kind of cool."

19. - (22 BBY) Clone Wars S1E1-S1E4 'Ambush / Malevolence Trilogy'
"So C-3PO is with him. They're going back and forth."

19. - (22 BBY) Clone Wars S1E1-S1E4 'Ambush / Malevolence Trilogy'
"It's just like when C-3PO gets slammed by a train and goes, you know, half a mile away."

19. - (22 BBY) Clone Wars S1E1-S1E4 'Ambush / Malevolence Trilogy'
"And that they both go do their jobs and then meet back and C-3PO just happens to be there."

19. - (22 BBY) Clone Wars S1E1-S1E4 'Ambush / Malevolence Trilogy'
"Okay sure if you're Jedi although we don't see we've seen Leia do that we've seen Padme do that if the plot calls for it you'll have C-3PO doing that it's just it's just it's a thing I get it it's totally a thing well actually but it's kind of fun."

22. - (22 BBY) Clone Wars S1E11 / General Grevious - Age of Resitance Comic
"And he's just like... he communicates with them with help of C-3PO."

24. - (22 BBY) Clone Wars S1 E14, S1 E15 & Star Wars Visions Episode 2
"And we kind of got a little bit from the ones we reviewed in the last episode, that Cad Bane was going to be, A, doing something, trying to, because remember, he scanned C-3PO's mind to get the Senate map, and then you knew he was doing some other mission for the Hutts, but I really didn't think that he was going to be just brazenly walking up and, you know, kidnapping all these senators, and then really kind of not caring whether they live or die toward the end."

40. - (21 BBY) Clone Wars S1 E22 and S3 E9 & Stories of Light and Dark
"In the last episodes that we watched in season three, with the mind wipe for C-3PO to get the Senate plans, and then the Zero the Hutt, you know, well, we knew that the Hutts wanted him to go get Zero the Hutt."

40. - (21 BBY) Clone Wars S1 E22 and S3 E9 & Stories of Light and Dark

C-3PO

"I think because each of the C-3PO droids had like one letter change between all of them."

"I think ultimately they'll still tell you that R2-D2 and C-3PO end up becoming that comic relief."

"I love C-3PO."

"If you can't handle C-3PO humor."

"Is this C-3PO?"

"This is C-3PO?"

"Overestimate? Alright. So let's talk more about this episode. Of course, Padme and C-3PO."

"Oh C-3PO's winner. We didn't even mention that did we?"

"but if he's the voice of C-3PO for the whole series. That would be kind of cool."

"So C-3PO is with him. They're going back and forth."

"It's just like when C-3PO gets slammed by a train and goes, you know, half a mile away."

"And that they both go do their jobs and then meet back and C-3PO just happens to be there."

"Okay sure if you're Jedi although we don't see we've seen Leia do that we've seen Padme do that if the plot calls for it you'll have C-3PO doing that it's just it's just it's a thing I get it it's totally a thing well actually but it's kind of fun."

"And he's just like... he communicates with them with help of C-3PO."

"In the last episodes that we watched in season three, with the mind wipe for C-3PO to get the Senate plans, and then the Zero the Hutt, you know, well, we knew that the Hutts wanted him to go get Zero the Hutt."