The Star Wars franchise has given us some of the most unforgettable characters in the history of cinema. From the wise and powerful Jedi to the fearsome Sith lords, we've witnessed some epic battles and heroic journeys across the galaxy far, far away. But, what about the unsung heroes of the saga? The expendable henchmen who served as little more than cannon fodder? The stormtroopers.
Yes, those notoriously incompetent soldiers in white armor were a constant source of frustration for our beloved heroes, but they also provided some of the franchise's most memorable and amusing moments. So, without further ado, we present our scientifically crafted top 7 ranking of nameless, faceless stormtroopers that will make you laugh.
The One Who Bumped His Head
Let's start with a classic. In A New Hope, there's a scene where a group of stormtroopers enters a room in search of Princess Leia and her allies. As they enter, one of the poor soldiers smacks his head on the door frame, and you can hear the distinctive "clunk" sound. It's a small and subtle moment, but it's one of the most famous bloopers in movie history.
The One Who Can't Shoot Straight
One of the running gags in the Star Wars franchise is how stormtroopers seem to have an abysmal aim when it comes to firing their blasters. They're supposed to be elite soldiers, but they can't hit the broad side of a barn. There are numerous examples of this throughout the movies and TV shows, but special mention goes to the stormtrooper in Return of the Jedi who manages to miss Han Solo, standing right in front of him, with three consecutive shots. Talk about embarrassing.
The One Who Loves His Job
Being a stormtrooper isn't exactly a glamorous gig. You spend most of your time getting yelled at by Darth Vader and getting shot at by rebels. But, there's at least one stormtrooper who seems to genuinely enjoy his job. In The Force Awakens, we see a group of stormtroopers invading a village on Jakku, and one of them can be seen spinning around in circles, firing his blaster wildly while shouting with glee. It's a weirdly hilarious moment that gives us a glimpse of the joy someone can find in even the most mundane of occupations.
The One Who Needs to Work on His Landing
In the opening scene of The Mandalorian, we see our titular bounty hunter taking on a group of stormtroopers. At one point, a stormtrooper attempts to tackle him, but ends up missing and falling hilariously to the ground. The awkward tumble and the way the helmet bounces comically make this one of the funniest moments in the entire show.
The One Who Played the Wrong Song
In one of the most bizarre and hilarious moments in Star Wars history, we see a stormtrooper in The Rise of Skywalker playing some strange music on a radio, while his fellow soldiers engage in a fierce battle. The music is jarring and inappropriate, given the situation, and the fact that a stormtrooper is listening to it while everyone else is fighting for their lives adds another layer of absurdity to the scene.
The One Who Can't Stop Hitting His Head
Remember the stormtrooper who bumped his head in A New Hope? Turns out he wasn't the only one. In The Mandalorian, we see a stormtrooper repeatedly hitting his head on the low ceiling of a ship, while trying to maneuver around it. It's a hilariously painful sequence that will make you wonder how these guys managed to conquer the galaxy in the first place.
The One Who Hit on Rey
Our top pick for the funniest stormtrooper moment goes to the soldier in The Force Awakens who sees Rey for the first time and can't help but exclaim "Look at the size of that!" before getting smacked by his colleague. It's an outrageously inappropriate thing to say, and the fact that he gets immediately shut down by his fellow stormtrooper makes the moment even more amusing.
There you have it, folks. Our highly scientific and incredibly important ranking of the seven funniest stormtroopers in Star Wars history. These unsung heroes may not have names or faces, but they've given us some of the most unforgettable and entertaining moments in the franchise. May the Force be with them, always.