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Jun 25, 2024 · In "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back," Leia famously calls Han Solo a "nerf-herder." Here's the real meaning behind her iconic insult.
- Mike Bedard
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"Why, you low-down, stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf-herder…"
"Who's scruffy-looking?"
―Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo
A nerf herder, also spelled "nerf-herder" or "nerfherder," was someone who herded nerfs on various planets throughout the galaxy. As it was perceived as an occupation for lower-class beings, the term "nerf herder" became an insult used throughout the galaxy. Nerf herders were often somewhat simple, but as a result of living outdoors and fighting off anything that interfered with their herds, they became quite capable.
The corresponding adjective for the insult "nerf herder" was "nerf-herding"; when Salla Zend was reunited with her former lover Han Solo, she referred to him as a "nerf-herdin' son of a —."
A pop-punk band derived its name from this phrase.
Non-canon appearances
•"Sandstorm" — Star Wars Tales 15 (Mentioned only) •"The Rebel Club" — Star Wars Tales 19 (Mentioned only) •Tag & Bink Are Dead 2 (Mentioned only) •Star Wars: Tiny Death Star (Mentioned only) •"A Wookiee Scorned!" — Star Wars Tales 10 (Mentioned only)
••Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Hoth Limited (Card: Scruffy-Looking Nerf Herder) (backup link)
••Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Jabba's Palace Limited (Card: Rennek) (backup link)
•Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
•"Mountain Nerf" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
•"Star Wars Q&A" — Star Wars Insider 68
•Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
1.Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back novel
2.Dark Empire 3
3.Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Orders"
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Mar 24, 2016 · Thanks to Disney’s ongoing attempt to expand their newly bought Star Wars universe, they’ve revealed just why she refers to the loveable rogue as a nerf herder.
- Jack Shepherd
What is a Nerf Herder, what are Nerfs, and why are their herders so scruffy looking? Join us today to take a look at some of Star Wars' most looked down upon...
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Jul 28, 2024 · In the Star Wars universe, a "nerf" is a domesticated, herbivorous mammal, typically raised for its meat and fur, resembling a cow in both appearance and function. These creatures, known for their distinctive and unpleasant odor, are prevalent across various planets, including Alderaan.
A Nerf is an actual animal in Star Wars. So it's used as an insult. Nerfs were a species of furry, non-sentient animals raised for their milk, meat, and hide. They could be found on a variety of planets across the galaxy, from Alderaan to Lothal.
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Sep 19, 2023 · The term nerfherder is a slang term that originated from the Star Wars trilogy, specifically from the insult Princess Leia directed at Han Solo in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V). In the movie, Leia refers to Han Solo as a “scruffy-looking nerfherder.”.
