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Mar 24, 2016 · Han Solo gets called a lot of things in Star Wars, but the most famous and quotable is probably in The Empire Strikes Back when Leia calls him a “stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking...
- Jack Shepherd
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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""Who's scruffy-looking?"
―Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo — Listen (file info)
Non-canon appearances
•LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "The Kyber Saber Crystal Chase" (Mentioned only) (as insult) •LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Duel of Destiny" (Mentioned only) (as insult) •LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Trouble on Tibalt" (Mentioned only) (as insult) •LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "The Lost Crystals of Qalydon" (Mentioned only) (as insult) •LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Flight of the Arrowhead" (Mentioned only) (as insult) •LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — "Escape from Coruscant" (Mentioned only) (as insult) •LEGO Star Wars: All-Stars — "From Trenches to Wrenches: The Roger Story" (Mentioned only) (as insult) •LEGO Star Wars: All-Stars — "The Power at Jakku" (Mentioned only) (as insult) •LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Mentioned only) (as insult)
••Karabast! 7 Galactic Slang Terms for Everyday Use on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
••••Eadu in the Databank (backup link)
1.Star Wars: Episode V 2.Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Orders"
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Oct 17, 2022 · In Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Leia famously calls Han Solo a 'nerf-herder', and one comic explains exactly what she meant by that insult.
- Senior Staff Writer
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.
Oct 15, 2022 · One of the funniest quotes in The Empire Strikes Back comes from Princess Leia calling Han Solo a "half-witted, scruffy-looking, nerf herder!" It's a convoluted phrase with a lot to it, and it really cements that the Star Wars universe is very removed from our own.
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Dec 1, 2022 · Lucasfilm. One of the more ridiculous, yet oh-so-memorable quotes is when Leia insults Han after some snide remarks from him in Empire Strikes Back. The full quote is "Why, you stuck up,...