Hondo Ohnaka: Are you calling me a liar?
Anakin Skywalker: Isn’t that kind of what you do for a living?
Hondo Ohnaka: You reject my hospitality, refuse to wait in your cell, and now, you’re going to insult me?
Anakin Skywalker: I’m just saying.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Anakin.
Anakin Skywalker: What? He is a pirate.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Yes, but this may not be the best time for you to speak…
Anakin Skywalker: But you…
Obi-Wan Kenobi: At all, Anakin.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from a TV series ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’. The scene where this moment comes from is in Season 1 Episode 12, with the title of ‘The Gungan General’ (1×12). The series is part of the Star Wars universe, set between the prequel movies Episode II and III. The series The Clone Wars is produced by Lucasfilm and currently distributed on Disney+.
- TV Series: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 12
- Episode Name: The Gungan General
- Production: Lucasfilm (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
This is a masterclass in Obi-Wan’s “negotiation” style. We chose it because it shows him trying to maintain diplomatic decorum, keeping things controlled while Anakin is busy stating the obvious truth about Hondo, which is making him mad.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Anakin keeps insulting Hondo Ohnaka right to his face while they are still in his base. Obi-Wan’s increasingly desperate attempts to get Anakin to shut up provide a great comedic rhythm to the scene.
