Anakin Skywalker: But how come I’m the one getting caught all the time? It doesn’t look good.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: When you’re a Jedi Master, you can make the plan.
Anakin Skywalker: That’s just it. How can I become a Jedi Master if I’m always getting caught?
Obi-Wan Kenobi: At least you’re a master at getting caught.
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 11, with the title of ‘Dooku Captured’ (1×11). 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: 11
- Episode Name: Dooku Captured
- Production: Lucasfilm (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
This is top-tier Obi-Wan sass! We chose it because it’s one of the most famous examples of the brotherly ribbing that makes the Anakin/Obi-Wan dynamic so beloved.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Anakin is lamenting his bad luck at constantly being the one that has to be the distraction by getting caught. Obi-Wan’s deadpan “promotion” of Anakin to “Master of getting caught” is a hilarious way of poking fun at him, where it hurts – that he is not a master yet.
Fun facts & Trivia
This line is a fan-favorite and is frequently quoted in memes about Anakin’s “unlucky” streaks in the series: He can’t be a master, if it looks like he’s gettign caught all the time.
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