Stormtrooper: Let me see your identification.
Ben Kenobi: You don’t need to see his identification.
Stormtrooper: We don’t need to see his identification.
Ben Kenobi: These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.
Stormtrooper: These aren’t the droids we’re looking for.
Ben Kenobi: He can go about his business.
Stormtrooper: You can go about your business.
Ben Kenobi: Move along.
Stormtrooper: Move along. Move along.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is from Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) (also known as Episode IV). Produced by Lucasfilm, the film is a part of the Star Wars universe.
- Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
- Movie Number: Episode IV
- Production: Lucasfilm
Why we collected this quote
We love this because it’s the first time we see a “Jedi Mind Trick” in action! It’s a cool, peaceful way for a Jedi to handle trouble and has become a worldwide favorite line.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Ben uses the Force to influence the minds of Stormtroopers at a patrol checkpoint. Instead of fighting, he calmly tricks them into letting the group pass, showing Luke how powerful the Force can be in subtle ways.
Fun facts & Trivia
The Ultimate “Nothing to See Here” Meme: If you’ve spent any time on the internet, you’ve definitely seen this one! This classic scene gave us the iconic line, “These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.”
In the movie, Obi-Wan uses a Jedi mind trick to get past some Imperial guards, but fans have turned it into the perfect joke for whenever someone is trying to hide the obvious. Whether someone is caught with their hand in the cookie jar or a developer is trying to ignore a funny bug in a video game, they’ll use this quote to jokingly say, “Don’t look at this, just move along!”
It’s the universal Star Wars way of saying “trust me, you didn’t see anything,” and it’s still one of the most quoted moments in the entire galaxy.
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