History of the Blue Yoda Society

The Begining

Written By Leonard_Shelby

These were some of the many initial and very curious posts in reply to a thread entitled "yoda a different color" by the enigmatic and moronic "chewycharmy". His initial post came at a time and place in the JCC when hopes and anticipation was very high for the upcoming Star Wars installment that was but a mere day and a half away. His thread shocked and confused many-a-JCer who was frequenting the AOTC Spoilers Allowed Forum. After taking some initial bashing, the rogue poster replied...and replied with vigor. Here are a few reactions to his second post:

The bashers were starting to come out of the wood-work. But amidst all of the confusion, some were trying very much so to "make sense" of what this guy was tryin' to say. Unfortunately, things just weren't "clicking", so the CRackhead came back to add more to the mystety. Let us look at some more reactions. These are to his third post of his Grand Prophecy...

At this point, four very important future BYSers are making themselves known and trying to deduct what exactly is going-on. Those members would be Darth_Envy, Hector, Ugly_Dookling, and Cheddar. Their posts seemed to entice our beloved idiot to reveal more of the master plan. Let's see people's reaction to the fourth piece of Chewy's puzzle...

The buzz was REALLY swirling at this point. It seemed that the more that Chewy added, the more insane and nonsensical the theory had become. People began to come in droves to see what all the fuss was about. At that point, the Charmster uleashed the fifth element of his dumbass story. Here are some reactions...

And with that, the very first baby-steps of the BLUE YODA SOCIETY were taken. All of this posting occurred on the first three pages (50 ppg--150 posts) within 14.5 hours of Chewy posting the first part of his Grand Prophecy. Though we would never hear from ChewyCharmy ever again...being that he was banned for other offenses around the JC...there was a post that slipped into that third page that was over-looked...a post that would later be uncovered as a post by his sock...CAPTAINCOWMAN...

Initially Charmy's other sock, "CharmyChewy" would be dismissed as a "False Prophet", and it would later be discovered that he had been telling the truth. Though it would take quite some time before all these "lost posts" were discovered and uncovered, they would later become part of the "Entire Prophecy"...

The First Year

Written By Leonard_Shelby

The newly-formed Blue Yoda Society began to manifest itself within the thread. Once the realization that Charmy was gone forever, the mainstays on the thread set into motion a grand and wonderfully stupid idea: Create a Society based on ChewyCharmy's idiotic teachings. And formed one, they did. With Darth_Envy at the helm and named "Supreme Chancellor and Thread Mutant for Life", he named several members to the High Council...now known as "The Original Council".

With this new regime intact, the BYS set-out to rule the AOTC Spoilers Forum. Drinking tons of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and munching on Lando's BBQ, the BYS was built-upon insanity and drunkeness. Gaining more new members...and more new enemies along the way, the gang persevered. Icons, pics, and randomness was spewing from all corners of the BYS. A certain member--Darth_Arakis--would create the first-ever BYS website. A site that would contain links, roster, pics, and the first BYS Forum (Lando's 3.0).

The strength of the BYS was beginning to grow stronger and stronger until one day it was deemed that the thread was no longer an "Attack of the Clones topic". So the rag-tag group of rebels was moved to "Star Wars Miscellaneous"...where it was hoped that they'd die a slow, painful, and quiet death...but that was NOT to be the case.

"Great times." That would be one phrase to describe our stay in the Star Wars Miscellaneous Forum. The lunacy was kicked-up to high-gear, many new and interesting members joined the fray, and we were building our reputation. Now, that's not to say that it was a good rep...not at all. We were still very much reviled around the entire JC. It was hard to figure-out and put a finger on exactly why...but the BYS didn't falter or get it's self down because of it. And though we were bombarded by many attacks from Darth_Downunder, and the defection and constant "booting" of YodaOfTheSith, we pressed-on as we always have. The Blue Yoda Society's stay in SW Misc. would last for three glorious threads (2.0 - 2.2) until finally it was sprung upon us by DarthAttorney that we were makin' the move to the YJCC. The TRUE test was about to begin.

Excitement and Nervousness. Those words spring to mind when the BYS packed it's BBQ and coolers of Pabst to make the huge leap to the YJCC. How would it work? How would we be received? How many trolls and flames would we have to fight-off on a daily basis? How many new and exciting members would we get? Those were just a few of the many questions that crossed our minds as we made the leap....the odds were against us, and it was hoped--once again--that'd we die a quick and quiet deah....but the strength would only grow.

Interestingly enough, we've had it pretty damn smooth over here in the YJCC. The BYS has gotten many new members, and has seen vast changes in the High Council and beyond. Darth_Envy stepped-down from his SC chair and named SySnooty as his replacement. When personal life got in the way of Sy's abilities to be the leader, he handed the title over to Leonard_Shelby....who at the time was the current Supreme Vice-Chancellor...as it was handed to him by Master Salty. A new and more cohesive High Council would take-shape. A well-oiled machine of folks who have been with the BYS for a long time and were--and still are--around to ensure that the BYS runs smoothly, endures, and thrives well into the future and beyond.

Many things have happened with the BYS during their third thread (2.5 - MMM!) stay in the YJCC. HCer dArTh_wenley would be the creator of the new BYS Forum (Lando's 3.1) along with several other BYS websites and pics. We've participated in the defunct Election Game...which was a great game until the god-awful and controversial ending. The best part of that is that the BYS didn't succumb to temptation and vote with socks...which maintained our pride, honor, and integrity...and only made us stronger. We've had members get married (SPACE), Blue Yoda appearing in banners, 4 Blue Yoda Icons and members selected for various JCC activities....Big Brother, etc. So the BYS has come a LONG ways in the respect department. And I'd say we've earned it.

The Second Year

Written By Darth_Falcon

It was clear when TIE1138 posted the the first anniversary thread "yoda a different color: one year and 75,347 posts of CRacked-out Lunacy Later!" that the BYS would indeed be here for the long run. A coummunity of members had been built on one out there post, a group that would quickly become friends.

Many things would be started or continued through out the year that had a strict sense of BYSness. These would include the famed BattleDome matches where Leonard_Shelby and Yuuzhan_Vong_Warrior would pit two out there characters against each other in a fight to the death, the winner decided by a group vote. Other things like Basketball and Baseball Fantasy games would provide a little bit of friendly compeition and bind the group together.

One of our most distinguished members, Salty would open his own forum board The Colosseum where BYS members would go and post about issues in a more serious fashion. Here we were able to grow closer as friends and realise through constant discussion that we are all different but somehow, like society should be, we don't go tearing each others throats. From here we were also able to poach new members and turn them to the blue side.

Salty also graciously registered our own domain, BlueYodaSociety.com. Here Darth_Falcon and others have been able to set up a permanent website of BYS information and a gallery of movies, pics and other creations so the BYS ideal remains alive for many years to come. Also a new forum, Lando's 3.14 (PIE), has been set up as a home for the High Council, official announcements, training records and BYS creations to be posted. This ensures our BYS thread at theforce.net stays true to its nature, a thread anyone can read and laugh at!

Throughout the year there has also been a lot of movement on the HC. SpaceMonkey20 stepped down as Supreme Vice Chancellor and Padawan915 has continued to honour Space (the heart of the BYS) following his foot steps. The final shift in the HC resulted in what's know as the "3rd Generation HC". A strictly democratic council with rotating positions on a fixed term basis that allows for all members to gain a feel on BYS politics.

Fortunately we also had one of our full time masters, NaboosPrincess, elevated to the status of Moderator at theforce.net boards. After sorely missing some support in the Moderators we finally have someone on our side. Advantageous to say the least when the BYS still has enemies who can't accept our eltist status.

In conclusion, our place is cemented, our group strong. The Blue Yoda Society is here to stay. We are still meeting each other face to face, we are still having fun. Long Live Blue Yoda!!!

The Third Year

Written By Darth_Falcon

Wow, who would have thought that we have made it this far? I certainly am surprised but that's what happens when you join the BYS, we are full of surprises.

This year we started with the thread posted by HumanJedi_024 entitled "The Stick, The Leaf, The Berry, The Lifesaber Two Years of Blue Yoda". An excellent name staring the original five staples before the society was formed. That's exactly what we attempted to achieve this year, to go back to the basics, rejuvinate if you will, the things that made the BYS great in the first place.

An alliance brokered by our own Supreme Chancellor, Leonard_Shelby, with two separate groups, The Fecal Force and The 3SA Sarcasm Knights, has brought an influx of new members for us to mould into true Bluedi's. Although over the year, the alliance has loosend, it is benefical for the BYS to have friends once again on the boards, instead of persistant enemies that have no sense of humour.

Speaking of old friends and enemies, YodaOfTheSith has managed to come back in several different forms throughout the year posting nonesencial posts bringing some life into a sometimes lifeless thread. On the other end of the scale, we have had to defend ourselves from baseless accusations coming from Moderators and TFN regulars occassionally. We believe they are going through some sort of PMT stage.

As Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith draws closer not only are we looking forward to Yoda turning blue, but we have been graced with the presence of some long lost members. I'm sure if Chewchary was with us, it would bring warm feelings to his heart. Also during this time, Noobs of all backgrounds have ventured into our thread wondering what we are on about. In the process we secretly removed their brains replacing them with pabst and berries!

We have continued life in the BYS with the regular BattleDomes, fantasy sports, padawan training and mucking around. We are still the number one humour stop on the internet but as ever member would tell you, we have drawn closer and become best friends. Aint no swamp deep enough to break the connections we have. Even if TFN comes crashing down, we will still stay in contact. We will dominate the world!

The third year draws to a close with a bang. C3 has brought the biggest gathering of BYSers with close to 20 members partying it up in Indiana. A smashing way for the year to end. You can check out Lennys take on the C3 week on our special Celebration 3 Page. This is but a prelude to the biggest event in BYS history: Yoda turning Blue!

The Fourth Year

Written By Darth_Falcon

Cemented in our place, the Blue Yoda Society has stood for another year but this year was special. Three years before, our Prophet, Chewycharmy, predicted an event in movie history. Yoda would turn blue he said. People laughed, people did not understand but we, the faithful, knew what was coming. Moreover, boy did it come.

Episode III, Revenge of the Sith was released worldwide on the 19th of May 2005. Moviegoers everywhere were enthralled with the part of the story they had been waiting 25 years for. However, no one was more excited then the BYS. Finally, the prophecy fulfilled. With a blast of Sith Lightening and the look of determination on his face, Yoda, the greatest mutant of all time, turned blue. Party in the streets!

So with our heads held high and our tongues poked out we returned to the Jedi Council triumphant. Ric Olié Says: The Blue Yoda Society Is Three Years Old! was born. Unfortunately, like Ric Olié’s brain, the thread has moved very slowly. In fact, the thread has not even managed to reach the 10000 posts we so aim for. That does not mean anything though. Remember when your teacher said to you "Young man, it is quality that matters not quantity". Therefore, it is with the Blue Yoda Society, only the best this year from our members.

This year has also been tempered with some saddening events through which we have shown our true colours. One of our longest serving members, Salty, managed to scare us all by having a heart attack. Thankfully, he managed to pull through it and still maintains his BYS connections. BYS members also got together and pooled their resources raising a substantial amount of money, a small gift and a number of cards for Salty. Good Job all round if I say so myself.

Now pulling towards the end of our 4th year, we ask ourselves about our future. An incident has fuelled discussion on our home at the JC and about things, we can do to revitalise our society. A decision was reached and now we have a number of outlets where our current members can choose to participate and new members can be found. Phatooine.net has welcomed us yet again and serves as our second home while our Mansion still stands at the JC. Lando’s Pie has also undergone a number of changes to promote more use of our own forum boards.

Where do we go from here? Well we just keep growing of course. Star War’s 30th anniversary next year, releases of the movies in 3-D and an animated series all to come within the next year, there is no end in sight for the Blue Yoda Society. Together we will rule the universe and we shall have blue!