The Different Shades of Yoda

It has been proven by Harvard Scholars and Home Depot employees that Yoda has the ability to change colour. Although many people are divided on just how this process is achieved, it is clear that this ability is quite unique to Yoda himself rather than the species to which he belongs. The Chameleon of Madagascar, member of the lizard reptilian family, also has the ability to change colour. However, this is but a defensive mechanism that requires little deep thought on part of the lizard whereas Yoda, seems to have the potential to change colour to suit his purpose. Perhaps the mixture of Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy’s genes spawned a mutation in Yoda, giving him super mutant powers and the bottomless connection with the Force. Another theory is that Yoda’s lightsaber is so special that the changes in blade colour reflect on Yoda’s skin, hence becoming what is scientifically known as the lifesaber. All this conjecture has lead philosophers to focus on the colours meanings rather than their origins. This paper will point out what each shade of Yoda means in an effort to provide precautionary steps to any of those who come across this mythic creature.

Green

This is Yoda’s natural colour, as far as the academics can ascertain. It is more than likely that if you come across Yoda, he will be this colour. Green is a neutral colour and generally means safe or full of life. Take for instance Yoda’s fathers (Kermit the Frogs) favourite song, Being Green. Although the lyrics clearly point out that it’s not easy being green, Kermit eventually secedes the point that green is cool and important. Yoda, therefore, remains this colour mostly to prove to people he is as cool as Lando. Also, for someone to eat as many leaves as Yoda does, it’s next to impossible to deny, you are what you eat.

Yellow

Anyone who knows Yoda knows that he can’t turn down a good beer and there is no better beer than Pabst. As a matter of fact, I got one now. Yoda’s love of the Earthly ale, has gone to his head especially when he goes clubbing. In order to impress the ladies, he changes his colour to that of the acholic beverage, convincing them that he has a sweet taste. This undoubtedly is also an animal instinct that shows his readiness to mate. Fortunately, for the 900-year-old yellow Yoda, the colour also disguises his shortcomings in the "hold it till you get home" area.

Orange

As much as Yoda likes a good Pabst, he likes a Lando’s BBQ even more. Yoda is able to unwind and relax with his suave friend, Lando Calrissian, after a busy day of bedding Twi’leks, conversing with long dead Jedi or training whinging padawans. It’s when Lando’s famous hot sauce is added to the sausages and steaks that Yoda feels the need to change to orange. Orange is definitely a hot colour, but for Yoda it signals that he’s on fire. It’s a warning to everyone: Do not interrupt the BBQ otherwise Yoda will put you on the BBQ. A party animal like Yoda needs his rest, BBQ’s are rest time. Don’t forget it or you’ll be the next item on the menu!

Red

Oh no, someone has really gone ahead and made the Muppet angry this time. Red Beru, Yoda’s sworn enemy, once confronted Yoda in a battle of the minds. She frustrated Yoda so much that he dipped into the red side and now it forever dominates his destiny. At times, Yoda gets so angry that he has to change red or he will explode and as we all know, Mutant Surprise isn’t very tasty. Nevertheless, Yoda seldom gives in to his hate and so to see him in this colour is extremely rare. Take for instance when Luke left him alone again... not a happy chappy.

Purple

Berries! Who doesn’t like berries? Strawberries, Raspberries, Dagobah-berries. So many to choose from but each has it’s own individual taste. Yoda’s life long dream was to open a berry store that had berry ice cream, soft drink (soda/pop) and even berry flavoured meats like Shaak-Beast and smoked Jar Jar. When Yoda’s reaches his top levels of lunacy, he becomes purple to resemble the greatest of berries now only found Jedi archives. Well at least they were there last week, who knows these days with clones of Sweaty running around rampant on the streets of Coruscant.

Blue

Roger Ramjet has his pills, the Incredible Hulk has his anger and Batman has his tight black leather but only Yoda has his blue skin. No greater action hero has existed in the history of the Republic then Yoda in Blue. Changing skin to the colour of the sky, he seems impervious to any type of attack the enemy can carry out against him, including the crane technique! But don’t be scared of him now, for in this state, if you are good at heart, he will fill you with love. Sounds corny I know, but when he looks at you with those adorable big eyes and a pout, your heart melts and you instantly fall for blue Yoda. This is Yoda at his core, blue through and through.

So this is Yoda, multicolour extraordinaire. Is this just the beginning, could Yoda have the ability to change into even more colours? Perhaps pink, brown or even teal? Will we ever know as much as we want to know about the mysterious Yoda? Unlikely, but the theories will keep coming!

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