The Mandalorian Vs. Boba Fett, Round 4: Cuddle Edition
Lucasfilm By Jeff Ewing/Jan. 19, 2022 4:01 pm EST
Another episode of “The Book of Boba Fett” is upon us, and that once again means it’s time to dig into the series and its “The Mandalorian” companion to decisively determine which bounty hunter is better. There are still many episodes left and a number of factors to weigh, but this week we’re going to explore an often overlooked attribute that shows the softer side of the pair … how much they embrace the cuddlier things in life. That’s right, we’re looking at which armor-clad gent is more inclined to embrace the adorable and commit to a snuggle.
Despite boasting some of the cutest, most cuddle-worthy aliens in sci-fi history (Ewoks, anyone? And who doesn’t want to hug Chewie and his luxurious, massive mane?), the “Star Wars” universe has surprisingly never been among the most cuddly. Between heroes constantly at war with space fascists and a plethora of dangerous monsters, it’s hard to find the time to stop and pet a porg or give Babu Frik some well deserved love … unless they’re in Mandalorian armor, apparently. Here is our Week 4 breakdown of The Mandalorian Vs. Boba Fett, and this time it’s a Cuddle Edition.
Animals Love Cool Boba Fett
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While Mando is the best in the galaxy at seeking out the cutest baby he can find and pinching its diminutive cheeks, animals are another thing. First of all, if it’s a particularly deadly monster, Mando’s getting whooped. He almost died an animal-based death several times in the course of his series, such as his harrowing Mudhorn encounter in “Chapter 2: The Child” or his Krayt dragon battle in “Chapter 9: The Marshal.” One of his more successful animal cuddle experiments happened with Tatooine’s massiffs, reptilian hunting dogs associated with the Tusken Raiders (also in “Chapter 9: The Marshal”). He encounters a sizable pack, but he calls to the animals instead of shooting them. Approaching gently, a massiff comes straight to Mando just like a dog greets its human (complete with scratches and happy, dog-like massiff butt wiggles). It’s cute, and shows that Mando is capable of a friendly animal experience.
In Chapter 4 of “The Book of Boba Fett,” we once again see a number of Boba Fett’s post-Sarlacc desert encounters. This time, however, a large part of the focus involves his relationship to a local Bantha, a massive, hairy, horned mammal that he rides through the desert. Boba Fett is absolutely great with this noble desert steed, giving him tasty treats, kind words, and affection, until he sets it loose in the desert on the way to reacquire his captured ship. Boba Fett tells it to go, even to “find other banthas, make baby banthas!” giving recognition that Boba Fett does at least know what babies are when they’re animal babies. It’s a warm, touching scene, and between that and last episode’s inordinately long rancor-bonding moment, it’s obvious Fett is a confirmed animal lover with a kind, cuddly touch. Point to you, Boba Fett.
The Mandalorian Vs. Boba Fett, Round 4: Cuddle Edition
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By Jeff Ewing/Jan. 19, 2022 4:01 pm EST
Another episode of “The Book of Boba Fett” is upon us, and that once again means it’s time to dig into the series and its “The Mandalorian” companion to decisively determine which bounty hunter is better. There are still many episodes left and a number of factors to weigh, but this week we’re going to explore an often overlooked attribute that shows the softer side of the pair … how much they embrace the cuddlier things in life. That’s right, we’re looking at which armor-clad gent is more inclined to embrace the adorable and commit to a snuggle.
Despite boasting some of the cutest, most cuddle-worthy aliens in sci-fi history (Ewoks, anyone? And who doesn’t want to hug Chewie and his luxurious, massive mane?), the “Star Wars” universe has surprisingly never been among the most cuddly. Between heroes constantly at war with space fascists and a plethora of dangerous monsters, it’s hard to find the time to stop and pet a porg or give Babu Frik some well deserved love … unless they’re in Mandalorian armor, apparently. Here is our Week 4 breakdown of The Mandalorian Vs. Boba Fett, and this time it’s a Cuddle Edition.
Despite boasting some of the cutest, most cuddle-worthy aliens in sci-fi history (Ewoks, anyone? And who doesn’t want to hug Chewie and his luxurious, massive mane?), the “Star Wars” universe has surprisingly never been among the most cuddly. Between heroes constantly at war with space fascists and a plethora of dangerous monsters, it’s hard to find the time to stop and pet a porg or give Babu Frik some well deserved love … unless they’re in Mandalorian armor, apparently. Here is our Week 4 breakdown of The Mandalorian Vs. Boba Fett, and this time it’s a Cuddle Edition.
Cuddling Space Babies is Pretty Much Mando’s 24/7
Animals Love Cool Boba Fett
While Mando is the best in the galaxy at seeking out the cutest baby he can find and pinching its diminutive cheeks, animals are another thing. First of all, if it’s a particularly deadly monster, Mando’s getting whooped. He almost died an animal-based death several times in the course of his series, such as his harrowing Mudhorn encounter in “Chapter 2: The Child” or his Krayt dragon battle in “Chapter 9: The Marshal.” One of his more successful animal cuddle experiments happened with Tatooine’s massiffs, reptilian hunting dogs associated with the Tusken Raiders (also in “Chapter 9: The Marshal”). He encounters a sizable pack, but he calls to the animals instead of shooting them. Approaching gently, a massiff comes straight to Mando just like a dog greets its human (complete with scratches and happy, dog-like massiff butt wiggles). It’s cute, and shows that Mando is capable of a friendly animal experience.
In Chapter 4 of “The Book of Boba Fett,” we once again see a number of Boba Fett’s post-Sarlacc desert encounters. This time, however, a large part of the focus involves his relationship to a local Bantha, a massive, hairy, horned mammal that he rides through the desert. Boba Fett is absolutely great with this noble desert steed, giving him tasty treats, kind words, and affection, until he sets it loose in the desert on the way to reacquire his captured ship. Boba Fett tells it to go, even to “find other banthas, make baby banthas!” giving recognition that Boba Fett does at least know what babies are when they’re animal babies. It’s a warm, touching scene, and between that and last episode’s inordinately long rancor-bonding moment, it’s obvious Fett is a confirmed animal lover with a kind, cuddly touch. Point to you, Boba Fett.
In Chapter 4 of “The Book of Boba Fett,” we once again see a number of Boba Fett’s post-Sarlacc desert encounters. This time, however, a large part of the focus involves his relationship to a local Bantha, a massive, hairy, horned mammal that he rides through the desert. Boba Fett is absolutely great with this noble desert steed, giving him tasty treats, kind words, and affection, until he sets it loose in the desert on the way to reacquire his captured ship. Boba Fett tells it to go, even to “find other banthas, make baby banthas!” giving recognition that Boba Fett does at least know what babies are when they’re animal babies. It’s a warm, touching scene, and between that and last episode’s inordinately long rancor-bonding moment, it’s obvious Fett is a confirmed animal lover with a kind, cuddly touch. Point to you, Boba Fett.
Mando Basically Had a Cuddle Droid
We’ve now seen which bounty hunter can handle monsters, try on fashionable wares, or which is most likely to direct a musical. We’ve seen Boba Fett go Bounty Hunter S. Thompson, Mando be the galaxy’s best space dad, and both bring communities together. This round, we can confidently say who is the better cuddler, given which galaxy cutie they encounter. What’s next? Tune in next week!
