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AndrewPurnell t1_j26j0v8 wrote

It depends. When making a parody of Star Wars Mel Brooks talked to George Lucas and told him about Spaceballs. George Lucas said the main character (Lonestar) couldn’t look like Han Solo, no black vest. Disappointed but being the little shit that he his Mel Brooks made Lonestar look like Indiana Jones

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big_sugi t1_j27euvo wrote

Also part of the deal: no toys or products. The whole “moichandizing” bit is ironic in light of that context.

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AndrewPurnell t1_j27gfmi wrote

I believe that’s why they showed so much spaceballs merchandise in the movie but none for sale

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