Jim Harbaugh on Darth Vader: ‘I love him’

The Democrat and Chronicle of Rochester reports (http://on.rocne.ws/1QT6KdI ) that a western NY man legally changed his name a year ago to match the villain in the “Star Wars” films.

So far, he has competed in 45 obstacle courses in the Tough Mudder races and is aiming to reach more than 50 by next summer. He doesn’t wear a mask like the Sith Lord in his driver’s license photo, but the ID does, in fact, name him as “Darth Vader” of Canandaigua. But he told the newspaper he’ll eventually need a marrow transplant, and is on the Bone Marrow Transplant list at VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle.

“‘Star Wars’ picks up religious images, including Christian images and maybe some from other religions”, said Ludewig.

When the film re-started at a much later point than it had stopped, most people thought they were about to see the ending of the movie and miss the plot developments, said one audience member.

Fans have long discussed the Biblical imagery and allegories within the Star Wars saga, but the line between The Force and Christianity has become even more blurred over in Germay.

It wasn’t particularly hard to change his name to that of a movie character.

Vader said he did have to sign an affidavit saying he wouldn’t use the name to make money.

“That’s my guy, that’s my boy”, Harbaugh said. On Saturday he was set to go to the premier in Toronto.

“Sometimes I do the charity runs in costume, or else sell T-shirts”, he said.

You’ll notice Darth Vader is conspicuously quiet in the video.

Plus, I’m sure he gets weird looks every-time he’s carded.

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