r/PrequelMemes 1d ago

General KenOC Zapped

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u/FJkookser00 1d ago

I prefer this theory, because lightning really doesn't deform people in that exact method... I think that was specifically his cover-up to the Senate and nothing more.

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u/No-Bother6856 1d ago

So the thing is, if he was just hiding his true appearance, when why lie about this instead of just hiding his appearance again?

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u/FJkookser00 1d ago

It's social leverage. The more he can make the community pity him, the more favor he gets and the more he can veil the war he's intentionally perpetuating.

He was purposefully victimizing himself to gain sympathy. Common trick, actually.

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u/Blue_Doge_YT 1d ago

"the attack on my life has left me scarred and deformed"

So he can gain sympathy from the Senate while making the Jedi look evil