The force is strong in the UK

Thursday, February 13, 2003 by _Martin_ | Discussion: WinCustomize News

The Force is evidently still strong with the Star Wars legacy - Jedi is the chosen "religion" for thousands of people in Britain, according to newly released census results.
The 2001 census reveals that 390,000 people across England and Wales are devoted followers of the Jedi "faith" made famous by the blockbuster films.


Could Yoda appear on R4's Thought for the Day?
Census officials bowed to pressure after a massive internet campaign to include Jedi on the list of chosen religions.

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CodeConnoisseur
Reply #21 Tuesday, February 18, 2003 1:40 PM
Empire beware? Hmmmm...last I checked, UK *was* the empire!
CacheMonet
Reply #22 Wednesday, February 19, 2003 1:27 AM
Scary.....

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