World Cup fans embrace American culture during tournament
Host Aisha Hasnie and Fox News contributor Joe Concha explore the unique cultural experiences of foreign fans attending the FIFA World Cup in the U.S. They showcase viral social media posts from fans discovering American staples like Waffle House and Big Gulps. A touching video also shows Scottish fans celebrating their team by playing bagpipes in a New England neighborhood.
There were a lot of rumors surrounding the USMNT's first World Cup match, and one could argue even more so after they impressed everyone with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, and since it was in Los Angeles, there were plenty of celebrities in attendance.
Including a certain legendary director responsible for the “Star Wars” saga… the best versions.
That's right, George Lucas was present at the game, which was fitting considering he helped inspire one of the USMNT's most recognizable nicknames.
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Filmmaker George Lucas was on hand to watch the USMNT's first World Cup game, which included defender Antonee “Jedi” Robinson. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Netflix and Alex Livesey – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))
One of the best players on the American team is 28-year-old Antonee Robinson. However, these days, he is often known by his nickname “Jedi.”
Every nerd reading this perked up a little…
Of course, “Jedi” comes from the world of “Star Wars.” Lucas had a habit of borrowing words from other languages, and the name of the lightsaber-wielding heroes in his films is believed to come from the Japanese word. jidaigeki, a term used for historical samurai.
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Antonee “Jedi” Robinson is one of the best defenders on the USMNT roster. (Images by Kirby Lee-Imagn)
Well, Robinson was a huge “Star Wars” fan as a child and earned the nickname “Jedi.” Over time, according to The Sporting News, this became public and stuck.
Then, in a full-circle moment, there was George Lucas in the stands for Robinson and the USMNT World Cup opener…and he was just killing a sandwich.
George Lucas is the man. He just is.
He's a billionaire creative genius who's been wearing the same flannels and Nike Air Monarchs for decades, and he looks like the same guy he's always been.
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That's the coolest thing ever.
Also, I really like the time he went into a corner at the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in Long Beach and crashed his already beat-up Scion TC.
What kind.
We'll have to see if Lucas finds any more matches, and if he does, I think someone has to find a way to get Jedi Robinson a photo with the guy who invented the term.
