Star Wars has always had a unique magic that pulls us in, creating a universe we love to explore. That magic doesn’t stop with the movies—it carries over to the Star Wars community, where fans create incredible content inspired by the galaxy far, far away.
And even songs! Speaking of songs, do any of you remember back in 2016 when a song went viral over the internet?
Remember back in 2016 when a hilarious song took the internet by storm?
Yes, SEAGULLS! (Stop It Now) is one of those internet gems that has stayed with us since 2016.
Created by Bad Lip Reading, the video takes a memorable scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back—Yoda training Luke on Dagobah—and turns it into something hilariously bizarre.
Instead of teaching Luke about the Force, Yoda goes on a musical tangent about seagulls, beach mishaps, and stick fights.
“SEAGULLS! (Stop It Now)” is a humorous Bad Lip Reading of “The Empire Strikes Back” created by Bad Lip Reading.
Yoda is hilariously annoyed by seagulls while strolling on the beach, and the video has gained a lot of popularity for its comedic take on the iconic Star Wars scene.
Since its release, the video has become a beloved part of Star Wars fan culture. By July 2020, it had already surpassed 111 million views on YouTube. Fast forward to December 2024, and that number has climbed to over 152 million views