John Oliver

We'll be right back. This past weekend, you may have experienced a strange sensation, something that can only be described as a disturbance in the force. specifically the sales force. Toy and retail stores nationwide celebrated the upcoming premiere of the sixth and final Star Wars movie, Revenge of the Sith, with a midnight rollout of a brand new line of merchandise.

We'll be right back. This past weekend, you may have experienced a strange sensation, something that can only be described as a disturbance in the force. specifically the sales force. Toy and retail stores nationwide celebrated the upcoming premiere of the sixth and final Star Wars movie, Revenge of the Sith, with a midnight rollout of a brand new line of merchandise.

Among the top offerings, this talking Yoda doll, a cool new way to teach kids bad grammar. Incorrect English this is. There's also a Darth Tater, Mr. Potato Head doll, though sadly he's more machine than potato now. Darth Tater. I wish I was making this up. Perfect for those who crave evil but wish it were starchier.

Among the top offerings, this talking Yoda doll, a cool new way to teach kids bad grammar. Incorrect English this is. There's also a Darth Tater, Mr. Potato Head doll, though sadly he's more machine than potato now. Darth Tater. I wish I was making this up. Perfect for those who crave evil but wish it were starchier.

In New York's Times Square, some enthusiasts even celebrated by showing up in full Star Wars regalia. There were legions of costumed characters. All your favorites, from Princess Leia to Jedi Eminem. What movie was he in? Yes, the peanut is strong in this one. Walmart was among the retailers taking part in the product launch.

In New York's Times Square, some enthusiasts even celebrated by showing up in full Star Wars regalia. There were legions of costumed characters. All your favorites, from Princess Leia to Jedi Eminem. What movie was he in? Yes, the peanut is strong in this one. Walmart was among the retailers taking part in the product launch.

And if you've ever wondered exactly how they keep their prices so low, here's how they do it. Grandma labor!

And if you've ever wondered exactly how they keep their prices so low, here's how they do it. Grandma labor!

As for the manufacturers of these toys, Hasbro official Brian Goldner explained they're really a chance to teach children about morality.

As for the manufacturers of these toys, Hasbro official Brian Goldner explained they're really a chance to teach children about morality.

By the way, did you know that the true identity of the emperor? Hasbro official Brian Goldner. So how best to rally the GOP troops for the upcoming fall election? A rededication to the party platform? A review of their recent accomplishments?

By the way, did you know that the true identity of the emperor? Hasbro official Brian Goldner. So how best to rally the GOP troops for the upcoming fall election? A rededication to the party platform? A review of their recent accomplishments?

Or you could produce an eight-minute parody of Star Wars called Election Wars, in which Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is Darth Nancy, evil cohort of sinister figures like Howard Dean and the dreaded campaign committee chair Rahm Emanuel. How could you take on a fearsome juggernaut like that?

Or you could produce an eight-minute parody of Star Wars called Election Wars, in which Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is Darth Nancy, evil cohort of sinister figures like Howard Dean and the dreaded campaign committee chair Rahm Emanuel. How could you take on a fearsome juggernaut like that?

Evil Democrat empire? I got news for you. If we're going to do the Star Wars analogy, the Democrats are at best Ewoks. At best. Believe me, you'd be pumping up their egos to call them Jawas. Why can't the Republicans just admit it? You're in charge. You control the White House, both houses of Congress, the Supreme Court. You're not a bunch of ragtag rebels fighting the empire.

Evil Democrat empire? I got news for you. If we're going to do the Star Wars analogy, the Democrats are at best Ewoks. At best. Believe me, you'd be pumping up their egos to call them Jawas. Why can't the Republicans just admit it? You're in charge. You control the White House, both houses of Congress, the Supreme Court. You're not a bunch of ragtag rebels fighting the empire.

Besides, the Star Wars thing, the Star Wars thing is lame anyway. It's an outdated, nerdy reference.

Besides, the Star Wars thing, the Star Wars thing is lame anyway. It's an outdated, nerdy reference.

You know, I always dreamed she saw that but I never thought she did.

You know, I always dreamed she saw that but I never thought she did.