10 Best Jokes From Star Wars Movies

4. "Who's Scruffy Looking?" - Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

One of the funniest Han and Leia moments is this scene in the Hoth base's infirmary, where Luke is sent to recuperate after falling prey to a vicious Wampa attack. When his friends come to check up on him it doesn't take long for Han and Leia to begin antagonizing each other, which quickly escalates to Leia yelling at Han that he's a "stuck up, half-witted, scruffy looking Nerfherder!" The chemistry between the two actors is what seals the deal in this scene, in addition to Lawrence Kasdan's terrific screenplay. Not only does the script provide Leia with her inimitable line, but it also features Han finding fault not with being called stuck up or stupid, but scruffy.
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Adam Mohrbacher has been afflicted with an obession for film since his earliest memories. In addition to his work with WhatCulture, Adam has been a contributor with Filmophilia.com, FilmMonthly.com and Examiner.com. You can also check out his personal blog here: adammohrbacher@wordpress.com. A devoted fan of all film genres and styles, Adam gets equally giddy over the sensitive, existential musings of Ingmar Bergman, and the brawny brilliance of Arnold Schwartzenegger. He loves fish tacos and misses the work of Heath Ledger and Jack Lemmon on a daily basis.