Star Wars Kid
Star Wars Kid 2003 video of Canadian teenager Ghyslain Raza swinging a golf-ball retriever like a lightsaber, leaked without his consent, becoming one of the earliest and most cautionary viral videos.
Origin
Raza filmed himself in 2002 practicing choreography at his school's studio. Classmates found the tape and uploaded it in 2003, where editors soon added lightsaber effects and sound, transforming a private moment into a global spectacle.
Spread
It spread through file-sharing and early video sites to tens of millions of views. The relentless mockery led Raza's family to sue classmates, and he later spoke about the severe bullying and distress it caused.
Legacy
The case became an early, sobering lesson about online humiliation and consent, frequently cited in discussions of cyberbullying. Raza eventually reclaimed his story publicly, becoming an advocate against online harassment.
The Chain Trail
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Key facts
- November 2002: Ghyslain Raza records himself performing lightsaber moves.
- April 2003: Classmates upload the video, which quickly goes viral.
- 2003: Raza's family files a lawsuit over the harassment that followed.
- 2013: Raza speaks publicly about the ordeal and against cyberbullying.
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